DAMAGING LOSSES

Shujaa fall to New Zealand, Canada in Toulouse Sevens

Shujaa, who were in the pool 'A' alongside Uruguay, Canada and New Zealand, lost the opening match on Friday against Canada.

In Summary

• Shujaa came short against New Zealand, registering a single try in their 31-5 loss. Dennis Abukuse scored the lone try.

• Damian McGrath's charges had 37 points and were 13th on the log prior to the Toulouse's leg.

Kenya sevens Billy Odhiambo skips past a Canadian player during a past tournament
Kenya sevens Billy Odhiambo skips past a Canadian player during a past tournament
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The national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, left France without a win after losing all their three matches in the World Rugby Sevens Series circuit.

Shujaa, who were in the pool 'A' alongside Uruguay, Canada and New Zealand, lost the opening match on Friday against Canada.

Damian McGrath's charges had 37 points and were 13th on the log prior to the Toulouse's leg.

Shujaa came short against New Zealand, registering a single try in their 31-5 loss. Dennis Abukuse scored the lone try.

Shujaa lost their final Pool A fixture at the France 7s, losing 33-7 to Canada on Saturday afternoon.

Max Stewart gave Canada the lead with a third-minute try before Daniel Taabu scored and converted to put Shujaa 7-5 up.

Tom Isherwood scored and converted for a 14-5 lead at the break.

Dave Richard’s try after the restart put Canada 19-5 up before Isherwood converted tries from Matt Oworu and Josiah Morra to confirm the full-time result.