Rugby

SUVA, Fiji (AP) — Osea Kolinisau led Fiji to its first ever Olympic gold medal when rugby sevens made its debut at the Summer Games in 2016 and now, as a coach, he’s turning to old teammate Jerry Tuwai to help the Pacific nation’s bid for a three-pea

Saturday's rugby test match between Canada and Scotland could see as many as 16 players make their international debut.

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Charlotte Caslick will lead Australia’s world series champion squad to the Paris Olympics, where she’s aiming to win her second gold medal after taking the honors when rugby sevens made its debut at the Summer Games in 2016

The anthem played as Army officer Sammy Sullivan stood to attention, saluting, beside her United States rugby teammates before the final of the Hong Kong Sevens. Sometimes, like all of us, her mind drifts.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — As a child, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe had competing dreams of sporting success. She adored New Zealand rugby great Jonah Lomu and wanted to be like him on the wing.

MONACO — South Africa ended the Canadian men's Olympic dream Sunday with a 28-0 win in the semifinal of the World Rugby Sevens Repechage.

MONACO — Canada advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament Saturday but a 17-12 loss to Britain in the Pool B finale means it will face a tougher draw in the quest for the final men's berth in the Paris Olympic field

Peter Nelson and Kainoa Lloyd highlight the 26-man Canada Selects training squad for a June 28 game against the fledgling Vancouver Highlanders at Burnaby Lake Rugby Club.

MONACO — Canada's men ended a 29-game losing streak with a much-needed 31-12 win Friday over Uganda at the World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament. Twelve men's and 12 women's teams are competing for the last berth in the Olympic field.

MONACO — A look at the World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament: WHEN: Friday through Sunday. WHERE: Stade Louis II. AT STAKE: The last men's and women's berth in the Paris Olympics.