Washington Huskies linebacker Psalm Wooching is switching his focus to rugby. Projected as a late-round NFL draft pick or free agent signing, the 23-year-old has opted to turn down a chance at a professional football career in favor of a shot at the Olympics. Born in Hawaii with Samoan heritage, …
Read More »Las Vegas 7s schedule confirmed
The full schedule for both the men and women at the upcoming Las Vegas 7s have been released. Sam Boys Stadium will host three days of HSBC Sevens Series action beginning on Friday, March 3, with the women competing as a full circuit stop for the first time. Four Americas …
Read More »Brazil names women’s side for Sudamérica 7s
Brazil will attempt to win their 12th consecutive South American Women’s 7s tournament this weekend in Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba. Included in their squad of 12 are nine of the team that defeated England in Sydney to win the Challenge Trophy, seven of whom took part in the Olympic Games …
Read More »Canada Men lose Olympic 7s Funding
Canada’s beleaguered men’s sevens program has been dealt a major blow to their plans for the 2017-18 HSBC Sevens Series. Struggling with injures and desperate to regain form after a poor year in 2016, the team has now been informed that their funding from the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Own The …
Read More »2016 ARN Sevens Player of the Year
Our next award is given out to our choice as the best international sevens player of the year. Of course the most prominent event on the calendar was the Olympic Games in Rio, but this award takes into account the entire year, with consistent performance on the HSBC Sevens Series …
Read More »2016 ARN Super 7
We’re running behind with our annual awards so it’s time to get us back on track. Last year saw the highly-anticipated debut of seven-a-side rugby in the Olympics. It didn’t disappoint, though the performance of the Americas teams left a little to be desired. That said there were still many …
Read More »Zack Test recovering from Head Surgery
US Eagles winger Zack Test is on the mend after requiring emergency surgery on a head injury suffered in the match against Uruguay on the weekend. The 27-year-old came off in the 39th minute of the Americas Rugby Championship fixture in San Antonio after taking a knock to the head, …
Read More »Argentina XV bolster squad for Uruguay match
Pumitas star Lautaro Bazán has been summoned from HSBC Sevens Series duty to bolster the Argentina XV squad ahead of Saturday’s match against Uruguay at Bahía Blanca. The quicksilver scrumhalf replaces Juan Manuel Lescano in the group that also sees five other changes to the squad that defeated Canada in …
Read More »Draw for Las Vegas 7s revealed
The draw for the Las Vegas leg of the HSBC Sevens Series has been revealed. Four sides from the Americas will participate, with Chile entered as the 16th team after qualifying in the Sudamérica Sevens Series earlier this month. Canada have been drawn in Pool A along with series leaders …
Read More »Barrett named in Sydney Dream Team
Danny Barrett has been named in the official HSBC Dream Team for the Sydney 7s. The powerful Eagles forward was in fine form at the tournament, scoring four tries and using his physicality fend off opponents and create space for others. Barrett was the only Americas player in the media-selected …
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