World Rugby President Bernard Lapasset welcomes the approval by the IOC membership at the 127th IOC Session in Monaco of the 40 recommendations that comprise Olympic Agenda 2020, a strategic roadmap for the future of the Olympic Movement. Lapasset said: “This is a significant moment for the Olympic Movement and World Rugby is delighted to
New Zealand claimed the first round of the World Rugby Women’s Seven Series after beating Australia in a classic final match in Dubai. A last minute winner from inspirational captain Sarah Goss saw the Kiwis clinch the win from their rivals, who had impressed throughout the two-day tournament. In front of a packed house in
In a thrilling match Fiji opened the scoring before England equalised, then England went ahead and Fiji came back at them and with the scores equal at full time it was onto extra time. Both teams were exhausted and Fiji resorted to kicking the ball clear. In the end it was Natasha Hunt who saved the
In a thrilling contest England beat Russia by 21 – 19 to reach the Plate Final. Earlier Russia had pushed World Champions New Zealand and proved tough opposition for a slightly downcast England. Marina Petrova put Russia ahead but Natasha Hunt and Alice Richardson hit back to put the half time score at 14 –
In a hard fought and low scoring Quarter Final match, England were beaten by France by 5 – 7. It was a tense and physical but overall disappointing battle and England bow out of the Cup competition. At half time they trailed 7 – 0 but despite a score from Jo Watmore to bring the score
The quarter-finals for round one of the women’s sevens series have been decided after a thrilling day one in the Dubai heat. With Olympic qualification at stake for the top four teams at the end of the series next May, intensity and skill levels stepped up even further from last season, with Australia on top
ENGLAND Women won all of their fixtures on day one at the Dubai Sevens, completing the day with a gritty 17-10 victory over Canada. Simon Middleton’s side backed up smooth wins over Fiji and Brazil with an impressive performance against the Women’s Rugby World Cup finalists from earlier this year and will face France in
In their final game of the first round of the Dubai Sevens England beat Canada by 17 – 12. England were 17 – 5 with just a minute to go before a late try from Canada but it was not enough and England ran out winners. England’s try scorers were: Alice Richardson, Natasha Hunt and Captain
England beat Brazil by 29 – 7 to earn their second win in the Dubai Sevens tournament. The tries came from Claire Allan, Natasha Hunt, Michaela Staniford and two from Emily Scott. The England next face their opponent from the World Cup final – Canada – who have also won their two opening matches in style –
England beat Fiji by 26 – 0 in their opening game at the Dubai Sevens. Tries from Danielle Waterman, Jo Watmore, Natasha Hunt and the prolific Michaela Staniford completed the rout. Next up is Brazil who lost their opener to Canada 10 – 26. Full scores of the opening round below: Australia v South Africa
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