New Rugby 7s Stars v Classic Heroes

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From Last Word on Rugby, Scott Hornell 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 […] READ MORE


Fiji Unites In Sevens Gold Medal Celebration

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Fiji erupted into scenes of celebration when their heroes won the 2016 Rio Olympic Games sevens gold medals. To locals, it was a dream come true–every family and village with a television viewed the Olympic Rugby Sevens final. To the world, that inspirational feat of achievement virtually ‘broke the internet’. The tiny nations first ever medal was […] READ MORE


Olympic Sevens: Fairy-tale Semifinal For Fiji And Japan

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It will be a fairy-tale semi final for Fiji and Japan, when they meet in the Olympic Sevens competition. Fiji continued their dream run when they ended New Zealand hopes in the first semi 12-7. Japan followed suit when they scored a try at the hooter to continue their fairy tale run. Forget the script, […] READ MORE


Olympics Sevens: Jerry Tuwai Saves Fiji

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The Men’s Olympics Sevens competition kicked off at the Deodoro Stadium with drama and heartache as Jerry Tuwai saved Fiji. Tuiwai prevented Fiji from a potential draw with Argentina in Pool A with a copybook tackle on Axel Muller.  The tournament favourites survived the Argentine onslaught to win two-from-two on the opening day. The Men’s game has lost […] READ MORE


Olympic Sevens: Great Britain Look Promising On Day Two

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Olympic Sevens Women’s competition continued at the Deodoro Stadium today, with the games capturing the hearts of the global audience. The action reached new heights, teams beginning to peak for the final day, as Great Britain look promising as teams head in the medal round of competition. Great Britain Look Promising on Day Two The British thrashed […] READ MORE


Olympics Sevens: Top Guns Cruise Through on Day One

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The Olympic Women’s Rugby Sevens Competition kicked off in style, at the picturesque Deodoro Stadium. All three of the Pools opened the tournament, as the Top Guns cruise through on Day One. After a 92-year wait, fans enjoyed the return of rugby to the ‘Holy Grail’ of sports. Ever since the International Olympic Committee gave it’s […] READ MORE


Fijiana Underdogs in Pool A: Olympic Sevens

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With less then a day until the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics, the excitement is building for the game of Rugby Sevens. The return of rugby to the Holy Grail of sport is finally here and the Women’s Olympic Sevens competition is ready to go. With Fijiana underdogs in Pool A beside the United […] READ MORE


Chris Cracknell: Fijiana Optimistic For Rio

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Chris Cracknell, former English rugby sevens player, will be leading the Fiji Women’s rugby sevens side to the 2016 Rio Olympics. A naturally talented and highly entertaining side, under his influence the side have concentrated on proven training and skills development. With that input, and strong support at make, makes Fijiana optimistic for Rio. Chris Cracknell: Fijiana […] READ MORE


Spanish Olympic Rugby Sevens Squads Named

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Spain has opted to keep faith in their Olympic Repechage Qualifier winning sides, as the Spanish Olympic Rugby Sevens Squads were announced. Both groups prepare now for final preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympics in two weeks time. Both sides will be lead by their respective captains who have showed great character throughout the series […] READ MORE


United States Name Their Rugby Sevens Olympic Squads

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Joining other nations, the United States have named their Rugby Sevens Olympic Squads. The Men’s and Women’s groups will represent their nation at the 2016 Summer Games, to be played in Rio de Janiero. Men’s squad head coach Mike Friday has retained Sevens Series captain Madison Hughes for the games tournament. The experienced player will lead […] READ MORE