
Canada earns quarterfinal berth at HSBC Rugby Sevens Series at Langford, B.C.
LANGFORD, B.C. — Canada squeaked into the quarterfinal at the HSBC World Women’s Rugby Sevens Series with a thrilling 19-17 last second win over Ireland.
Canada’s victory gave the sevens squad a 2-1 record Saturday at Westhills Stadium, which was packed with about 3,500 spectators.
Canada is set to play the United States on Sunday morning.
“It was amazing,” said Canadian Charity Williams, who sealed the victory by sprinting from Canada’s goal line to the Irish end zone on the final play of the game.