Best dressed fans at Rugby Sevens Vancouver Day 1

The World Rugby Sevens Series is back in Vancouver, and so far it’s proving to be just as fun as the inaugural visit last year.

The play on the field is action packed.

Teams are allowed just seven players on the field at once, making for wide-open, high scoring matches. Each match consists of just two seven-minute halves, meaning you can jam a lot of rugby into one day.

And jam them in, they do.

There are 24 matches scheduled on Saturday, with another 21 to be played on Sunday.

Canada got off to a great start, defeating Scotland 28-15. They’ll need to finish top-two in Group D to advance to the quarter-finals.

For fans, it’s an all-day rugby festival. And as part of the festival culture, spectators come in ‘fancy dress.’ Think Halloween, in March.

With beer.

Lots and lots of beer.

Here’s a selection of some of the best dressed on Day 1.

See also

• Best dressed fans at Rugby Sevens Vancouver Day 2

Best dressed, Day 1

First, some patriotic Canadians…

HSBC Rugby 7’s #gocanada#rams#ridiculousoutfits#rugby#putinanothergoodsgift

A post shared by Gio Dicay (@giodicky) on Mar 11, 2017 at 12:29pm PST

Some canoeing enthusiasts…

I appreciate the effort but I don’t think these guys have done much canoeing. #sofancy #canada7s

A post shared by Lawrie (@lawrief2) on Mar 11, 2017 at 12:40pm PST

Beavers…

#sofancy #canada7s

A post shared by Beavers of Vancouver (@vanbeavers) on Mar 11, 2017 at 1:14pm PST

Bears…

Pregaming #dontfeedthebears #flyfancy #canada7s

A post shared by Martin Jones (@martinj09) on Mar 11, 2017 at 11:26am PST

Scotland’s here…

#canada7s #rugbysevens2017

A post shared by Chris Dunn (@the_chris_dunn) on Mar 11, 2017 at 12:37pm PST

These USA costumes are out of this world…

Good, wholesome family fun at the @worldrugby7s #rugby #worldsevens

A post shared by Andrea Jones (@thismsjones) on Mar 11, 2017 at 12:24pm PST

I think I see a lobster in there…

SPORTSBALL!!! #rugby7s #yvr #canada7s #gocanada #gofijigo

A post shared by @merns12 on Mar 11, 2017 at 10:49am PST

The other half of their group was in the other beer line…

Mario Kart!

Rugby 7’s as Mario Kart #rugby7s #mariokart #bowser

A post shared by Mark Pennington (@mpenno) on Mar 11, 2017 at 11:36am PST

Is that Yoshi?

Oustanding…

I’m not sure if these guys were in costume or not…

The struggle is real…

Happy Vancouver Seven’s Weekend everybody! The dress is really hard to pee in but I make it work. #mecstaffer #goodtimesoutside #rugby #vancouver #sevens #ohsofancy #sleepingbeauty #disney #princess

A post shared by Reilly Viveiros (@rviveiros42) on Mar 11, 2017 at 12:06pm PST

And the rest, presented without comment:

I will NEVER tire of seeing this in Sevens. So much detail. All the @WWE 90's old school favourites! #canada7s pic.twitter.com/jWRYurzMfL

— Rob Vickerman (@robvickerman) March 11, 2017

Found them @RobTheHockeyGuy #canada7s pic.twitter.com/5G9qtQoOlE

— Patrick Johnston (@risingaction) March 11, 2017

Who said you couldn’t exfoliate at a rugby game #canada7s #sofancy #spaday #section251

A post shared by Nicky Menten (@jancarrel) on Mar 11, 2017 at 10:09am PST

Order up! #rugbysevens

A post shared by Robyn Smith (@robynmichelles) on Mar 11, 2017 at 11:35am PST

Chick Magnets at the Canada Rugby Sevens 🐥🏉🇨🇦 #Canada7s

A post shared by Sarah Scali (@sscals) on Mar 11, 2017 at 12:33pm PST

#canada7s

A post shared by Trevor Knudtson (@tkowg_99) on Mar 11, 2017 at 11:00am PST

We’re all here! #canada7s #sofancy #cowichan #Piggies

A post shared by Cowichan Rugby Club (@cowichanrugbyclub) on Mar 11, 2017 at 9:45am PST

Pac man and ghosts – READY!!! #canada7s #sofancy @canadasevens #vancity #rugby #hsbc #pacman #pacmanghost @hsbc_sport

A post shared by Elisa Fung (@efung6) on Mar 11, 2017 at 10:50am PST

Where’s Waldo?! ….Everywhere!!! #rugby7s #whereswaldo #canadaplace

A post shared by soucyyy (@soucyyy) on Mar 11, 2017 at 12:04pm PST

Rugby always brings out the finest of people. #canadasevens

A post shared by Darren Norman (@primocanus) on Mar 11, 2017 at 12:04pm PST

Just me and my man dressed as sheep…. Oh and hey Geoff #rugbysevens #sofancy #fancydress #bcplace #sheep

A post shared by Margeaux (@instaframp) on Mar 11, 2017 at 12:35pm PST

#rugbysevens #mindthedrink #takeitslow #canadarugby #canada7s #sofancy

A post shared by MC Lunde (@mcfatstacks) on Mar 11, 2017 at 11:21am PST

Fruit salad #rugby7s #canada7s

A post shared by @julia_brewlia on Mar 11, 2017 at 12:42pm PST

Hands (the d is silent), Birga and Pinty at rugby sevens. Ensuring beer is adequately represented. #canada7s #beer @wonger29 @princ3ssnonam3 @jackiesidoni16

A post shared by rebecca (@beernesday) on Mar 11, 2017 at 11:32am PST

It’s beer, double-fisting beer! #canada7s #beer

A post shared by rebecca (@beernesday) on Mar 11, 2017 at 11:13am PST

Can’t wait for Day 2.

Got a great costume planned for Day 2? Email [email protected] for consideration for best dressed on Sunday!