The rugby sevens season is back and teams are naming their squads for the hectic season ahead. The Rugby World Cup Sevens is the biggest goal for the season. Many teams are playing in their Regional Qualifiers as England Names Sevens squads for 2017/18 season. With the retirement of DJ Forbes, James Rodwell could become […] READ MORE
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Stalling tactics in England v Argentina 7s match an ‘aberration’ not a Trend
The visual evidence is damming yet, the recent stalling tactics in the recent England v Argentina 7s match at the Toulouse leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series has tarnished each nation’s team’s strategic desires to ‘win at all costs’. Yet for all the social media beat-up, it clearly is an aberration in the […] READ MORE
England Sevens team funding cut in drastic Covid-19 reaction
In a move that has stunned many, the England Sevens teams’ funding has been cut by the RFU in a drastic Covid-19 pandemic reaction that may impact the men’s Olympic dreams. The media report from The Telegraph has been quoted widely, yet all the information points to a gaping hole in the RFU [England Rugby] […] READ MORE
Blitzboks comeback victory at Singapore Sevens, as Olympic Qualification heats up
South Africa came from 19-0 down in the first half of the Cup Final, to shut off Fiji in the crucial a penalty goal, to win 19-20. A comeback victory for the Blitzbok, who had fallen behind in the 2018/19 series, but who rebounded proudly here at the HSBC Singapore Sevens. It rounded off another […] READ MORE
#RWC7s – English 7s squads full of speed and experience
English 7s squads are both full of ‘speed and experience’ to mount a formidable challenge for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens (RWC7s) title. As the nation who were the first winners of the Sevens World Cup in 1993, England have ‘form’ when it comes to the RWC7s. Looking to harness that success, expect the […] READ MORE
2018 HSBC London Sevens: Fiji closer to Series title, as Ireland impress with Bronze
2018 HSBC London Sevens: Fiji grabs their fourth consecutive series title, as Ireland shocks rugby sevens world. It was a sensational weekend, with new assets Semi Radradra and Joshua Tuisova impressing for Fiji, as did young Jordan Conroy of Ireland, READ MORE
Fiji denied Gold by New Zealand in Men’s Commonwealth Games final
After a memorable tournament, Fiji were denied Gold by New Zealand in Men's Commonwealth Games final at the Rugby Sevens competition. The two rivals faced off, after each side swept past England and South Africa, to fight it out for the prize which Fiji coveted most 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
HSBC Cape Town 7s: Triple Threat For Blitzboks
South Africa opened HSBC Sevens Series with a bang last weekend in Dubai. This week, we are in their home ground in Cape Town. The Cape Town Sevens will be from December 9-10, at the Cape Town Stadium. 16 teams will compete in a ‘triple threat for the Blitzboks’ title aspirations. The #CapeTown7s Parking, food, […] READ MORE
Dubai Sevens 2017: Blitzboks Reclaim HSBC Sevens Series Opener
South Africa reclaimed the Dubai Sevens 2017 title in style, beating New Zealand 24-12. It ended three-days of mouth watering, breathtaking action at The 7evens Stadium, Dubai. Australia won the Women’s title, to defy to predictions of many that New Zealand would continue their strong form. It was a great tournament for both men and […] READ MORE