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Andy Vilk, head coach of Italy men's sevens
4 min read

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
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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.

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Fri 8 April, 2022
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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
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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
07:03 mins
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
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
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International rugby
Monday 08 November, 2021
4 min read

Autumn Nations Series and November internationals: Five things we learned

We take a look back at another packed weekend of test rugby as the Autumn Nations Series and November internationals continued.
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It was another action-packed weekend of test rugby as the Autumn Nations Series and November internationals continued.

Although South Africa beat Wales in Cardiff, New Zealand retained their place at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, while there were also victories for England, Fiji, France, Ireland, Scotland and Portugal.

England Women, meanwhile, underlined their position as the team to beat ahead of Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022, and there were victories for France and a first in two years for Wales.

Having digested all of that, here is what we learned…

Ashman makes a splash on Scotland debut

Followers of U20 international rugby would have been aware of Ewan Ashman’s scoring ability prior to Scotland’s 15-13 defeat of Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday.

The Sale Sharks hooker scored seven tries in five matches at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Rosario in 2019 and followed that up with three in five in the following year’s U20 Six Nations.

But it seems that Ashman saved his best finish for his test debut. Having received the ball from Pierre Schoeman five metres from the goal line, the 21-year-old was ushered towards touch by Izaia Perese but somehow managed to keep himself airborne and in play while touching the ball down.

It was a finish worthy of a world-class winger and edged the hosts closer to their third successive victory against the Wallabies.

The try also capped a fine first appearance for the senior Scotland team for Ashman, who replaced George Turner early on and never looked out of place as the home side secured a famous win.

Two wins from two over the @BlackFerns 🙌

Catch up on all the @BBCTwo highlights 📹 pic.twitter.com/QqiqIhqB5U

— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) November 8, 2021

Cokayne leads England to another emphatic win

England consolidated their place at the top of the World Rugby Women’s Rankings powered by Capgemini with a second record win over the Black Ferns in seven days.

The hosts had expected a backlash from New Zealand but instead England overpowered their visitors to run in eight tries and seal a 56-15 victory.

Like in Exeter last month, England dominated the set-piece at Franklin’s Gardens with the main beneficiary being Amy Cokayne, who claimed a hat-trick of tries within 44 minutes.

It was fitting reward for a player of the match performance from Cokayne, who was a willing carrier and constant presence on both sides of the ball during her 57 minutes on the pitch in Northampton.

That her replacement Lark Davies came off the bench to add another try only served to highlight the strength of depth at coach Simon Middleton’s disposal.

Following the match, though, Middleton insisted England “will have to be better” to win Rugby World Cup 2021 next year. The Red Roses’ rivals have been warned.

Metronomic Jaminet key to French success

Melvyn Jaminet continued his impressive start to life in test rugby as he kicked France to a 29-20 victory against Argentina on Saturday night.

Eyes were understandably drawn to the Antoine Dupont-Matthieu Jalibert-Romain Ntamack axis when the France team to face Argentina was announced last week.

But, although there were glimpses of the attacking rugby it could produce, not least when Dupont went over for a disallowed try, it was the unerring accuracy of Jaminet’s boot that proved decisive.

The Perpignan full-back kicked 19 points at the Stade de France, converting both his side’s tries and adding five penalties, the last of which ended any hopes of a comeback from Los Pumas.

Since Jaminet came into the team during the tour of Australia in July, he has missed only two of the 24 kicks he has attempted at goal. It is a useful weapon for Les Bleus coach Fabien Galthié to have in his arsenal.

Joyce picks up for Wales where she left off in sevens

Having spent the past few months carving up defences at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the World Rugby Fast Four tournaments in Canada, Jasmine Joyce reminded everyone she is just as prolific in 15s.

❝ It’s so good to be back out here, especially in front of the crowd.❞

Double try scorer @joyce_jaz gives her thoughts after beating Japan in front of an excited crowd at Cardiff Arms Park. pic.twitter.com/py1mXCl5Fz

— Welsh Rugby Union 🏉 (@WelshRugbyUnion) November 7, 2021

Joyce scored two second half tries as Wales secured their first win in almost two years with a 23-5 defeat of Japan at Cardiff Arms Park on Sunday.

Her first score was classic Joyce as the Bristol Bears flyer stepped inside one attempted tackle from a defender who had over-committed before handing off another and sprinting to the line.

The second was somewhat simpler but still needed finishing as the full-back displayed impressive lower body strength to burrow over from close range.

In between her two tries Joyce proved there is more to her game than scoring when she put in a tackle on opposite number Ria Anoku that stopped the Japan full-back in her tracks. Wales and Joyce will now face South Africa and Canada in buoyant mood.

Portugal stretch unbeaten run with historic win over Canada

Arguably the result of the weekend came in Lisbon where Portugal claimed a first-ever win over Canada, beating Kingsley Jones’ side 20-17.

Canada had looked to be heading to victory when Corey Thomas scored his second try of the match and Rob Povey converted to make it 17-15 to the visitors with 10 minutes left.

However, with time ticking towards the 80-minute mark, Manuel Cardoso Pinto raced onto a perfectly weighted kick to dot the ball down just before it went dead.

Pinto’s intervention created history for the steadily improving Portuguese, who currently sit second in the Rugby Europe Championship 2021 table and are very much in contention for a place at Rugby World Cup 2023.

Portugal are now on a four-test winning run and have suffered only narrow defeats to Georgia and Romania since REC 2021 began in March. They will measure those recent improvements against RWC 2019 quarter-finalists Japan next Saturday.

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

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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Toulouse

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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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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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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2018 Commonwealth Games women's final
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All the build-up to rugby sevens at the Commonwealth Games 2022

Now that the line-ups are complete in both the men’s and women’s tournaments, we take a look at who has won gold in the past and the sides competing to add their names to the roll call of honour in July.

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Wed 11 May, 2022
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Madagascar qualify for rugby world cup sevens
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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Discipline and hard work at the heart of Madagascar's success on the road to Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

The Madagascar women's sevens team has achieved their historic dream of qualifying for a Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament for the first time. At the heart of this achievement lies a lot of hard work, determination and discipline.

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Wed 11 May, 2022
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HSBC Canada Women's Sevens 2022
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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Seven women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series players to watch in Toulouse

Following an exciting weekend in Langford we look at seven women’s stars who could light up Toulouse between 20-22 May.

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Thu 5 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
3 min read

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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