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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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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
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HSBC Spain Sevens Seville 2022 - Women's
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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
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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
5 min read
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
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
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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
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
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Feature
Tuesday 03 May, 2022
3 min read

Six classic Cook Cup matches

Ahead of England’s three-test tour of Australia this July, we take a look back at some classic Cook Cup encounters.
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Rugby’s version of The Ashes, the Cook Cup has been contested since 1997 outside of Rugby World Cups.

It was named after Captain James Cook, the English explorer who first journeyed to Australia in the late 18th century.

England have won the trophy on the last seven occasions it has been played for and lead 13-10 in the overall head-to-head.

It is 10 years since the Cook Cup was last in the Wallabies’ possession but they get an opportunity to end that barren run when they host England this July.

The three-test series begins at the Optus Stadium, Perth on Saturday 2 July. The sides will then travel to Brisbane to play at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday 9 July before the series concludes a week later at the Sydney Cricket Ground, on Saturday 16 July.

With Rugby World Cup 2023 not too far away on the horizon, both teams will want to lay down a marker before the big tournament and it should be a highly competitive series with plenty of drama as witnessed in the past.

We take a look back at some classic Cook Cup encounters of the past.

England captain @ChrisRobshaw holds aloft the Cook Cup following England's 26-17 victory over Australia #ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/Tb7wIc5zNK

— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) November 29, 2014

England 11-12 Australia, 28 November, 1998, Twickenham

A little under six months after their ‘Tour of Hell’ and a record 76-0 defeat to Australia, England fought tooth and nail with the team ranked second in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini and were only denied victory by the narrowest of margins.

When Jerry Guscott hurtled over the line to finish off a brilliant move started by Bath team-mate Matt Perry, England looked set for a shock Twickenham victory.

But Australia clinched the Cook Cup four minutes from time thanks to a pressure penalty from captain John Eales, who kicked all his side's points.

England 32-31 Australia, 16 November 2002 at Twickenham Stadium

England recorded their first-ever hat-trick of victories over the then world champions Australia after a scintillating contest.

Jonny Wilkinson converted both of Ben Cohen’s tries and booted six penalties against a Wallabies side that wrestled the initiative from England with scores either side of half-time.

Australia had trailed in the early stages but found themselves 31-19 up approaching the hour mark following a brace of tries from Elton Flatley, one from Wendell Sailor and 16 points from kicker Matt Burke.

However, Wilkinson chipped away at the lead from the tee as England produced a strong performance in the final quarter, culminating in Cohen’s second after a trademark Jason Robinson break.

"Internationals don't get any better than this,” was the verdict of BBC Radio Five Live’s Ian Robertson.

England 19-21 Australia, 27 November, 2004, Twickenham Stadium

A match with many talking points but probably the most notable was cross-coder Henry Paul’s substitution after just 24 minutes.

Andy Robinson made the brave tactical call to bring on Will Greenwood in his place and while England noticeably improved, it did not prevent him from falling to his first defeat in charge of the team.

The Wallabies, assisted by some errant goal-kicking from England, surged into a 12-0 lead with tries by Jeremy Paul and Chris Latham.

A second-half fightback saw England take the lead with tries from Lewis Moody, Josh Lewsey and Mark Cueto. But two late Matt Giteau penalties saw Australia retain the Cook Cup.

Australia 20-21 England, 19 June, 2010, Stadium Australia, Sydney

Giteau scored all of Australia’s points and was all set up to be the hero once again with a brace of tries. But two late penalty misses from the playmaker ultimately cost his side victory.

The first significant win of Martin Johnson’s managerial career was also down to two other ‘firsts’ as well as Giteau’s wayward kicking – maiden test tries for Ben Youngs and Chris Ashton.

In an enthralling encounter, the lead changed hands no less than six times, with Jonny Wilkinson’s penalty, at the same end of the stadium as his Rugby World Cup-winning drop goal, proving to be the decisive blow.

England 14-20 Australia, 17 November, 2012, Twickenham Stadium

A year before England hosted Rugby World Cup 2015, this defeat served as a portent of things to come.

Australia went into the game heavily criticised on the back of a 33-6 defeat by France, but 15 points from the boot of the impressive Berrick Barnes and a first-half try from Nick Cummins secured a precious victory.

All of England’s points had come in the first half, with Manu Tuilagi crossing for a controversial try and Toby Flood kicking three penalties.

Australia 40-44 England, 25 June, 2016, Allianz Stadium, Sydney

A thrill-a-minute third test which produced the highest-ever number of points in defeat for Australia and England’s record score against the Wallabies.

The Wallabies led 18-17 at half-time courtesy of the boot of Bernard Foley, after Dan Cole and Mike Brown had crossed for England, and Foley and Dane Haylett-Petty for the hosts.

The first half had been entertaining enough but the second period went by in a blur as both teams traded blow after blow.

Billy Vunipola scored after the break but the hosts went back in front through Michael Hooper and Israel Folau.

But with Owen Farrell's boot keeping the scoreboard ticking over and Jamie George scoring his first test try, England had enough in reserve to negate Taqele Naiyaravoro’s late score.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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