Rugby Sevens
The only country with a $7 banknote
A tiny Pacific nation that takes its rugby seriously – so seriously, in fact, that it created a new denomination in the game’s honour.<p>For a small island nation of less than a million, Fiji certainly plays an outsized role in rugby sevens – a fast-paced, shorter version of the more traditional rugby …
Rugby SevensAFL womens 2019: Carlton AFLW side set to sign rugby sevens gold medallist Chloe Dalton
CARLTON is on the cusp of signing Olympic gold medallist Chloe Dalton as a rookie for the upcoming AFLW season.<p>Dalton, 25, was a key member of …
Sport (Australia)Two more Australian female refs added to Women’s Sevens World Series
AUSTRALIA now have three permanent female referees officiating at international level with Tyler Miller and Madeline Putz to work on the Women’s …
World RugbyAustralian rugby mourns passing of Ellia Green’s mother, Yolanta
THE Australian rugby community is mourning the death of Ellia Green’s mother, Yolanta, who lost her long-running battle with cancer over the …
News CorpJess Fishlock scores as Reign earns 1-0 victory at Utah Royals
The Seattle Reign solidified its hold on second place in the National Women’s Soccer League standings with a 1-0 victory at Utah on Saturday …
NWSL2018 World Beer Mile Classic; Team USA wins and the mythos of Bellemore runs on
© Copyright – 2018 – Athletics Illustrated<p>Corey Bellemore filled the unforgiving minute with sixty seconds run on Sat. August 11 in Greater …
AthleticsWomen's sports boss looks to halt drift
Stopping the drift of young women away from sport is a top priority for Women in Sport Aotearoa's first chief executive, Rachel Froggatt.
Women's SportsKenya crush Tunisia to set up Namibia clash for World Cup spot
NAIROBI (AFP) -<p>Kenya ran in eleven tries to crush Tunisia 67-0 in their penultimate game of the 2019 World Cup qualifying tournament on Saturday, setting up a winner-takes-all showdown against Namibia next weekend.<p>Debutant Willy Ambaka made a perfect transition from sevens to the traditional form …
AfricaNew Zealand Win Sevens Rugby World Cup in San Francisco
At the recent Sevens World Cup, NBC Sports set several viewership records.<p><b>NBC Sports’ Rugby Sevens World Cup Coverage Sets Records</b><p>The comprehensive …
Rugby World CupUSA Rugby Officially Names 2018 U.S. Youth Olympic Men’s Rugby Team
• Roster announced for Summer Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018<br>• 12 athletes look to improve upon a fifth-place finish at the Summer Youth Olympic …
Team USARWC Sevens 2018 sets record rugby broadcast audience in USA
World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont has described record USA broadcast audiences for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 in San Francisco as “a major …
Team USAGage Roads kicks goal in nib Stadium
Gage Roads has kicked yet more goals in the sports beer space by signing an exclusive supply deal with WA’s second biggest multi-purpose arena.<p>For …
Roads'I'm out' - Wendy Frew shares topless Kurt Baker-inspired snap after ANZ Premiership win
Retiring Southern Steel captain Wendy Frew celebrated her side's ANZ Premiership title Kurt Baker style, posing topless with the trophy on a …
Sport (New Zealand)Sport: Pacific Games Council lifts suspension on Tahiti
Tahiti's suspension from the Pacific Games Council has been provisionally lifted.<p>Athletes from the French territory will be free to participate at …
Sport (New Zealand)Men’s Club Sevens Pool Preview
The 2018 USA Rugby Emirates Airline Club 7s National Championship kicks off this weekend at 10am on August 11 at the Baker Athletic Complex, in New …
Team USAAIMS Games preview: Climbing, rugby sevens and Tolaga Bay
Supplied<p>Road to AIMS Games Ep3<p>Welcome to the third instalment of our Road to the Anchor AIMS Games.<p>Climbing will become the 22nd sporting code at the …
New ZealandWomen’s Club Sevens Pool Preview
The 2018 USA Rugby Emirates Airline Club 7s National Championship kicks off this weekend at 10am on August 11 at the Baker Athletic Complex, in New …
Team USAWorld Rugby claims rise in following driven by U.S., India and China
A study published by World Rugby claims the sport now has a global following of almost 800 million people, with non-traditional markets like the U.S. …
World RugbyWatch: Blitzboks – Second Time Around (Part 3)
A three-part documentary tells the story behind the story of how the Blitzboks defended their World Rugby Sevens Series title.
World RugbyWorld Cup fever hits the Hunter as Newcastle bids for the 2021 tournament
EXCITED: Young Hunter rugby players Leilani Nathan, Isabella Warry, Jorja Holden, Nicole Nathan, Zoe Holden, and Ashley Allen at Dangar Park on …
Rugby World CupRugby Canada reorganizes centralized player pool with emphasis on 15s game
Rugby Canada is reorganizing its resources, opting for one centralized pool of men’s players rather than having separate 15s and sevens training squads.<p>Come September, Rugby Canada will centralize a group of 40 to 50 men under contract “to maximize the development of Canada’s men’s national team …
World Rugby'Number one, rugby is about expressing yourself. You've got to play'
CONNACHT’S 2018/19 CAMPAIGN gets underway on Saturday evening in France, as they travel to the town of Arnac Pompadour to take on Jeremy Davidson’s …
Irish RugbyAfrica among world rugby's fastest-growing fan base
DUBLIN – According to the largest-ever market research into fan trends and perceptions conducted by World Rugby, Africa is among the game's …
Emerging MarketsSport: Pulu turns back on Tonga to chase Wallabies jersey
Former Chiefs winger Toni Pulu has turned his back on representing Tonga and will now chase a Wallabies jersey after signing a two-year deal with the …
World RugbyLuke Morgan: Rugby sevens tunnel scuffle was 'shot from behind'
Wales Sevens player Luke Morgan has spoken of his shock about an alleged tunnel altercation with Samoa's Gordon Langkilde.
Rugby SevensJohn Dobson approached by Bulls to take over from John Mitchell
CAPE TOWN – Will John Dobson answer the Bulls’ call?The three-time Super Rugby champion Bulls are on the hunt for a new coach as John Mitchell’s …
Sport (South Africa)Toni Pulu will be eligible to play for Wallabies
New Brumbies recruit Toni Pulu will be eligible to play for the Wallabies if coach Michael Cheika selects him.The American-born winger has spent two …
BrumbiesEmily Hsieh Named As Referee on HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series
DUBLIN, IRE- World Rugby has released the refereeing appointments for the 2018-2019 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, and among the referees selected …
World RugbySport24.co.za | SA Rugby to reduce professional player pool
SA Rugby is reportedly eyeing a new contracting system that would reduce the country’s professional player pool by more than 50%.
Sport (South Africa)Toomua can press for Wallabies Test cap
SYDNEY – England-based hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau and utility back Matt Toomua have been included in Australia’s extended 36-man training squad ahead …
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