Canada’s men’s rugby sevens team advanced to the semifinals of the Challenger Series after victories over Tonga and Uganda. Key players, including Kal Sager and Jamie Armstrong, contributed significantly with multiple tries. Following their past relegation, Canada is aiming for a top-four finish to reclaim a spot in the elite HSBC SVNS circuit.
Canada’s men’s rugby sevens team achieved substantial victories over Tonga and Uganda, securing their advancement to the semifinals of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series. In their opening match against Tonga, Canada narrowly won 26-24, followed by a commanding 38-7 victory against Uganda. Kal Sager led the charge with two tries in the match against Uganda, while Ethan Hager, Jamie Armstrong, Kyle Tremblay, and Ethan Turner contributed to the team’s overall success with additional tries and conversions.
In their match against Tonga, Jamie Armstrong stood out with two tries, supported by individual touchdowns from Sager and Morgan Di Nardo. Canada established significant leads of 12-0 and 19-10 throughout the match, although they were required to defend against multiple comeback attempts from their opponents. This performance comes on the heels of Canada finishing as runners-up in the first round held last Sunday in Cape Town, where they lost to Chile in the final.
Following a disappointing last-place finish in the elite HSBC SVNS circuit last year, which led to their relegation, Canada is now determined to secure a top-four position in the Challenger Series. Achieving this goal would enable them to compete in a promotion/relegation tournament in May, where teams from the Challenger Series and the HSBC SVNS will vie for places in the upcoming season’s elite circuit. The Challenger Series is being hosted in Cape Town, with a concluding event planned in Krakow, Poland in April.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on March 7, 2025.
Canada’s men’s rugby sevens team demonstrated impressive performances against Tonga and Uganda, advancing to the Challenger Series semifinals. With a renewed focus after their relegation, the team aims to secure a top-four finish, allowing them to compete for a spot in next year’s elite circuit. Their journey through the Challenger Series continues, with crucial matches ahead in Cape Town and Krakow.
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