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Andy Vilk, head coach of Italy men's sevens
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RWC Sevens 2022 qualifying

Italy men’s sevens team seeks return to the big stage

The European men's qualification tournament for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 is on the horizon with the prize of four tickets to Cape Town, South Africa at stake in July.

RWC Sevens 2022 qualifying

Thu 19 May, 2022
4 min read
HSBC Canada Women's Sevens 2022
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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Black Ferns Sevens renew riveting rivalry with Australia on HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Australia wrapped up the 2022 Series title in Langford, but the Black Ferns Sevens left Canada with plenty to celebrate as they begin a busy period.

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Tue 3 May, 2022
4 min read
Madagascar Women's Sevens
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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022: Madagascar latest team to book ticket to Cape Town

Following another intense weekend of qualifying action we now know the identity of 12 women's and 20 men's teams who will compete at RWC Sevens 2022.

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Mon 2 May, 2022
3 min read
HSBC Spain Sevens Seville 2022 - Women's
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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe keen to drive Ireland onto Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

We spoke to the prolific Ireland star about backing up the team’s success in Seville and plotting their path to Cape Town in September.

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Tue 26 April, 2022
4 min read
Rugby World Cup Sevens San Francisco 2018 - Day Two
5 min read

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Everything you need to know about Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Your guide to RWC Sevens 2022, which will take place in Cape Town between 9-11 September this year.

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Fri 8 April, 2022
5 min read
2018 Highlights
Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018
08:29 mins

Highlights: New Zealand win big in San Francisco

New Zealand retained their Rugby World Cup Sevens title in San Francisco
Mon 23 July, 2018
08:29 mins
Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018
07:03 mins

Highlights: New Zealand women's win Rugby World Cup Sevens

Check out all the top action as New Zealand win The Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco
Sun 22 July, 2018
07:03 mins
Rugby World Cup Sevens San Francisco 2018 - Day Two
06:30 mins

HIGHLIGHTS: Men's semi-finals confirmed after thrilling day two

Men's semi-finals confirmed after thrilling day two of action at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 #RWC7s
Sun 22 July, 2018
06:30 mins
Rugby World Cup Sevens San Francisco 2018 - Day One
06:51 mins

Highlights: Men's quarter-finals decided

Men's quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup Sevens decided after incredible first day at AT&T Park
Sat 21 July, 2018
06:51 mins
Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018
06:26 mins

Highlights: Women's semi-finals confirmed at Rugby World Cup Sevens

Championship semi-finals confirmed after thrilling day one of action
Sat 21 July, 2018
06:26 mins
International rugby
Monday 01 November, 2021
4 min read

Autumn Nations Series and women’s internationals: Five things we learned

We take a look back at an action-packed weekend of Autumn Nations Series, women’s internationals and Rugby Europe Women’s Trophy rugby.
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Halloween weekend certainly delivered as defences were tricked and fans were treated to a frighteningly good couple of days of international rugby.

Scotland and Tonga got the Autumn Nations Series under way on Saturday in Edinburgh before the All Blacks put on a show in Cardiff to beat Wales.

Kiwi fans had less to shout about on Sunday, though, as England secured a hugely impressive victory against the Black Ferns in Exeter.

Here is what we learned from an enthralling weekend of Autumn Nations Series, women’s internationals and Rugby Europe Women’s Trophy action.

First start for Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Two tries 🏉🏉

This week’s #MondayMotivation courtesy of Rufus McLean 💫 pic.twitter.com/BjNNZrBe9J

— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) November 1, 2021

McLean to the manor born

Rufus McLean became the first male player born in the current millennium to start a test for Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, and he needed little time to acclimatise to life on the international stage.

Less than seven minutes were on the clock when Glasgow Warriors winger McLean pounced on a loose ball and breezed past one Tonga defender before bouncing off another to dot down his first try for his country.

If that try was opportunistic, his second displayed his outright finishing ability as he stepped around Tongan winger Atunaisa Manu as if he wasn’t there on his way to the left corner.

McLean was replaced in the 64th minute, but in just over an hour the 21-year-old made 132 metres with ball in hand – more than any other player – and beat six defenders.

With Kyle Steyn helping himself to four tries at Murrayfield, and Duhan van der Merwe crossing the whitewash twice for Worcester Warriors on Saturday, it looks as though Scotland are well stock out wide as the Autumn Nations Series continues.

England worthy of world number one status

England Women’s players will have woken up on Monday morning feeling on top of the world and with good reason following their record 43-12 defeat of New Zealand in Exeter.

The Red Roses had never previously scored more than 32 points against the five-time Rugby World Cup winners and had conceded 12 points or fewer only five times in the 27 previous tests between the sides.

But cheered on by a vociferous crowd of almost 10,000 at Sandy Park, England dominated proceedings from the off and coach Simon Middleton has plenty to smile about as he analyses his side’s performance.

Zoe Harrison was imperious at fly-half, while two-try Abbie Ward dominated at the lineout and Holly Aitchison marked a dream debut by crossing the whitewash in the second half.

Attention now switches to Northampton, where the teams will meet again next Sunday, and England will want to rubber-stamp their place atop the World Rugby Women’s Rankings.

🎥 BTS | The best moments from @beaudenbarrett's post match celebrations 🖤 pic.twitter.com/4JiSqVIdID

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 1, 2021

Centurion Barrett showing no sign of slowing down

Two-time World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year marked his 100th test cap in style against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Barrett intercepted his World Rugby U20 Championship 2011 team-mate Gareth Anscombe with less than four minutes on the clock at the Principality Stadium before touching down the first try of the match.

The playmaker was a constant threat to the Welsh defence as he became the 11th All Blacks centurion, making 114 metres with ball in hand and picking off a Johnny McNicholl offload with time running out to notch his 39th test try.

“I just wanted to go out there and enjoy it and play well and enjoy the moment because it is such a cool place to play my 100th," Barrett said.

“I do things for different reasons now, my purpose is different. It's all part of growing up I think but I'm still very driven and determined. I've got plenty left in the tank.”

Black Ferns will be better for run-out

The Black Ferns do not make a habit of conceding seven tries – especially not when celebrating their 100th test – but following 26 months without a test match they will be better for the run-out as the series against England moves to Franklin’s Gardens.

Although New Zealand coach Glenn Moore will know there is work to be done on the training pitch this week, there are also bright spots on the horizon.

Moore was able to blood nine debutants in Exeter, providing those players with invaluable test match experience on the road to Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022.

Alana Bremner marked her first cap with a try, and it was a special one at that as the flanker ran onto Chelsea Alley’s inch-perfect kick-pass before sprinting under the posts.

The Black Ferns face a second match against England next Sunday before back-to-back tests against France, and it is only after those that we will be able to judge exactly where the Rugby World Cup 2017 winners stand less than a year out from their home tournament.

Sweden seize control of Rugby Europe Women’s Trophy

Sweden inflicted a first defeat on Czechia since 2016 in Norrköping on Saturday to take control of the Rugby Europe Women’s Trophy 2021-22.

The hosts took a 19-5 half-time lead as Sofya Smolina, Tove Viksten and Sara Lennvall all crossed the whitewash.

Viksten was shown a yellow card early in the second half, but after Czech number 10 Tereza Heffnerova had completed her own spell in the sin bin, it was Sweden who struck next as tries from captain Victoria Petersson and her centre partner Minonna Nunstedt made sure of a 31-12 victory.

Sweden, coached by Claire Cruikshank and Tamara Taylor, sit top of the fledgling Women’s Trophy table having beaten Finland 24-10 earlier in October.

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Ireland reach their first ever men’s final as the women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series comes to an end for 2022 with Australia worthy winners following an outstanding season. Argentina hold a two-point lead over South Africa in the men's Series standings

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Big names fall on dramatic day of upsets at HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse

Argentina and Australia were knocked out in the men’s quarter-finals, while Series leaders South Africa and heavyweights New Zealand failed to even make the knockout stages. Australia and New Zealand’s women impressed, while Fiji reached the final four in both events.

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Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form

South Africa, Australia and Argentina were all beaten on the opening day of the HSBC France Sevens men’s event, while New Zealand and Australia caught the eye with some big wins in the women’s competition

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Fri 20 May, 2022
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Behind the microphone: Groundbreaker Rikki Swannell

World Rugby talks to the New Zealander about becoming the first female lead commentator on the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and her life in sports broadcasting.

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Fri 20 May, 2022
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Andy Vilk, head coach of Italy men's sevens
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RWC Sevens 2022 qualifying

Italy men’s sevens team seeks return to the big stage

The European men's qualification tournament for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 is on the horizon with the prize of four tickets to Cape Town, South Africa at stake in July.

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Thu 19 May, 2022
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Fiji are in Toulouse to win: “There is still room for improvement,” says Gollings

Gold and silver medals in their last two HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series outings have Fiji feeling good ahead of French tournament

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Thu 19 May, 2022
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Captains ready for lift off at HSBC France Sevens

Toulouse welcomes a full line-up of 16 men’s and 12 women’s teams for the first time in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series on 20-22 May

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Wed 18 May, 2022
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