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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
The RWC7s is kicking off now in the United States, are they ready? The United States is hosting its first Rugby World Cup Sevens event, with the RWC7s held in San Francisco. With this an smaller event than the full XVs version of the World Cup [scheduled for Japan next year] all eyes will be […] READ MORE
All the remaining spots for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament in San Francisco have now been officially confirmed. Chile and Uruguay were the last two sides to confirm their places, after this weekends Sudamerica 7s series. With the final weekend just completed, both Chile and Uruguay have done enough to seal their names in […] READ MORE
The date is fast approaching for the World Rugby pinnacle event. And as organizers begin to prepare the venue, it will be “see you in San Francisco, July 2018″ for the #RWC7s An International two-day tournament for the Rugby World Cup Sevens trophy, which will be a huge challenge for all men’s and women’s teams […] READ MORE
With two weeks until the 2019 Dubai 7s three-day tournament start, both men’s and women’s teams prepare for one of the premier legs of the HSBC Sevens Series. One of only a handful of tournaments for each competing series, Dubai is the beginning of the men’s year, while it will be leg two for the […] READ MORE
Cape Town Stadium will be the host for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament, with the event playing over several days in September. The men’s and women’s competition will be the eighth edition of the Sevens pinnacle event. Now balanced against the Olympics [2020] and it will occur two months after the Birmingham Commonwealth […] READ MORE
It is with real sadness, that Last Word on Rugby bid farewell to a dear friend and contributor. Jovilisi Waqa. Our Rugby Sevens Guru and the cornerstone of the sites Pacifica rugby content. It is to our friend Jovi, that we say ‘Vinaka Vakalevu’ our friend. Jovi was to the rugby sevens coverage for LWOR, […] READ MORE
Fiji will be chasing their third World Cup title at the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens (RWC7s). The current Olympic champions are overwhelming favorites to take the title. On the other hand, their women’s side Fijiana are outside contenders in the women’s draw. A side who have graduated and improved tremendously. A side who will give […] READ MORE
The Blitzboks will look to reinforce their Top Seeding at the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament, as they play their opening fixture tonight at AT&T Park READ MORE
Hosting the Rugby World Cup 7s (RWC7s) for the first time ever, puts more pressure on them, but the US Eagles men’s and women’s sides are certainly ‘up for the challenge’. Under the coaching of Mike Friday, the men’s Eagles are ranked fifth, taking gold at the US Sevens leg of the World Series, the […] READ MORE
Patrick Koster is from Buffalo, NY, otherwise known as the land of beer, bizarre weather and wings. He started covering rugby for his college newspaper, where he fell in love with the sport. He's played at wing for a local club, but has since decided to step off the pitch indefinitely. Whenever he isn't writing, Patrick also enjoys talking in the third person, hockey, boxing and the Buffalo Bills.