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As the group stage of the Women's World Cup 2017 came to a conclusion, it is New Zealand, defending champions England, France and USA, who managed to make it to the semi-finals after an intriguing round three in Dublin.

The second round of the Rugby Women's World Cup 2017 saw New Zealand extend dominance over Hong Kong while England, Canada, France, USA and Ireland maintained their unbeaten streak.

The opening day of Women's World Cup at UCD Bowl in Dublin on Wednesday saw Canada, England and France top the respective pools.

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Ireland ran a nine try riot at Red Bull Arena on Saturday as they completed a 19-55 win over United States of America.

Canada managed to overcome a late resistance from USA as they clinched their maiden World Rugby Sevens series in Singapore with a 26-19 triumph on Sunday.

USA 7s head coach Mike Friday believes it will be tough for his players to build on their success of last year in this season’s HSBC World Sevens Series.

In England this weekend fireworks will light the sky as the country celebrates Guy Fawkes Night; also known as Bonfire Night. Fireworks are also expected in Chicago, as the all-conquering All Blacks take on Ireland

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.

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Head coach of the USA men's sevens team Mike Friday believes the reigning World Rugby Sevens Series Champion Fiji will be the team to beat in the upcoming sevens tournament in the Olympics.

National Football League star Nate Ebner has been included in the 12-man squad of United States Rugby Sevens that will feature in the upcoming Rio Olympics 2016.

USA Rugby Sevens coach Mike Friday confirmed on Tuesday that the chances of National Football League star Nate Ebner making into the final 12-man squad to be part of the upcoming Olympics is evenly poised.

Italy under their newly appointed coach Conor O'Shea have managed to battle a hard-fought 24-20 victory over the United States of America in San Jose.

London Irish can confirm that Dominic Waldouck has joined US Pro Rugby side Ohio.

Sale Sharks have announced the signing of United States international fly-half AJ MacGinty.

London Irish suffered a heart-breaking loss against Saracens in their historic Aviva Premiership clash at the New York Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.

Shane Geraghty has described London Irish's clash against Saracens in New Jersey on Saturday and its build-up as "massive" for the club and Aviva Premiership rugby.

Aviva Premiership rugby will be screened live in the United States after NBC signed a three-year deal to broadcast games from English rugby's top flight.

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