The two South American entries vying for core status on the HSBC Sevens Series are still in the hunt after Day One in Hong Kong. Uruguay have clinched their spot in the Quarter Finals and look likely to be joined by Chile with one round left in the pool stage. …
Read More »China earn Core Status for 2018-19 Women’s Sevens Series
China blasted through the field in the women’s qualifier event at the Hong Kong Sevens to clinch core status for the 2018-19 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series on Friday. The impressive display culminated in a dominant 31-14 victory over South Africa in the final with only their opening pool match against …
Read More »Hong Kong Sevens Preview
The final rosters have been submitted and we are all set to go for the Hong Kong Sevens, the most prestigious event on the HSBC Sevens Series. As in recent years there will also be a separate qualifying draw for 12 teams who will be attempting to become a core …
Read More »Canada names men’s team for Hong Kong and Commonwealth 7s
Damian McGrath has named 14 players in his Canadian team for the Hong Kong Sevens, Commonwealth Games, and Singapore Sevens, all to take place in April. All 13 members of the side that finished 14th in Vancouver have been retained with the addition of dual-international Andrew Coe to the traveling …
Read More »USA names travel squad for Hong Kong
Mike Friday has named 15 players in an extended squad to travel to the Hong Kong Sevens. The most notable changes are the returns of Stephen Tomasin and Maka Unufe from injury. Tomasin has missed the last three tournaments with a knee injury while Unufe missed Vancouver with a badly …
Read More »Big Names on Uruguayan Roster for Hong Kong
Big names have been included on the Uruguayan roster for Hong Kong. Los Teros 7’s are to play in the upcoming Hong Kong Sevens, the biggest annual 7’s competition in the world. Star scrum-half Santiago Arata has been named on the roster. Also included are Federico Favaro and Ignacio García, …
Read More »Brazil All Set for Hong Kong
Brazil’s women’s sevens side is all set for Hong Kong. The Yaras are to play at the biggest annual Rugby Sevens event on the planet. The 2018 edition will be played from April 6 to 8. Head Coach Reuben Samuel has named 13 players in a strong roster that containts …
Read More »Chile Ready for Hong Kong
Chile is ready for Hong Kong. Los Cóndores 7’s Head Coach Edmundo Oleos has named a 12-man roster for the biggest Rugby Sevens annual tournament – the Hong Kong Sevens. This year’s edition will be played from April 06-08. Back in the roster is captain Felipe Brangier. He returns from a …
Read More »Barbados To Host 2018 RAN 7’s
Barbados is to host the 2018 RAN 7’s. This year’s event will take place on September 22-23 and is to feature both Men’s and Women’s competitions. Holders Hill Polo ground in Holders Hill, St. James will be the setting for the competitions. The selection of Barbados as the hosts continues with …
Read More »Argentina call in the Cavalry for Hong Kong
Argentina have bolstered their side ahead of the Hong Kong Sevens with the addition of four Olympians to their ranks. The team is currently in 5th place over all after six events on the 2017-18 HSBC Sevens Series and trail Australia by only five points heading into the most prestigious …
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