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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: 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 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
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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
3 min read
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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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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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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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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World Rankings
Monday 02 May, 2022
3 min read

England extend lead at top of World Rugby Women’s rankings powered by Capgemini

We take a look at which teams gained and lost ground after this weekend’s matches in the Women’s Six Nations and the Rugby Europe Women’s Trophy as well as the Tri-Series encounter between Japan and Fiji.
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England secured a fourth straight Women’s Six Nations title and won the Grand Slam with a 24-12 victory over France in Bayonne on Saturday.

And to further underline their dominance, the all-conquering Red Roses are now 8.20 points clear of New Zealand at the top of the World Rugby Women’s Rankings powered by Capgemini.

🎙️ "We definitely deserve a night to enjoy each other's company."@EmilyScarratt says it's time to celebrate @EnglandRugby's achievements, but they will soon return to hard work!#TikTokW6N | #FRAvENG | #SuperSaturday pic.twitter.com/dMNq74K6xL

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

Simon Middleton’s side gained just over half a rating point for the win over Les Bleues and are on 96.78 points overall after equalling the longest winning run by an England team, which now stands at 23 straight victories.

Had the margin of victory been more than 15 points, they would also have broken through the 97-point barrier for the first time since the rankings were introduced in February 2016.

England looked on course for a convincing victory of that nature after they responded to the shock of falling behind to an early Romane Menager with three tries of their own.

Prop Sarah Bern touched down twice and Abbie Ward also got in on the act, and with captain Emily Scarratt converting all three and adding a penalty, England enjoyed a 24-7 lead until Annaelle Deshaye reduced the deficit with Les Bleues’ second try in the 68th minute.

France lost third place in the rankings to Canada as a result of the defeat, dropping down to fourth.

Last-gasp drama in Cardiff and Belfast

On a highly competitive weekend of women’s rugby, the two other matches in the Women’s Six Nations 2022 were settled by less than one score.

In the opening match of the day, Italy needed a last-minute penalty from Michela Sillari to continue their good recent record in Cardiff.

Italy had led from the 32nd minute following Sara Barattin's try and Sillari’s conversion while Wales were down to 13 players.

But the hosts took the lead with four minutes to go when Keira Bevan scored a try shortly after Robyn Wilkins had kicked a penalty.

A first win over the Azzurre in Cardiff for 10 years beckoned but Wales gave away a penalty for offside and Sillari made no mistake from the kicking tee.

The victory sees Italy move up two places to sixth in the rankings, while Wales stay in ninth place.

Despite the defeat, Wales hung on for third place in the Women’s Six Nations 2022 table, thereby achieving their first top-half finish since they were runners-up to England in 2009.

In Belfast, the Women’s Six Nations 2022 drew to a thrilling close as Ireland needed a last-gasp try to defeat Scotland 15-14.

Enya Breen dotted down with time already up, which together with her cool conversion, enabled the Irish to win at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast at the third time of asking following two defeats there at Rugby World Cup 2017.

Evie Gallagher had given Scotland a 5-0 lead with a try after only four minutes but Ireland led 8-5 at the break after a penalty from Hannah O’Connor and Neve Jones’ try on the stroke of half-time.

Three penalties from Helen Nelson in a 10-minute spell midway through the second half looked to have got Scotland their first win of the Championship, but Breen had other ideas and it was Ireland who edged it.

Even in victory, Ireland dropped down a place to eighth because of Italy’s success in Wales, while whitewashed Scotland are now out of the Top 10, falling to 11th below Spain.

We take a look at which teams gained and lost ground after this weekend’s matches in the Women’s Six Nations and the Rugby Europe Women’s Trophy as well as the Tri-Series encounter between Japan and Fiji.

Japan recover from early setbacks

Meanwhile, Japan’s first match since the November internationals ended in a 28-14 win against Fijiana in the Tri-Series at Bond University in Australia.

Fijiana stung their higher-ranked opponents by taking a 14-0 lead, however Japan hit back with two converted tries of their own just before the interval.

A penalty try immediately after the restart put the Sakura 15s in front for the first time but victory wasn’t secured until they added a fourth try with eight minutes to go.

Fijiana will now face Australia at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Friday, and the series will end with Australia taking on Japan back at Bond University the following Tuesday.

The result of the match did not have any impact on the rankings, with Japan remaining in 12th place and Fijiana 21st.

Portugal in punishing mood

The remaining game of the weekend did lead to significant changes, though, with Portugal surging up the rankings on the back of a 57-0 win over Germany.

Portugal started the weekend in 49th place – some 29 places below Germany – but ended it 10 places higher in 39th.

It was Portugal’s second win of the Rugby Europe Women’s Trophy 2021/22 following on from their 10-8 victory over Belgium back in December.

Photo credit: England Rugby

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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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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.

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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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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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