Rugby

With eye on 2028 Olympics, Rugby Canada moves on from head coach Sean White

Canadian men's rugby sevens head coach Sean White will leave his role with the team in July, Rugby Canada said Wednesday.

Canadian men's squad was relegated from elite HSBC SVNS circuit last June

Canadian men’s rugby 7s head coach Sean White speaks to a couple of players during practice.
Sean White, left, will leave his role as Canadian men’s rugby 7s coach when his contract expires in July. (Courtesy Rugby Canada)

Canadian men's rugby sevens head coach Sean White will leave his role with the team in July, Rugby Canada said Wednesday.

The change will be made upon the conclusion of the first term of his contract, the organization said in a statement.

"On behalf of Rugby Canada, I would like to thank Sean for his hard work and dedication to the men's program and the work he did in developing our players," said Rugby Canada CEO Nathan Bombrys. "We wish him all the best in his future endeavours."

After a season-ending review, Rugby Canada said it was decided a change "would be in the best interest of qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics and redefining the team's role within international men's rugby."

The Canadian men were relegated from the elite HSBC SVNS circuit last June.

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