With the protracted political unrest in Brazil stretching into April, the Zika virus still considered a “public health emergency” by the World Health Organisation and delayed works on infrastructure for…
World Sevens Series
Hong Kong sevens: No prize money for winners in 2016
There will be no prize money for the winners of the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong sevens this year. Previously, the victors received a winning bonus of US$150k from the host…
A week in the life of a Sale Sharks academy player, Part Three
Sevens. The nemesis of a lock. We lanky, gangly and distinctly uncoordinated second-rows are not built for the sport designed to bring more exhaustion than a full 80 minutes, more…
HSBC Sevens World Series: Seven to watch from Vancouver
Perry Baker (USA) Nicknamed the Pepperami Stick for his slight frame, in his second season, Baker has already passed 50 tries and is fifth in the all-time USA list. An…
Terry Bouhraoua: “France don’t have a Sonny Bill Williams”
PLENTY OF headlines have been made by the big 15s players coming into sevens. We know of the All Blacks and Wallabies who have come in for this season, hoping…
HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series: Las Vegas Sevens Day one
The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series is now in Las Vegas, where fans have been spoilt already in one day out of three. There have been two pool games so…
England captain Tom Mitchell: “The enjoyment of sevens drives itself”
BEING BACK is more than just a relief for England sevens captain Tom Mitchell. It also offers a series of welcome challenges for the man who endured a torrid summer,…
HSBC Sevens World Series: Matt Burke on the Sydney Sevens
On Sydney as a location “It was a belting weekend in Sydney. The move of location has been a success. The Sevens had time in Adelaide and the Gold Coast…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Goode job Newcastle lifted themselves off the bottom of the Aviva Premiership with a 26-19 win over Harlequins on Sunday. Trailing 19-10 with just over 20 minutes to…
HSBC Sevens World Series: Players to watch at the Wellington Sevens
By Alex Shaw The HSBC Sevens World Series sets up camp in Wellington this weekend and the leg will play host to more than its fair share of superstars. As…