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  • Black Ferns Sevens team named for HSBC Sydney Sevens

    Jan 24, 18 • 1561 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens team named for HSBC Sydney Sevens

    Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting has named his 12 players for the Sydney leg of the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series. The team is; Ruby Tui 2. Alena Saili 3. Stacey Waaka 4. Niall Williams 5. Sarah Goss – captain 6. Michaela Blyde 7. Tyla...

  • Blitzbok speedsters looking for a quick start in Sydney

    Jan 23, 18 • 1813 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzbok speedsters looking for a quick start in Sydney

    World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year for 2016, Seabelo Senatla enjoys nothing more than using his pace to exploit space and score tries, while Rosko Specman loves creating space for his team-mates or, where the opportunity arises, to attack the try-line...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    Jan 23, 18 • 1704 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    1. Charlie Taylor, 7 caps, Warringah 2. Simon Kennewell, 11 caps, Randwick 3. Sam Myers, 30 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 33 caps, Queanbeyan Whites 5. James Stannard, 43 caps, Souths (Brisbane) 6. John Porch, 11 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim...

  • Blitzboks aim to improve with ball in hand – Dazel

    Jan 22, 18 • 1865 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks aim to improve with ball in hand – Dazel

    Renfred Dazel represented the Blitzboks in 32 tournaments all over the world, but despite this experience the newly-appointed Springbok Sevens assistant-coach is still feeling some nerves and excitement in the build-up to this weekend’s HSBC Sydney Sevens....

  • 2018 Super Rugby Kick-off Almost Here!

    Jan 20, 18 • 4365 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on 2018 Super Rugby Kick-off Almost Here!

    The 2018 re-structured 15-team Super Rugby tournament kicks-off in four weeks time on Saturday 17 February in South Africa when the Stormers host the Jaguares in Cape Town. The Lions, runners-up the last two years, host the Sharks in Johannesburg, while...

  • New DHL Stormers to get a run in George

    Jan 17, 18 • 3614 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on New DHL Stormers to get a run in George

    New DHL Stormers recruits Sergeal Petersen and Raymond Rhule were both named as part of the squad to face SWD Eagles in a pre-season match George on Saturday. DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named a 32-man squad for the encounter, which will be...

  • Sage, Gans back for Springbok Sevens trip to Australasia

    Jan 17, 18 • 1928 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Sage, Gans back for Springbok Sevens trip to Australasia

    Dylan Sage and Stedman Gans have been recalled to the Springbok Sevens squad for the next two tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, in Sydney, Australia next weekend and in Hamilton, New Zealand a week later. Sage missed the tournaments in Dubai...

  • Established Black Ferns Sevens team named for Sydney

    Jan 17, 18 • 2217 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Established Black Ferns Sevens team named for Sydney

    Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting has named an experienced team to take on the HSBC Sydney Sevens next weekend.   The squad is: Shakira Baker (Waikato) Michaela Blyde (Bay of Plenty) Kelly Brazier (Bay of Plenty) Gayle Broughton (Taranaki) Theresa...

  • New and old faces named in first All Blacks Sevens squad of 2018

    Jan 17, 18 • 1972 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on New and old faces named in first All Blacks Sevens squad of 2018

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named a 13-strong squad for the first tournament of 2018, the HSBC Sydney Sevens, to be held next weekend. The squad’s only debutant, 18-year-old Caleb Clarke, son of former All Black Eroni Clarke, has been named,...

  • FRIEND NAMES SQUAD FOR DARWIN’S HOTTEST 7s THIS WEEKEND

    Jan 17, 18 • 1701 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on FRIEND NAMES SQUAD FOR DARWIN’S HOTTEST 7s THIS WEEKEND

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have confirmed their line-up for the Hottest7s in Darwin this weekend. Qantas Australian Men’s coach Andy Friend has named a strong line-up, with Olympian Jesse Parahi to captain the side over the two day...

  • HSBC SYDNEY 7s SCORES CRAFT BEER FOR FANS WITH NEW PARTNER

    Jan 17, 18 • 1727 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on HSBC SYDNEY 7s SCORES CRAFT BEER FOR FANS WITH NEW PARTNER

    For the first time ever, fans at this months’ HSBC Sydney 7s will be served craft beer following a new partnership struck with Gage Roads Brewing Co. The award-winning brewery will be one of the official partners for the massive three-day event which...

  • Bailey names sevens side for Sydney

    Jan 17, 18 • 1837 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Bailey names sevens side for Sydney

    England Women Sevens head coach James Bailey makes three changes to his 12 player squad for the second leg of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens series in Sydney 26-28 January (live on Sky Sports Action and live stream via WorldRugby.org). Emily Scarratt,...

  • ENGLAND SEVENS SQUAD NAMED FOR SYDNEY

    Jan 16, 18 • 1783 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS SQUAD NAMED FOR SYDNEY

    Simon Amor has named an experienced squad for the HSBC Sydney Sevens which takes place on 26-28 January, live on Sky Sports Action. Currently fourth on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, England have been drawn in Pool C with Spain, Papa New Guinea and...

  • FORMER AUSTRALIA CAPTAIN ED JENKINS RETIRES FROM SEVENS

    Jan 16, 18 • 2093 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on FORMER AUSTRALIA CAPTAIN ED JENKINS RETIRES FROM SEVENS

    Former Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens captain Ed Jenkins has been forced to retire from the game as he battles a shoulder injury. Jenkins became the first, and only, Australian to notch 50 Sevens caps, when he ran out in Hong Kong last year. The 31-year...

  • SA Rugby confirms withdrawal of Steinhoff as Springbok Sevens sponsor

    Jan 15, 18 • 2046 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Rugby confirms withdrawal of Steinhoff as Springbok Sevens sponsor

    SA Rugby confirmed on Monday that it had received notification from Steinhoff International that the company was withdrawing from all sponsorship activities. It means the Springbok Men’s and Women’s, and SA Rugby Sevens Academy teams will no longer carry...

  • Back-to-back victories for SA Rugby Sevens Academy in South America

    Jan 15, 18 • 1782 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Back-to-back victories for SA Rugby Sevens Academy in South America

    The SA Rugby Sevens Academy ended their two week South American trip on a perfect note by winning the Sudamericarugby 7s tournament in Vina del Mar, Chile, early on Monday morning (SA time). The South Africans also claimed gold in Punta del Este last weekend...

  • Waikato and Manawatu claim National Sevens titles

    Jan 14, 18 • 1995 Views • General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Waikato and Manawatu claim National Sevens titles

    Fans were treated to a spectacle at the Bayleys National Sevens with the Waikato men and Manawatu women winning nail-biting finals at Rotorua International Stadium today. The women’s Final featured perennial favourites Manawatu up against the form team of...

  • TIM WALSH TO STEP ASIDE FOLLOWING 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

    Jan 10, 18 • 2085 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on TIM WALSH TO STEP ASIDE FOLLOWING 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

    Qantas Australian Women’s coach Tim Walsh will step aside following the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast after five seasons in charge of the all-conquering Women’s side. Walsh led the Australian Women’s side to the Gold Medal at the...

  • Busy year ahead for National Squads

    Jan 5, 18 • 1773 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Busy year ahead for National Squads

    Nairobi, Friday 5 January 2018…2018 brings with it a packed activity schedule for four of Kenya’s representative national squads. Shujaa, the national sevens team continue with their 2017/18 Sevens World Series campaign when the third round takes...

  • Coaching changes for Blitzboks, Springbok Women’s Sevens

    Jan 3, 18 • 3047 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Coaching changes for Blitzboks, Springbok Women’s Sevens

    SA Rugby on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Renfred Dazel to the Springbok Sevens coaching staff and promoted Paul Delport into the position of Head Coach for the Springbok Women’s Sevens team.  Former Blitzbok stalwart Dazel, who coached the...

  • SA Rugby Sevens Academy to test new waters in South America

    Jan 3, 18 • 2362 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Rugby Sevens Academy to test new waters in South America

    Two former schoolboy stars, a number of Blitzboks and a Cell C Sharks stand-out have been named in the SA Rugby Sevens Academy squad to travel to South America today to play in tournaments in Uruguay and Chile. SA Rugby Sevens Academy manager and coach,...

  • Knee injury rules Dry out for remainder of season

    Dec 12, 17 • 2120 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Knee injury rules Dry out for remainder of season

    The Springbok Sevens team will be without their most experienced player for the remainder of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series after Chris Dry was ruled out due to a knee injury.  Dry, who played in his 63rd tournament last weekend, suffered major ligament...

  • All Blacks Sevens claim title at Cape Town Sevens

    Dec 11, 17 • 2399 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens claim title at Cape Town Sevens

    The All Blacks Sevens team has claimed victory at the Cape Town leg of the HSBC World Sevens Series with a 38-14 win over Argentina in this morning’s Final. The victory sees the All Blacks Sevens sit atop the Series standings after two legs, having finished...

  • ENGLAND SEVENS DEFEATED BY FIJI IN CAPE TOWN

    Dec 11, 17 • 2379 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS DEFEATED BY FIJI IN CAPE TOWN

    A late try saw England beaten 19-12 by Fiji in their fifth-place semi-final at the HSBC Cape Town sevens where they finished joint eighth. England trailed 12-0 at the break but came roaring back immediately after half-time with a try from Tom Bowen while Dan...

  • SA finish third as NZ clinch Cape Town Cup

    Dec 11, 17 • 2119 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on SA finish third as NZ clinch Cape Town Cup

    New Zealand claimed their maiden HSBC Cape Town Sevens title as South Africa had to settle for bronze after a pulsating day of action in the Mother City.  The Springbok Sevens team had to work very hard to beat Fiji in their quarter-final early on the second...