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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 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
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
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
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
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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
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
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World Rankings
Monday 28 March, 2022
2 min read

Wales back in Top 10 of World Rugby Women’s Rankings powered by Capgemini

Saturday’s superb 27-19 win away to Ireland sees them climb one place, while Italy profit from Ireland’s demise despite defeat to France.
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England and France both won as expected on the opening weekend of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations but there was a shock result in the second of the three fixtures as Wales came away from Dublin with all five points.

Ireland had won nine of their last 10 games against Wales in the Women’s Six Nations, including a record 45-0 victory when they met in the 2021 Championship, and it looked a tough first assignment on paper for Ioan Cunningham’s charges.

But in their first game since full-time contracts were awarded to a dozen players, Wales showed what they can do given the right preparation, outscoring their hosts five tries to three in a 27-19 victory worth 1.85 rating points.

The match appeared to be going to form going into the final quarter with Ireland leading 19-10 thanks to tries from Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe, Linda Djougang and Stacey Flood and a pair of Nicole Cronin conversions.

However, Eimear Considine’s yellow card cost them dearly as Wales kept hold of the ball and converted their dominance of possession into 17 unanswered points.

Replacement prop Donna Rose led the charge with two tries in the final 15 minutes after earlier scores from Carys Phillips and Jasmine Joyce.

Hannah Jones completed a brilliant comeback win with a fifth try just before the death and the margin of victory would have been wider had Wales managed more than one conversion through the boot of Robyn Wilkins.

That winning feeling 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿#IREvWAL | #TikTokW6N pic.twitter.com/jQDiPdtL8g

— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) March 26, 2022

Wales on the up

The win lifted Wales back into the Top 10 of the World Rugby Women’s Rankings powered by Capgemini at the expense of Spain, while the loss of 1.85 points drops Ireland down to eighth below Italy.

Wins for England and France in the other two fixtures did not have any impact on the rankings.

The Red Roses stay at number one after kicking off their title defence with a clinical 57-5 win against Scotland in Edinburgh.

Marlie Packer scored a sensational hat-trick as England made it 19 test wins in a row, a run that dates back to July 2019.

Flanker Packer doubled her tally of tries from six previous appearances against Scotland in the first half alone, while Poppy Cleall, Heather Cowell, Abby Dow and Leanne Infante also crossed before the break.

Scotland had slightly more possession than England and spent nearly two-thirds of the match in the Red Roses’ half but Chloe Rollie’s 16th-minute try was all they had to show for their efforts.

Clinical France get the job done

France’s 39-6 win over Italy in Sunday’s standalone fixture meant Les Bleues kept hold of third place in the rankings.

Last year’s runners-up were made to work harder for the victory than the scoreline may suggest having spent long periods defending.

With the weight of possession in Italy’s favour, France had to make 139 tackles – 40 per cent more than the Azzurre – and had to soak up long periods of pressure.

However, the Italians lacked the penetration of the French who clinically took the few chances that came their way to score five tries.

Madoussou Fall and Emeline Gros crossed in the first half, while Lea Murie, Emilie Boulard and Chloe Jacquet went over after the break.

Four of the tries were converted – three by Caroline Drouin, who also kicked two penalties, and one by Jessy Tremouliere.

Italy’s points came from two Michela Sillari first-half penalties.

Despite the defeat, Italy did not lose any ground in the rankings because of France’s 12-point advantage over them.

In fact, the Azzurre actually end the weekend higher up in the rankings having taken the place of Ireland in seventh.

Photo: Six Nations/Inpho

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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.

HSBC Sevens Series

Wed 27 April, 2022
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