Sevens Rugby

Mike Friday's Dubai Memories

Over the last two years I have been fortunate to speak to and engage emails with Mike Friday, the Head Coach of USA 7s Rugby.
20 October 2016

Osea Kolinisau to headline ‘Rugby sevens beyond Rio’ panel at ConfEx 2016

th less than one month to go before World Rugby Conference and Exhibition 2016 (ConfEx) gets underway at the Hilton London Metropole on 14-15 November, World Rugby has announced the speaking line-up for its Rugby sevens beyond Rio – the golden opportunity panel.
18 October 2016

On the ground ahead of 2016 Dubai 7s

The Dubai Sevens may be famous in international rugby circles as one the 7s tournaments to go to. This year again the Dubai series serves to start off the 7s rugby season riding high on the success of the Olympics.
11 October 2016

Russian Women claim European Champion title

Russian Women's team took the centre stage in Malemort after they defeated France 26-5 to win the 2016 Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Grand Prix Series and European Champion titles.
26 September 2016

Red Bull Uni 7s finals day

University of Bath sealed a third title in a row as they beat Cardiff Metropolitan 21-17 in a thrilling final at the Red Bull Uni 7s.
19 September 2016

Red Bull 7s preview

Seven of the world’s best university rugby teams go head to head this weekend, as they take part in the Red Bull Uni 7s World Final at The Recreation Ground in Bath.
16 September 2016

Fiji gears up to welcome Olympic winners

Fiji are upbeat on welcoming their sevens national team after they claimed the first ever Olympic medal in Rio following the victory over Great Britain in the final.
20 August 2016

Mark Bennett delighted to be part of silver medal winning Great Britain team

Scotland centre Mark Benett expressed satisfaction over his Olympics journey to Rio where he was part of the silver medal winning Great Britain sevens team.
16 August 2016

Say it in 7 - Essence of our message

Morale in any sport is key to success. With good chemistry in a team, it makes achieving your main goal a lot easier.
15 August 2016

Fiji are deserving winners - James Davies

Wales sevens flanker James Davies admitted that his team Great Britain were completely outplayed by Fiji in the final of the Olympic rugby sevens at Deodoro Stadium on Friday.
13 August 2016

Qualification for 2020 Olympics sevens rugby will be challenging - Simon Armor

Great Britain head coach Simon Amor believes that the sevens format has become so competitive that teams might find it tough to clear the qualification round for the 2020 Olympics to be held in Tokyo.
13 August 2016

Ben Ryan yet to decide on future after Fiji success

Fiji sevens head coach Ben Ryan revealed that he is yet to take a call on his future after being part of his team's historic Olympic triumph.
12 August 2016

Rio Rugby 7s: Men’s finals day

The 2016 Rugby Sevens Olympic Tournament reached its conclusion on Thursday with the twelve nations in attendance treating a near-sellout crowd to another day of spectacular rugby in its maiden Olympic outing.
12 August 2016

Tom Mitchell revels in Great Britain's silver finish at Olympics sevens

Great Britain captain Tom Mitchell was pleased with his team's efforts at the Olympics rugby sevens at Deodoro Stadium where they finished with a silver medal.
12 August 2016

Rugby Rumours: NZ Sevens, Dan in demand, Thorn out of retirement and SBW

Rugby Rumours: NZ Sevens, Dan in demand, Thorn out of retirement and SBW
11 August 2016

Great Britain progresses to semi-finals with thrilling win over Argentina

Great Britain men's team booked a semi-final spot in the Olympics Rugby sevens after claiming a thrilling victory over Argentina in the quarter-final at Deodoro Stadium on Wednesday.
11 August 2016

Rio Rugby 7s: Men’s tournament

Tuesday produced a scintillating day of rugby as the Olympic Men’s Rugby Sevens tournament began with a bang
10 August 2016

Great Britain claim top spot in Pool C on day one of Olympics rugby sevens

Great Britain stayed unbeaten on day one of the Olympics rugby sevens after their victories over Kenya and Japan at Deodoro Stadium on Tuesday.
10 August 2016

Lomano Lemeki lauds Japan's "unbelievable" victory over New Zealand

Japan fullback Lomano Lemeki could not hide his excitement after his team claimed a historic victory over New Zealand in the opening game of the Olympics rugby sevens at Deodoro Stadium on Tuesday.
10 August 2016

Sonny Bill Williams out of the Olympics

As a big blow to New Zealand's campaign in the Olympics rugby sevens, their star player Sonny Bill Williams has been ruled out of the tournament with an injury.
9 August 2016