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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.

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

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Sat 21 July, 2018
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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series
Friday 01 April, 2022
3 min read

Pamphinette Buisa on a mission to complete Rugby World Cup double

We spoke to the Canada star who has set herself the target of playing at both Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 and Rugby World Cup 2021 this year.
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Pamphinette Buisa hopes that lessons learnt in 2021 can help drive her and Canada onto double Rugby World Cup success this year.

Buisa, who played her first test in four years last November having been part of the Canada squad that finished a disappointing ninth at the Tokyo Olympic Games, has set herself the target of competing at both RWC Sevens 2022 and RWC 2021 – and bringing home at least one medal.

Preparation, guided by international team-mate Karen Paquin, is already well underway and Buisa could take a sizeable step towards making it reality before the end of April.

Canada will compete in the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens Qualifiers on 23-24 April, and hope to be able to celebrate their passage to Cape Town when they welcome the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series to Langford a week later.

“My goal is to do both,” Buisa told World Rugby. “The fact that you can represent that jersey and show up at these major events is super exciting.

“My goal is to be at both, excel at both and to come back with hardware from both of them.

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“I think there's a couple of us who are doing it… a few other players are doing it and they've also played at the World Cup before.

“So, to have my first opportunity to now be an Olympian and hopefully also be at the World Cup is something that I hope to achieve.”

Power of rugby

Paquin has been a particular support for Buisa during her career and has been on hand to impart advice about switching between sevens and 15s, having represented Canada at two Rugby World Cups, one RWC Sevens and two Olympic Games.

“Karen Paquin, who is so cool, is always telling me to sleep, your body needs to be recovered, and to make sure to prioritise my wellness,” Buisa said.

“It just shows how great a team-mate she is… if you're down, you will hear her, and she'll be there for you to guide you through.

“My entire career, I've always leaned on Karen to make sure that whenever there's doubt or I don't really know what's going on or [I need] that confidence piece, seeing her lead by example is something that I admire a lot.”

Should Canada and Buisa make it to RWC Sevens 2022 as well as RWC 2021 then you can guarantee that her dad will be watching on “head to toe in Team Canada kit”.

Her parents are the reason why playing in Cape Town would be particularly special for the 25-year-old.

When Buisa’s mum and dad left the Democratic Republic of Congo they emigrated first to Johannesburg, in South Africa, before moving to Canada. It is there that they first witnessed the transformative impact sport, and rugby, could have.

“My first ever tournament in Africa was the Cape Town tournament,” Buisa said. “I remember getting off the plane and there was music, and people cheering.

“Personally, I just felt like I was home in a way because being Congolese and the immigration story that my parents had to make their way here in Canada, that was really a beautiful moment.

“And so then playing and just seeing the crowd and seeing the culture and also people knowing the sport of rugby was so amazing.”

She added: “I think a thing that allowed my dad to be OK with me [playing rugby] was seeing how uniting the sport was and how it’s created so much social change that has helped unify so many people.”

Showing the world their home

At the end of April, Buisa and her Canada team-mates will have the opportunity to play a home Series event in front of fans in Langford for the first time in almost three years.

It was at Westhills Stadium that Buisa made her Series debut back in 2018, and she cannot wait to return in a few weeks’ time.

“The crowd there is going to be so awesome, to have it show up once again. And I think it's a long time overdue for us to have a tournament back again,” she said.

“I’m super excited. Canada Sevens is always super exciting because I have friends and family in the crowd and the ambience is amazing and also, it's where we train every day.

“And just to share that moment with not just our team, but all the other teams and the crowd as well, it's going to be awesome to come back again and show the world our home.”

As the hosts aim to finish the Series on a high and build towards the Commonwealth Games and RWC Sevens, it is also a chance for Buisa and her team-mates to show everyone they are on the right track.

“Every single tournament, every single game, is momentum to those big moments,” Buisa said. “Every opposition that we have is an opportunity to keep and gain momentum.

“What we’re looking to do is not only develop per game, but also think about longevity. For those big moments, like the Commonwealth Games, for [Paris] 2024 and for the World Cup.

“As well as making sure that we take every single game as an opportunity to grow, to learn and to show Canadian sport.”

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Wed 11 May, 2022
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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.

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Thu 5 May, 2022
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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.

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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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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.

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Sun 1 May, 2022
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HSBC Canada Women's Sevens 2022
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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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Fri 29 April, 2022
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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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Thu 28 April, 2022
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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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