Canada's Josiah Morra tries to tackle Spain's Francisco Cosculluela during Vancouver Sevens rugby action, in Vancouver, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Scotland’s Craig Dods named head coach of men’s sevens team, assistant on 15s squad
Sep 29, 2026 | 10:51 AM
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Craig Dods has been named coach of Canada’s men’s sevens rugby team and assistant coach of its men’s 15s team, Rugby Canada announced Tuesday.
Dods joins the organization after serving as an assistant coach for Britain’s men’s sevens team as well as a specialist skills coach with Scottish Rugby.
As sevens head coach, he will lead the men’s program toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics while supporting 15s head coach Stephen Meehan in preparations for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027.
Rugby Canada high performance director Shawn Bullock said the position attracted more than 70 applicants from domestic and international backgrounds.
