Canada Win RAN 7s with 41-0 Win in Semi-Final and 31-0 Win in Final
Canada won the Rugby Americas North 7s tournament scoring 225 points in total and conceding 14. They finished Day 3 with a semi-final win over T&T 40-0 and a final over Barbados 31-0. They’ll now await details on the next tournament which will see regional tournament winners vie for two spots to go to the next level. The SVNS 3 tournament is supposed to be in January and includes 8 teams, the top 2 will advance to SVNS 2 tournaments in February and March.
Canada 31 – Barbados 0
Scorers: Michael Moloney (1T, 2C), Lockie Kratz (1T), Johnny Franklin (1T), Harry Corkum (1T), Thomas Isherwood (1T, 1C)
Canada 40 – Trinidad & Tobago 0
Scorers: Jamie Armstrong (2T), Thomas Isherwood (1T, 1C), Ethan Turner (2T, 1C), Johnny Franklin (1T), Michael Moloney (2C)
from Rugby Canada
For a second straight year, Canada’s Men’s Sevens Team has won gold at the RAN Sevens. On the final day of action in Trinidad and Tobago, Canada defeated the hosts in the semi-finals, followed by a victory over Barbados in the gold medal final to claim back-to-back tournament titles, having also won the event in Barbados last year.
With the win, Canada qualified for the HSBC SVNS Series Division 3 as part of the newly formatted HSBC SVNS Series announced earlier this year. Division 3 is a standalone challenger event featuring eight teams per gender, each earning their place through regional competitions around the world. The top two teams from that event will move on to HSBC SVNS Division 2.
Canada 40 Trinidad and Tobago 0 (semi-final)
Just like in their previous matches in the tournament, Canada started hot and carried a 19–0 lead into halftime thanks to tries from Jamie Armstrong, Thomas Isherwood, and Johnny Franklin. The Canadian attack had plenty of field to work with after two straight yellow cards late in the first half left Trinidad and Tobago playing with just five players at one point.
The RAN Sevens semi-final marked a significant milestone for Canada’s captain, Lockie Kratz. After sustaining a serious knee injury in January 2024, Kratz made his return to international rugby nearly two years later. Sunday was the first time he played in the tournament after managing a minor injury during the first two days of action.
Canada put up another 21 points in the second half after Armstrong scored his second try and Ethan Turner added two of his own, securing the 40–0 victory and a spot in the gold medal final.
Scoring summary: Jamie Armstrong (2T), Thomas Isherwood (1T, 1C), Ethan Turner (2T, 1C), Johnny Franklin (1T), Michael Moloney (2C)
Canada 31 Barbados 0 (Gold Medal Game)
Despite another quick start from Canada, with Michael Moloney scoring the first try of the game, the momentum soon shifted. Barbados strung together several phases deep in the Canadian half, testing Canada’s defense, but a turnover during a Barbados lineout relieved the pressure. Just before halftime, Kratz scored his first try of the tournament to give Canada a 14–0 lead at the break.
The second half was filled with Canadian attacking opportunities, which eventually saw Franklin, Harry Corkum, and Isherwood add to the scoresheet. Their efforts sealed a dominant 31–0 victory and secured the RAN Sevens title for the second year in a row.
Scoring summary: Michael Moloney (1T, 2C), Lockie Kratz (1T), Johnny Franklin (1T), Harry Corkum (1T), Thomas Isherwood (1T, 1C)
WORDS FROM THE CAPTAIN
“We wanted to test ourselves in this tournament and I think we got that,” said Kratz. “We had a lot of good games, and we are just building towards the next tournament in the new year. The team had a lot of fun, showed well and just overall happy with our performance.
Looking ahead to what is next for Canada’s Men’s Sevens Team Kratz said: “We had six debutants this tournament who all did really well. It’s about getting the boys more in tune with what to expect on the bigger stage and the pace of play. We are trying to build here and it’s been a great weekend.”
CANADA’S MEN’S SEVENS TEAM ROSTER
Elias Hancock (Ottawa, ON) – Bytown Blues / University of Ottawa
Ethan Turner (Maple Ridge, BC) – Burnaby Lake Rugby Club
Harry Corkum (Halifax, NS) – Halifax Tars
Ian Jones (Bass River, NS) – Pictou County RFC / Pacific Pride
Jamie Armstrong (Ottawa, ON) – Ottawa Irish / University of Ottawa
Jesse Kilgour (Oro-Medonte, ON) – Barrie RFC / Pacific Pride
Johnny Franklin (Bowen Island, BC) – Capilano RFC
Lockie Kratz (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers
Michael Moloney (Lyndoch, South Australia) – Capilano RFC
Taine Clague (Victoria, BC) – Westshore RFC / Pacific Pride
Thomas Cuzange (Toulon, France) – Pacific Pride
Thomas Isherwood (Okotoks, AB) – Foothills Lions RFC / Westshore RFC
Adam Doane (Sutton, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / University of Victoria
Canada Win Final Pool Match and Quarter-Final: – Face T&T in Semi-Final on Sunday
Canada won their final pool match against Mexico 35-7, then defeated Cayman Island 40-7 in the quarter-finals. They’ll face host Trinidad & Tobago on Sunday in the semi-final. The other semi-final sees Bermuda v Barbados.
Canada 40 v Cayman Islands 7
Scorers: Thomas Isherwood (2T, 3C), Ian Jones (3T), Harry Corkum (1T), Ethan Turner (1C), Michael Moloney (1C)
Canada 35 – Mexico 7
Scorers: Thomas Isherwood (1T, 2C), Ethan Turner (1T, 2C), Johnny Franklin (1T), Harry Corkum (1T), Adam Doane (1T), Michael Moloney (1C)
Canada Start Tournament with Shutout Wins Over Barbados and Bermuda
Canada cruised through Day 1 with two shutout wins over Barbados and Bermuda, they’ll face Mexico tomorrow in the last pool match. Mexico are also undefeated on Day 1. The highlight of Day 1 was the play of Harry Corkum, the 21 year old from Halifax who attends McGill University, he scored a hat trick in both matches for 6 tries on Day 1. The team scored some nice tries but still have to work on precision with needless penalties, knock-ons, and forward passes that will be punished against better teams.
Canada 45 – Barbados 0
Scorers: Harry Corkum (3T), Ethan Turner (2T), Thomas Isherwood (4C), Jamie Armstrong (1T), Michael Moloney (1C)
Canada 34 – Bermuda 0
Result from game two of RAN Sevens!
Scorers: Harry Corkum (3T), Michael Moloney (1T, 1C), Ian Jones (1T), Johnny Franklin (1T), Thomas Isherwood (1C)
Canada Team for RAN 7s Announced: Kickoff on Friday Against Barbados and Bermuda
Pacific Pride head coach, Christiaan Esterhuizen, who is acting as interim head coach of the Canada 7s team announced his team for the RAN 7s which kicks off in Trinidad on Friday. Canada have to win this regional tournament to go to the next level in their journey to get back on the World Rugby 7s circuit.
Based on previous results Canada are favourites to win the tournament but in the abbreviated game of 7s nothing can be taken for granted. The team has some veterans like Lockie Kratz who is returning to the team after an extended period of recuperation from a knee injury, Mike Moloney and Johnny Franklin from the Capilano, Thomas Isherwood and Elias Hancock from Westshore, Ethan Turner from Burnaby. There are four Pacific Pride players Jesse Kilgour, Taine Clague, Ian Jones and Thomas Cuzange. Jamie Armstrong returns from the 2025 squad. A new player we don’t know too much about is Harry Corkum from McGill University.
The Rugby Canada media release mentions the matches will be streamed on RugbyPass.tv
from Rugby Canada
Interim Head Coach of Canada’s Men’s Sevens Team, Christiaan Esterhuizen, has named the travelling squad for Rugby Americas North 7s (RAN) competition in Trinidad and Tobago, November 21-23.
Sevens season is back, and Canada is kicking it off with a return to Trinidad and Tobago as the tournament’s 2024 defending champions. A strong start to the sevens season will be an important factor in the team’s journey to qualify for the newly formatted HSBC SVNS Series.
“Starting a new sevens season always brings fresh energy and clarity,” said Esterhuizen. “This group has worked extremely hard over the past few months, and a strong start would set the tone for the standards we want to uphold as we climb back up the global tiers. We know the path is competitive, but we’re committed to putting together consistent, disciplined performances.”
Fans who have been following Canada’s Men’s Sevens Team will notice a familiar face back in the squad – Lockie Kratz. Kratz returns after almost two years away from the pitch with a knee injury he sustained back in January 2024.
“We’re thrilled to see Lockie back on the pitch. He’s put in a tremendous amount of work through his rehab, and his presence brings experience, calmness, and leadership to the group.”
This November’s RAN squad will also feature five players making their international Sevens debut: Harry Corkum, Ian Jones, Michael Moloney, Taine Clague, and Thomas Cuzange.
MATCH SCHEDULE
Canada’s Men’s Sevens Team vs Barbados
Friday, November 21 2025
5:00am PT / 8:00am ET / 9:00am Local
Canada’s Men’s Sevens Team vs Bermuda
Friday, November 21 2025
9:00am PT / 12:00pm ET / 1:00pm Local
Canada’s Men’s Sevens Team vs Mexico
Saturday, November 22 2025
5:00am PT / 8:00am ET / 9:00am Local
The remaining RAN 7s schedule will be finalized after the 8:18am PT / 11:18am ET / 12:18pm Local match between Guyana and Barbados. See the full schedule here.
Matches can be streamed for free on RugbyPass TV (RPTV).
CANADA’S MEN’S SEVENS TEAM CAMP ROSTER
Elias Hancock (Ottawa, ON) – Bytown Blues / University of Ottawa
Ethan Turner (Maple Ridge, BC) – Burnaby Lake Rugby Club
Harry Corkum (Halifax, NS) – Halifax Tars
Ian Jones (Bass River, NS) – Pictou County RFC / Pacific Pride
Jamie Armstrong (Ottawa, ON) – Ottawa Irish / University of Ottawa
Jesse Kilgour (Oro-Medonte, ON) – Barrie RFC / Pacific Pride
Johnny Franklin (Bowen Island, BC) – Capilano RFC
Lockie Kratz (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers
Michael Moloney (Lyndoch, South Australia) – Capilano RFC
Taine Clague (Victoria, BC) – Westshore RFC / Pacific Pride
Thomas Cuzange (Toulon, France) – Pacific Pride
Thomas Isherwood (Okotoks, AB) – Foothills Lions RFC / Westshore RFC