Event: Rugby sevens tournament
Founding Year: 2016
Played in: Vancouver, British Columbia
Notable players: Jean Pascal Barraque, Jordan Conroy, Kurt Baker
Feel the adrenaline pumping in the air as some of the world’s best rugby players take to the field for rugby sevens action at the Canada Sevens tournament. Fast paced, thrilling and hard hitting
men's rugby
is one of the top games internationally, with fans around the world clamoring to see the action live and up close. For fans who live in North America, this is one of the only chances to see professional-level rugby teams play in person without travelling overseas. This pivotal series of games is one of 10 stops around the world that helps to determine who will eventually win the
World Rugby Sevens
series, taking home the world championship and the gold medal. With rugby games held on the north side of beautiful Vancouver, Canada, it’s a great chance for rugby fans from all around the world to experience Canadian hospitality and the natural beauty of the city while enjoying world-class rugby action that showcases elite global athletes. StubHub is the best source for fans from all over the world to get Canada Sevens Tournament tickets.
The Canada Sevens Tournament games are played at the
BC Place Stadium
in Vancouver, British Columbia. This state-of-the-art facility can accommodate more than 50,000 fans for each of the rugby games and offers multiple Wi-Fi access points, so fans can update social media as the game action takes place. It also has a retractable roof so that the games can continue and fans can watch in comfort in case of rainy weather. Each year the attendance number increases, so make sure to get your tickets early. The year 2016 had 72,000 attendees while the year 2018 had 77,096 attendees.
Held in the month of March, the Canada Sevens rugby games take place at a perfect time of the year for tailgating. With the colder temperatures of winter long gone, fans can look forward to tailgating all day. Spring weather in Vancouver is typically warm and welcoming, and the international rugby fans will set up early to represent their nations and start the party. You can expect music, grilling and patriotic displays from multiple nations both before and after the games.
The teams who play in the Canada Sevens tournament can change based on the team’s performance in the qualifying games, played during other international tournaments. Some teams that have played in the Canada Sevens tournament in the past include Fiji, South Africa, England, France, the United States, Canada, Samoa, Scotland, Wales and Russia. These top teams are at the peak of their game and ready to showcase their skills for a large crowd.
The winner of the Canada Sevens tournament is determined by points earned during gameplay, and these points will also count towards the World Series win. Each team is assigned points based on how well they play in each series. At the end of all play, the championship is awarded to the team with the most points. Past winners of the tournament include New Zealand in 2016, England in 2017, Fiji in 2018 and South Africa in 2019.
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