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World Rugby delays sevens events in Vancouver and Los Angeles

South Africa's Christie Grobbelaar dives for a try as Great Britain's Max McFarland tries to catch him during HSBC Canada Sevens gold medal rugby action, in Edmonton, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (Jason Franson / THE CANADIAN PRESS) South Africa's Christie Grobbelaar dives for a try as Great Britain's Max McFarland tries to catch him during HSBC Canada Sevens gold medal rugby action, in Edmonton, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (Jason Franson / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
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Vancouver's stop on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series is being delayed two months due to the pandemic.

The HSBC Canada Sevens, originally slated for Feb. 26-27 at B.C. Place Stadium, has been pushed back to April 16-17, “to provide the best opportunity to ensure the safety of fans, athletes, officials and staff.”

“The decision to reschedule is based on the unfolding COVID-19 conditions in B.C., and has been made with consideration for the health and welfare of players, fans, staff and wider society,” Jamie Levchuk, Rugby Canada's managing director of business operations, said in a statement.

“Should the COVID-19 pandemic continue as a safety concern for longer than anticipated, we will work with World Rugby and stakeholders to hold the 2022 HSBC Canada Sevens at a time when the conditions are right.”

Tickets already purchased will automatically transfer to the new April dates, Rugby Canada said.

The Los Angeles event, scheduled for March 5-6, will move to Aug. 27-28 and serve as the finale of the men's season.

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