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Jan 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Samurai crowned champs in George
The SARU Sevens Academy team’s victory at the George 7sPL tournament on Sunday capped a remarkable seven weeks in which they not only won three tournaments, but also saw the Springbok Sevens team contest two finals in the HSBC Sevens World Series. The...
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Jan 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ellery returns and Mitchell leads in Las Vegas
MIKE ELLERY is back in action for England Sevens at the fourth leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Las Vegas (January 24-26). The giant Cumbrian has recovered from a quadriceps injury and returns along with experienced forward Chris Cracknell and fly half...
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Jan 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Botia back in frame for Fiji Sevens
Fiji Sevens coach Ben Ryan has named an exciting 17-man training squad ahead of the fourth and fifth rounds of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the USA Sevens on 24-26 January and Sevens Wellington on 7-8 February. Former captain Levani Botia is recalled, while...
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Jan 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on USA Sevens residency squad announced for 2014
USA Rugby has announced both the men’s and women’s Eagles Sevens Olympic Residency squads for 2014 at the Olympic Training Centre. Forty-three players – 25 men and 18 women – have accepted contracts to train at the OTC full-time and use the...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Paul John steps down as Wales Sevens coach
Ahead of rounds four and five of the 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series, Wales Sevens head coach Paul John has stepped down. John has announced he will take up a role as backs coach at Cardiff Blues and will be replaced by assistant coach Gareth Williams who...
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Dec 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sevens Mandela Day a memorable tribute
Those of us in South Africa over the past week knew that we were witnessing at first hand a hugely significant passage of time, but the scale of it has perhaps only dawned on us since arriving home. Nelson Mandela’s sad passing left the nation of South...
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Dec 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Senatla, Afrika sign for Bok Sevens until 2016
Springbok Sevens stars Seabelo Senatla and Cecil Afrika have extended their national sevens contracts until December 2016, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Friday. Senatla will play for the Springbok Sevens team during the HSBC Sevens World...
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Dec 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Rob Vickerman leaves England Sevens programme
ROB VICKERMAN has left the England Sevens programme to pursue other opportunities. The former Leeds Carnegie and Newcastle Falcons centre signed a full-time England Sevens contract in the summer of 2011 and captained the side last season. He leaves with the...
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Dec 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on IRB confirms pool draw for USA Sevens
The IRB has confirmed the pool draw for the USA Sevens, the fourth round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Las Vegas on 24-26 January 2014. The draw was conducted just before the Cup final of the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens, won by South Africa amid...
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Dec 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Inspired South Africa win home Sevens title
An inspired South Africa came from 14-0 down to fight back and win a popular victory against New Zealand, 17-14, to clinch the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens. It is the first time since 2008 that the South Africans have won their home Sevens...
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Dec 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Quantas Men’s Sevens denied Bowl win
The Qantas Men’s Sevens dipped out of round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Port Elizabeth, South Africa losing the Bowl Final to England by 28 – 19 overnight. It was a spectacularly emotional round at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, with the...
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Dec 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens victorious in Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens
The Springbok Sevens team took huge inspiration from a 32 000 strong home crowd and all the emotions of fellow South Africans to win the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. The South Africans, who dedicated this victory on...
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Dec 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA Sevens Reaction
DAY ONE REACTION South Africa captain Kyle Brown attempts to sum up the emotional atmosphere at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium: “I would love to give you an explanation but my words wouldn’t do it justice. It´s a real honour and a privilege to be...
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Dec 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Inspired SA impress on Sevens Mandela day
South Africa won all three of their matches at the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens in Port Elizabeth, ending day one with a 100% record alongside Argentina, current Series leaders New Zealand and Fiji. On an emotional day which saw all 16 teams...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on #SA7s Pool A squads: FJI, SCO, AUS, FRA
Fiji After their Cup-winning performance at the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens, Fiji have named an unchanged squad of 12 for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens, round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series. Samisoni Viriviri was named Dubai’s player of...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on World of Rugby Sevens to honour Nelson Mandela
Following the sad news of the passing of Nelson Mandela, this weekend the world of rugby will unite in paying tribute to the former South African President in the stadium that bears his name. South Africa and 15 other international teams are set to compete in...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Country NSW Sevens debutant the only change to Qantas Men’s Sevens for round three of World Series
The Qantas Men’s Sevens will embark on this weekend’s third World Series round in South Africa with an added sense of inspiration and sentiment following the death of the great Nelson Mandela. Only one change has been made to the Australian...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA7s Pool D squads: ENG, ARG, SAM, ZIM
We round up the team news by pool ahead of the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, round 3 of the HSBC Sevens World Series – here a competitive pool D featuring England, Argentina, Samoa and Zimbabwe. England – Series ranking: 4th (4th in Dubai)...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on #SA7s Pool C squads: NZL, WAL, POR, USA
We round up the team news by pool ahead of the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, round 3 of the HSBC Sevens World Series – here Pool C featuring the reigning Series and South African champions, New Zealand as well as Wales, Portugal and the USA. New...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA7s Pool B squads: RSA, KEN, CAN, ESP
Photo: Stephan Dippenaar has been ruled out of his home event in South Africa through injury South Africa – Series ranking: 3rd (Cup runners-up in Dubai) Springbok Sevens head coach Neil Powell has called Steven Hunt and Kwagga Smith into his squad in...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Seven to watch out for at #SA7s
At each of the nine rounds on the HSBC Sevens World Series fans have the chance to vote who they think deserves a place in the #SevensDreamTeam. Last weekend at round two of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Dubai there were a great many players put forward and...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Mack: Canada look to ‘right it up’ in SA
Canada head into this weekend’s Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens aiming to progress to a Cup quarter-final for the first time on the 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series. Last season they reached the last eight at four of the nine rounds but so far...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens change two for home tournament
The Springbok Sevens have made two changes to their 12-man squad for their home tournament, the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, which will take place on 7 – 8 December in Port Elizabeth. Steven Hunt replaces Jamba Ulengo while Kwagga Smith will make his...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbokke team named for SA Sevens in Port Elizabeth
Springbok Sevens Coach Neil Powell named his team to do duty at the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens this weekend. The team: Chris Dry Phillip Snyman Werner Kok Frankie Horne Kyle Brown (Captain) Branco du Preez Justin Geduld Cecil Afrika Cheslin Kolbe Sampie...
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Dec 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on DJ Forbes – The Big interview
When most people talk of New Zealand’s all-conquering Sevens team, they think of captain DJ Forbes and they think of coach, Gordon Tietjens. The duo may be very different men, but together they have created one of the finest outfits anywhere in the...
