Not a follow-up event this year, the highly anticipated HSBC Singapore Sevens tournament opens the path toward the Greatest Prize in 7s rugby, when the leading nations meet at the National Stadium host the World Series. Usually the lead-in or follow-up tournament to its more established neighbour, the Hong Kong 7s, yet in 2022 they […] READ MORE
Tag: Commonwealth Games
Sad passing of power-wingers, All Blacks Inga Tuigamala and Joeli Vidiri
With the sad passing of power-wingers, All Blacks Inga Tuigamala and Joeli Vidiri, the tragedy of their early deaths highlighted men’s health and also reflected on their huge impact on the modern game. The news hit within 24 odd hours, and it was reported that Diabetes complications led to the death of Tuigamala, but to […] READ MORE
Final Super Rugby match for Ben Smith
For many fans of rugby union, few players gain respect from the majority. more than All Blacks and Highlanders player, Ben Smith. He is one of those few men who are recognized and praised by so many for his skill and his manner on-and-off the park. Playing in the last game of his career with […] READ MORE
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens: Blitzbok look to retain Gold
The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens begins today. The men's competition is played over two days, with the Blitzbok looking to retain their Gold medals from 2014. Enjoy the first of two features on the 16 teams challenging at this Olympic format competition READ MORE
New Zealand Sevens teams hit by injury/illness before Gold Coast Games
As the men’s and women’s New Zealand Sevens teams were excitedly preparing to join their fellow athletes at the Commonwealth Games village on the Gold Coast, late injury and illness has interrupted their aspirations. In two separate incidents, firstly Caleb Clarke was pulled from the men’s squad, due to an appendicitis medical emergency. And then […] READ MORE
2018 Hong Kong Sevens: Fiji chase a fourth-consecutive title
It’s the seventh stop on the HSBC Sevens Series and we are at the ‘Mecca of Sevens’ for the 2018 Hong Kong Sevens. It see’s 16 teams all out for glory, but the question is “who can stop them?” as Fiji chases a fourth-consecutive title. Gathered together, 40 teams in total will compete in this […] READ MORE
New Zealand 7s teams selected for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
New Zealand 7s teams selected for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will hold the hopes of NZ rugby fans, when the games get under way on April 14-15. Entering as one of the favoured teams, the women have much to play for, while the men must use the combination of experience and youth for aim for Gold READ MORE
Black Ferns Sevens next tournament – Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
But the next occasion where these two opponents will be drawn in competition is at the Commonwealth Games. Australia may again face the New Zealand Black Ferns Sevens, and that is the secondary point. In less than two months, nations from within the Commonwealth, will descend on the Queensland coastline - and that will be where the New Zealand team must now focus all it's energy on. READ MORE
Aussie 7s Captain Ed Jenkins Retires from Rugby Sevens due to Injury
The most-capped Australian rugby sevens player, Ed Jenkins, has officially retired from his beloved Aussie 7s team with immediate effect, due to injury. Most capped @Aussie7s star Ed Jenkin’s Letter for fans around the world as he announced his immediate retirement from Rugby https://t.co/m4jOKhmsnN — J (@spanishfijian) January 15, 2018 His battle with a shoulder […] READ MORE
Richie McCaw Still ‘Flying High’ in his Rugby Retirement
After announcing his retirement from International rugby in 2016, Richie McCaw has seen much change. Gone is the daily routine of training and a singular concentration on the game. Now McCaw is both a new husband, and in demand for more inspiring purposes. Only this week, Richie McCaw and his wife Gemma were handed the […] READ MORE