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Simon Amor’s Tokyo Olympics verdict on the Men’s Sevens

25 July 2021 1 comment

The former Team GB Sevens coach previews the action in Japan

Kiwis are on a mission to turn silver into gold, says Heather Fisher

25 July 2021 1 comment

Looking at Team GB Women’s chances of claiming a medal in the sevens competition at Tokyo

Semi Radradra sprinkles his stardust on Tokyo Olympics

11 July 2021 1 comment

The stars of XVs who will switch to sevens this summer at the Tokyo Olympics

Phillips: 7s World Series needs a reboot

11 July 2021 0 comments

Former England Sevens captain Ollie Phillips urges a rethink of the World Sevens Series post-Covid

‘Phil’s retirement was a massive shock’ – GB 7s star Dan Norton

30 May 2021 0 comments

The all-time leading tryscorer in sevens reveals he considered his own future plans in the sport with a young family of his own

Carlin Isles sets sights on an Olympic double at Tokyo

4 April 2021 1 comment

Adam Ellis meets the USA Sevens star who is revisiting his past as a 100m sprinter with the view of competing in dual-disciplines at the Tokyo Olympics

Carlin Isles ‘hurt and saddened’ over injury to USA teammate Perry Baker

31 March 2021 0 comments

Perry Baker suffered a leg injury at the Madrid Sevens which has put his Olympic dream in doubt based on initial assessments

Olympic medallist Phil Burgess calls time for family

28 March 2021 0 comments

ENGLAND and GB Sevens player Phil Burgess has called time on his rugby career and will not be part of this summer’s Olympics in Tokyo. […]

Marcus Smith says No to Tokyo Olympics tilt with GB Sevens

28 February 2021 0 comments

The Harlequins fly-half was offered the chance to be included in the GB Sevens set-up announced earlier this week, but turned it down

Fab five return to hunt gold in Tokyo

28 February 2021 0 comments

FIVE of Team GB’s silver medallists from Rio 2016 are included in Tony Roques’ initial training squad for the Tokyo Olympics. Rio skipper Tom Mitchell, […]

Tom Mitchell eager to pit wits against Premiership’s finest

7 February 2021 1 comment

Tokyo Olympics is first and foremost in Mitchell’s plans, but the axing of the England Sevens programme has gave him to to ponder his future

Alex Gray is back from NFL ready to become Eddie’s new hybrid super star

10 December 2020 0 comments

After playing for Atlanta Falcons, Bath signing Alex Gray tells NEALE HARVEY he has returned from the NFL determined to fulfil Eddie Jones’ vision of […]

England Sevens ace Dan Norton eyes 15s return after World Tens Series

15 October 2020 0 comments

Dan Norton is one of a number of former England Sevens players in Bermuda for the World Tens Series

England Men’s Sevens captain Tom Mitchell agrees next move ahead of Tokyo Olympics

30 September 2020 0 comments

It’s been a tricky period for players of the scrapped England Sevens programme to negotiate before Tokyo next summer

Sevens must innovate or risk fading into nothing, Mike Friday warns

15 September 2020 0 comments

Should Sevens teams deviate from being centrally funded and seek private backing? USA 7s coach Mike Friday answers

Wales 7s star Luke Treharne to turn to XVs to keep Olympic dream alive

12 September 2020 0 comments

A Team GB veteran from the Rio Olympics four years ago, the suspension of funding for Wales 7s has Treharne plotting a new route

World Rugby announce £1.86m lifeline for sevens as more tournaments canned

1 September 2020 0 comments

Support for unions that have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics

Much more to be done in the USA before it can become a commercial market for Premiership

20 July 2020 0 comments

Phil Greening shares his evaluation of the state of rugby in America, and whether it can be the next big market in rugby

World Rugby calls end to 2020 World Sevens Series

30 June 2020 0 comments

New Zealand Men’s team win first title since Gordon Tietjens left and Black Ferns Sevens go back-to-back

Mike Friday holds fear for the future of Sevens at the Olympics

20 May 2020 0 comments

The USA Sevens head coach reveals wha he wants World Rugby to do to safeguard rugby at the Olympics

Rugby risks being banished from the Olympics amid homophobia row

29 April 2020 0 comments

Calls for World Rugby to face probe from IOC over breach of code of ethics

Team GB Sevens made to wait on bettering silver in Rio as Tokyo Olympics postponed

24 March 2020 0 comments

This summer’s Tokyo Olympics has been postponed, most likely to 2021

Emery’s try wins nail-biter against USA

15 March 2020 0 comments

By ADAM ELLIS Hero: Tom Emery scores for England against USA ENGLAND finished with two wins to claim fifth place in Vancouver as acting head […]

Marler’s hefty ban makes a mockery of the system

15 March 2020 1 comment

JEFF PROBYN Tomfoolery: Joe Marler’s international career may be at an end following his 10-week ban A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Tt’s hard […]

England have a Will to win and avenge defeat in LA

8 March 2020 1 comment

By ADAM ELLIS VANCOUVER Two tries: Will Edwards ENGLAND came bursting out of the blocks to right the wrongs of their poor showing in Los […]

Blitzboks take title in extra-time thriller

8 March 2020 1 comment

LOS ANGELES WRAP ENGLAND came away from the inaugural LA Sevens with just one win from their five matches, missing out on a shot at […]

England face early exit after shock defeat to Spain

1 March 2020 1 comment

■By ADAM ELLIS On the rebound: Dan Norton scores against Wales ENGLAND were left needing a miracle win over New Zealand to claim a semifinal […]

England Sevens captain Tom Mitchell feels change in the wind post-Tokyo Olympics

25 February 2020 0 comments

RFU cuts to the Championship have given rise to questions over the future of the England Sevens programme

RUGBY SHORTS

9 February 2020 1 comment

Braley signs for Benetton GLOUCESTER scrum-half Callum Braley is to join Benetton at the end of the season. The former England U20 captain qualifies for […]

Fiji finish off England on route to first Sydney title

9 February 2020 0 comments

MEN’S WRAP ENGLAND finished fourth in Sydney after defeat to USA in the bronze final. Fiji, who had beaten England 17-14 in the semi-final, went […]

New Zealand make it four trophies on the trot

9 February 2020 0 comments

WOMEN’S WRAP ENGLAND finished sixth after two defeats on day two. Following a 33-0 win over Russia and a 26-5 victory over Japan on day […]

NEWS EXTRA

9 February 2020 0 comments

Scarlets confirm Delaney as Mooar successor GLENN Delaney’s promotion to replace fellow New Zealander Brad Mooar as head coach for the 2020-21 season has been […]

NEWS EXTRA

9 February 2020 2 comments

Bigi tells Azzurri to play with no fear in Paris By GARY FITZGERALD LUCA Bigi arrives in Paris today refusing to contemplate another miserable Six […]

Face-off with Canada for place in the semi-finals

2 February 2020 0 comments

DAY ONE WRAP ENGLAND men won both their games on day one of the Sydney Sevens to sit top of Pool D ahead of the […]

England kick on in Amor’s absence

26 January 2020 0 comments

MEN JAMES RODWELL could not have asked for a better start to his term as acting head coach as England came through day one in […]

Kiwis show their class

26 January 2020 1 comment

WOMEN ENGLANDwere left to rue a slow start as they lost 26-19 to Fiji and were then outclassed and outgunned by a fired up New […]

Who would open their books for scrutiny?

26 January 2020 0 comments

Academy boys: Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje PICTURE: Getty Images Saracens, Saracens, Saracens, it seems that’s all this season has been about as every week […]

‘Eddie Jones knows talent when he sees it’ – McConnochie backs Simon Amor

24 January 2020 0 comments

The Bath wing isn’t going to lie down after missing out on a place in England’s Six Nations squad

England flop in Cape Town cauldron

22 December 2019 0 comments

Front runners: Kiwis got revenge on South Africa By ADAM ELLIS MEN ENGLAND equalled their worst ever finish in Cape Town by missing out on […]

Who let the ‘dawgs’ out – Mike Friday has made USA a major force

5 December 2019 0 comments

Can Mike Friday take USA Men’s Sevens one step further to their maiden World Sevens Series crown?

HSBC World Sevens Series: England begin road to Tokyo in Dubai

5 December 2019 0 comments

A look at the opening round of the Men’s World Sevens Series, which sees England seeking to banish their wait for a circuit crown

Friday has turned the Eagles into a major world force

1 December 2019 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK USA Sevens head coach Mike Friday believes the sky is the limit for his young, hungry and talented squad and has his […]

Amor aims for Olympic gold – after claiming a first Sevens title in Dubai

1 December 2019 0 comments

By ADAM ELLIS OPPORTUNITY abounds for the England Men’s Sevens team heading into the New Year – the chance not only of a maiden World […]

Americans set the pace with first Series triumph

1 December 2019 1 comment

USA Women head to Dubai as early season pace-setters after their triumph in the opening leg in Glendale. They beat Australia 26-7 in the final […]

Korea rule Asia to earn place in Tokyo

1 December 2019 2 comments

HOSTS Korea beat Hong Kong 12-7 in the final of the Asia rugby Olympic qualifier to secure their place in the men’s sevens competition at […]

Now Japan gets ready to make Sevens sing at Tokyo Olympics

7 November 2019 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher’s thoughts on how Japan can extend rugby’s legacy far beyond the World Cup

Olowofela: I’ll make my mark with Saints just like McConnochie did at Bath

13 August 2019 0 comments

Northampton flyer Ryan Olowofela insists he has no intention of hanging around in the race to replicate Ruaridh McConnochie’s stunning rise to stardom. McConnochie has […]

Mike Friday Q&A: Premiership clubs have shown interest in me

1 August 2019 0 comments

The Englishman across the Pond enjoyed a fantastic season with USA Sevens

England fall short in Europe Grand Prix

21 July 2019 0 comments

■By ANDRE THOMAS ENGLAND men’s and women’s teams loaded their squads with new caps for the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix this weekend. Will Edwards […]

Britain are off to Tokyo as men and women win

21 July 2019 1 comment

■By SAM JACKSON Delight: Simon Amor, head of England Sevens, celebrates with Mike Ellery PICTURES: Getty Images Final hattrick: Dan Norton GREAT Britain will play […]

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