England’s Sevens Problems For some years England’s Sevens programme has existed on a wing and a prayer. In the latest HSBC Series tournament in Toulouse the squad finished twelfth out of twelve. As we close to within two months of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham (29-31 July), Charlie Hayter has announced yet more new names
The England Women Sevens squad who will play inter-squad exhibition matches at this weekend’s London 7s (28-29 May, Twickenham Stadium) has been named. The 22-player group is made up of core sevens players, players who have represented England U20s this season as well as those who have stood out in England Sevens camps and in
New Zealand win thrilling women’s final 21-14 against Australia to claim first Series title since Sydney 2020, Fiji claim bronze Fiji come from behind to beat a spirited Ireland 29-17 to win men’s title, while hosts France win bronze medal to delight home crowd Australia are women’s Series champions with France finishing second and Fiji
The England Women Sevens squad will play intersquad exhibition matches at this year’s London 7s (28-29 May, Twickenham Stadium). The squad will be made up of core sevens players as well as those who have stood out in the Allianz Premier 15s throughout the 2021/22 campaign. A squad list will be announced next week
The England men’s and women’s sevens squads for the Toulouse tournament (20-22 May, Stade-Ernest Wallon and live on www.World.Rugby) have been named. Drawn in Pool A, England men take on Canada, Japan and Argentina. The squad is formed from a mix of Premiership, university and core contracted sevens players. Tom Emery is set for his first
Head coach James Rodwell has named his England Women Sevens squad for the forthcoming HSBC World Sevens Series tournament in Langford (30 April-1 May and live on www.World.Rugby). Drawn in Pool C, England face New Zealand, Fiji and USA at Starlight Stadium. Abbie Brown captains the group with core players Ellie Boatman, Abi Burton, Heather
After more than two years away from the World Series Black Ferns Sevens Head Coach Cory Sweeney has named a strong side to make their return in Canada next weekend. The team is; Michaela Blyde Kelly Brazier Theresa Fitzpatrick Stacey Fluhler Sarah Hirini (C) Jazmin Hotham Shiray Kaka Tyla Nathan-Wong Risaleaana Pouri-Lane Alena Saili Terina
Another Look at the Clash between Sevens and Fifteens As a crowded 2022 advances, rugby players face an increasingly urgent dilemma. The Sevens World Cup takes place in South Africa in September; the Fifteens World Cup in New Zealand in October. Can they possibly commit to both? Thanks to delays caused partly by the pandemic,
Almost eight months since lighting up the rugby fields in Tokyo, the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens are set to make their return to international sevens in Fiji later this month. With confirmation that the borders will open for vaccinated New Zealanders, both teams will get some much-needed game time in Fiji later
Australia’s women claim third gold to extend Series lead, beating Ireland in a pulsating final Ireland women dominate England to make history by reaching first ever Cup final, but England bounce back to win bronze for first Series medal since 2019 South Africa men overcome Australia to win fourth successive title of 2022 Series, equalling
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