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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
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
World Rankings
Friday 29 April, 2022
3 min read

Grand Slam-deciding weekend ahead in World Rugby Women’s Rankings powered by Capgemini

Big gains and losses are possible, especially in the Women’s Six Nations 2022 where the title and two unbeaten records are on the line as France and England meet in Bayonne.
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With the final round of the Women’s Six Nations 2022 taking place, a Rugby Europe Women’s Trophy fixture between Portugal and Germany and Fiji taking on Japan in Australia, this weekend could see plenty of movement in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings powered by Capgemini.

On Saturday, all eyes will be on the Stade Jean Dauger in Bayonne as the two unbeaten teams in the Women’s Six Nations 2022, hosts France and defending champions England, go head-to-head for the title and the Grand Slam.

Ahead of the 50th test meeting between the teams, England top the standings on points difference after victories over Scotland (57-5), Italy (74-0), Wales (58-5) and Ireland (69-0), while France have beaten Italy (39-6), Ireland (40-5), Scotland (28-8) and Wales (33-5).

EXCITEMENT LEVEL: 💯#TikTokW6N 💜 #SuperSaturday pic.twitter.com/i7ogUHgvKO

— TikTok Women's Six Nations (@Womens6Nations) April 27, 2022

Breaking through barriers

England are currently on a 22-match winning run dating back to a 28-13 loss to New Zealand in July 2019 – longer than any England men’s run – and another victory would see them not only be crowned champions of Europe for the fourth consecutive year but also increase their lead over New Zealand at the top of the rankings by just over half a point to 8.20 points. Alternatively, a win by more than 15 points would increase the Red Roses’ cushion over world champions New Zealand to 8.45 rating points

The Red Roses are currently on 96.26 points but could break through the 97-point barrier for the first time since the rankings were introduced in February 2016 if they maintain their current high rate of scoring.

Les Bleues would slip below Canada and into fourth in defeat, however a morale-boosting win on home soil, or even a draw, would lift them up to second at the expense of the Black Ferns. That would match France’s best-ever ranking, second being a position they last held, albeit for one week only, in July 2016.

France will surpass 90 rating points for the first time if they win by more than 15 points – a margin of victory they have only ever achieved once before, back in 1999, when the sides met in Italy and Les Bleues won 19-0.

Scots and Welsh could raise the bar

The women’s version of Le Crunch falls between the two other fixtures in the fifth and final round of the Women’s Six Nations 2022.

Cardiff is the first port of call as Wales and Italy get proceedings underway on Saturday at 12:00 (local time), while the tournament comes to a conclusion in Belfast with an evening kick-off between Ireland and Scotland.

Ireland are the only team of the four not able to improve their rankings position, but a new record high of eighth is within Scotland’s reach and Wales could also equal their best-ever position of seventh if all the permutations fall in their favour.

For that scenario to happen, Wales and Scotland would need to win their respective matches by more than 15 points. Italy would drop to ninth and Ireland 10th if beaten resoundly.

However, Italy will jump two places to sixth if they build on last weekend’s victory against Scotland and win back-to-back matches, regardless of what happens in Belfast, while Wales could slip out of the Top 10 together if they are badly beaten and the result of the late kick-off works against them.

Time for celebration!!!
Super W is coming home. #duavataveilomanirakavi pic.twitter.com/jiTzFlqnaW

— Fiji Rugby Union (@fijirugby) April 23, 2022

Fijiana aim to keep the momentum going

Fiji and Japan’s preparation for Rugby World Cup 2021, played in 2022, will move on a level when they meet on the Gold Coast of Australia. The host team enter the triangular tournament in a week’s time.

The only previous match between the teams in Hong Kong in 2016 ended in a 55-0 win for Japan.

Japan are ranked nine places higher than Fiji in 12th, but in reality, the gap between the teams is closer.

Women’s rugby in Fiji has come on leaps and bounds in the five-and-a-bit years since that previous encounter, with Fijiana Drua’s historic victory in the Super W competition the latest triumph of a high performance programme on an upward trajectory.

Neither team will improve their rankings position through victory alone, but Fiji could overtake Germany and move into the Top 20 if they win by more than 15 points and the Germans lose by a similarly big margin.

A big win for Fijiana would see Japan fall one place – below South Africa.

In the Rugby Europe Women’s Trophy, Germany cannot improve their position due to their commanding 21.72-point lead over Portugal in the rankings.

However, Portugal will jump at least eight places to 41st if they defy pre-match predictions with a victory.

The only previous meeting between the teams was in 1995 when Germany won 50-0.

Portugal won their opening game in the Trophy, 10-8 against Belgium back in December, while for Germany this is their first game.

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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
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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
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HSBC Canada Women's Sevens 2022
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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
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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
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 Canada Women's Sevens 2022
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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
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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
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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

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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.

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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