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Paquin named to Dubai Dream Team

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Karen Paquin has been named to the official HSBC Dubai Sevens Dream Team. The Canadian forward was outstanding once again, impressing with her physicality and work rate. Joining her up front is tough Australian hooker Amy Turner and England’s World Cup star Emily Scarratt. New Zealand’s Kelly Brazier gets the …

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Australia claim Women’s Dubai title

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Australia proved to be a step ahead of the field as the Pearls took home the title in round one of the Women’s World Sevens Series. Defending champions New Zealand were shown the door by their neighbors in a terrific quarter-final encounter that went right to the wire. The semi-final …

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Dubai 7s: Day 1 Recap

Day 1 of play for the Men’s Division of the Dubai 7s has completed and the quarterfinals are set. The kickoff of the 2015/2016 HSBC World Series provided a fair share of drama as teams embark on the final season before the Olympics. Aside from a couple of teams that …

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USA Stun New Zealand to Reach Cup in Dubai

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The USA recorded another historic moment in their 7s history as they have defeated New Zealand for the first time in team history. The victory vaulted the Eagles past France and into the Cup Quarterfinals at the Dubai 7s. All three teams finished pool play with identical 2-1 records. The …

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Upsets galore on Dubai Day 1

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Upsets were the name of the game on Day 1 at the Dubai Sevens, as three remarkable results got the 2015-16 Women’s World Series off to a spectacular start. The results have raised eyebrows across the sevens universe, with Olympic gold now appearing very far from a fait accompli. Last …

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Argentina End Year by Conquering Barbarians

Played today in London, final match of the year for Los Pumas saw the South Americans toppling a strong Barbarians side 49-31. The result sees the Argentine players capping off a positive year which saw a Semi Final finish in the Rugby World Cup and an historic away win over South Africa …

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Richie McCaw announces retirement

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The king has called it quits. Long-time New Zealand All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has announced his retirement from professional rugby, ending a storied career on a winning note, with his final match coming in the World Cup final victory over Australia. With a list of records and accolades unmatched …

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Jonah Lomu passes away in Auckland

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New Zealand rugby legend Jonah Lomu has died at home in Auckland at the age of 40. The news was confirmed by former All Blacks doctor John Mayhew earlier this morning. Lomu had been battling nephrotic syndome, a severe kidney disorder, since he was diagnosed in mid-1995. He underwent a …

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