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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
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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
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
5 min read
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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
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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
Sun 22 July, 2018
06:30 mins
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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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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022
Monday 02 May, 2022
3 min read

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

Africa Men’s Sevens (23-24 April)

Uganda won the 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.

Africa Women’s Sevens (29-30 April)

Madagascar suffered final heartbreak at the 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 Lady 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 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 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 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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Mon 2 May, 2022
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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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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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