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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.

RWC Sevens 2022

Tue 13 September, 2022
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Rugby World Cup Sevens - South Africa 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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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022
Monday 02 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.
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The countdown to Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 is well and truly on as Cape Town Stadium prepares to welcome the best teams on the planet to South Africa on 9 September.

Before the tournament can get underway, though, the full line-up of nations taking part in the shadow of Table Mountain needs to be finalised.

We now know the identity of 12 women’s and 20 men’s teams that will compete for RWC Sevens 2022 glory, but how will the remaining nine spots be filled?

Below we run through each of the qualification tournaments being held between now and kick-off in Cape Town, to give you all the information you need.

QUALIFIED!@Jamaica_Rugby are going back to the #RWC7s after sealing their place at the #RANsevens tournament in the Bahamas

🇯🇲🏉👏 pic.twitter.com/TvCJolUelY

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 24, 2022

Rugby Americas North Sevens Qualifiers (23-24 April)

Canada’s men and women both emerged victorious at the Rugby Americas North Sevens Qualifiers in the Bahamas to book their place at RWC Sevens 2022 alongside men’s finalists Jamaica.

The Canadian women did not concede a single point as they beat Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands to top their pool.

Jack Hanratty’s side faced Mexico again in the final and tries from Keyara Wardley, Bianca Farella and Asia Hogan Rochester gave them a 19-0 lead at half-time.

Having withstood some Mexican pressure early in the second half, Canada made sure of victory – and their place in Cape Town – with tries from Elisa Alarie and Nakisa Levale.

Canada’s men also made it through the pool stage at the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium in Nassau unbeaten before a 38-14 defeat of Barbados in the quarter-finals left them one win away from Cape Town.

Two Elias Ergas tries then helped them to a 41-0 win against Mexico in the semi-finals, and with two RWC Sevens 2022 places on offer in the men’s tournament, that was enough to earn qualification.

Jamaica will join them in South Africa after they beat the Cayman Islands 22-14 in the last eight and then secured a 24-5 semi-final victory against Bermuda.

Although both teams were assured of their passage to Cape Town, it was Canada who won the tournament. Another brace from Ergas in the Cup final helped his side to a 29-12 victory.

See you in Cape Town for #RWC7s, @RugbyCranes!

🇺🇬🏉🙌#RugbyAfrica7s pic.twitter.com/g4gXbg4Uc1

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 24, 2022

Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens (23-24 April)

Uganda won the Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens on home soil to book their ticket to Cape Town, where they will be joined by beaten finalists Zimbabwe and third-place play-off winners Kenya.

Defending champions Kenya made it through day one in Kampala undefeated, beating Zimbabwe along the way, as they looked in good shape to retain their title.

However, a surprise 12-7 loss against Madagascar in their final pool match set up a Cup semi-final against the hosts.

It was Uganda – who won the tournament the last time it was played in Kampala – who emerged victorious 22-12 to set up a final against Zimbabwe, who beat Zambia in the other semi-final.

With both teams assured of qualification for RWC Sevens 2022, Uganda proved too strong for Zimbabwe, winning the final 26-0 to secure their first Africa Men’s Sevens title since 2017.

Kenya made sure of their progress to a sixth successive RWC Sevens 2022 as they beat Zambia 19-12 in the third-place play-off.

Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens (29-30 April)

Madagascar suffered final heartbreak at the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens in Tunisia but despite losing 15-14 to South Africa in the showpiece match they did enough to claim their place at RWC Sevens 2022.

South Africa had already qualified for Cape Town as hosts, meaning that Madagascar were sure to join them as soon as they beat Uganda 17-12 in the semi-finals.

The Ladies Makis were seeded seventh ahead of the tournament in Jemmal and edged past the fifth-ranked hosts 7-5 in their opening match to maintain their qualification hopes.

Madagascar then beat Ghana 29-5 to set up a quarter-final against Zambia and the Ladies Makis again came out on top, 14-10.

South Africa had reached the semi-finals without conceding a point and they kept another clean sheet to beat Tunisia 31-0 to take their place in the final.

That result meant Madagascar and Uganda were each one win from Cape Town, but it was the Ladies Makis who edged a tight contest.

In the final, Madagascar built a 14-5 half-time lead to put themselves within seven minutes of a memorable win and the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens title.

They were unable to hold on, though, as Lusanda Dumke and Eloise Webb scored unconverted tries to seal a South African victory.

Meanwhile, details of the dedicated qualification event to confirm the four men’s and four women’s teams in Europe will be announced in due course.

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Following an exhilarating three days at Allianz Stadium, we take a look at what the results mean for the men’s and women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023.

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Double glory for New Zealand at HSBC Sydney Sevens

The Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens increase their leads at the top of the standings with emphatic victories, against France and South Africa respectively.

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Sun 29 January, 2023
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Sat 28 January, 2023
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Big comebacks and top tries as the HSBC Sydney Sevens returns in style

We review the opening day’s play from Australia where New Zealand, leaders in both of the Series, maintained their winning momentum.

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Fri 27 January, 2023
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Big names and new faces – your HSBC Sydney Sevens squads

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.

HSBC Sydney Sevens

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.

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Wed 25 January, 2023
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HSBC Sydney Sevens ready for action

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

The second highest try scorer in HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series history said that “after 17 years of literal blood, sweat and tears, it’s time to step away”.

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Tue 24 January, 2023
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Argentina, New Zealand and USA the big winners on road to Paris 2024

Following a pulsating HSBC New Zealand Sevens, we take a look at what the results mean for the standings and the race for Olympic qualification.

World Rugby Sevens Series

Mon 23 January, 2023
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Argentina and New Zealand the winners in Hamilton

A dramatic day two of HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series action ends a breathless weekend.

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Sun 22 January, 2023
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