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May 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens face daunting task in Glasgow
The Springbok Sevens face a daunting task at the Glasgow Sevens this weekend, and their performance in Scotland will no doubt have a significant effect on their ambition to challenge log leaders New Zealand for the HSBC Sevens World Series crown. With the...
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Apr 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Kyle Brown withdrawn from trip to Glasgow
Springbok Sevens captain, Kyle Brown, was withdrawn from the South African squad to play in the Glasgow Sevens next weekend as he has not fully recovered from the concussion sustained in Hong Kong. Brown was replaced by loose forward Shaun Adendorff. The...
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Apr 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Team for Glasgow and London Sevens named DJ Forbes set to be most capped NZ player
The All Blacks Sevens team for the final two legs of the IRB HSBC Sevens World Series in Glasgow (3, 4 May) and London (10, 11 May) has been named by coach Gordon Tietjens. The team is: Scott Curry Ambrose Curtis Sam Dickson DJ Forbes (capt) Bryce Heem Akira...
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Apr 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Richards replaces Afrika for Glasgow Sevens defence
Versatile back Mark Richards has replaced Cecil Afrika in the Springbok Sevens squad for the penultimate HSBC Sevens World Series tournament next weekend in Glasgow, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed on Thursday. Afrika was not considered for the...
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Apr 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on STANNARD RETURNS TO AUSSIE MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD FOR GLASGOW
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Michael O’Connor has named his 12-man squad that will travel to Glasgow for the penultimate leg of the 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series next week. O’Connor makes one change to the squad that played in Hong Kong...
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Apr 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Changes to Cell C Sharks’ backline for Friday
Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White has been forced to make changes to his backline for Friday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Highlanders in Durban. However, the KwaZulu-Natalians welcome back two players from injury in their final home...
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Apr 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Five changes for Canada Sevens in Glasgow
Canada men’s Sevens head coach Geraint John has made five enforced changes to his squad for the penultimate round of the HSBC Sevens World Series 201314 in Glasgow, Scotland. Two captains Nanyak Dala and Nathan Hirayama are both sidelined by injury,...
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Apr 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ryan names FIJI Sevens squad
Ben Ryan has named his 12-man squad as Fiji prepare for the Glasgow and London Sevens, rounds eight and nine of the HSBC Sevens World Series. Currently sitting in third place Ryan has made two changes from the side that played in Hong Kong with Viliame Mata,...
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Apr 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series Scotland Fixtures
Times: CAT May 2014 3 Fiji v Argentina Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 11:30 3 Wales v Kenya Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 11:52 3 England v France Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 12:14 3 Canada v Japan Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 12:36 3 New Zealand v Samoa Scotstoun...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women Sevens face tough pool in Amsterdam
The Springbok Women Sevens will a face a tough task at the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series in Amsterdam on May 16 and 17 after being drawn in a challenging pool with Australia, Russia and France. Australia and Russia are two of the eight core teams on the...
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Apr 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women Sevens defend CAR title
The Springbok Women Sevens on Saturday progressed through the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) Sevens tournament in Kenya unbeaten to defend their title in style – a result which inspired coach Renfred Dazel with an eye on the IRB Women’s Sevens World...
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Apr 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Dazel expects onslaught at CAR Women’s Sevens
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel has warned his team to expect a tough onslaught at the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) tournament in Kenya on Saturday as they attempt to defend their title at the African showpiece. The Springbok Women’s...
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Apr 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Injury blow for Springbok Sevens
Springbok Sevens forward Chris Dry will miss the last two rounds of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Glasgow and London as a result of the back injury he sustained in Hong Kong, the South African Rugby Union confirmed on Wednesday. Dry made a landmark...
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Apr 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on RFU look to unearth new international Sevens talent
England’s Megan Ellery came through the Sevens Open Trials process Following the success of previous England Women Open Sevens Trials, the Rugby Football Union will host open trials again this year, on May 3, in a bid to unearth some more rugby...
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Apr 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens squad named for Kenya
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel on Friday named his 12-member squad for the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) Women’s Sevens tournament in Kenya next week, where the team will defend their title won in Tunisia last year. The squad features...
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Apr 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Injured Springbok Sevens players assessed
The Springbok Sevens returned to South Africa from the Far East on Tuesday and immediately underwent their routine medical check-ups at their base camp in Stellenbosch. The squad who did duty in Tokyo and Hong Kong now have a break and will resume training...
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Mar 31, 14 •
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Comments Off on England Women’s squad announced for China leg of Sevens World Series
Marlie Packer returns for England 7s England Women’s Sevens Head Coach Simon Middleton has made three changes to the team that finished fourth in Brazil for the penultimate round of the IRB World Sevens Series this weekend (April 5-6) in...
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Mar 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks advance to Hong Kong Sevens quarterfinals despite upset defeat
South Africa advanced to through to the Cup quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Sevens despite suffering a close 10-7 upset defeat against Australia in their final Pool B match on Saturday afternoon (SA time). The Springboks Sevens will now play England in the...
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Mar 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Hong Kong Sevens Quarter Final Fixtures
Times CAT March 2014 30 Kenya v Scotland Hong Kong Stadium 04:00 30 Argentina v Spain Hong Kong Stadium 04:22 30 Samoa v Sri Lanka Hong Kong Stadium 04:44 30 France v Portugal Hong Kong Stadium 05:06 30 Fiji v USA Hong Kong Stadium 05:28 30 England v South...
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Mar 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Hong Kong Sevens Results
ALL RESULTS March 2013 24 Wales 19 – 26 Fiji Hong Kong Stadium HSBC Sevens World Series Hong Kong 24 Kenya 5 – 36 New Zealand Hong Kong Stadium HSBC Sevens World Series Hong Kong 24 Canada 7 – 12 Samoa Hong Kong Stadium HSBC Sevens World...
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Mar 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on 50 capper Rodwell scores in England Sevens win
Rodwell runs out ahead of the team to mark his 50th cap JAMES RODWELL scored in his 50th consecutive world series tournament as England beat Argentina 19-12 on day one of the Cathay Pacific HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. The crucial try by England’s most capped...
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Mar 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on Emphatic opening win for Blitzboks in Hong Kong
The Springbok Sevens recovered from a slow start to score an emphatic 31-7 win over France on Friday afternoon (SA time) in their quest to capture a first ever Hong Kong Sevens title. After leading just 14-7 at halftime and looking somewhat subdued,...
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Mar 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on SA Select Women finish third in Hong Kong
The SA Select Women on Friday finished third at the Hong Kong Invitational behind champions Canada and runners up France to start their season on an encouraging note. The team started the tournament with an impressive 29-0 victory against Papua New...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks eager to capture first Hong Kong title
The Springbok Sevens will have an unprecedented sixth HSBC Sevens World Series Cup Final in their sights when the prestigious Hong Kong Sevens kicks off early on Friday morning (SA time). Only two points separate the Blitzboks and New Zealand at the top of...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Hong Kong Sevens: Final squad news
The final squads have been declared by all 28 teams – 16 in the main Cup draw and 12 in the World Series qualifier – set to compete at the Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on 28-30 March. Here we round up the squad ins and outs among the...
