Rugby Canada and Canada Sevens made it official this week: Langford will once again host the HSBC WomenB次元官网网址檚 World Rugby Sevens Series.

The fourth stop on the 2016 schedule will be at Westhills Stadium April 16 and 17.

B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 an honor to give fans and sports enthusiasts on the island the chance to experience the unique atmosphere that Rugby Sevens offers up,B次元官网网址� Bill Cooper, CEO of Canada Sevens, said in a release. B次元官网网址淟ast yearB次元官网网址檚 event in Langford drew 6,000 (fans), creating a world-class experience for both the athletes and fans, who took in 34 games over the course of the (weekend).B次元官网网址�

Tickets will be available in November, with more details being announced in the coming weeks.

New Zealand, winners of the overall season series this past year, won last yearB次元官网网址檚 Langford tournament with a 29-10 win over Russia in the cup final. CanadaB次元官网网址檚 women, who train in Langford when not competing around the globe, finished second overall in the series and earned a berth in next yearB次元官网网址檚 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

B次元官网网址淲e are really excited to have the opportunity to play in front of our home fans again,B次元官网网址� head coach John Tait said. B次元官网网址淭here is nothing more powerful than support from a Canadian crowd at what will be a critical tournament for us as we chase our goal of seven series and Olympic champions.B次元官网网址�

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