The reigning Rugby World Cup 7s Plate champions were unable to defend their cup title in Russia after losing to France and Italy in the pool stages.

British Columbia beat Ontario in the torrid heat and humidity of Toronto, taking the National Women's League Tier One championship by a 34-22 score on Sunday.

The England Women's squad to defend their European 7s title in Russia next month has been announced.

England Women will look to build on last year's successful trip across the Channel when they host France at Lilleshall National Sports Centre on Saturday July 10.

Canada was a player short for 10 minutes but still outscored the USA Eagles five tries to two at Bear Mountain Stadium in Langford, BC. Canada’s National Senior Women’s Rugby Team won its last game before the 2010 World Cup and in doing so, completed a sweep of the Can-Am series by defeating the USA Eagles by a score of 34-22 at Bear Mountain Stadium in Langford, BC.

A similar but not identical squad has been announced for Canada’s NSWT second match against the USA Eagles on Friday at Bear Mountain Stadium in Langford, BC.