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The HSBC Langford Sevens has again fallen out of the reach of the home nation. Canada had done well to make the Cup final, but found a strong and mature New Zealand side that would go undefeated this weekend. The result capped off a great weekend, with the high quality play entertaining the crowds over […] READ MORE
This is the penultimate round of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series as we head to North America again, with the HSBC Langford Sevens at the Westhills Stadium from the Saturday May 27-28. The hosts Canada are hot favorites, with Fijiana hoping to stay up in the top four. The Kiwis are fielding a depleted […] READ MORE
The Scots may have an uphill battle to defending their title, but they will go all out to get it. South Africa can always turn up on Day Two, as have the English over this season [winners in Africa]. However, the underdogs look good too, to do some real damage at the HSBC London Sevens. READ MORE
The fourth round of the 2016/17 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series came to an end at the Mikuni World Stadium, where New Zealand win the Kitayushu 7s. In a tough final against Canada, the Kiwi team won 17-14 to claim a third title for the year. The two day tournament was a huge success, both on and […] READ MORE
The HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens (7s) kicked off in style at the brand new Mikuni World Stadium. Fijiana kept their hope alive for their first ever cup win, and scored a confidence boosting semifinals appearance. Across the draw, New Zealand (kiwi’s) chase their third title. In a good day for the traditional foes, results on Day […] READ MORE
In a tournament full of upsets, as the gold went to Canada at the HSBC Singapore Sevens. It was a victory well worth the wait, as the Canadian men took out their maiden tournament win as others fell around them. This fact will be the major talking point of the HSBC Singapore Sevens event. Both […] READ MORE
With the night session over, teams repaired to their hotels to lick their wounds. The burden of [now] five days of play combined with the heat and humidity, was a big test. One of the more demanding legs [Hong Kong and Singapore], every side only needs to retain a reserve of energy for the highlight of every tournament--Cup and Trophy finals day. READ MORE
It was another thrilling day at the So Kon Po Stadium, with some entertaining rugby sevens played with the favorites cruising through. Fiji and New Zealand could find themselves ‘fighting it out’ another final–but don’t count out the Blitzboks or the United States teams. The English could literally turn up tomorrow, and run rampant. As […] READ MORE
Taking the Wellington Sevens 2017 title, South Africa showed their true credentials. A polished side, it appears that they may be hard to topple, so for the sides drawn with them at the Sydney Sevens, will need to be on fire, to have any chance. READ MORE
For all the chasing teams, there is now a glimmer of hope. Coming into the Canada Seven's 2017, it appeared to be a daunting task, but with one foul swoop England have shown the way. It is now up to other teams to learn those same lessons, to 'don't stop believing' and to aim high. READ MORE
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