My Take on Canada Rugby at the Olympics
So, yeah, the Olympics rolled around, and I remember catching some of the rugby sevens action. Canada was in there, both the men’s and women’s teams, which was pretty cool to see.
I’m not exactly a massive rugby expert, you know? But watching those games, it was intense. Sevens is just so fast, back and forth, non-stop. I found myself getting really into it, especially when the Canadian teams were playing. You kinda get swept up in the national pride thing, right?
Watching the Women’s Team
I remember the women’s team had some real moments. They played hard. There were some tough losses, sure, that’s sport. But seeing them out there, giving it everything, you gotta respect that. I think they’d done well in previous games, like Rio maybe? So there were expectations, which always makes it tougher.
And the Men’s Team Too
The men’s side, it was their first time at the Olympics for sevens, I think? That’s a big deal in itself. Getting there is half the battle sometimes. They had some tough matches too, going up against countries where rugby is huge. It wasn’t always easy viewing, results-wise, but again, seeing the Canadian flag out there on that stage felt good.
What I Did After Watching
Honestly, after watching all that, I actually went online and looked up rugby in my local area. Not like I was gonna join a team at my age, haha. But I was curious.
- Where do people play?
- Are there youth leagues?
- Is it popular around here?
Just seeing the effort and the skill made me appreciate the sport more. It wasn’t just about the wins or losses for Canada, but more about the whole spectacle and the dedication of the athletes. Made me think about how much work goes into reaching that level, you know? Crazy stuff.
So yeah, that was my little experience following Canada’s rugby teams at the Olympics. Just watching from my couch, mostly, but it definitely left an impression. It’s amazing how sports can grab you like that, even if you’re not a die-hard fan beforehand.