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The impression left by Japan in beating South Africa in RWC 2015 remains elite. It would be no exaggeration to consider it as being among the greatest upset in sports, certainly in a competition such as a World Cup. Four years on Japan has a similar pool to contend with …

A last-minute try from Michael Baska pulled the NOLA Gold from the jaws of defeat as they escaped with a 35-31 win over a defiant Austin Elite side at Gold Stadium on Saturday. The two teams went toe-to-toe throughout, scoring five tries apiece in an exciting exhibition of free-flowing rugby. …

It’s back to the bayou for the NOLA Gold as they look to continue their march towards title contention against Austin Elite on Saturday afternoon. Currently one point clear at the top of the table, a bonus point win would put them out of reach of the rest for at …

World Rugby has announced an expanded women’s circuit as part of the 2019-2020 HSBC Sevens Series. Currently at six tournaments, women’s events will grow to eight next season with six of those taking place alongside men’s events. Both of those marks are the highest ever seen on the circuit. In …

After a week on the road the Houston SaberCats return to the friendly confines of Constellation Field for a clash with the high-flying NOLA Gold on Saturday. The SaberCats have dropped four straight since their one-point win over Austin in the opening week while the Gold have lost just once, …

Despite having no side place higher than 4th, the Americas have had two players selected to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Vancouver Sevens. The USA’s Stephen Tomasin gets the nod for the second consecutive tournament while Connor Braid is named from 10th-place Canada. Tomasin continues to make his …

South Africa were the class of the field in Vancouver as they defeated France 21-12 to claim their first Cup Final victory of the 2018-19 HSBC Sevens Series. France were ranked 12th entering the tournament and did incredibly well to make the final, but the defending series champions were too …

BC Place continued its reputation as one of the premier events on the HSBC Sevens Series on Saturday. Unfortunately the packed house couldn’t quite inspire the home favorites to the Cup Quarter Finals. Canada won twice on Day One of the Vancouver Sevens including a handsome victory over Fiji but …

The second half of the HSBC Sevens Series’ North American leg begins in Vancouver tomorrow with the fourth running of the event at BC Place. Good news came this week with confirmation that the Vancouver event has been approved for another four seasons by World Rugby. Entering the tournament as …

The first Cup Final victory of the season for the Men’s Eagles also came with individual recognition. Four players on the team have been named in the official HSBC Dream Team for the Las Vegas event, with one spot each going to New Zealand, Fiji, and finalists Samoa. Aerial specialist …