Highlights | Canada Sevens Day 1

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Scotland, Samoa and Wales make the Cup quarter-finals at the first-ever Canada Sevens. They join the top teams Fiji, South Africa, New Zealand, United States and Australia. 

On Day 2, Fiji will face USA in the first Cup quarter-final, followed by South Africa against Wales, New Zealand against Samoa. In the last quarter final Australia will face Scotland.

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Preview | Canada 7s

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One week after a big three-day party in Las Vegas, the series moves more than 1200 miles up north to launch the inaugural Canada Sevens in Vancouver this weekend.

Despite being a newbie on the tour, Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium will attract over 60,000 sevens fans during the two day event. Here is everything you need to know about the sixth stage of the HSBC World Sevens Series.   

Where and When?

The Canada Sevens take place at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver (capacity 54,500) on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of March.  

The matches kick-off on Saturday at 09:30am local time (17:30 UK time) and Sunday 09:40am local time (17:40 UK time). 

See the full fixture list here.

Where can I see it?

In the UK, Sky Sports will cover the tournament on both days. For a full TV guide click here, for any other country check out this useful guide.

Who’s the favourite?

It’s all about the southern-hemisphere. Last weekend proved that Quade Cooper’s selection was a real boost for Australia as they showed some very strong and creative 7s and only slipped at the last hurdle. New Zealand didn't had the best weekend and showed unusual weaknesses especially in their pool loss against Kenya but will bounce back. South Africa, currently in second position, are also in excellent shape with a strong squad in depth. But above all are the magnificent Fijians. They seem to get better and better with each tournament and are the bookies favourite.

One to watch

Fiji’s Vatemo Ravouvou scored 242 points during the last 30 matches, which makes him the current seasons top-scorer. The 25 year old scores a stunning 8.07 points per game and is a true all-rounder; his passing is as perfect as his kicking game. The only weakness is his discipline. He already conceded four yellow cards so far.

Who’s leading?

Fiji (91 points) further cemented the series pole position with another tournament win in Las Vegas. The islanders are now five points ahead of South Africa (86 points) and nine ahead of New Zealand (82 points). After a weekend to forget for England, they fell behind in seventh position with 52 points. 

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Highlights | USA Sevens Day 3

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Fiji stays on top of the series after an eventful weekend in Las Vegas. In the final of the USA Sevens, Ben Ryan’s team overcame a strong Australian side 21-15, coming back from 15-0 behind. 

In front of 25,981 spectators and in stormy conditions Australia started well into the final but three missed conversions proved costly. Fiji fought their way back into the match by scoring three converted tries consecutively. After the match the team dedicated the win to those back home who were affected by Cyclone Winston.   

Fiji's has now a five point lead at the top of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings ahead of South Africa (86) and New Zealand (82). 

In the other finals, New Zealand beat Japan 27-7 in order to secure the Plate, Wales overcame France 28-14 in a northern-hemisphere Bowl final and Samoa won the Shield against next week’s host Canada in the final with 24-12.

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USA Sevens | Results

Cup Final | Fiji 21-15 Australia

Plate Final | Japan 7-27 New Zealand

Bowl Final | France 14-28 Wales

Shield Final | Canada 12-24 Samoa

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Highlights | USA Sevens Day 2

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After the second day at the USA 7s Fiji, South Africa, Australia and the USA remain in the race for the Cup title.  

In front of 35,716 spectators the Americans beat Kenya to set up a semi-final against current table leaders Fiji, while South Africa overcame rivals New Zealand in order to face Australia in the second semi-final. Earlier Australia beat Argentina 26-12, while Fiji comfortable won against Japan 43-7.

Kenya produced a big shock win yesterday with a clear 22-0 win over New Zealand.

England's disappointing tournament continued, suffering a 36-7 defeat to Australia, resulting in the bottom position of their pool. They will open day three today with a Shield semi-final against Canada.

USA Sevens | Cup Semi-Finals

USA vs Fiji

South Africa vs Australia

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Highlights | USA Sevens Day 1

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New Zealand, Kenya, South Africa and Australia have all secured their quarter-final tickets after day one at the USA Sevens. The remaining four quarter-final spots are still up for grabs with one remaining round of pool matches yet to be played. 

In Pool A, New Zealand underlined their strong current performance 80 points and conceding just one try in wins over Russia and Portugal. 

South Africa also won both of their matches on day one with Bryan Habana returning to 7s after a 12-year absence to score a try with the first touch of the ball. The Blitzboks beat Canada and Wales, in order to move in top position for day 2.

USA won their opening match 19-12 against Wales before a gripping draw with North American rivals and next week's hosts Canada. 

Elsewhere Pool C is wide open after defending current series leaders Fiji lost to Samoa before beating France 42-12.

Samoa missed the chance to qualify for the Cup with a victory over Argentina but a 25-12 loss meant they still have to do some work on day two. 

Australia were the only other side to win both of their matches on day one, beating Scotland and Japan in Pool B to qualify for the last eight.

England left it late to snatch a 19-19 draw with Japan who had led 19-5 at some point.

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