Canada’s Rugby Sevens ‌Team Secures Bronze in ‍Hong Kong

‍HONG KONG – Bouncing back from a‌ tough semi-final loss,Canada’s women’s rugby sevens ‌team clinched‍ a bronze medal ‌at the Hong Kong​ Sevens Series tournament. The Canadians defeated France to secure their first podium finish of the season.

Less than two hours ‍after a 41-0 defeat against New Zealand, the ⁣Canadian squad, featuring Quebec natives Sabrina Poulin and Mahalia​ Robinson, rallied to win, marking a significant turnaround after previous tournaments where their best result was fourth place ⁢in Perth.

Canadian Rugby Team Defeats France for Bronze ‍

‍On Sunday, the team triumphed over France with a score of 21-17. France had previously won three bronze medals‌ this season,‍ making Canada’s victory a noteworthy achievement.

The Canadian‌ team has ⁣a strong mix of veteran​ players ⁣and energetic newcomers and where able⁤ to bring⁣ it all together in the match against‍ France.

Canada’s women’s Sevens⁢ Team Secures Bronze in Hong Kong

HONG KONG (AP) — Canada’s women’s rugby sevens team clinched a ⁢bronze medal at the ‍Hong Kong sevens tournament,overcoming a semifinal loss to New zealand to ⁢secure a third-place finish. Sabrina ‌Poulin, returning to sevens after⁢ a‍ stint with Exeter⁤ Chiefs in ‍England, played a crucial role‍ in the victory.

Poulin’s Impactful Performance Leads to ​Victory

Poulin entered the ⁢bronze-medal match at ⁣the 11th minute and instantly scored‍ a try, putting Canada ahead. The lead held for ⁢the remainder⁤ of‌ the⁢ game,securing the victory. “I managed to have a good ‌impact entering at key moments,” Poulin saeid. She also scored a significant try in Canada’s earlier 24-17 victory against Japan.

Tournament Progression: Wins ‍and Setbacks

The Canadian team’s journey to the bronze medal included a mixed bag of results.‌ ⁣ After defeating Japan, ‌they suffered a 26-15 loss to ⁤Australia but rebounded with a 29-10 win against ⁤spain. A 26-17 victory over Fiji in the​ quarterfinals propelled​ them into ‌the semifinals.

Semifinal Stumble against⁢ New Zealand

In the semifinals,Canada ⁣faced a formidable opponent in New Zealand,the reigning Olympic champions ⁢and a dominant force ‌in ‍the series ‍with three gold and two silver medals this season. Canada ⁤was shut out 41-0. “We ⁣certainly know that against the players from New Zealand, if we make mistakes, they will take advantage of them,” said⁢ Poulin. “We made defensive ⁣errors that‌ hurt us ⁤badly,and we never got back into the ‍match.” New Zealand whent on to win the ⁤final against ⁣Australia 26-19.

Focus on Redemption

Despite the semifinal⁢ loss, the ⁣Canadian team refocused their efforts on the bronze-medal ⁤match. “It’s a setback‌ that we⁢ put aside to​ focus on the next match. We were really happy to be in a match for third ⁣place,” Poulin stated, highlighting the team’s ⁤resilience and ⁢determination to⁢ finish the tournament on a high note.

Canadian Women’s Rugby Sevens Team Eyes Podium⁣ in Singapore After Hong Kong Performance

Olympic ⁣Experience Fuels‍ Resilience for Canada’s Rugby​ Sevens Squad

HONG⁤ KONG – Bolstered by ‍the experience of several silver ⁢medalists ​from the Paris Olympics, the Canadian​ women’s rugby ‍sevens team is looking to climb back onto the podium at this weekend’s tournament in ⁢Singapore.​ Half of the Canadian players⁤ who competed⁤ in Hong Kong were part‍ of the Olympic team, a factor that proved crucial, especially ⁤in their match ‍against France, according to player ‌Sabrina‍ Poulin.

Canada Bounces Back After Semifinal Loss

Poulin ‌highlighted the team’s⁢ ability to bounce back. “We are able to show resilience in situations ​like that and we reacted well. We‍ had a great chance to bounce back ‌against France and that’s what⁣ we did by changing our mindset after ⁣the semi-final,” she said.

World Series‍ standings

Currently ranked fourth overall ‍in the World Series standings, the ‍Canadian team is‍ aiming to improve their position in Singapore.

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CanadaS Rugby Sevens Team Secures Bronze in Hong​ Kong: Q&A

Following Canada’s impressive bronze medal⁢ win⁣ at the Hong Kong⁢ Sevens, here’s a ⁢breakdown of ⁢the key moments and frequently‍ asked questions.

Q&A

• Q:‌ What was Canada’s final result in the ⁢Hong⁣ Kong sevens?

  ⁣ A: Canada secured a bronze medal, defeating France 21-17⁣ in the bronze medal match.

• Q: Who were ⁤some key players for​ Canada?

  A: Sabrina Poulin,returning from playing‌ in England,had ⁣a ‌important impact,scoring⁣ a crucial try in the bronze medal match.

• Q: How did ‌Canada ‌perform in⁤ the ‌semi-finals?

  ​ A: Canada lost to New ‌Zealand 41-0 in the semi-finals.

• Q: What was the team’s ⁤overall journey to the bronze medal?

  A: After defeating Japan, they lost to⁣ Australia, but then rebounded to beat ‍Spain. They then defeated fiji in the quarterfinals.

• Q:​ What is the ⁣significance of the bronze medal for Canada?

  A: It marked Canada’s first podium finish⁤ of the season, a significant turnaround after previous tournaments.

• Q: What’s next for the Canadian team?

  ⁢ A: They are aiming to improve⁢ thier position in⁤ the World Series standings at the upcoming tournament in Singapore.

• Q: Did the team have any Olympic experience?

  A:⁤ Yes, half of the team⁤ that⁤ played‌ in Hong Kong were part of the Olympic team.

canada’s bronze medal win showcases the team’s resilience⁤ and determination. Follow their journey in Singapore!