Campbell was forced out of Sunday's 38-21 win over the Chiefs due to an arm injury.. Campbell notched three solo tackles before exiting Sunday's regular-season finale. The six-foot, 200-pound former member of Canada’s national rugby sevens team signed a contract with the New York Jets in January 2019. Tevaughn Campbell is taking his electrifying speed to the rugby pitch this weekend (Rugby Canada) Campbell will be the 13th man on the roster, meaning he’ll dress but won’t necessarily play. Alouettes' Tevaughn Campbell, left, suited up for the Canadian rugby team against South Africa during the 2018 Singapore Sevens this April. Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah / … By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. TORONTO — Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Tevaughn Campbell is headed to the Hong Kong Sevens with the Canadian rugby sevens team. Tevaughn Campbell won’t have long to dwell upon the Montreal Alouettes’ disappointing 2017 season. Tevaughn Campbell : dans la LCF et sur l'équipe nationale de rubgy Super Rugby & 7s A reader passed on this article about a Super Rugby player getting a 7s contract. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. "Then when I realized the position he plays — he was used to the forwards and backwards movements and he could defend. The Scarborough, Ont., native did not have any prior experience with rugby, but McGrath felt there was potential for the 24-year-old on the pitch. Drafted in 2015 by the Calgary Stampeders, he only played in five games before being traded in February 2016 to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The ultimate goal is for Campbell to suit up for a World Series stage in the near future. He once thought the sport was "crazy," but Tevaughn Campbell is now hooked on rugby sevens and the CFL free agent is looking to crack Canada's national team. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. "We don't want to be seen as a threat or a competitor to them. By clicking "Accept all" you agree that Verizon Media and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies and process your personal data, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Meanwhile, Campbell is also aiming to find stability in the early days of his CFL career. "He's got that one thing that you can't add to people, which is out-and-out speed," said McGrath. "We brought him into camp to do a little bit of work with us and he picked up the basics quickly," says McGrath. Campbell, 24, got a taste of the sevens game in April when he trained with the team on a trip to Asia. Michael Wells plays for the Waratahs and the Australian 7s team. All the while, those who saw what he was capable of on the gridiron, and as a track star, were eager to introduce Campbell to rugby sevens. HAMILTON, New Zealand — CFL speedster Tevaughn Campbell scored his first try in the World Rugby Sevens Series, but there was little else to celebrate for Canada on Saturday. to train with the Canadian rugby sevens squad. As he tries to catch on with a CFL team for next season, Campbell believes his football career can benefit from his playing rugby in the off-season. Canadian defensive back Tevaughn Campbell has re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to his agent Paul Sheehy. Canadian Football League speedster Tevaughn Campbell will make his debut for Canada on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hamilton, New Zealand this weekend. Campbell was also coming around to the idea of playing rugby sevens, and travelling along with the team on the Asian leg of its season last April may have tipped the scales. "I look at it as continue to grind, continue to work through adversity and hopefully stick with a team one day and carry on.". Canadian rugby sevens coach Damian McGrath that includes Montreal Alouettes speedster Tevaughn Campbell. (Michael Bell/CP) (Michael Bell/CP) Canadian Press October 5, 2017, 12:51 PM TORONTO — Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Tevaughn Campbell is headed to the Hong Kong Sevens with the Canadian rugby sevens team. Alouettes’ Tevaughn Campbell to join Canadian rugby sevens after CFL season Fresh off a history-making World Series season, Canadian rugby sevens … Click here to find out more about our partners. The Alouettes bad news, not making the playoffs, is good news for the Canada Rugby 7s team, it means Tevaughn Campbell can start training in Victoria early in November as the last CFL game for him is November 3rd. He was waived following training camp and the Chargers added him to the practice squad less than two weeks later. It's players from all walks of life and everybody has to be on their mettle.". Coach Damian McGrath calls the trip a … "I had my cell phone with me and was just taking a bunch of pictures," Campbell recalls fondly. "The guys were super excited and you could tell on their faces, especially because they've played the game for so long and gone so long without a gold medal at any of the series stops. Comments are welcome while open. Alouettes DB Tevaughn Campbell to join rugby sevens squad after CFL season Fresh off a history-making World Series season, Canadian rugby sevens … Alouettes DB Tevaughn Campbell to join rugby sevens squad after CFL season. Coach Damian McGrath calls the trip a "watching brief." https://www.chargers.com/video/cbsla-tevaughn-campbell-cornerback-rugby-nfl For now, though, McGrath speaks highly of what Campbell brings to the program. Written By: Brock Smith Note: We first ran this piece on Tevaughn Campbell in January as the 7s season was just taking off. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. I don't look at it as a negative or a positive," Campbell says of his football aspirations. Campbell trained with the Canada national rugby sevens team during the 2016-17 World Rugby Sevens Series stops in Hong Kong and Singapore. Tevaughn Campbell warms up for 60-metre sprint training at the University of Regina on Thursday, March 2, 2017. "The body needs and deserves a break, so I think we'll have to be careful how we manage it and we'll certainly put Tevaughn's best interests first rather than trying to squeeze too much blood out of a stone.". Alouettes DB Tevaughn Campbell to join rugby sevens squad after CFL season Back to video “He’s got that one thing that you can’t add to people, which is out-and-out speed,” said McGrath. Campbell says he was offered playing time in Singapore, but with his lack of both playing experience and knowledge of the rules, he decided it was better to stay out of the way of a title run. Campbell had made waves when he set a CFL scouting combine record in 2015 by running the 40-yard dash in 4.355 seconds, so it was the defensive back's blistering speed that caught the attention of Canadian sevens coach Damian McGrath. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. "Initially when we saw his times for the 40 yards, that really peaked our interest," McGrath says over the phone from San Francisco, where his squad was preparing for this week's Sevens Series season opener in Dubai. For his part, coach McGrath wants to exercise caution when managing Campbell's workload. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. "One of my friends back in college always told me he did it, and he would go on and say 'Come play rugby,' but I was indifferent about it," says Campbell, who's currently a CFL free agent. I thought it was a crazy sport and I was mostly thinking about 15s [the traditional version of rugby].". It’s his second crack at the league, having previously had trials with Washington and the New York Giants in 2015. Et grâce à sa vitesse, Tevaughn Campbell ne passe pas inaperçu. He'll no doubt be playing his first 7s game in Dubai, either with the Maple Leaf squad or the senior squad depending on how fast he adapts to the short game. "Tevaughn is great publicity and it keeps everyone on their toes when they know that we're not just looking in rugby for players for Canada Sevens. With the CFL now in its off-season, Campbell will join a development team that will play its own set of games in Dubai. "I take it day by day. "The CFL is big news in Canada and it would be great to work alongside them and get rugby out there.". Tevaughn Campbell is a Canadian American football and rugby player Campbell, originally from Ontario, has played for a number of CFL teams Last year, during the … Overall, McGrath is open to the idea of working with the CFL to promote more crossover between the sports. But not long after the Alouettes’ final regular-season game Nov. 3 in Hamilton, Campbell will return to B.C. It took some convincing, but as a football player at the University of Regina, Tevaughn Campbell eventually came around to the idea of trying a sport that he regarded as "crazy." Now, at the midway point to the season, Campbell is featuring regularly within the team and enjoying his stint with the Rugby Canada 7s, becoming popular with the squad and supporters alike. That attracted me even more.". We reserve the right to close comments at any time. "I don't think personally he can do it across 12 months of the year," McGrath says. Article content. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. The six-foot, 195-pounder spent the 2015 season as a rookie with the Calgary Stampeders, was dealt to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in February 2016, and was dealt again in August to the Montreal Alouettes. Fresh off a history-making World Series season, Canadian rugby sevens … Since his days at the Regina Rams from 2011 to 2014, defensive back Tevaughn Campbell has had a torrid and unsettled time in the CFL. HAMILTON, New Zealand — CFL speedster Tevaughn Campbell scored his first try in the World Rugby Sevens Series, but there was little else to celebrate for Canada on Saturday. Despite his initial reluctance, Campbell accepted an invitation from Rugby Canada to attend a World Rugby Sevens Series event last March in Vancouver, where he discovered a much different game than he had imagined. TORONTO — Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Tevaughn Campbell is headed to the Hong Kong Sevens with the Canadian rugby sevens team. Will Tevaughn Campbell trade CFL for rugby sevens? You can select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. Playing two sports can be tough on the body, but Campbell is taking a "use it while you got it" approach during his athletic prime. "I just didn't want to do it. Tevaughn Campbell won’t be suiting up for Canada on the HSBC Sevens Series any time soon. All the while, those who saw what he was capable of on the gridiron, and as a track star, were eager to introduce Campbell to rugby sevens. Despite his initial reluctance, Campbell accepted an invitation from Rugby Canada to attend a World Rugby Sevens Series event last March in Vancouver, where he discovered a much different game than he had imagined. "We would love to [work with the CFL]," he says. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. He signed a split contract that puts him in six 7s tournaments and then returns into round 5 of Super Rugby. We'd like to see a lot of crossovers and transfers of skills from both sides. Tries - Andrew Coe, Tevaughn Campbell Conversions - Nate Hirayama (1) Canada 19-22 Samoa Canada got off to a flying start against Samoa, scoring two early tries to take a 14-point lead within the first 90 seconds of the game. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. The 25-year-old speedster has signed a contract with the New York Jets of the NFL. Tevaughn Campbell; Rugby union career; National sevens team(s) Years: Team: Comps: 2016–17: Canada Sevens: 2: Tevaughn Campbell (born June 14, 1993) is a Canadian professional American football cornerback on the practice squad for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). It took some convincing, but as a football player at the University of Regina, Tevaughn Campbell eventually came around to the idea of trying a sport that he regarded as "crazy.". "Tevaughn has all the attributes to [be] successful in rugby.". To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). "Rugby teaches you about a lot of specific techniques when it comes to tackling, or when it comes to running the ball or anything really," he says. "So just to see the excitement and how proud and grateful they were to win that gold medal showed me a lot about the sport and a lot about the team.". Montreal (3-12) will miss the CFL playoffs for a third straight year. When it comes to Tevaughn Campbell, Canada men’s rugby sevens head coach Damian McGrath is totally honest: he’s never coached an athlete like this before. 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