Canada captain Ghislaine Landry is one of three nominees for World Rugby's women's sevens player of the year. The winners will be announced Nov. 26 at the World Rugby Awards in Monte Carlo. BREAKING: Three players nominated for World Rugby Women's Sevens Player of the Year 2017! Both shortlists were selected by team managers, match officials and commentators on the men's and women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. "Rugby sevens continues to go from strength to strength following a spectacular Olympic Games debut in Rio last year with record attendance, fan-engagement and viewership across the men's and women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series," World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont said in a statement.

Source: CBC News October 30, 2017 15:22 UTC