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Two France rugby players arrested in Argentina for alleged sexual assault

Two France rugby players arrested in Argentina for alleged sexual assault

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Two France rugby players have been arrested in Argentina on sexual assault allegations.

Dupont's Olympic selection confirmed as French rugby federation announces squads for Paris Games

PARIS (AP) — Antoine Dupont, Olympian. One of the world’s best rugby players will get to use the new epithet after being included in the French sevens squad for the Olympics in Paris starting later this month.
Canada women learn rugby 7s path but will have to take the trip without star player

Canada women learn rugby 7s path but will have to take the trip without star player

Canada's rugby sevens women have been drawn in a pool with New Zealand, Fiji and China at the Paris Olympics later this month. The Canadians, who finished fifth in the HSBC SVNS overall standings this season, will play No. 6 Fiji and No.
French rugby federation suspends Jaminet after racist remark in viral video

French rugby federation suspends Jaminet after racist remark in viral video

PARIS (AP) — France fullback Melvyn Jaminet was suspended from the national rugby team on Sunday after a video surfaced of the player making a racist remark. He later apologized.
Young Scottish side shows its class in 73-12 rugby win over Canadian men

Young Scottish side shows its class in 73-12 rugby win over Canadian men

OTTAWA — Scotland fell behind 5-0 early but reeled off the next 31 points en route to a 73-12 win over Canada in a rugby test match Saturday.
All Blacks fans uncertain as the Robertson era begins, England confident ahead of 1st test

All Blacks fans uncertain as the Robertson era begins, England confident ahead of 1st test

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — After waiting almost 17 months, New Zealanders will finally get to see what All Blacks rugby looks like under new head coach Scott Robertson when New Zealand takes on England in the first of two tests at Dunedin on Satu
Tuwai back in Fiji's fold as the Olympic champions target a rugby sevens three-peat in Paris

Tuwai back in Fiji's fold as the Olympic champions target a rugby sevens three-peat in Paris

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
Scotland looks to debutants for rugby test match in Ottawa against Canada men

Scotland looks to debutants for rugby test match in Ottawa against Canada men

Saturday's rugby test match between Canada and Scotland could see as many as 16 players make their international debut.
Olympic champion Caslick set to lead Australia's charge for rugby sevens gold at Paris Games

Olympic champion Caslick set to lead Australia's charge for rugby sevens gold at Paris Games

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
Attention: US teams tackling the challenge of ending an Olympic rugby sevens medal drought

Attention: US teams tackling the challenge of ending an Olympic rugby sevens medal drought

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.
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