Sevens Rugby

GB, New Zealand, Fiji, South Africa and USA remain unbeaten on opening day of Tokyo Olympics

New Zealand, Great Britain, Fiji, South Africa and USA managed to remain unbeaten in the opening day of Men's Rugby 7s competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
26 July 2021

Exclusive: Team GB’s Harry Glover on his journey to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo

After an 18-month period that has seen the England Sevens programme discontinued, Team GB’s Harry Glover spoke to Joe Harvey about his time in Pro D2, the selection process and his future in the Top 14.
25 July 2021

Exclusive: Dan Norton on GB Sevens, his time with London Irish & doing the right thing

Sevens legend Dan Norton talks to Joe Harvey about life in the Team GB camp, playing for London Irish and making the right decisions as preparations for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo continue.
8 June 2021

Abbie Brown Exclusive: “I have enjoyed every single moment of being here”

As preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics continue, GB Sevens’ Abbie Brown spoke to TRU about the last year, her role in camp and the team’s first outing.
4 June 2021

Nate Ebner Exclusive: “Rugby made me the way I am”

As his preparations for Tokyo 2020 continue, three-time Super Bowl winner and USA Sevens international Nate Ebner spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey as he hopes to make his second Olympic games.
31 May 2021

GB Sevens: Roques and Forrest’s notebooks full to bursting as big decisions edge closer

With both of Team GB's sevens teams playing their first tournament at St George’s Park over the weekend, Gary Heatly gathered some reaction from the coaches who will be leading their respective sides at the Tokyo Olympics.
18 May 2021

Alex Matthews Exclusive: “I used to be scared to make mistakes - now I play with a smile on my face”

Matthews has returned to the Sevens picture after a successful Six Nations campaign with England and she chatted to Gary Heatly about her ambitions for this summer in a format of the sport she once 'hated'.
14 May 2021

Will Muir Exclusive: Sevens, the transition to Bath and the opportunity of silverware

The Bath winger admits some of the senior players in the squad have emphasised the importance of the Blue, Black and White lifting their first piece of silverware for 13 years ahead of their Challenge Cup semi-final with Montpellier.
30 April 2021

Carlin Isles Exclusive: I had to be everything for myself

As his preparations for the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo continue, USA Sevens star Carlin Isles spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his drive to be the best athlete possible and how he has motivated himself for most of his career.
20 April 2021

England and GB Sevens star Phil Burgess announces retirement

England and Great Britain Sevens star Phil Burgess has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
27 March 2021

TRU Talks: Roger Woodall and the Bournemouth 7s

TRU are joined by the founder of the Bournemouth 7s festival Roger Woodall to chat about the last 12 months for the events industry and what the 'Sporting Glastonbury' has in store for 2021.
17 February 2021

Can some of England’s Red Roses target double glory in 2021?

With the World Cup schedule announced and some positive news surrounding the Tokyo Olympics, it could be a highly successful year for some of England’s top players.
29 January 2021

Exeter's dominance and England shine - TRU's 2020 Rugby Review

With 2021 inbound, Joe Harvey takes a look at the 2020 calendar year as a difficult 12 months for rugby, and the world, comes to an end.
30 December 2020

Hong Kong Sevens postponed to November 2021

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of disruption all over the world, especially in terms of sports and other live events.
22 December 2020

England, Scotland and Wales to form combined GB Sevens for Tokyo Olympics

England, Wales and Scotland will combine for a GB Sevens team for the 2021 Olympics scheduled to be played in Tokyo.
22 December 2020

Exclusive: Ben Harris on joining Saracens, culture and the Olympic dream

After playing in front of fans for the first time in nine months, Saracens’ Ben Harris spoke to Joe Harvey about the transition from sevens to 15s and targeting Tokyo 2021.
18 December 2020

Megan Jones Exclusive: England Sevens giving back to the community with online fitness sessions

In an exclusive interview with Megan Jones, the England Sevens player explains how she and her teammates are using their skills as professional players to teach the next generation.
7 December 2020

Exclusive: Tom Mitchell - The great opportunity of the World Tens Series

Ahead of the debut weekend in the World Ten Series in Bermuda, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to England Sevens captain and current London Royal, Tom Mitchell.
23 October 2020

Luke Treharne Exclusive – They have been pretty honest from the start

Following the news that the Wales Sevens programme would be shut down Luke Treharne spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey about the future.
29 September 2020

Exclusive: England Sevens star Abi Burton on crowdfunding their Olympic dream and fighting for change

The England Sevens player discusses how she and her fellow colleagues are trying to raise funds to help with their Tokyo 2021 preparations, plus, she talks about her involvement with Looseheadz’s #ENOUGH campaign.
24 September 2020