US EditionCanadian men's bid for rugby sevens promotion runs into World Rugby roadblock
- Canada's men's rugby sevens team won a 12-7 relegation playoff over Kenya in May 2023 to avoid dropping from the top tier.
- This playoff occurred because World Rugby decreased the number of men's HSBC SVNS teams from 16 to 12 in order to match the size of the women's circuit and adhere to the Olympic tournament structure.
- World Rugby announced a new three-tiered sevens format starting next season, merging men's and women's competitions with a focus on sustainability and growth.
- Sam Pinder, World Rugby Sevens GM, said the model offers "greater certainty for unions with more events" and invests £10 million annually, delivering a sustainable ecosystem.
- The format change delays Canada's men's bid to rejoin the top tier, moving them to Division 2 pending a top-four finish in the upcoming playoff, while Rugby Canada remains optimistic.
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Canadian men's bid for rugby sevens promotion runs into World Rugby roadblock
World Rugby has announced a change in format to its rugby sevens competition on the eve of the season finale this weekend in Carson, Calif., a move that delays the Canadian men's bid to earn promotion back to the top tier.
Canadian men’s bid for rugby sevens promotion runs into World Rugby roadblock
World Rugby has announced a change in format to its rugby sevens competition on the eve of the season finale this weekend in Carson, Calif., a move that delays the Canadian men's bid to earn promotion back to the top…
Canadian men's bid for rugby sevens promotion runs into roadblock
World Rugby has announced a change in format to its rugby sevens competition on the eve of the season finale this weekend in Carson, Calif., a move that delays the Canadian men’s bid to earn promotion back to the top tier. The Canadian men were relegated from the elite HSBC SVNS circuit last June and, after winning the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens in November, looked to win their way back to this weekend’s promotion/relegation playoff by fi…
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