Canada qualifies for Rugby World Cup with big win over US

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Canada clinches rugby World Cup berth with 56-7 whupping of U.S.
16:26:08 EDT Aug 12, 2006

Canadian Press

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. (CP) - Canada has clinched a berth in the rugby World Cup by thumping the United States 56-7.
Right wing James Pritchard led the squad with 36 points, breaking the national team's single-game record of 29 he set in its previous match, against Barbados.
Prop Rod Snow scored a try early in the first half, setting off a chorus of cheers from his hometown crowd in St. John's.
The Canadians now head to next year's World Cup in France as the Americas II entry in Pool B alongside Australia, Fiji, Wales and a qualifier to be determined from Asia I.
By all accounts, it was a pretty dominating performance by the Canucks, who had fielded their strongest side since the last Rugby World Cup. They were in control for the full 80 minutes and constantly had the US on their back foot ending up, reportedly, with the most lop-sided win in Can-Am history.

To their credit, 5000 strong showed up to cheer on the Canadian effort, even singing 'Ode to Newfoundland' before the start of the match. So kudos must be given to the Newfoundlanders for being great hosts and great fans as well.

Team Canada should savour this win while it lasts. Having now qualified for 2007, we can look forward to having our asses handed to us by the likes of Australia, Wales and Fiji. :D




Next up, the Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off in Edmonton when #4 ranked Canada takes on top seeded New Zealand on August 31st. It should be stormer of a match. Hopefully, some of you Edmontonians will be able to make it out and support our girls in their efforts.

Alternatively, if you just want to see the girls naked, you can purchase their calendar here. All proceeds go to the Women's Rugby Program.

Cheers

 

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Rugby's that candy ass sport where the participants look like gladiators all decked out from head to toe in their helmets and pads, right? Oh wait, that's North American football. Never mind. :D
 
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