Tag Archives: World Sevens Series

Australia a step ahead in Atlanta

Australia proved their opening round loss to England was an aberration as they outclassed the rest of the field en route to their third consecutive HSBC Women’s Sevens Series tournament victory in Atlanta. After ending the USA’s dreams in the quarter final, they dispatched North America’s other hopes Canada before …

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Exciting Day Two in Hong Kong

Day Two in Hong Kong provided several competitive matches and a couple surprises. The USA emerged as the top dogs from the Americas, defeating Argentina and Australia to enter the Cup finals undefeated in pool play. Perry Baker and captain Madison Hughes led the way with some superb running, but the …

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Javelet’s winning try against New Zealand

Jessica Javelet scored a superb individual try just after coming on the field as a replacement against New Zealand on Day One at the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series event in Atlanta. After looking cornered out wide, she cut back inside to fool the defense and scythed through the middle for …

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Eagles Sweep Pool in Hong Kong

The USA Eagles finished off a strong Day 2 at the Hong Kong 7s with a decisive win over Australia to finish Pool C play with a perfect 3-0 record. The clean sweep is only the second time in team history that they have finished the pool stage with a …

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USA upset New Zealand in Atlanta

It was a great day for North American rugby on the first day of the Atlanta stop on the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series. Both Canada and hosts USA emerged undefeated with three wins apiece, with the Eagles earning the greatest applause from a sensational victory over New Zealand. After blowing …

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Eagles Win Opener in Hong Kong

Three converted tries saw the USA defeat Portugal 21-5 in their opening pool match of the Hong Kong 7s. The scoreline was much closer that most expected as Portugal has struggled on the circuit this season and taken some lopsided defeats in the process. Martin Iosefo kicked off the scoring …

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Americas 7 head for Hong Kong

The HSBC Sevens Series reaches its zenith this weekend as the teams pile in for the most iconic seven-a-side tournament in the world in Hong Kong. Seven is the magic number in more ways than one, with seven teams from the Americas taking part across the two brackets. The main …

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Canada prepares for Hong Kong

Liam Middleton has selected his group of 13 to prepare for the Asian leg of the HSBC Sevens Series. The tour stops first in Hong Kong, the most historic stop on the circuit and one that doubles as a qualifier for core status for outlying nations. Canada has found mixed …

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Las Tucanes Selected for Atlanta 7’s

The national women’s Colombian team, Las Tucanes has been selected for the upcoming Atlanta 7’s. The olympic qualified Tucanes are coming off a third place finish at last month’s South American women’s Sevens event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Colombians are to travel to Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, March …

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