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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kankowski, Maritz join Springbok Sevens squad
Juan de Jongh and Cheslin Kolbe returned to the DHL Stormers Vodacom Super Rugby franchises on Tuesday following appearances for the Springbok Sevens side in the first four rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. De Jongh and Kolbe, as well as Ryno...
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Feb 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on Australia falls to New Zealand in thrilling HSBC Sydney 7s Final
Australia falls to New Zealand in thrilling HSBC Sydney 7s Final The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Team have fallen to arch rivals New Zealand 27-24 in a gripping finale to the inaugural HSBC Sydney 7s. In front of a sell out crowd of 37,095, the Aussie...
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Feb 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA one of three tied on 69 points at top of Series log
The Springbok Sevens finished fourth at the HSBC Sydney Sevens tournament following their 26-12 defeat in the play-off for third place against Fiji on Sunday morning (SA time). The South Africans are one of three countries tied with 69 points on top of the...
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Feb 6, 16 •
1951 Views •
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Comments Off on Australia through to Quarter Finals of HSBC Sydney 7s
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team is through to the Quarter Finals of the inaugural HSBC Sydney 7s, going undefeated throughout day one after finishing the day with a dramatic 17-17 draw against New Zealand. In a thrilling final match of the day, a...
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Feb 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens clinch Argentina showdown in Sydney
The Springbok Sevens will play Argentina on Sunday in the quarterfinals of HSBC Sydney Sevens following three convincing Pool B wins on Saturday morning (SA time). They clinched top spot in Pool B with a 26-19 victory over Kenya. However, the team suffered...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Sevens unchanged for Sydney
England Sevens remain unchanged for the Sydney leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series (6-7 February) after they finished fourth in Wellington last weekend. Coverage is live on Sky Sports 5 from 11.50pm this evening and in front of a sold out crowd at the...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on IS DIT RUGBY SE TEKENS VAN DIE TYE? #PaleToe
Simon Riekert van # Pale toe! vra vandeesweek: Is tye is besig om te verander, en een van die grootste wense van ‘n rugby ondersteuner besig om waar te word, naamlik dat nie alleen spelers nie, maar ook skeidsregters tot openbare verantwoording geroep word...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Classic Wallabies to share centre stage on HSBC Sydney 7s Weekend
It has been several years since many of them have played in front of a full stadium, but that’s exactly what lies in wait of two teams of past greats as they prepare to face off in a Classic ‘State of Origin’ showdown at Allianz Stadium on Sunday. Two...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team for Sydney 7s
The All Blacks Sevens team to play in the fourth leg of the 2015/16 HSBC Sevens World Series, the Sydney 7s, on 6 and 7 February at Allianz Stadium, has been named. Coach Gordon Tietjens has made one change to the team that won last weekend’s HSBC...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Women’s Sevens team for Sao Paulo
The New Zealand Women’s Sevens team to play the second tournament of the 2015/16 Women’s Sevens Series in Sao Paulo on 20 and 21 February has been named. The team is; Michaela Blyde (Taranaki) Kelly Brazier (Bay of Plenty) Gayle Broughton (Taranaki) Sarah...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Friend calls on experience for HSBC Sydney 7s
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Andy Friend has named his first squad since taking the helm, backing his experienced troops for the HSBC Sydney 7s this weekend. Ed Jenkins returns to captain the side for the inaugural Sydney tournament, where the...
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Feb 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens call up uncapped Tim Agaba
The Springbok Sevens team on Monday called up the uncapped Tim Agaba for the Sydney leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as replacement for Justin Geduld, who is returning home with a shoulder injury. Geduld landed awkwardly during a tackle against New...
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Feb 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens squad for Sydney Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens squad to prepare for the fourth leg of the 2015/16 HSBC World Series, the Sydney Sevens, this coming weekend has been named. The All Blacks Sevens play Australia, Canada and Portugal in Pool A. The team will be named later this week....
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Jan 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Sevens finish fourth in Wellington
England Sevens finished fourth in Wellington following a convincing win over Argentina (33-7) in the quarters before coming up short against eventual tournament winners New Zealand (25-5) and Fiji (12-24). Simon Amor’s side battled hard against Fiji in...
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Jan 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens take World Series lead
The Springbok Sevens moved to the top of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings despite suffering a heart-breaking 24-21 loss to arch rivals New Zealand in the final of the Wellington Sevens on Sunday morning (SA time). New Zealand scored three tries in...
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Jan 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on Aussie men finish on a high at Wellington Sevens
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side has finished the Wellington Sevens tournament in Fifth Place after defeating Argentina in the Plate Final, 21-5. The young Australian side improved throughout the Wellington tournament, dropping just the one match to...
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Jan 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens walk away with famous victory in Wellington
Joe Webber snatched a dramatic victory for the hosts and defending champions in Wellington New Zealand, a 24-21 win over South Africa, in the third round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at the Westpac Stadium. The All Blacks Sevens came from 14-0 and...
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Jan 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens face tenacious Aussies in Wellington quarters
The Springbok Sevens will face Australia in the Cup quarterfinals of the Wellington Sevens on Sunday after they finished second in Pool A following their narrow 19-14 defeat to tournament hosts, New Zealand. Kick-off time is 02h46 on Sunday and all the...
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Jan 30, 16 •
2004 Views •
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Comments Off on Defending champions NZ one of three unbeaten in Wellington
Hosts New Zealand, Fiji and Australia all head into day two of HSBC Wellington Sevens having won all three of their pool matches on day one. Hosts and defending champions New Zelaand won all three of their matches on day one of the HSBC Wellington Sevens to...
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Jan 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens have Scots in their sight in Wellington
Francois Hougaard, Juan de Jongh, Cheslin Kolbe and the rest of the Springbok Sevens squad have their attention firmly focussed on Scotland, their first opponents at the Wellington Sevens which kicks of early Saturday morning (SA time). However,...
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Jan 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Reserved and General Admission seating SOLD OUT for inaugural HSBC Sydney 7s
The Australian Rugby Union is set to raise the “house full” sign at Allianz Stadium for the inaugural HSBC Sydney 7s on the weekend of February 6-7. The weekend festival of Rugby has attracted an unprecedented response from fans, with all reserved and...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Pools, squads and fixtures for the Wellington Sevens
Round 3: Wellington: 30 – 31 January 2016: Pool A: South Africa, New Zealand, Scotland, Russia Pool B: Argentina, Fiji, Wales, Japan Pool C: France, USA, England, Samoa Pool D: Kenya, Australia, Canada, Portugal Pool A Squads: South Africa: Chris Dry,...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sonny Bill Williams to make his debut at Wellington Sevens
Sonny Bill Williams is named in a strong New Zealand side ahead of their home tournament, the HSBC Wellington Sevens. The All Blacks Sevens team to play the third leg of the 2015/16 HSBC World Series, the Wellington Sevens, features one new cap in Rugby World...
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Jan 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Sevens Squad named for Wellington and Sydney
Ethan Waddleton and Jack Wilson will make their England Sevens debuts in Wellington next weekend in the third leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Waddleton who turned 19 in November was one of the first players to join the England Sevens academy...
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Jan 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Fiji Sevens team announced for Wellington and Sydney Sevens
Fiji Squad: Alivereti Veitokani Amenoni Nasilasila Apisai Domolailai Emosi Mulevoro Isake Katonibau Jasa Veremalua Neman Nagusa Osea Kolinisau Pio Tuwai Savenaca Rawaca Semi Kunatani Seremaia Tuwai Sevuloni Mocenacagi Vatemo Ravouvou Coach: Ben Ryan...
