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The stage is set, with all of World Rugby’s eyes firmly on the ‘True Mecca of All Sevens Tournaments’. The Hong Kong Sevens is the pre-eminent tournament, and leg seven of the ten round HSBC Sevens Series. And with it also being an official 2017/18 Sevens Series Qualifier tournament as well, there are 28 teams competing on […] READ MORE
The tournament continues to grow even after 40 years. Attracting more people to visit the So Kon Po Stadium and get a taste of the finest rugby sevens show on earth. From the range of teams in the early years, to establishing the World Series, to being the pinnacle event on the calendar. READ MORE
In another well directed tournament, the Blitzbok powered through Pool A on their march to a fifth finals appearance, in five rounds. READ MORE
The South Africa Sevens impressive form has continued in Sydney as they backed up a Wellington victory with another in Australia. READ MORE
So after 24 matches, we know the top sides from the bottom half. As stated, some were delighted, but it was the fans that got all the rewards. On a fine day, the real fans had some terrific games to enjoy from start to finish. READ MORE
The Wellington Sevens tournament has been hitting the headlines for many 'off-field matters' but the real showdown will be on the field. Fiji and South Africa are in what might be called the 'Pool of Death'. Matched together in Pool B, it should be enough to give that rugby-thrill to quench fans' sevens thirst. This is because in Pool B, not only Fiji and the Blitzboks entertain you, watch out for the Aussies and Japanese teams. READ MORE
With the New Year fast approaching, Last Word On Rugby are reflecting back on a fine year. From the International matches to the Sevens at the Olympic Games, the ‘LWOR highlights for 2016’ are a wide and varied account. As part of our MCXM Top 10 memories of 2016, the fourth in our series has contributions from NZ rugby specialist Mike […] READ MORE
The Cape Town Sevens turned on a spectacle on it’s opening day. The second leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Cape Town brought out the best in local fans as they celebrated the way their team was playing. New Zealand and Fiji look good as the Blitzboks chase double at home. Blitzboks […] READ MORE
The 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series kicked-off in style at The Sevens Stadium, with the English on fire on Day One. A day that gave us the usual high drama you come to expect from the Dubai Sevens weekend, so sit back and let Last Word On Rugby evaluate what how the weekend began. The […] READ MORE
The 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series begins this weekend in Dubai. The Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens is from December 2-3 at wonderful The Sevens Stadium. 16 teams are competing in this, the opening leg of the ten tournament season. For 2016, Uganda are the invitational side in the Men’s competition [South Africa were invited to compete in the Women’s […] READ MORE
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