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HSBC Canada Women's Sevens 2022
4 min read

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
4 min read
Madagascar Women's Sevens
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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
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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
5 min read
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
07:03 mins

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
06:30 mins
Rugby World Cup Sevens San Francisco 2018 - Day One
06:51 mins

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
06:51 mins
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
06:26 mins
Feature
Thursday 07 April, 2022
2 min read

Six of rugby’s great father and son combinations

With Brady Rush, son of All Blacks Sevens great Eric, about to embark on his own international career at the HSBC Singapore Sevens this weekend, we take a look at some of the best father-son rugby combinations.
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In sport, it is often stated that individual success is more down to hard work than talent.

But take a look around the rugby world and it is obvious birthright can play a part too.

The presence of World Series debutant Brady Rush in the All Blacks Sevens squad for this weekend’s HSBC Singapore Sevens is living proof that there is a parental advantage to be had too.

Whether having the same genes as his father Eric, one of the best rugby sevens players on the planet in the 1990s, lends itself to an equally stellar career remains to be seen as sometimes the burden of expectation can weigh heavily on young shoulders.

However, Rush would appear to have the ingredients to his game to more than live up to the family name, and he is not alone in that.

Here’s a selection of the ever-growing number of sons who have followed in their father’s footsteps in making it to the top of the game.

Father & Son Moment ❤️

🏆 #GallagherPremFinal | @Harlequins pic.twitter.com/UUv6O0rzQW

— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) June 26, 2021

MICHAEL/LOUIS LYNAGH

Wallaby great Michael won the Rugby World Cup in 1991 and was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2014 after scoring 911 points in 72 Tests for his country.

His son, Louis, has yet to be capped but his performances for 2021 Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins suggest he won’t have to wait long.

England, Australia and Italy are all options open to him.

GAVIN/ADAM HASTINGS

With a father and an uncle who both played for Scotland with great distinction, Adam Hastings had a head start in carving out a successful rugby career himself.

Adam has won 24 caps to date in three years as a Scotland international so still has some way to go before he can match the 68 caps his father Gavin won and the 67 won by uncle Scott.

Like Father, like Son 🏆 pic.twitter.com/c8yc3CtCku

— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) May 22, 2021

TODD/ETHAN BLACKADDER

Once ‘late-bloomer’ Ethan belatedly came onto the pro rugby scene, immediate comparisons were drawn between him and his famous father, Todd, a fellow loose forward in his day and All Blacks captain.

With his rugged style, enduring physicality and consistency, Ethan became a fixture in All Blacks squads in 2021.

EMILE/ROMAIN NTAMACK

France fly-half Romain added to the family legacy when he kicked all of Toulouse’s points to help them to a record fifth European Cup title in May 2021.

Romain’s father, a dashing full-back for Les Bleus, captained Toulouse to victory in the inaugural competition in 1996 and won it for a second time in 2003.

Equally, we could have picked Alain and Damian Penaud as our French representatives.

ANDY/OWEN FARRELL

Former Rugby League Man of Steel Andy won eight caps as a player after crossing codes and has since gone on to enjoy a brilliant coaching career internationally, with England and now as head coach of Ireland.

Son Owen has been England’s goal-kicking pivot at fly-half or centre is one cap short of a century, 93 of them with his country and six with the Lions, and is only the second Englishman after Jonny Wilkinson to score over 1,000 points.

DEREK/SCOTT & CRAIG QUINNELL

Not one but two of Derek Quinnell’s sons trod the same path as him in enjoying successful Welsh careers.

Like his father, a regular during Wales’ golden decade of success in the 70s, Scott Quinnell was a brilliant number eight and also went on to represent the Lions.

Second-row enforcer Craig won 32 international caps – 23 fewer than Scott, whose tally of 55 would have been more had he not crossed codes and gone to rugby league.

Their brother, Gavin Quinnell, also played top-flight club rugby.

Paul and Ross Moriarty are just edged out on collective numbers!

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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.

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

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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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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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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