There are Rugby Sevens games being played at either end of the globe, with tournaments in Dubai, Florida, and planned for in Wellington, New Zealand. Each will entertain fans bereft of the sport, with all similarly thirsting for more global competition. All with a focus on the impending Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games [which are still […] READ MORE
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Dubai Sevens a sure Bet, after 50 years of Success
Known as one of the pinnacle events on the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Series, the 2019 Dubai Sevens is a sure bet for both entertainment, and a celebration for the 50th-anniversary tournament. If you watch Rugby or bet on it at sites like Betway, then you are sure to find a featured match, odds or […] READ MORE
Dual role for Selica Winiata; player and Rugby Sevens Referee
A dual role for rugby players can involve mentoring younger team members, driving a culture of inclusion or studying the opposition’s set plays yet, for Black Ferns rugby player Selica Winiata, her role now includes being a rugby referee. After deciding to put something back into the sport she enjoyed success in, the 2016 Olympics […] READ MORE
World Rugby Sevens Series: New Season, New Coaches, New Winner?
It’s another season of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The 2016/17 season promises to be breaking new grounds with new audiences and countries watching the television broadcast. The ten tournament Sevens Series begins with the Dubai Sevens on December 2-4. Olympic Champions and two-time sevens series champions Fiji are chasing their triple crown this season. As they will be without master coach Ben Ryan, […] READ MORE
HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series–Dubai 7’s Draw
The opening round draws of the 2016-17 HSBC World Sevens Series has been announced by World Rugby. The season kicks-off in style as always at Emirates Airlines Dubai Sevens (7’s). Dubai and World Series defending champs Fiji leads pool A. Fiji and New Zealand begin the season without their prolific coaches Ben Ryan and Sir […] READ MORE