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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
3 min read

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
5 min read
Dubai Emirates Airline Rugby Sevens 2021 - Men's
3 min read

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
3 min read
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
Rugby World Cup 2021
Monday 25 April, 2022
3 min read

Five Women’s Six Nations stars set to light up Rugby World Cup 2021

Heading into the final week of the Women’s Six Nations 2022 there have been a number of standout performances from players preparing to head to New Zealand this October.
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With five of the teams heading to New Zealand in October, the record-breaking Women’s Six Nations 2022 has succeeded in whetting the appetite for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022.

And whatever the result of the Grand Slam-decider between France and England in Bayonne on Saturday, there have already been some standout performances from those who could have a big role to play at the showpiece tournament.

Here are five players who have starred for their respective countries in March and April and should do the same in New Zealand later in the year.

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🌟 PLAYER OF THE ROUND 🌟 @alishabutchers, after her dynamic all-round performance in @WelshRugbyUnion's win against Ireland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿#TikTokW6N pic.twitter.com/ONAVKFRBZQ

— TikTok Women's Six Nations (@Womens6Nations) March 30, 2022

Alisha Butchers (Wales)

The standout performer of Wales’ early successes against Ireland and Scotland, Alisha Butchers has made a stunning start to life as a professional rugby player.

One of 12 Wales players who earned full-time contracts at the beginning of the year, Butchers epitomised the team’s renewed confidence as they began the 2022 Championship with back-to-back victories for the first time in seven years.

No Wales player has made more carries (40) or tackles (51) than the 24-year-old who has been a committed presence on both sides of the ball during the Women’s Six Nations.

Butchers highlighted her attacking skills against Scotland when she produced a step to beat Lana Skeldon in midfield and then showed composure to supply a scoring pass to Ffion Lewis, who sprinted under the posts to secure the win.

Lark Davies (England)

England hooker Lark Davies has transported her prolific form in the English Premier 15s to the international stage over the past 18 months.

Since scoring her fifth test try during the dramatic defeat of France at Twickenham in November 2020, Davies has crossed the whitewash 12 times in only 13 matches for the Red Roses.

The 27-year-old shows no signs of slowing down with RWC 2021 on the horizon, either. Davies has crossed the whitewash five times during the Women’s Six Nations 2022, adding another two to her tally during the 69-0 defeat of Ireland in Leicester on Sunday.

A pinpoint accurate lineout thrower, there is much more to Davies’ game than driving mauls and tries, and she will definitely be one to watch in New Zealand later this year.

Rhona Lloyd (Scotland)

A sprinter in her youth, Rhona Lloyd has been using her pace to beat defenders on the international stage for the past six years.

Since making her debut against England in the opening match of the 2016 Championship, Lloyd has scored 17 tries in 37 test appearances for Scotland.

The most recent of those came in Cardiff in round two of the Women’s Six Nations 2022 as she struck twice in a losing effort against Wales, both highlighting her finishing prowess in different ways.

Lloyd also scored one of Scotland’s nine tries in the RWC 2021 Final Qualification Tournament victory against Colombia that clinched her country’s place in New Zealand. She will hope to add to her test tally when she makes her Rugby World Cup debut in October.

Beatrice Rigoni and @Federugby are "ready to rock" ahead of @Womens6Nations #SixNations360 pic.twitter.com/jsdYrllNJy

— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) March 23, 2022

Beatrice Rigoni (Italy)

One of the women’s game’s most effortlessly cool characters, Beatrice Rigoni is a serious talent on the rugby pitch.

It is now more than eight years since she made her Women’s Six Nations debut, during a 12-11 defeat of Wales in Port Talbort, yet despite winning more than 50 caps for her country she is still only 26.

A key component of the Azzurre’s resurgence in recent years, both on and off the pitch, Rigoni started every match as Italy booked their place in New Zealand by winning the RWC 2021 Europe Qualifier in Parma last September.

Rigoni will want to help Italy make their mark on the showpiece tournament, in which they have been drawn against Canada, USA and Japan. She is well capable of leading the Azzurre to the quarter-finals in New Zealand.

Laure Sansus (France)

A supremely talented scrum-half who plays their club rugby for Toulouse spearheading a French Grand Slam charge? That should sound familiar, but it is Laure Sansus and not Antoine Dupont who has got France fans off their feet in April.

Les Bleues are blessed with quality options at scrum-half and in the absence of the injured Pauline Bourdon, Sansus has made a compelling claim for the number nine jersey on the road to New Zealand.

An attacking scrum-half with an eye for a break and the goal line, Sansus is the sort of player people pay their admission money to go and watch.

She has scored six tries in only three starts in the current Women’s Six Nations, contributing braces in each of the wins against Ireland, Scotland and Wales, while providing the scoring pass for four more.

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2018 Commonwealth Games women's final
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Commonwealth Games

All the build-up to rugby sevens at the Commonwealth Games 2022

Now that the line-ups are complete in both the men’s and women’s tournaments, we take a look at who has won gold in the past and the sides competing to add their names to the roll call of honour in July.

Commonwealth Games

Wed 11 May, 2022
3 min read
Madagascar qualify for rugby world cup sevens
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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Discipline and hard work at the heart of Madagascar's success on the road to Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

The Madagascar women's sevens team has achieved their historic dream of qualifying for a Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament for the first time. At the heart of this achievement lies a lot of hard work, determination and discipline.

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Wed 11 May, 2022
4 min read
HSBC Canada Women's Sevens 2022
4 min read

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

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.

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Thu 5 May, 2022
4 min read
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
3 min read

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 Canada Women's Sevens 2022
7 min read

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

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
7 min read
HSBC Canada Women's Sevens 2022
5 min read

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

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.

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Sun 1 May, 2022
5 min read
HSBC Canada Women's Sevens 2022
3 min read

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

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.

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Fri 29 April, 2022
3 min read
Santiago Gómez Cora
5 min read

rugby sevens

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.

rugby sevens

Thu 28 April, 2022
5 min read
Charlotte Caslick
3 min read

HSBC Sevens Series

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
3 min read
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