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Rugby World Cup Sevens - South Africa 2022
3 min read

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

“You only live once”: History maker Sharni Williams targets 15s challenge after RWC Sevens 2022 success

Williams will join up with the Wallaroos squad for Rugby World Cup 2021 having completed a unique quadruple with Australia in Cape Town.

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Tue 13 September, 2022
3 min read
Rugby World Cup Sevens - South Africa 2022
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RWC Sevens 2022

Angelo Davids pays emotional tribute to Neil Powell

Blitzboks star says his departing coach, who presided over the most successful period in South Africa sevens history, is like a father figure to him.

RWC Sevens 2022

Tue 13 September, 2022
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Rugby World Cup Sevens - South Africa 2022
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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022: How an “incredible” weekend unfolded

Following the conclusion of RWC Sevens 2022 in Cape Town, we recap some of the highlights from a truly special weekend.

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Mon 12 September, 2022
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Rugby World Cup Sevens - South Africa 2022
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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Fiji and Australia crowned Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 champions in Cape Town

Fiji claimed their third men’s Rugby World Cup Sevens title by beating defending champions New Zealand, while Australia’s women took down New Zealand to win the title for the first time since 2009 in Cape Town.

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Sun 11 September, 2022
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Rugby World Cup Sevens - South Africa 2022
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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Ireland stun hosts South Africa as semi-finals confirmed at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Ireland earned a superb win over the Blitzboks in the final game of an intense day of quarter-final action that also saw defending champions New Zealand remain on course to defend their title in the men’s and women’s events

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

Sat 10 September, 2022
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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022
Monday 18 July, 2022
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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 line-up confirmed in Bucharest

The eight remaining tickets to Cape Town were snapped up at the RWC Sevens 2022 Europe Qualifier.
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The full 40-team line-up for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 has now been confirmed, following an enthralling weekend of action in Bucharest.

Eight tickets to Cape Town – four men’s and four women’s – were on the line at the RWC Sevens 2022 Europe Qualifier, which took place at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf on Saturday and Sunday.

A pool stage whittled down the 24 hopeful teams that had arrived in Romania to eight men’s and as many women’s sides, who competed in a round of one-off play-off matches.

The winners of those ties secured their place at the showpiece tournament in Cape Town, which is scheduled to be staged between 9-11 September this year.

Tickets booked for the #RWC7s! 🎟

Congratulations to @EnglandRugby, @ferugby, @pzrugby, and @IrishRugby for securing their places in South Africa! 👏 pic.twitter.com/X2S8iqr1Jy

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) July 17, 2022

Spain, England, Poland and Ireland claimed their places in the women’s tournament at RWC Sevens 2022, while Wales, Germany, Portugal and Ireland made sure of their entry into the men’s draw.

Spain’s women were the first team to book their ticket to Cape Town, but they needed a converted try in the final play of the match to edge Belgium 14-12.

Having spent much of the second half penned inside their own half, Paula Requena touched down under the posts before Amalia Argudo added the extras to break Belgian hearts.

England will join them at RWC Sevens 2022, but they were pushed all the way in their play-off by Czechia before a couple of late scores secured a 19-5 victory.

Like England, Poland were unbeaten heading into the knockout stage and they rarely looked in danger of losing their play-off against Germany, winning 43-0.

Ireland, meanwhile, qualified for the knockout stage with three wins from three, and a points difference of plus-141 in Pool A and they proved too strong for Portugal, who had finished third in Pool C. The Irish ran out 36-0 winners to secure their place in Cape Town.

In the men’s tournament, RWC Sevens 2009 winners Wales came second to Germany in Pool C and found themselves 12-0 against Belgium in the first half of their knockout play-off.

However, they scored twice to draw level at 12-12 at the break and second-half tries from Morgan Sieniawski and Lloyd Lewis completed the comeback and made sure of their passage to RWC Sevens 2022.

The flights are ready for South Africa! ✈️

Congratulations to @PortugalRugby, @WelshRugbyUnion, @RugbyDeu, and @IrishRugby for securing their places at the #RWC7s! 👏 pic.twitter.com/KXYmRp8SrA

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) July 17, 2022

Germany had narrowly beaten Wales 12-10 on Sunday morning to top Pool C and the teams will both head to Cape Town this September. Germany made sure of their own qualification with a 24-7 defeat of Italy.

Francisco Afro Rosa was the hero for Portugal as he scored the try that sent them to South Africa, at the expense of neighbours Spain.

The Portuguese were leading the teams’ play-off 15-12 when Afro Rosa pounced on a defensive mix-up to dot down the decisive try. It gave his side an eight-point lead at the time and ensured they were able to see out a 20-19 win.

Georgia took an early 7-0 lead in the final match of the tournament, before tries from Ed Kelly and Terry Kennedy gave Ireland a 12-7 half-time lead.

Bryan Mollen then went over with less than two minutes remaining in Bucharest to score the try that ultimately secured a 17-12 win and Ireland’s place in Cape Town.

It means that we now know the full 40-team line-up for RWC Sevens 2022, which will kick-off in less than two months’ time.

The 24 teams to qualify for the men’s tournament are South Africa, Argentina, England, Fiji, France, New Zealand, Scotland, USA, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Hong Kong, Korea, Australia, Samoa, Tonga, Chile, Uruguay, Canada, Jamaica, Germany, Ireland, Portugal and Wales.

Following the weekend’s action in Bucharest, the 16 teams that will compete in the women’s tournament are South Africa, Australia, France, New Zealand, USA, Madagascar, Japan, China, Fiji, Brazil, Colombia, Canada, England, Ireland, Poland and Spain.

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2023 Sydney Sevens - Day 3
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World Rugby Sevens Series

New Zealand tighten grip on top spots, race to Paris 2024

Following an exhilarating three days at Allianz Stadium, we take a look at what the results mean for the men’s and women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023.

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Mon 30 January, 2023
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HSBC Sydney Sevens

Double glory for New Zealand at HSBC Sydney Sevens

The Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens increase their leads at the top of the standings with emphatic victories, against France and South Africa respectively.

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Sun 29 January, 2023
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France men and women shock hosts at HSBC Sydney Sevens

Cup semi-finalists in the men's and women's tournaments have been decided after a brilliant day two in Australia.

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Sat 28 January, 2023
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HSBC Sydney Sevens

Big comebacks and top tries as the HSBC Sydney Sevens returns in style

We review the opening day’s play from Australia where New Zealand, leaders in both of the Series, maintained their winning momentum.

HSBC Sydney Sevens

Fri 27 January, 2023
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HSBC Sydney Sevens

Big names and new faces – your HSBC Sydney Sevens squads

On a weekend when Gastón Revol will equal James Rodwell's record for most HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament appearances, we take a look at the key squad news in both the men’s and women’s events.

HSBC Sydney Sevens

Thu 26 January, 2023
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Gaston Revol and Santiago Gomez Cora
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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Gastón Revol constantly renewing goals as he approaches Series record

Argentina's Gastón Revol will equal James Rodwell's record for most HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament appearances when he plays in Sydney this weekend.

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Wed 25 January, 2023
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HSBC Sydney Sevens
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HSBC Sydney Sevens ready for action

The world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge provided the backdrop as captains of the 28 men’s and women’s teams gathered ahead of the HSBC Sydney Sevens which kicks off on Friday, 27 January.

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Wed 25 January, 2023
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HSBC New Zealand Sevens 2020 - Men's
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World Rugby Sevens Series

Kenya legend Collins Injera calls time on illustrious playing career

The second highest try scorer in HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series history said that “after 17 years of literal blood, sweat and tears, it’s time to step away”.

World Rugby Sevens Series

Tue 24 January, 2023
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HSBC New Zealand Sevens - Day 2
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World Rugby Sevens Series

Argentina, New Zealand and USA the big winners on road to Paris 2024

Following a pulsating HSBC New Zealand Sevens, we take a look at what the results mean for the standings and the race for Olympic qualification.

World Rugby Sevens Series

Mon 23 January, 2023
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HSBC New Zealand Sevens 2023 winners
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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Argentina and New Zealand the winners in Hamilton

A dramatic day two of HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series action ends a breathless weekend.

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Sun 22 January, 2023
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