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Andy Vilk, head coach of Italy men's sevens
4 min read

RWC Sevens 2022 qualifying

Italy men’s sevens team seeks return to the big stage

The European men's qualification tournament for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 is on the horizon with the prize of four tickets to Cape Town, South Africa at stake in July.

RWC Sevens 2022 qualifying

Thu 19 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 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
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
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
International rugby
Tuesday 03 May, 2022
2 min read

Everything you need to know about the Wallaroos Road to New Zealand tests

Australia begin their preparation for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022, when they take on Fiji and Japan over the next week.
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Australia and Fiji might have the shortest distances to travel to compete at Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022, but along with Japan they have already started their journey.

The Wallaroos will begin their RWC 2021 preparation in earnest on Friday when they take on Fiji, whose squad is based on the Super W-winning Fijiana Drua, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Next Tuesday Australia are back in action when Japan provide the opposition at Bond University on the Gold Coast.

Ahead of the matches we give you the lowdown on what to expect over the next few days.

What are the Wallaroos Road to New Zealand tests?

The Wallaroos Road to New Zealand tests are back-to-back matches against Japan and Fiji that will take place this month.

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Australia will play the Fijiana in Brisbane on Friday before heading to the Gold Coast to take on the Sakura 15s on Tuesday.

The two matches form a key part of each nation’s preparations for RWC 2021, which kicks off at Auckland’s Eden Park on 8 October.

Have Australia played Fiji or Japan before?

Australia and Fiji have never met in an official test match. Australia A and the Fijiana both participated in the Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship 2019, in which the latter secured their qualification for RWC 2021, but they did not face each other.

The Wallaroos have played Japan three times, the first being the teams’ Pool C encounter at RWC 2017 in Dublin.

Samantha Treherne scored two of Australia’s five tries in a 29-15 win at Billings Park UCD, while current squad members Grace Hamilton and Mahalia Murphy also crossed the whitewash.

Australia hosted the Sakura 15s for a two-test series in July 2019, with the hosts winning both matches, 34-5 in Newcastle and 46-3 in Sydney.

Will Fiji and Japan play each other?

Fijiana met Japan at Bond University last Sunday, 1 May but were unable to build on their Super W success as they lost 28-14.

Brumbies centre Mana Furuta and Seina Saito were among the try-scorers for the Sakura 15s during an exciting match on the Gold Coast.

Japan, meanwhile, will take on an Australian Barbarians side in Brisbane this Friday in preparation for their latest meeting with the Wallaroos.

Will the teams play each other at RWC 2021?

The teams have been drawn in separate pools for RWC 2021. Australia are in Pool A alongside hosts New Zealand, Wales and Scotland.

Japan have been drawn in Pool B with Canada, Japan and Italy, while Fiji are in Pool C alongside England, France and South Africa.

Should the teams qualify for the quarter-finals, though, there is a chance they could play each other in the knockout rounds.

Will the Wallaroos play any more tests ahead of RWC 2021?

Yes, the matches against Fiji and Japan kick off a busy period for the Wallaroos.

Australia will travel to New Zealand next month to compete in the World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2022 against the hosts, Canada and the USA.

They will then take on the Black Ferns in back-to-back Laurie O’Reilly Cup matches in August.

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Big names fall on dramatic day of upsets at HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse

Argentina and Australia were knocked out in the men’s quarter-finals, while Series leaders South Africa and heavyweights New Zealand failed to even make the knockout stages. Australia and New Zealand’s women impressed, while Fiji reached the final four in both events.

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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Toulouse

Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form

South Africa, Australia and Argentina were all beaten on the opening day of the HSBC France Sevens men’s event, while New Zealand and Australia caught the eye with some big wins in the women’s competition

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Behind the microphone: Groundbreaker Rikki Swannell

World Rugby talks to the New Zealander about becoming the first female lead commentator on the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and her life in sports broadcasting.

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Fri 20 May, 2022
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Andy Vilk, head coach of Italy men's sevens
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Italy men’s sevens team seeks return to the big stage

The European men's qualification tournament for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 is on the horizon with the prize of four tickets to Cape Town, South Africa at stake in July.

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Thu 19 May, 2022
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Fiji are in Toulouse to win: “There is still room for improvement,” says Gollings

Gold and silver medals in their last two HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series outings have Fiji feeling good ahead of French tournament

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Thu 19 May, 2022
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HSBC France Sevens 2022
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Captains ready for lift off at HSBC France Sevens

Toulouse welcomes a full line-up of 16 men’s and 12 women’s teams for the first time in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series on 20-22 May

Rugby Sevens

Wed 18 May, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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
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