On Saturday, April 15, Youngstown is going to come alive with the heavy hitting sounds of bodies colliding into one another. That’s because the fast paced sport of rugby is going to take over, when South Buffalo Rugby hosts the largest and most intense tournament in the region – the International CanAm 7s Tournament. The event is set to draw over 40 teams from as far away as Ohio, West Virginia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Ontario. The Olympic-style Rugby 7s tournament will be held at Old Fort Niagara.

According to USA Rugby, Buffalo has the largest number of registered players in the United States.

Known as the fastest growing sport in the country, Buffalo has its fair share of talent. In fact, according to USA Rugby, Buffalo has the largest number of registered players in the United States (see South Buffalo teams). The public is invited to attend the action packed International CanAm 7s Tournament, to catch the following:

Adult clubs from both sides of the border

Top collegiate sides

Multiple youth divisions, including high school

U14

U14 Flag rugby pools

Throughout the weekend, there will be more that 100 rugby matches played, starting at 9:00AM on Saturday.

South Buffalo Rugby hosts International CanAm 7s Tournament

Saturday, April 15, 2017

8 AM – 4 PM

Fort Niagara State Park | 1 Maintenance Avenue

Youngstown, New York 14174

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