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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
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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
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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
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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
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Rugby World Cup Sevens San Francisco 2018 - Day Two
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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.

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Fri 8 April, 2022
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2018 Highlights
Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018
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Highlights: New Zealand win big in San Francisco

New Zealand retained their Rugby World Cup Sevens title in San Francisco
Mon 23 July, 2018
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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018
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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
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Rugby World Cup Sevens San Francisco 2018 - Day Two
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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
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Rugby World Cup Sevens San Francisco 2018 - Day One
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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
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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018
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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
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Rugby Europe Championship
Thursday 11 November, 2021
3 min read

Rugby Europe Championship 2021: Vital points up for grabs on road to Rugby World Cup 2023

Romania host the Netherlands on Saturday before Spain take on Russia in Madrid as the teams continue to compete for RWC 2023 qualification.
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The Rugby Europe Championship 2021 continues this weekend with valuable points on offer on the road to Rugby World Cup 2023.

Romania host winless Netherlands in Bucharest on Saturday hoping to secure the victory that would lift them into the top three, while Russia visit Madrid on Sunday to take on Spain.

Georgia were crowned champions for a fourth successive year in June when they beat the Netherlands to complete a clean sweep.

However, points amassed in this year’s Rugby Europe Championship and the 2022 tournament count towards qualification for RWC 2023, meaning there is still plenty to play for.

The teams that finish inside the top two of the combined 2021 and 2022 table will both book their place at the quadrennial tournament in France, while whoever comes third will retain a hope of securing their place at RWC 2023 via the Final Qualification Tournament.

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Romania out to show they’re back

Following a disappointing 2020, in which the Oaks lost three of their four matches, Andy Robinson’s Romania look resurgent ahead of the visit of Netherlands to the Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf.

An encouraging performance against Argentina in July was followed last weekend by an impressive 29-14 defeat of in-form Uruguay in Italy.

It means Romania head into Saturday’s match in an upbeat mood as they go in search of the bonus-point win that would put them level on points with second-placed Portugal.

“It was a very good game because Uruguay is a team that has already qualified for the World Cup. So, we were happy to play against a team that's there and it's really a boost of confidence to know we can win against them,” Romania second-row Adrian Motoc told World Rugby.

“Now we play against the Netherlands. So, we just switched off [from the Uruguay match] really fast and that's why I'm happy with the guys because we won, we're happy but now we're just focused on the next game.”

Motoc warned his team-mates against complacency as he said that “the most dangerous thing about this game is us taking them easy”.

But the 25-year-old is keen to prove that the Oaks have turned a corner following a difficult couple of years on the pitch that included missing out on qualification for RWC 2019 in Japan.

“That's why we're even more motivated to go back to the World Cup to show the world that our place is still there,” he added.

“Now we're back on track and we hope to show everyone else that.”

Russia face tough test in Spain

Ahead of the weekend’s matches, Russia sit above Romania in third on points difference having won two and lost two of their Rugby Europe Championship 2021 matches.

The most recent of those was a 35-8 defeat of the Netherlands in Amsterdam last Saturday and Lyn Jones’ side have arrived in Spain looking to consolidate their place in the top three.

Spain have lost each of their three matches in this year’s tournament, narrowly against Georgia and Romania before a surprise 43-28 defeat at the hands of Portugal.

Since those matches in March, Los Leones have run Italy A close and led Fiji at half-time in Madrid last weekend before going on to lose 43-13.

Russia have not beaten Spain since 2015, while they have lost on their last three visits to Madrid, and flanker Vitaly Zhivatov knows his side cannot afford to take their hosts lightly regardless of recent form in the continental tournament.

“Spain is a strong side. Russia didn't beat them the last five years and to come with the confidence after the win against Netherlands is good,” Zhivatov said.

“But we all understand that Spain is a very strong side. Also, they had two very good tests before our game against Italy A and Fiji, and they’re going to be a very difficult game for us.”

Zhivatov insists it is too early to start thinking about Rugby World Cup qualification, but having experienced RWC 2019 he is keen to return to the showpiece tournament.

“That was very amazing,” he added. “It's an unbelievable tournament, and definitely I can just advise the people who never played there that you're like in a fairy tale [playing at Rugby World Cup].

“Really everyone enjoyed that experience.”

READ MORE: Gains for Romania, Russia and Namibia in World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini >>

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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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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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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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Andy Vilk, head coach of Italy men's sevens
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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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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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