Team GB

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


Emily Scarratt disappointed after Great Britain women's rugby sevens medal hopes dashed

Great Britain captain Emily Scarratt could not hide her disappointment after her team lost the two important games on the final day of the women's sevens tournament at Deodoro Stadium.
9 August 2016

Tom Mitchell upbeat about Great Britain's chances at Olympics sevens

Great Britain men's team captain Tom Mitchell has backed his team to achieve success in the upcoming Olympics.
8 August 2016

Women's Rugby Sevens impresses at Rio Olympics

After an 82-year absence, rugby – returned with aplomb to the Olympic Games as the pool stages of the Women’s Sevens tournament began at the Deodoro Stadium.
8 August 2016

Great Britain womens secure quarterfinal spot with easy win over Canada

Great Britain womens skipper Emily Scarratt led from the front as she scored two tries in the second half to help her team progress to the quarterfinals of the Rio Olympics rugby sevens.
7 August 2016

Ambitious Emily Scarratt keen to succeed at Olympics

Great Britain captain Emily Scarratt expressed confidence over her team's ability to achieve success at the upcoming Rio Olympics.
5 August 2016

Katy McLean looking forward to the Olympic challenge

World Cup winning England Women team captain Katy McLean is confident of achieving success in the upcoming Olympics representing the Great Britain Sevens Women team.
5 August 2016

Ruaridh McConnochie to replace injured Alex Davis in GB Sevens squad

GB Sevens will miss the services Alex Davis in the upcoming Olympics after the former Loughborough University student was ruled out of the showpiece event with an ankle injury.
4 August 2016

Gaining a medal will be tough for Great Britain - Phillips

Former England captain Ollie Phillips has admitted that it will be tough for Team GB to gain a medal in the upcoming Rio Olympics, but believes the squad is capable of success.
21 July 2016

Jason Leonard named patron of Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby

The president of the Rugby Football Union Jason Leonard OBE has been announced as the first Patron of Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby.
20 July 2016

Dean Richards delighted with Marcus Watson's Olympic call

Director of rugby at Newcastle Falcons Dean Richards believes Marcus Watson has been presented with a huge opportunity to progress his career after he was named in the 12-man Great Britain Sevens squad for the Rio Olympics 2016.
19 July 2016

GB Sevens sides annouce squads for Rio

The British Olympic Association on Tuesday has announced the GB Sevens squad of the men's and women's teams that will be competing in the upcoming Olympics.
19 July 2016

Great Britain Royals claim victory at the Gdynia Sevens

Great Britain Royals beat Great Britain Lions 26-14 in the final of the Gdynia Sevens in Poland, but Russia tops the overall standings to claim the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series title.
18 July 2016

Supreme Australia and France lift World University Championship titles

Australia and France stun holders Great Britain and Canada to win the 2016 World University Rugby Sevens Championships in Swansea.
9 July 2016

Mixed day for Great Britain at the World University 7s Championship

Great Britain's Men reach the last four while the women head for the play-offs after Day Two of the World University Sevens Championship.
8 July 2016

Great Britain begin on a high while Canada keep their cool

Great Britain's Men's and Women's teams both won their opening matches on day one of the World University Rugby Sevens Championship in Swansea
7 July 2016

Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series continues in Exeter

The Summer of Sevens continues with Olympic hopefuls in action in South-West England
6 July 2016