Canadian women earn quarter-final berth at World Women's Rugby Sevens

Canada squeaked into the quarter-final at the HSBC World Women's Rugby Sevens Series with a thrilling 19-17 last second win over Ireland.

Canada's victory gave the sevens squad a 2-1 record Saturday at Westhills Stadium, which was packed with about 3,500 spectators.

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Canada is set to play the United States on Sunday.

Canada's late game heroics snatch win from Ireland

7 years ago

Duration 21:21

Charity Williams' try and a conversion as the horn sounded gave the Canadians a 19-17 win over Ireland, clinching a spot in the Cup Quarter-Final at the women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series stop in Langford, BC.

"It was amazing," said Canadian Charity Williams, who sealed the victory by sprinting from Canada's goal line to the Irish end zone on the final play of the game.

"I know, I'm tired and if I'm tired they must be even more messed up," said Williams, adding all she could think was, "We've got to score."

Canada started Saturday with a 22-7 loss to world No. 1 Australia, but bounced back with a 24-10 win over Spain, in which Williams scored two tries with blistering runs.

Canada tops Spain in Langford 7s pool play

7 years ago

Duration 21:17

The Canadians levelled their record with a 24-10 win over Spain at the women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series stop in Langford, BC.

Canada drops decision to top-ranked Australia at Langford 7s

7 years ago

Duration 20:02

The Canadians lost their opener 22-7 at the hands of Australia at the women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series stop in Langford, BC.