Sevens Rugby

Antonie Dupont steers France to first sevens title in 19 years

Antoine Dupont has made his mark in the sevens rugby as he steered France to their first sevens title in 19 years as they defeated a injury hit Great Britain Sevens side in Los Angeles.
4 March 2024

'They probably won't know who he is!' - Los Angeles the next stop for Antoine Dupont in his bid for Olympic gold

Exclusive: USA sevens head coach Mike Friday chats to TRU about Dupont's first showing in Vancouver, why he might not be adored in America, the evergreen Perry Baker and the HSBC SVNS series as a whole.
1 March 2024

'Sacrifices will have to be made' - Antoine Dupont on Sevens switch for Olympics

France captain Antoine Dupont insisted that he is prepared to make sacrifices to feature for the sevens team in the Paris Olympics.
21 November 2023

Former Australia skipper Michael Hooper makes sevens switch ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has confirmed a switch to the sevens game ahead of the Paris Olympics.
16 November 2023

Michael Hooper set to join Australia 7s side ahead of 2024 Olympics

Former Australia captain Michael Hooper is set to switch rugby codes following his axing from the Rugby World Cup squad.
4 September 2023

'We need to make sure that this is the message that we're sending - Rugby is for everybody'

This year’s HSBC World Sevens Series has seen an amplification in showcasing women in sport both on and off the pitch, with the World of Opportunity Programme a main driver.
5 June 2023

With LA and Vancouver ahead Dallen Stanford catches us up with the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Ahead of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series return to North American shores, former Eagles international and current World Rugby commentator Dallen Stanford has offered his insight on how the biggest show of rugby is shaping up.
24 February 2023

Dallen Stanford Previews the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hamilton

With the sevens world descending upon Hamilton, New Zealand, this weekend, HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series commentator Dallen Stanford has previewed the last leg in Cape Town and looked towards this weekend.
20 January 2023

Dallen Stanford previews the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Cape Town

A week on from South Africa winning the men’s Cup and Australia winning the women’s Cup in Dubai, HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series commentator Dallen Stanford has previewed the Cape Town leg ahead of the weekend’s action.
8 December 2022

Australia edge out New Zealand to win Dubai leg of Women's World Rugby Sevens Series

Australia successfully overcame a hat-trick from Michaela Blyde as they edged out New Zealand 26-19 in the final to win the Dubai leg of the Women's World Rugby Sevens Series.
5 December 2022

South Africa clinch Dubai leg of Men's World Rugby Sevens Series

A brilliant first half performance helped South Africa to beat Ireland 21-5 in the final to claim the Dubai leg of the Men's World Rugby Sevens Series.
5 December 2022

Dallen Stanford previews the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series' return to Hong Kong

Ahead of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series' return to Hong Kong this weekend, World Rugby commentator Dallen Stanford previewed a new season and more on behalf of Talking Rugby Union
3 November 2022

England sevens skipper Tom Mitchell quits international rugby

England Sevens skipper Tom Mitchell has announced his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.
17 September 2022

Max Clementson Exclusive: Why England will be “throwing the kitchen sink” at LA

With the final round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series taking place in Los Angeles just days away, England Sevens’ Max Clementson spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about the past few months as an international and the groups ‘last dance’.
21 August 2022

Samu Kerevi set to miss remainder of 2022 season

Wallabies are set to be without centre Samu Kerevi for the remainder of the year following an injury.
2 August 2022

Blitzboks claim gold medal in Commonwealth games, Australia take honours in women's game

South Africa went on to clinch the gold medal as they defeated Fiji 31-7 in the final at the Commonwealth games in Coventry.
1 August 2022

New Zealand, Fiji progress to semi-finals in Commonwealth Games, Australia Women's team in finals

The second day of the Commonwealth games saw Australia and Fiji keep their hope of a gold alive as they progressed to the semi-finals in the Men's rugby while they will be locking horns in the finals of the Women's game.
31 July 2022

Scotland, South Africa men's sevens progress to quarter-finals at Commonwealth Games

The opening day of the men's sevens in the Commonwealth Games in Coventry saw Scotland and South Africa confirm their places in the quarter-finals.
30 July 2022

Commonwealth Games 2022 Rugby 7s: All you need to know

Rugby Sevens is regarded by fans as the most exciting form of the game and the Commonwealth Games 2022 Rugby 7s in Birmingham kicks off on Friday July 29 th and concludes on Sunday July 31 st.
28 July 2022

Cecil Afrika Exclusive: Blitzbok legend talks Commonwealth Games ahead of Birmingham kick-off

Afrika said representing South Africa and winning a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games was the 'highlight' of his whole career and he also gave his thoughts on how he thinks this year’s competition in Birmingham will unfold.
28 July 2022