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Canada's women ran in six tries en route to a 32-0 win over Brazil on the opening day of play Friday at the Cape Town Sevens.
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Dec 10
Canadian rugby women draw with France, Spain and Brazil at Cape Town Sevens
Canada's women, runners-up at the Dubai Sevens, will play in a pool with France, Spain and Brazil at this week's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series stop in Cape Town.
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Dec 7
Canadian women finish runner-up in Dubai rugby 7s, men place 10th
Gayle Broughton's late try lifted New Zealand to a hard-fought 17-14 win over Canada in the women's final at the Dubai Sevens on Saturday.
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Dec 6
Canadian women reach quarters in Dubai Sevens
Bianca Farella scored three tries Friday as the Canadian women advanced to the Cup quarterfinals of the Dubai Sevens despite a heavy loss to the U.S.
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Dec 5
Centre Worthington, halfback Brierley leave Toronto Wolfpack
Two Toronto Wolfpack players are moving on with halfback Ryan Brierley joining Hull Kingston Rovers permanently while centre Greg Worthington goes to Featherstone Rovers on loan.
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Dec 5
Bianca Farella scored two early tries and Canada staved off a Russian rally in the second half to win its opening match 24-19 at the Dubai Sevens on Thursday. The Canadian men were not so fortunate, succumbing to a late try in a 19-12 loss to Samoa.
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Dec 4
Canada women hope to bounce back at Dubai 7s after poor showing in Glendale
After finishing a disappointing sixth in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series opener in Glendale, Colo., the Canadian women's team hopes to get back on track in Dubai. Canada opens play Thursday in a pool with Brazil, Russia and the U.S.
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Nov 29
Wolfpack hoping for salary cap help in Super League debut
Having splashed the cash on Sonny Bill Williams, the Toronto Wolfpack now have to make their roster fit under rugby league's salary cap. Thanks to a marquee player rule, Williams is the least of their problems. But the transatlantic team believes it needs help from rugby league authorities to ensure an even playing field as it graduates to the Betfred Super League, the top circuit in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Nov 28
Canadians Ardron, Miller to play for famed Barbarians rugby side
A pair of Canadians will suit up for the famed Barbarians in a rugby doubleheader against Wales on Saturday at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
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Nov 26
Wolfpack extend head coach McDermott
Fresh from signing All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams, the Toronto Wolfpack have given head coach Brian McDermott a new five-year contract, a person familiar with the decision told The Canadian Press.
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Nov 22
Wolfpack add Super League experience in Singleton, Cunningham
The Toronto Wolfpack have added experience in the form of Leeds Rhinos prop Brad Singleton and London Broncos hooker James Cunningham.
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Nov 18
Wolfpack forward Lussick set to make boxing debut in December
Toronto Wolfpack forward Darcy Lussick is stepping into the boxing ring next month to face former rugby league star Justin Hodges. The two Australians are slated to meet Dec. 6 in Sydney.
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Nov 14
Williams welcomes the pressure of his high-profile move to Toronto
Sonny Bill Williams says he welcomes the pressure that comes with the worldwide attention surrounding his signing with the Toronto Wolfpack. The All Blacks rugby star, whose rich two-year contract with Toronto was announced a week ago, was unveiled at a news conference Thursday at Emirates Stadium, home to the storied Arsenal soccer club.
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Nov 7
Wolfpack open the vault for All Black star Sonny Bill Williams
The Toronto Wolfpack have already proved doubters wrong by managing to establish a toehold for a little-known sport in North America.
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Nov 7
Sonny Bill Williams set to make mark with Wolfpack
It took three years, but the Toronto Wolfpack finally got their man. Sonny Bill Williams will be suiting up for the Canadian side when they make their Super League debut in 2020. The long-awaited announcement was made official by the team on Thursday afternoon.
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Nov 5
Wolfpack will make Super League debut on Feb. 2, first home game in April
The Toronto Wolfpack will make their Super League debut Feb. 2 against the Castleford Tigers. The transatlantic rugby league team will play its first home game in Round 11, on April 18 against Hull FC at Lamport Stadium
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Nov 2
South Africa hammers England to capture third Rugby World Cup title
South Africa won the Rugby World Cup for a record-tying third time on Saturday, using its power at the set piece to seize control before scoring two clinical late tries through its wingers in a 32-12 victory over England.
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Nov 1
All Blacks top Wales for bronze at Rugby WC
Ben Smith scored two vintage tries before halftime, Keiran Read did a power of work and Sonny Bill Williams produced a pair of trademark offloads as three veteran All Blacks went into retirement with a bronze medal to add to their previous Rugby World Cup titles.
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Oct 29
Report: Wolfpack offer record deal to Williams
Ahead of their debut season in the Super League, the Toronto Wolfpack are looking to the All Blacks to make a splash. Sam Phillips of the Sydney Morning Herald reports the club have made a two-year, $9 million offer for New Zealand second row Sonny Bill Williams.
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Oct 27
Springboks edge Wales, reach Rugby World Cup final
It was attritional, it was error-strewn, it was mostly an ugly kick-fest. It was pretty much exactly what was forecast. The Springboks won't care: They're into the Rugby World Cup final again.
