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2018 HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens start on Saturday. The Black Ferns 7s are clear favorites to retain their title. Canada and Fijiana with settle to score against England in Pool C. Spain as underdogs with Russia and France, might have a good chance to seek their own gold - in competition points that is READ MORE
Over the history of men's competition at the Commonwealth Games, one prize has eluded the South Seas Island nation. Crowned World Champions, Sevens Series champs and more-- but in 2018, Fiji chase their 'White Whale' at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens READ MORE
Eight teams will compete for the inaugural 2018 Commonwealth Games Women's Rugby Sevens gold medal. In the Olympic-format tournament, it will be a four way battle for top spot, with Australia favourites. The two Pools face off today, with semi-finalists decided on Day Two on the Gold Coast READ MORE
Fijiana will be hoping to ‘bounce back’ quickly after a less than perfect start to the HSBC Womens Sevens Series. They will be matched against Russia, Ireland and last years winners Canada, in the HSBC Sydney 7s Pool C group. It is the second round of the World Series, where 12 teams will compete against each other […] READ MORE
Another season of breathtaking sevens rugby begins this weekend in Dubai. The women’s competition opens our new season, with New Zealand out to retain their title. The 2017/18 HSBC Sevens Series will be hosted at the 7evens Stadium from November 30 to December 1. 12 teams will compete at the 2017 Dubai Sevens title, with […] READ MORE
The inaugural Silicon Valley Sevens will be held from November 4-5 in San Jose, California. It will be an International Sevens Rugby extravaganza, with 12 national sides competing. Plenty of thrills and spills are expected as North Americans brace for a Pacific onslaught. The iconic Avaya Stadium, home of the MSL San Jose Earthquakes, will be […] READ MORE
One of the fastest growing tournaments outside the HSBC Womens Sevens Series, will be held this weekend from October 27-29. The Wyong Rugby League Grounds play hosts to 16 Men’s and 16 Women’s side. And the ‘big battle’ in the Women’s competition are Fijiana and the visiting Maple Leafs, who will challenge the Aussies Girls for the […] READ MORE
One of the toughest sevens tournament–outside the HSBC Sevens Series –is the 2017 UON Central Coast Sevens. The hugely popular event has grown each year, says co-founder and tournament co-ordinator Craig Morgan. Scheduled for October 27-29, the tournament will be held at the Wyong Rugby Club Ground in Kanwal, Central Coast. Morgan spoke with Last Word on […] READ MORE
It was a fairytale finish to the 2016/17 HSBC Womens Sevens Series, as the New Zealand team accomplished a ‘Double-Double’ at the Clermont 7s in France. They wrapped up the series in style, overcoming the Aussies in another epic Trans-Tasman finale 22-7. In a proud moment, the South Sea Islands women’s team finished in fifth place […] READ MORE
It’s the season finale of the HSBC Women’s World Sevens Series and we are back in France. The HSBC Clermont-Ferrand Sevens will be held from June 24-25, at the Stade Gabriel Montepid. It has been a busy month of rugby with the June Internationals. As well, the Under 20 Championships and the Women’s International Series in New Zealand. […] READ MORE