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The visual evidence is damming yet, the recent stalling tactics in the recent England v Argentina 7s match at the Toulouse leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series has tarnished each nation’s team’s strategic desires to ‘win at all costs’. Yet for all the social media beat-up, it clearly is an aberration in the […]
A landslide victory for the Black Ferns Sevens, as they retain their World Cup title in formidable style. Michaela Blyde & Annie-Cecile Cifon MVP players
The Blitzboks will look to reinforce their Top Seeding at the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament, as they play their opening fixture tonight at AT&T Park
The RWC7s is kicking off now in the United States, are they ready? The United States is hosting its first Rugby World Cup Sevens event, with the RWC7s held in San Francisco. With this an smaller event than the full XVs version of the World Cup [scheduled for Japan next year] all eyes will be […]
Hosting the Rugby World Cup 7s (RWC7s) for the first time ever, puts more pressure on them, but the US Eagles men’s and women’s sides are certainly ‘up for the challenge’. Under the coaching of Mike Friday, the men’s Eagles are ranked fifth, taking gold at the US Sevens leg of the World Series, the […]
Fiji will be chasing their third World Cup title at the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens (RWC7s). The current Olympic champions are overwhelming favorites to take the title. On the other hand, their women’s side Fijiana are outside contenders in the women’s draw. A side who have graduated and improved tremendously. A side who will give […]
The Australian squads to feature at the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens (RWC7s) are full of youth and experience. And while the men’s side are still trying to find their feet with a new Olympic-winning head coach Tim Walsh, the women’s side are top contenders. 16 Women’s and 24 Men’s side will compete for both titles; […]
Terry Bouhraoua makes a timely return from injury to lead France to the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens (RWC7s) in San Francisco. Montserratt Amédée, who has been consistent all season, leads the women’s charge as the stars of French Rugby aim to shine at the Pinnacle Event for World Rugby. Over the last week, both sides […]
Japan, China and Hong Kong will carry the hopes of the Asian Region at the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens (RWC7s). The three-day tournament from the July 20-22 will be played at the iconic AT&T Park in San Francisco . 16 Women’s and 24 Men’s sides will compete for the coveted trophy; currently both held by New Zealand. […]
English 7s squads are both full of ‘speed and experience’ to mount a formidable challenge for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens (RWC7s) title. As the nation who were the first winners of the Sevens World Cup in 1993, England have ‘form’ when it comes to the RWC7s. Looking to harness that success, expect the […]
The highest competition for rugby sevens, the RWC7s, kicks off Friday. Wales, a former World Cup winner, will look to restore pride in the 7s jersey
The Ireland Men and Women 7s squads will be hoping to return from San Francisco with some silverware and an RWC7s experience to remember
In the week leading up to the three-day tournament, current RWC7s holders New Zealand women and men look to retain Gold ahead of the chasing nations
RWC7s Canada names two formidable squads, with Landry and Jones leading the sides. Canada Womens can defy the odds, so can the Men with each team out to win
The championship was decided before the final match. It was with a last-minute try from Emilee Cherry in the Paris Sevens Cup semi-finals on June 9, the Australian Sevens women’s side became 2017/18 HSBC Women’s Sevens title holders. The 21-17 win over France propelled Australia to the final match against HSBC Women’s Series title opponents New Zealand. […]
The date is fast approaching for the World Rugby pinnacle event. And as organizers begin to prepare the venue, it will be “see you in San Francisco, July 2018″ for the #RWC7s An International two-day tournament for the Rugby World Cup Sevens trophy, which will be a huge challenge for all men’s and women’s teams […]
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