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May 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on Fiji Sevens squad for #Glasgow7s
Fiji: Amenoni Nasilasila, Apisai Domolailai, Isake Katonibau, Jerry Tuwai, Josaia Wini, Kitione Dawai, Osea Kolinisau, Pio Tuwai, Samisoni Viriviri, Savenaca Rawaca, Semi Kunatani, Vatemo Ravouvou...
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May 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks chasing gold in series climax
South Africa lead the current HSBC Sevens World Series by four points and believe if their processes are right in Glasgow and London, the results will take care of themselves. “I think the Olympics play a big role in sevens rugby. It will make the sport...
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May 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on WESTERN FORCE BEATEN BY BLUES IN AUCKLAND
The Western Force has completed its two-match New Zealand tour with a 41-24 loss to the Blues at Auckland’s Eden Park today. After leading 10-0 towards the end of the first half, the Blues scored three tries in 10 minutes either side of...
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May 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Blues vs Western Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Date: 2 May 2015 Kick-off: 07h30 CAT Venue: Eden Park Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 15. Charles Piutau, 14. Lolagi Visinia, 13. Francis Saili, 12. George Moala, 11. Melani Nanai, 10. Daniel Bowden, 9. Jimmy Cowan, 8. Jerome Kaino (Captain), 7....
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Apr 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Dippenaar, Snyman return for Blitzboks’ UK tour
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has made two changes to his squad for the final two rounds of the HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in the United Kingdom next month. The penultimate World Series tournament takes place on 9 and 10 May in...
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Apr 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA NAME EXTENDED 14-MAN SQUAD FOR GLASGOW SEVENS
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Geraint John has named an extended 14-man squad for the penultimate leg of the 2014/15 HSBC Sevens World Series at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow (9-10 May).Alex Gibbon has been recalled to the squad for the first...
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Apr 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Kovsies cap stellar season with Varsity Sevens Title
The University of the Free State (Kovises) capped off a stellar rugby season by winning the Varsity Sevens tournament with a 24-19 victory over Tuks in the final at Villagers on Monday. The Sevens title is another feather in the university’s cap after they...
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Apr 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Gillies Kaka returns in All Blacks Sevens team for Glasgow and London
The All Blacks Sevens team to play the final two tournaments of the HSBC Sevens World Series 2014/15 has been named. The team plays at the Glasgow Sevens (9, 10 May) then London (16, 17 May). The team is: Scott Curry Ambrose Curtis Dylan Collier Sam...
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Apr 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on IAN PRIOR RED CARD OFFENCE”
Duty Judicial Officer: Nigel Hampton QC Player: Ian PriorTeam: ForcePosition: ScrumhalfDate of Incident: 24 April 2015Nature of Offence: 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the...
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Apr 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rugby continues to grow on the Road to 2016 Olympics in Rio
More people played Rugby in 2014 than ever before, with 687,488 participants enjoying Rugby experiences nationally, an increase of 12% compared to 2013. 241,577 of the total participants played in Rugby competitions with 5 or more games/sessions, an increase...
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Apr 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE WOMEN’S SEVENS TEAM LEFT FRUSTRATED BY DOUBLE LOSS IN CANADA
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has finished seventh at the inaugural Canada Sevens after suffering two defeats from three games on Finals Day in Langford, British Columbia. Australia were knocked out of the Cup competition at the...
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Apr 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Women take fourth World Series title in Canada New Zealand secures Olympics qualification
New Zealand has won the Canada Sevens, cementing their dominance in the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series and securing their qualification for the Rio Olympics after beating Russia 29-10 in the Final...
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Apr 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens go down fighting in Canada
The Springbok Women’s Sevens finished in 12th place in the Canada World Series on Sunday despite putting up a brave fight against China in their final match of the tournament to complete another disappointing campaign. The team went down 17-5 against...
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Apr 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Crawford College La Lucia/Ryan Walker Foundation Rugby 7’s Festival
Crawford College La Lucia is holding their annual Rugby 7’s Festival on Friday & Saturday, 24 & 25 July 2015. The 2014 Crawford College La Lucia Rugbys 7’s Festival will be showcasing the rugby talents...
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Apr 15, 15 •
2001 Views •
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Comments Off on Mclean and Riley return for England Women Sevens
England Women Sevens Head Coach Simon Middleton has made two changes for this weekend’s fourth round of the Sevens World Series in Langford, Canada. Middleton has recalled World Cup winning captain Katy Mclean as well as Saracens’ Leanne Riley as England...
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Apr 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens depart for Canada
The Springbok Women’s Sevens on Monday departed for Canada for the fourth leg of the Women’s World Series with high hopes of delivering better results than that in Dubai, Brazil and Atlanta as the second half of the competition kicks off. Only three...
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Apr 9, 15 •
1566 Views •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens medical update
The Springbok Sevens have returned to South Africa following their participation in the latest rounds of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Hong Kong and Tokyo. The squad underwent their usual medical assessment at their training camp on Wednesday, and...
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Apr 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on DEFEAT TO USA CAPS POOR WEEKEND FOR AUSSIE SEVENS IN TOKYO
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side slipped out of the HSBC Sevens World Series top four placings for the first time since December after finishing a disappointing weekend in Tokyo in tenth position. After missing out on the Cup competition,...
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Apr 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on SA maintain World Series lead despite Tokyo setback
Afrika reach 1 000 points milestone In pole position for Olympic qualification South Africa increased their lead on the HSBC Sevens World Series log to five points over Fiji despite going down to England in a tense Tokyo Sevens Cup final on Sunday...
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Apr 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA OUT OF CUP CONTENTION AT TOKYO SEVENS AT POOL STAGE
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team endured a day to forget after failing to qualify for the Cup competition from the pool stage at the Tokyo Sevens this afternoon. Defeats to Portugal (10-12) and Scotland (14-17) were preceded by a win over New...
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Apr 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on England Sevens to play in Tokyo quarter finals
Tom Mitchell in action for England Sevens England are through to the quarter finals of the Tokyo Sevens tomorrow after finishing second in Pool A this morning. Wins over Wales and Hong Kong ensured England’s progression in the Cup competition but defeat to...
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Apr 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on South Africa on course for Tokyo Sevens mission
South Africa moved into the knockout stages of the Tokyo Sevens after three impressive wins over Canada, Kenya and the United States on Saturday morning. The Springbok Sevens will now play Scotland, the second qualifier in Pool B, in one of four Cup...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens on Tokyo mission
After finishing third at the previous three HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments, South Africa will be out to add another Cup title to their collection so far this season at the Tokyo Sevens this weekend. The Springbok Sevens (110 points) are currently...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Nel on his way to Tokyo to replace injured Dippenaar
Utility back Ruhan Nel was on Wednesday called up replacement for the injured Stephan Dippenaar and he will join his Springbok Sevens team mates on Thursday evening for the Tokyo Sevens. The Japanese event will be staged this coming weekend on 4 and 5...
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Mar 31, 15 •
1481 Views •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN HEAD COACH NAMES UNCHANGED SQUAD FOR TOKYO SEVENS
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Geraint John has named an unchanged 13-man squad for the Japan Sevens in Tokyo next weekend (4-5 April). All selected players came through medicals on Monday morning following a gruelling Hong Kong Sevens...
