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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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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.

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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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Dubai Emirates Airline Rugby Sevens 2021 - Men's
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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Perfection, not silverware, the focus for South Africa and Selvyn Davids

We caught up with the Blitzboks star, who has helped guide his side to the top of the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings as the countdown continues to their home Rugby World Cup Sevens.

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Tue 5 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
08:29 mins
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
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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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U20 Six Nations
Tuesday 25 January, 2022
4 min read

Everything you need to know about the men’s U20 Six Nations Championship 2022

Ahead of the return of the U20 Six Nations Championship we give you the lowdown on this year’s tournament.
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The U20 Six Nations Championship returns to its regular window this year after the 2021 campaign was held in Cardiff last June and July due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Getting underway on the eve of the men’s Championship, on 4 February, the tournament will showcase the best young talent from England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.

Musgrave Park, DAM Health Stadium and Stade Guy Boniface will play host to those opening matches, and ahead of the tournament’s return we give you the lowdown on the U20 Six Nations Championship 2022.

When was the first tournament?

Although age-grade teams representing the competing nations faced each other regularly, it was not until 1998 that a formal Five Nations U21 Championship was held.

In 2008, ahead of the inaugural World Rugby U20 Championship in Wales, the first U20 Six Nations was held between 1 February-13 March.

A new year for unearthing new talent! 💎#HappyNewYear #SixNationsU20 pic.twitter.com/wtMQ25qw71

— Six Nations Under-20s (@SixNationsU20) January 1, 2022

However, in line with the impending switch in focus to U20 rugby, most nations fielded teams from that age group to compete in the Six Nations U21 Championship 2007.

Italy, though, were allowed to play an U21 side during that tournament.

Who wins it?

England have been the most successful team in the tournament since it became the U20 Six Nations Championship in 2008.

Noah Cato scored six tries as England claimed a Grand Slam in the inaugural tournament, and they have gone on to win six further titles, three of them – in 2011, 2017 and 2021 – without losing a match.

France are the next most successful side at this level, having won three Championships, one of which was a Grand Slam, since 2008.

Ireland have claimed two titles, including a clean sweep in 2019, while Wales completed a Grand Slam in 2016.

What happened in 2021?

Due to the ongoing pandemic the decision was made to hold the Championship in one location across June and July last year.

Cardiff Arms Park was selected as the venue but being at home proved little advantage for Wales. Their campaign was bookended with wins against Italy and Scotland, but in between the hosts lost to Ireland, France and England.

England had opened the Championship with a five-try defeat of France and they racked up 165 points in total to claim a fourth U20 Grand Slam.

At the other end of the table, Scotland endured a tough tournament, losing all five matches to finish with the wooden spoon.

Who were the stars of the U20 Six Nations 2021?

England captain Jack van Poortvliet became the inaugural winner of the U20 Six Nations Player of the Championship award, winning a vote that featured the head coaches and captains from each nation.

Ireland scrum-half Nathan Doak top-scored with 48 points from his four appearances at Cardiff Arms Park, which included 20 points against Wales.

Doak’s team-mate Alex Kendellen and England winger Arthur Relton ended the tournament top of the try-scoring charts with six apiece.

Orlando Bailey played all five matches for England last year, while Raffi Quirke was a member of Alan Dickens’ squad, and both have been promoted to the senior squad for this year’s Championship by Eddie Jones.

Wales second-row Christ Tshiunza has also earned a shot at his senior Six Nations debut, while France winger Nelson Epee – who scored four tries in Cardiff – was part of Les Bleus squad that finished fifth on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Malaga last weekend.

Who are the favourites this year?

Defending champions England will again be the team to beat over the next two months.

England coach Dickens has been able to call on 10 players with previous U20 experience for the tournament, while adding to his coaching team with the appointment of Jordan Turner-Hall as defence coach.

Ireland and France, who remain the World Rugby U20 Championship holders, will both be keen to topple England and win another title, while Wales – under returning coach Byron Hayward – Italy and Scotland each have squads bursting at the seams with talent.

Anything to look out for in 2022?

As part of their preparation for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022, the world’s top female match officials have been appointed to this year’s tournament.

Sara Cox, Maria Beatrice Benvenuti, Maria Giovanna Pacifico, Julianne Zussman, Nikki O’Donnell, Joy Neville, Aurelie Groizeleau, Hollie Davidson, Clara Munarini, Aimee Barrett-Theron and Precious Pazani, as well as TMO Claire Hodnett, have all been included on the panel.

World Rugby is committed to ensuring that its match officials receive the highest level of preparation ahead of all major tournaments, and so the group of female officials selected will be brought together to cultivate a team environment in the lead up to RWC 2021.

When and where will it be played?

This year’s U20 Six Nations will kick-off on 4 February, when France host Italy in Mont de Marsan, Ireland take on Wales in Cork and England head to Edinburgh to face Scotland.

Seven days later, Les Bleuets welcome Ireland to Aix-en-Provence, Italy host England in Treviso and Wales play Scotland in Colwyn Bay.

Following a rest weekend, the action returns on 25 February as England and Wales meet in Doncaster, Italy head to Cork to play Ireland and Scotland face France in Edinburgh.

The penultimate round features Wales’ match against France in Colwyn Bay, Italy’s encounter with Scotland in Treviso and Ireland’s trip to North London to take on England.

Round five is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 20 March and gets underway with Wales against Italy in Colwyn Bay. Ireland then take on Scotland in Cork before the Championship concludes when France host England in Perpignan.

READ MORE: Nika Amashukeli is beyond proud over historic Six Nations appointment >>

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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.

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Australia clinch overall 2022 series title while late Lily Dick try gives them Cup win in Langford

Hosts Canada took fifth place while Ireland flyer Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe bagged 12 tries as they won bronze in the HSBC Canada Sevens in Langford.

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Australia edge towards HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series glory in Langford as New Zealand provide thrills on return

Australia are closing in on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title after a perfect start to the penultimate event of the season in Canada, while the Black Ferns came back with a bang at the Starlight Stadium.

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The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series returns to the home of Rugby Canada after a 1,083 day break as Australia look to clinch their first Series title since to 2018.

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Santiago Gómez Cora: “You have to be patient, trust a lot and do the hard work”

World Rugby caught up with Los Pumas Sevens coach about Argentina’s recent win in the HSBC Canada Sevens and what it means to him going forward.

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Series title within Australia’s reach as the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series returns to Langford

We spoke to Australia co-captain Charlotte Caslick about her team's mindset heading into this weekend's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series stop in Langford knowing they can wrap up the series title.

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Wed 27 April, 2022
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