Fiji came up trumps on a spectacular Day Three in Hong Kong, defeating New Zealand 21-7 in a fierce Cup final that brought the approval of the 40,000 fans in attendance. The win is Fiji’s fourth in five years at the flagship tournament on the HSBC Sevens Series, and their …
Read More »Wyles Try Puts Saracens in Champions Cup Semi Final
A second half try by Chris Wyles put Saracens into the Champions Cup Semi Final stage. The London-based club will take-on the Coventry-based Wasps in the first of two European Semi Finals on April 23. Saracens earned the right to compete in the Semi Final by defeating there Northampton Saints at …
Read More »Australia a step ahead in Atlanta
Australia proved their opening round loss to England was an aberration as they outclassed the rest of the field en route to their third consecutive HSBC Women’s Sevens Series tournament victory in Atlanta. After ending the USA’s dreams in the quarter final, they dispatched North America’s other hopes Canada before …
Read More »Exciting Day Two in Hong Kong
Day Two in Hong Kong provided several competitive matches and a couple surprises. The USA emerged as the top dogs from the Americas, defeating Argentina and Australia to enter the Cup finals undefeated in pool play. Perry Baker and captain Madison Hughes led the way with some superb running, but the …
Read More »Javelet’s winning try against New Zealand
Jessica Javelet scored a superb individual try just after coming on the field as a replacement against New Zealand on Day One at the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series event in Atlanta. After looking cornered out wide, she cut back inside to fool the defense and scythed through the middle for …
Read More »Junior All-Americans named for World Trophy
Head coach JD Stephenson has named his Junior All-American team to travel to contest the World Rugby u20 Trophy in Zimbabwe. A strong group of 26 players will spend four days at Lindenwood University starting on April 10 before departing ahead of their opening fixture against Namibia on April 19. …
Read More »Eagles Sweep Pool in Hong Kong
The USA Eagles finished off a strong Day 2 at the Hong Kong 7s with a decisive win over Australia to finish Pool C play with a perfect 3-0 record. The clean sweep is only the second time in team history that they have finished the pool stage with a …
Read More »USA upset New Zealand in Atlanta
It was a great day for North American rugby on the first day of the Atlanta stop on the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series. Both Canada and hosts USA emerged undefeated with three wins apiece, with the Eagles earning the greatest applause from a sensational victory over New Zealand. After blowing …
Read More »Mixed fortunes on Day One in Hong Kong
The first day of the Hong Kong Sevens is in the books with teams looking to work out the kinks early and not much in the way of upsets. England got the result of the Main Draw with a 21-14 win over South Africa to close out proceedings for a …
Read More »Americas players in Champions Cup – Quarter Finals
It is crunch time in Europe with the eight Quarter Finalists of the Champions Cup taking to the field in England and France. No side from the Guinness Pro 12 was able to secure a spot in the final eight, making this a vastly different scenario than in prior years. …
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