Great Britain and Canada looking to defend their titles

Hosts Great Britain will be looking to retain their crown from Brazil two years ago in the men's competition while Canada will be looking to do the same in the Women's tournament ©wucrugby2016

Current World Champions Great Britain have been drawn alongside Australia and Italy in Pool A of the 2016 Men’s World University Rugby Sevens Championships.

The tournament will be held from 6-9 July in Swansea and the hosts face a tough group which also includes Namibia and the Czech Republic. Another strong side in the competition, France, have been drawn into Pool B where they face Argentina, Kenya, Spain and Malaysia .

In the Women’s side of the draw, holders Canada will be looking to defend their title in Wales this summer and have been draw alongside Australia, China, Spain and Portugal. Hosts Great Britain will have to negotiate a tricky game against 2014 silver medalists France as well as matches against Japan, New Zealand and Italy.

Team GBR’s male and female squads are set to be announced on June 6.

Full draw below:

Mens

Pool A: Great Britain, Naimbia, Australia, Italy, Czech Republic

Pool B: France, Argentina, Kenya, Spain, Malaysia

Womens

Pool A: Canada, Australia, China, Spain, Portugal

Pool B: Great Britain, France, Japan, New Zealand, Italy