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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
4 min read

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
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
3 min read
HSBC Spain Sevens Seville 2022 - Women's
4 min read

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
Barbarians
Thursday 25 November, 2021
3 min read

Here’s why you should watch the Barbarians this Saturday

Rugby’s version of the Harlem Globetrotters take on a Samoa XV (kick-off 2.30pm, GMT) and the Springbok Women (5.15pm), on a special day of men’s and women’s rugby at Twickenham.
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If there was one team in the world, men’s or women’s, that could top the drama of last weekend’s heart-stopping set of Autumn Nations Series fixtures and November internationals, it is the Barbarians.

And the good news is that they are in action this coming Saturday in the second doubleheader of its kind at Twickenham Stadium. Just as was the way back in June 2019, the Barbarian men’s and women’s teams will play on the same day, back-to-back.

Renowned for their adventurous, carefree brand of rugby, the Barbarians have been wowing fans for the past 131 years in the men’s game and four in the women’s.

And the fact that both teams draw on players with differing levels of experience from a multitude of countries only adds to the appeal.

But what else will make this an occasion to remember for those there at Twickenham in person, or watching elsewhere, on BBC TV for the men’s game, or online for the women’s, via World Rugby’s live streaming service?

It’s always been a dream to play for the @Barbarian_FC and what a historic team to play your last game of rugby with, grateful for the opportunity! pic.twitter.com/xQP3ohB93P

— Rob Kearney (@KearneyRob) November 23, 2021

More international rugby

First and foremost, it’s one of the few remaining opportunities we’ll get to see international rugby before the year is out. And after last weekend’s events, surely no-one wants the season to end!

While this is not classed as a test in name as it is a Samoa XV that will take to the Twickenham turf rather than the full national team, it will feel like it in every other way for the European-based Samoan players involved.

The Barbarians’ fixture is the only match to be played from Samoa’s cancelled end-of-year tour of Europe due to COVID-19 restrictions, and those pulling on the blue jersey won’t be holding anything back. Samoa were set to play Georgia, Uruguay, Spain but they fell by the wayside.

For the Springbok Women, the match against Barbarian Women is another important milestone in their preparations for Rugby World Cup 2021.

So far on their European tour, they have lost 46-3 to France and 29-19 to Wales but their most recent outing, against England U20 Women, was a 38-5 win and they will be desperate to build on the momentum. 

Samoa unleashed

Look out for the crazy-legged runs of Sinoti Sinoti, a player so good they named him twice!

A firm fans’ favourite while at Newcastle Falcons in the English Premiership, it will surprise many people watching on Saturday that he only has nine caps to his name.

Joe Tekori doesn’t quite have the same legendary status of five-time Rugby World Cup participant and World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee, Brian Lima, few people do. But the immensely powerful forward isn’t far off and this Saturday gives him another opportunity to represent the country that he has served at three Rugby World Cups.

Fond farewells for Irish duo

Retiring Ireland stars Ciara Griffin and Lindsay Peat will play against international opposition one last time at Twickenham Stadium for the famed invitational side that only comes together once in a while. Both enjoyed winning swansongs with Ireland, Griffin scoring twice in the narrow 15-12 victory against Japan last weekend,

Griffin and Peat will be joined by former Ireland teammates Sene Naoupu, Anna Caplice and Jenny Murphy, while the Barbarians men’s team has two Irishmen in their southern hemisphere-dominated line-up, former British and Irish Lions full-back Rob Kearney and Leinster’s uncapped second-row, Jack Dunne.

Now that his Super Rugby adventure with Western Force is over, Kearney, 35, announced this week that the Barbarians encounter would be the last time he takes to the pitch. Kearney won 98 caps for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions and will be remembered as one of the best full-backs of his age for his fearlessness under the high ball and his ability to counter-attack from deep.

Meanwhile, former England duo, Katy Daley-Mclean and Rocky Clark will get to experience the adrenaline buzz of the big occasion once again, despite having called it a day with the Red Roses.

Read more: The history of the Barbarians >>

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HSBC France Sevens 2022 Men's
6 min read

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

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Toulouse

Fri 20 May, 2022
6 min read
Rikki Swannell becomes first females to commentate on men's series
5 min read

Feature

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.

Feature

Fri 20 May, 2022
5 min read
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
Serevi Coaching Roadshow - HSBC Event
3 min read

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

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

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Thu 19 May, 2022
3 min read
HSBC France Sevens 2022
4 min read

Rugby Sevens

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

Rugby Sevens

Wed 18 May, 2022
4 min read
2018 Commonwealth Games women's final
3 min read

Commonwealth Games

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.

Commonwealth Games

Wed 11 May, 2022
3 min read
Madagascar qualify for rugby world cup sevens
4 min read

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
4 min read
HSBC Canada Women's Sevens 2022
4 min read

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
4 min read
HSBC Canada Women's Sevens 2022
4 min read

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
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
3 min read
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