Australia

Americas trio reach Cape Town Quarter Finals

Day One’s results at the Cape Town Sevens could not have been more opposite to that of Dubai for the Americas. Where last weekend all three teams were floundering, this week they have all qualified for the Cup Quarter Finals after some impressive performances. Topping Pool B was the USA, …

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Eagles change one for Cape Town

Mike Friday has been forced to make one change to his squad ahead of the Cape Town Sevens. World Rugby Player of the Year Perry Baker will not be available after leaving the field concussed in the first match in Dubai last weekend. Taking his place is Denver Barbarians winger …

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Greenshields, Kelter named to Dubai Dream Team

Canadian flyer Julia Greenshields and USA playmaker Alev Kelter have been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Dubai 7s. Greenshields was rewarded for her attacking style that netted seven tries in the tournament, good enough for second overall. Kelter landed seven conversions including the game-winner against New …

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Americas teams struggle in Dubai

Things couldn’t have gone much worse for the three men’s teams in the first round of the 2017-18 HSBC Sevens Series. Argentina, Canada, and the USA each came away with losing records. Not only did the trio fail to make the Cup Quarter Finals, all three lost their second match …

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USA beat New Zealand, earn Silver in Dubai

It was a good start for the two Americas women’s teams at the Dubai 7s. Both Canada and the USA reached the Semi Finals. Though both ultimately fell short of an overall title, undoubtedly the highlight of Day Two was the USA’s upset of defending World Champions New Zealand in …

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Perfect start for Canada on Dubai Day One

Canada has started their Dubai Sevens tournament in the best possible way, going undefeated in their three pool matches as they topped Pool C. They defeated Spain, Ireland, and Fiji and conceded only two tries, both to Fiji. Canada will now play France in the fourth Cup Quarter Final on …

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Pumas To Return to Gold Coast in 2018

Los Pumas are to return to play on the Gold Coast in 2018. The Australian Rugby Union has confirmed the venues for the Wallabies’ three home matches in next year’s Rugby Championship. Australia will open against New Zealand in Sydney before hosting South Africa in Brisbane and Argentina on the …

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The Winners and Losers of RWC 2019 Match Schedule

Thursday morning’s live match schedule announcement saw some smiling while others looked at their lists wondering what to think. This was based on RWC 2019 handing out a range of demands to the twenty participants. There were some clear winners and losers. Match Days In terms of overall match days …

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