The GB squad is announced as follows: Emma Uren (captain), Abi Burton, Alicia Maude, Amy Wilson Hardy, Celia Quansah, Ellie Boatman, Grace Crompton, Isla Norman-Bell, Jade Shekells, Jasmine Joyce, Kayleigh Powell, Lauren Torley and Lisa Thomson. It sees the return of Celia Quansah and Kayleigh Powell for the first time this season, but the regular
The rugby sevens programme at the European Games concluded in style with two fiercely contested finals landing a gold for the women’s squad and silver for the men’s. The gold medal for the women secures them a quota place at Paris 2024, guaranteeing 13 athletes their ticket to the Games – and making them the
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens will come to a climax on Sunday after another thrilling day of action at the historic Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday which saw the women’s semi-final and men’s quarter-final line-ups confirmed. Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens women’s semi-finals, men’s quarter-finals confirmed after superb day of rugby sevens in front of packed
The world-renowned Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens never fails to deliver in terms of drama, excitement and entertainment as the world’s best men’s and women’s teams kicked off the first of three days of competition at the iconic Hong Kong Stadium on Friday. Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Ireland and France end day one with perfect win
It’s five months since we last had news about the Great Britain 7s squad. Now we have an announcement about its latest structures. It leaves several issues in the air. Even the statement in the title must be taken with a pinch of salt. The men’s core squad is there in force, all sixteen of
Great Britain 7s (GB7s) are pleased to confirm the core men’s and women’s squads and coaching structure for the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series. Scotland 7s head coach Ciaran Beattie has been named Programme Lead for the Men’s and Women’s teams and will oversee both programmes, as well as serving as men’s assistant coach, as
Russia were champions of the Rugby Europe Women’s Sevens – Grand Prix which took place with weekend in Malemort. France runners up and Great Britain Lions third. The pools, and all the results from the two day tournament are below. Great Britain fielded two sides: Lions (England) and Royals (Wales). The twelve teams were split into three
Australia make history with inaugural Olympic Games women’s rugby sevens gold First Olympic Games rugby medals in 92 years awarded Australia win gold, New Zealand silver and Canada bronze on thrilling final day Hosts Brazil secure 2016-17 World Rugby Sevens Series core team status Rugby the winner on historic day for the sport and the
New Zealand pushed all the way by USA Australia, Canada and Great Britain also in medal hunt Fiji and Brazil entertain vibrant Deodoro Stadium crowd Mouth-watering semi-finals confirmed Australia, Canada, Great Britain and New Zealand have qualified for the semi-finals of the Olympic Games women’s rugby sevens, keeping their dreams of a gold medal alive
Rugby returns to sport’s biggest stage after 92 years France and Grassineau make history on a day of firsts First teams secure quarter-final placesWorld Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont hails world’s top women’s teams France made history, becoming the first nation to win an Olympic Games women’s rugby sevens match on a compelling and historic opening
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