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Captains ready for HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens in Japan

The 12 captains came together at the Shinozaki Hachiman Shrine in Kitakyushu, Japan, on Thursday as the countdown continued to the fourth round of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series 2019 this weekend.While at the Shrine they had the chance to experience some Japanese culture with Sakura Sevens captain Chiharu Nakamura showing her counterparts

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England Women Sevens squad named for Kitakyushu Sevens

England Women Sevens head coach James Bailey has named his 12-player squad for the HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens on 20-21 April, streamed live via WorldRugby.org. After missing Sydney and Hamilton earlier this season through injury, Ellie Kildunne will make her return in Japan this weekend. Having progressed through the England Women pathway to earn a contract

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England Women sevens ready for Kitakyushu

England Women head coach James Bailey has made two changes to the squad that secured bronze at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast for the third leg of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens series in Kitakyushu, Japan 21-22 April  (live via WorldRugby.org). Commonwealth Games travelling reserve Vicky Fleetwood comes into the playing squad with Millie

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England Women finish 6th in Kitakyushu

England Women finished sixth in the fourth leg of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series at Kitakyushu, Japan after losing 31-0 to Russia in their final game. Earlier in the day, England lost 21-5 to New Zealand in the quarter-finals. The eventual tournament winners charged into a 14-0 lead but a try by captain

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HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens : Day 2 Results

New Zealand make a great comeback to beat Canada in the Kitakyushu 7s and Australia win the Bronze Final with a narrow victory over Fiji.  All the results from the day: Sunday 23 April 2017 Cup Quarter Finals Match 19             10.30     Australia 7s 19-12 France 7s Match 20             10.52     Canada 7s 41-0 Russia 7s Match 21             11.14  

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