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The men’s HSBC Sevens Series has ended, with South Africa crowned the 2016/17 champions. A side who claimed their second World Series title, in terms of the shortened game of rugby sevens, they are seen as a team filled with fresh rugby sevens (7s) talent. In comparison to the established kings of the sport–Fiji and […] 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
It was a dramatic season finale at the home of English Rugby, as Scotland retains the HSBC London Sevens title. They did it in style too, overcoming the hosts England in the final 12-7. It was a historical day for the Bravehearts, overcoming New Zealand early on Day Two for the first time in thier sevens […] 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
It’s the season finale of the World Rugby Sevens Series as the circuit heads to the home of English Rugby; Twickenham, for the HSBC London Sevens. With nine rounds done and dusted and with the winner crowned last weekend, Round 10 maybe a mere formality but more is at stake then bragging rights. From the […] READ MORE
So far it has been an exciting season, and the HSBC Paris Sevens will provide more drama as Day Two unfolds, as for now 'nothing is what it seems' anymore. READ MORE
While any member of a team would normally commit to an entire season, it appears that the interests of competing at the pinnacle of rugby - the Women’s Rugby World Cup to be played in Ireland, in August - is a big carrot for many of the current Black Ferns sevens side. Select players were named part of a wider training squad of 51 (announced in February) and each now find themselves having to abandon the 'Sevens Sisters' to try-out for a team to be selected to play in June fixtures. 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
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
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