International Rugby News
One of the common comments about Rugby 7s in America is that it is the way forward to bring fans into the game—simpler to understand than 15s and more fast-paced. Sevens is fan-friendly and Premier Rugby Sevens CEO Owen Scannell knows that.
It was a difficult time in Cape Town for the USA Men's 7s team, as they ended up winning exactly one game all weekend, getting that in the final match to take 9th out of 12.
The USA women's 7s team finished 4th at the Cape Town 7s, winning their first game on Day Two but running into a wall against the top Southern Hemisphere teams.
The USA men went 0-3 on Day One in Cape Town.
The USA Women's 7s team finished a 2-1 day in Cape Town, ...
Canada vs USA (Hamiltons Field)The USA started off with two solid minutes of resolute defense, biding their time to strike. They drew first blood off the base of the scrum with halfback Alena Olsen running in untouched followed by Nicole Heavirland's conversion for a 7-0 lead.