The Yaras of Brazil were anxious to widen their experience, in preparation for their introduction to a first World Cup. So the adventure of a two-match tour to the Netherlands took place. This news is encouraging for both sides. NL still have high hopes of advancing their cause. Till now Spain have stood in their
Second Leg, WXV South America Qualifier Medellin 9 July Colombia had won the first of the two qualifiers 24-23, so it was as tight as you please. Once more they had the advantage of a home venue, in the heat of the northern city. But above all, their great adventures in previous rounds of the
Brazil’s women have qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after winning the Sudamericano Femenino Rugby Sevens title in Lima, Peru at the weekend. As Yaras defeated Colombia 28-15 in an entertaining final played in front of a strong Peruvian crowd. In claiming silver, Colombia are guaranteed a place in the Olympic Games repechage and
Brazil won promotion to the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series 2020 after beating Scotland in the final of the annual world series qualifier in Hong Kong. After two days of thrilling action, head coach Reuben Samuel’s side finished up as 28-19 winners over a strong Scottish outfit, scoring 120 points in six games at
Brazil wins 12th consecutive South American title in Rio Brazil defeat Argentina 27-5 in high-quality final after compelling weekend of rugby sevens Deodoro Olympic venue successfully inaugurated as preparations continue Olympic Games tickets on sale via www.Rio2016.com Brazil have won the Aquece Rio International Women’s Rugby Sevens tournament, defeating Argentina 27-5 in a pulsating final
England Women Head Coach Simon Middleton has named the squad for the second leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series which takes place 20-21 February in São Paulo, Brazil. The 12-strong squad, led by captain Emily Scarratt, will fly to Brazil on Tuesday 16 February for the two-day competition. Having finished third in the
International rugby sevens stars will compete in the annual invitational beach rugby competition at Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro on 19 December to promote rugby sevens’ debut at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Supported by World Rugby and run by the Confederaçao Brasileira de Rugby (CBRu) , the event will deliver a fitting celebration of
New Zealand claimed the second leg of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series after beating rivals Australia in another epic clash between the two sides in São Paulo. A try from player of the tournament Portia Woodman sealed the 17-10 win for her side, after the scores were locked at 10-10 in the second half.
Hosts Brazil reached the quarter finals of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series second round after impressive victories in Sao Paulo on Saturday. After a humbling 40-0 defeat to Australia, the hosts picked themselves up in time to beat Fiji (26-14) and China (24-14) in front of a raucous home crowd in Arena Barueri. They
Italy vs Ireland is the first fixture of the competition on Friday evening (KO 7pm), with Bristol’s Claire Molloy in the mix to start for the Irish. After they made history during the summer – beating New Zealand in the pool stages of the World Cup – the Irish are hoping to build on the
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