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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
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
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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
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Highlights: New Zealand win big in San Francisco

New Zealand retained their Rugby World Cup Sevens title in San Francisco
Mon 23 July, 2018
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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
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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
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Rugby World Cup Sevens San Francisco 2018 - Day One
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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
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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018
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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
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Women's Six Nations
Thursday 28 April, 2022
3 min read

“There’s a lot of excitement” – Familiar foes England and France set for Women’s Six Nations decider

France welcome England to Bayonne on Super Saturday with a Grand Slam and Rugby World Cup 2021 momentum on the line.
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The players representing France and England should need no introductions when they line up alongside each other in the Stade Jean Dauger tunnel ahead of their Women’s Six Nations Championship decider on Saturday.

Since France’s last victory in the fixture, an 18-17 win in Grenoble during their 2018 Grand Slam-winning campaign, the teams have met nine times.

England have won all those encounters, but only three of their victories in that run have been earned by more than six points. There is a deep respect between the two teams, and Saturday’s match promises to be their most keenly contested yet.

Not only is the Grand Slam on the line in Bayonne, but as Red Roses full-back Ellie Kildunne admits, the fact France and England have been drawn together in Pool C of Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022 adds an extra dimension, if it were needed.

“There’s a lot of excitement. Everyone is in a really good place, we've enjoyed the build-up and we've worked really hard in training and in the games,” Kildunne said.

“We know that whenever you come up against France it's going to be a big match anyway, especially playing France away.

“But we rise to big occasions, so I think everyone's feeling really excited for the game to kick off and for us all to get started with the proper World Cup prep.”

She added: “It's never easy [playing France], and they are a really, really good team and each time they can bring out something a little bit different.

“They've got a lot of younger players coming through with a lot of ability and they're in our World Cup pool as well.

“So, every time we play them, it's almost like we see it as a prep for the World Cup, which is coming up very soon now.”

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.@elliekildunne edges Chloé Jacquet by 1% to win the #TikTokW6N Try of the Round with 35% of the vote! 🌹#ENGvIRE | @EnglandRugby pic.twitter.com/5rcaLP44yA

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For England, securing a 10th successive victory against Les Bleues would not only wrap up a fourth successive undefeated Women’s Six Nations campaign but would be a considerable marker ahead of RWC 2021.

The Red Roses are scheduled to take on France at Northland Events Centre in Whangarei on 15 October, in a match that will be crucial for both teams’ hopes of winning the trophy.

“Even though [Saturday] is still a very, very, very big game, we've got bigger things coming as well,” Kildunne added.

“We really want to be able to put this one to bed and get the win that we're wanting so that come World Cup, we're in a good place and we've got a bit of confidence behind us to perform well again.”

Kildunne lined up at full-back for England when they last lost against France at Stade des Alpes four years ago, and she believes playing Les Bleues represents a “step up” from their Championship rivals.

“They don't stop working,” she said. “They've got a really big pack, a lot of tall girls in the pack and they've got good ball handlers and fast girls out in the backs too that are both steppy and have got a good kick on them.

“So, it's a step up from the other games that we've played, which you've always got to be conscious of when playing against them.

“But they just work really hard, they never stop. They always get the lucky bounce of everything, so you've got to keep on working and make sure that we're really clinical playing against them because we're not going to get many opportunities, we need to break them down.”

Competition for places

England head into the match in Bayonne on a 22-match winning run, but without captain Sarah Hunter who has been ruled out due to a rib injury suffered against Ireland.

Hunter’s importance to the team is highlighted by the fact she has joined the squad in a non-playing support role ahead of Saturday’s meeting with France.

Red Roses coach Simon Middleton has a squad packed with experience, though, and players capable of stepping into Hunter’s leadership role, such as centurion Emily Scarratt, Poppy Cleall and Zoe Harrison.

According to Kildunne, that strength in depth has been a key component of England’s current form as it means players must work hard to earn their place in the team.

“I don't think we are a complacent squad anyway because we know that the teams are coming hard and teams are getting better each game,” she said. “Every game we kind of act like it's a Grand Slam final rather than thinking that it's any less.

“But the competition in the team and in fighting for the starting places is tough and as we get closer and closer to the World Cup is only going to get harder.

“But, like I said, it does push you to be a better player. It pushes you to find different parts of your game that you might not have discovered yet and challenges you to keep on training hard and pushing to be better before the next game comes.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Thu 5 May, 2022
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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.

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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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Mon 2 May, 2022
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HSBC Canada Women's Sevens 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.

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Sun 1 May, 2022
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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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