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Fiji Barbarians win Vina Del Mar Sevens to claim the second leg of the Sudamerica Sevens. This hotly contested South American rugby sevens series is played over two legs, with an invitational place on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series up for grabs. The Fijian second-string Barbarians (babas) side faced the Argentina Cougars team in […] READ MORE
The International Rugby calendar is full, with July fixtures spread right across the globe. With tournaments and International Championships to please global rugby fans from Brazil to Suva, Fiji. Viewing the World Rugby calendar, it has begun early with the International Women’s Super Series in San Diego. That five-team competition pips the top-seeded nations against […] READ MORE
Fiji has won their fifth consecutive HSBC Hong Kong Sevens title, after overpowering the fiery French outfit 21-7. It capped off a great return for the Gareth Baber coached men’s team. They were extraordinary, showing pace, precision and a new found confidence that places them second behind the United States, in the 2018/19 series standings. […] READ MORE
The United States will be looking for revenge against Brazil in week two of the Americas Rugby Championship. This match will be the Eagles' last match in the US before heading into hostile territory for the rest of the tournament. READ MORE
Adding to the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series, the debut Sydney tournament will add to the already popular Australian leg. Coming off a poor attended Wellington round, the players and coaches will be delighted. Many had commented how the lack of crowd noise diluted last weekends atmosphere--so in the Sydney Sevens Women's Competition, expect the crowds to be fun, loud and colourful. READ MORE
For the second time ever, it was Portugal vs Brazil on a rugby field in a critical moment for both nations. Portugal is looking to force its way back to the second tier of European Nations, while Brazil dreams of becoming like Uruguay or, even better…another Argentina. The game took place in Taveiro, very close to Coimbra, one of the main […] READ MORE
Portuguese rugby player and writer who loves to "scribble" in Planeta Desportivo. From then on Francisco got the pleasure to talk to Eddie Jones, Stuart Hogg and many others. With a masters degree in History, working as a Consultant, rugby and sports are my main passion. Now contributing for Last Word on Sports, you can also read some other works on Fair Play, Portal do Rugby and Rugby World Magazine.