SYDNEY, Australia - Canada's men fell victim to a furious Argentina comeback on Friday, conceding three late tries to lose 24-19 at the HSBC Sydney Sevens.
Canada lost a close game to Ireland before edging Kenya on Saturday at the Hong Kong Sevens, missing out on the Cup quarter-finals in the opening event of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
A 17-7 loss to Ireland Sunday was a frustrating end for Canada at the HSBC Canada Sevens tournament but a team that had struggled recently did find some confidence and also managed to move up the overall series standings.
VANCOUVER - A crunching goal-line tackle by forward Alex Russell early in the first half swung the momentum as Canada scored 29 straight points in a 29-5 win over Japan at the HSBC Canada Sevens rugby tournament Sunday at B.C. Place Stadium.