In their second visit in as many years, the USA Women’s Rugby Team found a spot in Sequim to get in some practices before an annual tournament in Victoria, B.C.

The 12-member team practiced in Sequim in 2016 and returned for a series of workouts May 23-25 this year at the Albert Haller Playfields at Carrie Blake Community Park, Canada Sevens tournament.

“We enjoyed the experience and wanted to return,” USA head coach Richie Walker said.

New Zealand edged Canada for the Canada Sevens tournament title over the weekend, with the USA team taking sixth after going 3-3.

Barb Hanna, Communications and Marketing Director at City of Sequim (back row, fourth from left), joins members of the USA Women’s Rugby team during a practice at the Albert Haller Playfields on May 25. Sequim Gazette photo by Michael Dashiell

Kelly Griffin, captain of the USA Women’s Rugby team, presents Barb Hanna — Communications and Marketing Director at City of Sequim — with a signed jersey and team rugby ball during a practice at the Albert Haller Playfields on May 25. Sequim Gazette photo by Michael Dashiell