CANADA’S MEN’S SEVENS TEAM TO FACE URUGUAY AND BELGIUM ON DAY TWO OF HSBC SVNS 2 MONTEVIDEO
March 21, 2026 (Montevideo, Uruguay) – Canada’s Men’s Sevens Team conclude day one of competition at HSBC SVNS 2 Montevideo with losses to Germany, Kenya, and the USA. Andrew Cooper makes his international sevens debut.
Up next Canada will face Uruguay at 11:32am PT / 2:32pm ET and Belgium at 2:02pm PT / 5:02pm ET on Sunday, March 22.
HSBC SVNS 2 is played in a five-game round robin format; total points will be tallied at the end of the three-stop series taking place in Nairobi, Montevideo, and São Paulo (Mar. 28-29) with the top 4 teams advancing to the HSBC SVNS World Championship. The Championship journey will kick off in Hong Kong (Apr. 17-19), before heading to Valladolid (May 29-31) and Bordeaux (Jun. 5-7). Finally, a Men’s and Women’s World Champion will be crowned to mark the dramatic finale of the newly formatted HSBC SVNS Series announced in 2025.
Canada 14 Germany 21
Canada pushed the top-ranked side in a fiercely contested match. The Canadians opened with excellent momentum, as a well-executed kick chase nearly saw Morgan Di Nardo cross the try line, only for the ball to elude him on the bounce. The early pressure soon paid off, with Kal Sager striking first, sprinting down the sideline to showcase his pace and give Canada the lead. Kratz converted.
Canada continued to build control, capitalizing on a scrum deep in Germany’s 22. Crisp phase play set the platform before Thomas Isherwood delivered a perfectly timed inside ball to captain Lockie Kratz, who powered over for the team’s second try, adding the conversion. Isherwood’s influence remained central throughout the half, as his playmaking created opportunities and consistently relieved pressure for the Canadian side.
At halftime, Canada held a commanding 14–0 advantage.
The second half saw a shift in momentum. Isherwood once again applied pressure early, pinning Germany deep in their own territory and helping Canada regain possession from a lineout. However, a knock-on in challenging wet conditions handed possession back to Germany.
Germany responded decisively, with Dipper breaking from his own 22 to score their first try. Capitalizing on another Canadian handling error, Dipper crossed again shortly after, leveling the match. Canada fought to regain control, with Jesse Kilgour winning a crucial turnover. Isherwood’s tactical kick downfield created an opportunity for Tremblay, though Canada was unable to secure possession. A high ball from Germany forced a late knock-on, giving the opposition one final chance.
Despite a resilient defensive stand, Germany ultimately broke through in the closing moments, as Dipper completed his hat trick to seal the result and secure his side’s first win of the day. Canada earned a valuable losing bonus point.
The match marked a milestone moment, as Andy Cooper made his international sevens debut.
Scoring Summary: Kal Sager (1T), Lockie Kratz (1T, 2C)
Canada 5 Kenya 19
Kenya opened the scoring off the kickoff, with Ojwang sprinting down the sideline. Sustained pressure followed, and a scrum deep in Canada’s territory allowed Wabwire to add a second try. Kenya’s momentum carried through the half, taking a commanding 19–0 lead into the break.
Canada showed resilience in the second half, with strong defensive efforts from Jesse Kilgour and Kal Sager helping to halt Kenya’s attack and regain possession. Building phases and capitalizing on penalties, Canada advanced up field. Thomas Isherwood created a near opportunity with a well-placed kick ahead that just eluded Tremblay.
Canada eventually broke through when Sager sliced the defense, leading to a sequence of offloads that sent Ian Jones over in the corner for their first try.
A late push for a losing bonus point fell short, as Kenya closed out a 19–5 victory.
Scoring Summary: Ian Jones (1T)
Canada 14 USA 22
The United States struck first, capitalizing on a Canadian penalty to open the scoring through Wendling. Canada responded quickly, as captain Lockie Kratz took a quick tap that sparked a slick passing sequence, sending Morgan Di Nardo down the sideline, Kratz’s conversion sent Canada up by two.
The USA regained the lead through Still, edging ahead 10–7. Canada answered with a moment of individual brilliance from Jesse Kilgour, who broke through the defense from inside his own 22, Kratz converted to give Canada a 14–10 advantage at halftime.
Canada carried defensive intensity into the second half, forcing key turnovers. However, a penalty for an off-the-ball tackle handed momentum back to the USA, and Broselle capitalized to retake the lead. The Americans continued to build through a strong set piece, with Lacamp extending the margin.
Despite a late push from Canada, the USA held on to secure a 22–14 victory.
Scoring Summary: Morgan Di Nardo (1T), Jesse Kilgour (1T), Lockie Kratz (1C)
NEXT UP FOR CANADA’S MEN’S SEVENS TEAM
Sunday, March 22
Canada’s Men’s Sevens Team vs Uruguay
11:32am PT / 2:32pm ET
Canada’s Men’s Sevens Team vs Belgium
2:02pm PT / 5:02pm ET
Follow the up-to-date match schedule here.
WHERE TO WATCH
All of Canada’s HSBC SVNS 2 matches in Montevideo will be available live on TSN+.
CANADA’S MEN’S SEVENS TEAM MONTEVIDEO SQUAD
3. Ethan Turner (Maple Ridge, BC) – Burnaby Lake Rugby Club
10. Adam Doane (Sutton, ON) – Aurora Barbarians
13. Brenden Black (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders
17. Jesse Kilgour (Oro-Medonte, ON) – Pacific Pride / Barrie RFC
18. Morgan Di Nardo (Toronto, ON) – Toronto Scottish / University of Victoria
22. Kyle Tremblay (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC
23. Thomas Isherwood (Okotoks, AB) – Foothills Lions RFC / Westshore RFC
33. Kal Sager (Peterborough, ON) – Peterborough Pagans
37. Ian Jones (Bass River, NS) – Ajax Wanderers / Pictou County
44. Lockie Kratz (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers / UBCOB Ravens
55. Jack Shaw (Oakville, ON) – Castaway Wanderers / Oakville Crusaders
64. Elias Hancock (Ottawa, ON) – University of Ottawa / Bytown Blues
66. Andy Cooper (Vancouver, BC) – Meralomas RFC
CURRENT HSBC SVNS 2 MONTEVIDEO RANKINGS
1. Germany (9 pts)
2. USA (9 pts)
3. Kenya (7 pts)
4. Uruguay (4 pts)
5. Canada (1 pt)
6. Belgium (0 pts)