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

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RWC 2021
Sunday 13 February, 2022
3 min read

Playing at a Rugby World Cup would be the stuff of dreams – Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm

Scotland have arrived in Dubai and are trying to “keep a lid” on expectations ahead of the deciding match of the Final Qualification Tournament on Friday, 25 February.
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Despite occupying rooms on the 46th floor of their hotel in Dubai, none of Scotland’s players or coaches have their heads in the clouds.

Scotland arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday fully focused on the job in hand – securing qualification for their first Rugby World Cup in 12 years.

A place in Pool A alongside host New Zealand, Australia and Wales await the winner of the Final Qualification Tournament, with Scotland due to play either Kazakhstan or Colombia, this weekend’s semi-finalists.

As top seeds, Scotland are expected to book the last ticket to New Zealand regardless of who they face. But Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm insists no-one is getting head of themselves.

“The phrase that Bryan (Easson, head coach) and I use is ‘keep a lid on it’,” she said, referencing the expectation.

“What we have been through as a squad in the last six years has been pretty unbelievable in terms of the ups but probably more so the downs and the struggles that we have gone through, the changes we have gone through, but probably most importantly the improvements we have gone through.

“Those improvements have led to a new level of belief across the whole squad, both individually and as a team, and I really do feel we couldn’t be going into these qualifiers in a better position, both in terms of the depth within the squad and also our belief in what we can achieve.

“From that point of view, we are really excited and more than ready for the challenge ahead of us.”

Almost eight years on from her 2014 Six Nations debut, Emma Wassell has earned 51 consecutive caps for her country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Ahead of the squad’s trip to Dubai, @emmacwassell reflected on her career to date.#AsOne

— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) February 16, 2022

A tough time

If successful in their bid, emotions will no doubt be running high – because former team-mate Siobhan Cattigan wasn’t there to share the moment with them as well as a realisation of what has been achieved.

Cattigan tragically passed away at the end of November, aged just 26.

“Obviously, it’s been a really, really tough time,” said Malcolm.

“Siobhan was an incredible person both as a player and off the pitch.

“As a player, she was someone that played with her heart, she always gave 110 per cent whether it was training or a game and she really kind of represented what Scotland is all about.

“Off the pitch, she was a really kind and caring person and someone that was always there for her team-mates.

“She is obviously a massive loss to us, and our thoughts are completely with her family.

“As a team, we have tried as best we can to be there for one another. It is probably the toughest thing we have come across and as individuals and as team-mates, we have just tried to stick by each other and give each other the support which we’ve all needed.

“The biggest motivation for us is to finish the journey that Siobhan started with us.”

Until her death, Cattigan had been an integral member of a Scotland squad that has shown considerable improvement in the last few years.

She was a member of the Scotland squad that won a historic series in South Africa in 2019, played in the 13-13 draw with France in 2020 which further underlined the team’s progress, and was a member of the squad that went to Italy and surprised everyone at the RWC 2021 Europe Qualifier in Parma.

A second-place finish behind hosts Italy – thanks to a last-gasp win against Ireland – saw Scotland book their place in the Final Qualification Tournament alongside Kazakhstan and Colombia, and the team is now just one win away from making it to New Zealand.

Scotland have not competed at a Rugby World Cup since 2010 and Malcolm, a 23-cap international, admits the chance to play at that level would be a dream come true.

“Every time we pull on a Scotland shirt it means everything to us as players and we always want to do the best we absolutely can in that shirt,” said Malcolm, who plays her club rugby south of the border in England for Loughborough Lightning.

“But to do that on the world stage is something we have always dreamed of as wee girls coming through.

“The opportunity to play on the world stage gives us the chance to inspire the next generation, as a squad it is something we are hugely passionate about.”

Read more: Final Qualification Tournament opponents will have Scotland’s “utmost respect” >>

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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.

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Mon 2 May, 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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Mon 2 May, 2022
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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.

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

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Captains on top of the world ahead of the HSBC Canada Women's Sevens in Langford

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.

HSBC Sevens Series

Wed 27 April, 2022
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