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Rugby World Cup Sevens - South Africa 2022
3 min read

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

“You only live once”: History maker Sharni Williams targets 15s challenge after RWC Sevens 2022 success

Williams will join up with the Wallaroos squad for Rugby World Cup 2021 having completed a unique quadruple with Australia in Cape Town.

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Tue 13 September, 2022
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Rugby World Cup Sevens - South Africa 2022
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RWC Sevens 2022

Angelo Davids pays emotional tribute to Neil Powell

Blitzboks star says his departing coach, who presided over the most successful period in South Africa sevens history, is like a father figure to him.

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Tue 13 September, 2022
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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022: How an “incredible” weekend unfolded

Following the conclusion of RWC Sevens 2022 in Cape Town, we recap some of the highlights from a truly special weekend.

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Mon 12 September, 2022
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Rugby World Cup Sevens - South Africa 2022
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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Fiji and Australia crowned Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 champions in Cape Town

Fiji claimed their third men’s Rugby World Cup Sevens title by beating defending champions New Zealand, while Australia’s women took down New Zealand to win the title for the first time since 2009 in Cape Town.

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Sun 11 September, 2022
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Rugby World Cup Sevens - South Africa 2022
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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Ireland stun hosts South Africa as semi-finals confirmed at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Ireland earned a superb win over the Blitzboks in the final game of an intense day of quarter-final action that also saw defending champions New Zealand remain on course to defend their title in the men’s and women’s events

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Sat 10 September, 2022
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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series
Friday 01 April, 2022
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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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Big comebacks and top tries as the HSBC Sydney Sevens returns in style

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On a weekend when Gastón Revol will equal James Rodwell's record for most HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament appearances, we take a look at the key squad news in both the men’s and women’s events.

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Thu 26 January, 2023
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Gastón Revol constantly renewing goals as he approaches Series record

Argentina's Gastón Revol will equal James Rodwell's record for most HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament appearances when he plays in Sydney this weekend.

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Wed 25 January, 2023
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The world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge provided the backdrop as captains of the 28 men’s and women’s teams gathered ahead of the HSBC Sydney Sevens which kicks off on Friday, 27 January.

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Wed 25 January, 2023
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Kenya legend Collins Injera calls time on illustrious playing career

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