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Jan 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on SA win USA Sevens to lead World Series
South Africa defended their USA Sevens title in style in Las Vegas, winning a thrilling Cup final 14-7 against reigning Series champions, New Zealand. In winning a second successive tournament title this season, South Africa assume a one-point lead over New...
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Jan 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Bok Sevens clinch second successive Las Vegas title
South Africa defended their Las Vegas Sevens successfully when they defeated New Zealand 14-7 in another dramatic and tense Cup final between the two rugby rivals in the early hours of Monday morning (SA time). The teams were tied 7-all at halftime after...
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Jan 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on RBS 6 Nations to implement PSCA
The Six Nations Council, at its meeting on 22 January 2014, gave approval for the six Unions to implement the IRB’s Pitch-side Suspected Concussion Assessment (PSCA) trial at all matches in the RBS 6 Nations Championship in 2014 including the U20s and...
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Jan 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Canada reach semi-finals in Las Vegas
On a breathless day’s action at the Sam Boyd Stadium, Canada performed heroics to reach only their second-ever Cup semi-final in IRB Sevens rugby, joining defending USA Sevens champions South Africa, New Zealand and Samoa in the final four. The South...
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Jan 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens to face Samoa in Las Vegas semis
South Africa will play Samoa in the Cup semi-finals of the Las Vegas Sevens after they scored six tries with no reply in their 36-0 win over Argentina on Sunday morning (SA time). The Springbok Sevens and Samoa are the two most successful teams the past few...
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Jan 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on USA 7s results
ALL RESULTS 27 South Africa 14 – 7 New Zealand Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada HSBC Sevens World Series USA 27 Samoa 19 – 22 Canada Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada HSBC Sevens World Series USA 26 Australia 24 – 26 England Sam Boyd...
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Jan 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Strong start for SA at Las Vegas Sevens
Defending champions South Africa made a strong start at the Las Vegas Sevens early on Saturday morning (SA time) when they registered two convincing victories in Pool A. The Springbok Sevens got their pool fixtures off to a flying start when they defeated...
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Jan 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Matt Dawson returns for the Heineken Rugby Show
The Heineken Rugby Show Hosts & Legends – Will Carling, Scott Quinnell & Matt Dawson return to the Cabbage Patch Pub to discuss last weekend’s Heineken Cup matches. Scott tackles the weekend’s highs & lows in his breathless 30 Second...
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Jan 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series USA Day 1 Results
Day 1 – Men: January 25 France 14 – 12 USA Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada HSBC Sevens World Series USA 25 Argentina 33 – 5 Spain Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada HSBC Sevens World Series USA 25 Portugal 0 – 54 England Sam Boyd...
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Jan 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Seven players added to Springbok contract group
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed on Friday that a group of 17 players had been contracted for the 2014 Springbok season – completing the process earlier than at any time for a number of seasons. The signing of seven players to new Springbok...
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Jan 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens target third title in Las Vegas
The Springbok Sevens will be aiming for a third title in four years at the Las Vegas Sevens this weekend when Round 4 of the HSBC Sevens World Series takes place in Nevada, USA. South Africa will strive to maintain their good form and momentum, which have...
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Jan 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series Standings
TEAM AUS DUB RSA USA NZL JPN HKG SCO ENG PTS 1 New Zealand 22 17 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 2 South Africa 15 19 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 56 3 Fiji 13 22 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 4 England 17 15 8 0 [&hellip...
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Jan 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Anthony Watson to play for England Saxons
ANTHONY WATSON (Bath Rugby) will join up with the England Saxons tomorrow ahead of their game against 02 Ireland Wolfhounds at Kingsholm on Saturday (5pm, live on Sky Sports HD1). Watson, who will train with the Senior squad at Pennyhill Park on Thursday...
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Jan 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sage honoured to lead England Deaf
ENGLAND Deaf scrum-half Graham Sage will be a proud man when he leads out his country in Sunday’s (January 26) international against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park. Sage will be winning only his second cap for England Deaf, having made his debut in the win over...
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Jan 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Women’s Sevens contracted squad confirmed
New Zealand Women’s Sevens coach Sean Horan today named 19 contracted players for the 2014 season. The players are: Shakira Baker Michaela Blyde* Kelly Brazier Gayle Broughton* Sarah Goss Vaine Greig Honey Hireme Carla Hohepa Hayley Hutana Linda Itunu Kayla...
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Jan 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Quantas Men’s Sevens to tackle Pacific neighbours in Las Vegas
The 2013 – 2014 HSBC World Sevens Series resumes in Las Vegas on Friday 24 – Sunday 26 January (PST), with the Qantas Men’s Sevens set to face the giants of Rugby Sevens, New Zealand and Fiji, on the first day of the tournament. In addition...
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Jan 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sevens: Numbers behind the story so far
Ahead of the fourth round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Las Vegas, we take a look back at the first three rounds of what can arguably be described as the most compelling and competitive Series yet. Fans heading to the Sam Boyd Stadium this weekend for...
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Jan 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Canada set for ‘home tournament’ in USA
Canada Sevens head coach Geraint John has announced his squad for the USA Sevens round of the HSBC Sevens World Series at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event in Sin City is commonly referred to as Canada’s “home event” as it’s the closest...
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Jan 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Pacific Rugby Cup 2014 fixtures announced
The International Rugby Board has announced that the Argentina Pampas will participate in a new-look IRB Pacific Rugby Cup in 2014. For the first time the tournament will be hosted entirely in Australia and will be organised by the IRB in partnership with the...
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Jan 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Five changes for Scotland Sevens
Colin Gregor will captain the Scotland Sevens side for rounds four and five of the HSBC Sevens World Series in USA and New Zealand. Head coach Stephen Gemmell has made five changes to the side that competed in the third round of the Series in Port Elizabeth...
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Jan 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team to tackle the Cheetahs
Southern Kings team announced to take on the Cheetahs The Southern Kings, currently under the guidance of caretaker coach Robbi Kempson, will take to the field against the Cheetahs with a mixture of experience and young up-and-coming players this weekend. The...
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Jan 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Australia’s top young talent ready for 2014 IRB Pacific Rugby Cup
Australia’s best emerging Super Rugby talent will compete against national representative teams from Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga and Argentina in next month’s 2014 IRB Pacific Rugby Cup (PRC) to be held over five weeks across Australia. The...
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Jan 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on Tietjens forced into NZ Sevens change
New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has been forced into a late squad change ahead of the USA Sevens in Las Vegas, round four of the HSBC Sevens World Series. Auckland player Akira Ioane has had to withdraw, and has been replaced by Manawatu’s George...
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Jan 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women impress at first training camp
South African Rugby Union (SARU) High Performance GM Rassie Erasmus on Sunday was satisfied with the skills levels and quality of players available ahead of the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup in France later this year following the conclusion of the opening...
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Jan 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series USA Fixtures
January: 25 02:00 South Africa vs Wales Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada HSBC Sevens World Series USA 25 02:22 Kenya vs Canada Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada HSBC Sevens World Series USA 25 02:44 New Zealand vs Australia Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas,...
