News Archive

IRB announces Women’s Sevens World Series

The International Rugby Board has today announced the first ever IRB Women's Sevens World Series.  more ...

All Blacks Sevens name team for Gold Coast

All Blacks Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has named his first squad of 12 to compete at the Gold Coast Sevens, the opening round of the new HSBC Sevens World Series.   more ...

Fiji surprise ahead of Gold Coast Sevens

Eight new players have forced their way into the Digicel Fiji team for the first round of the HSBC Sevens World Series, which takes place on Australia's Gold Coast on 13-14 October.   more ...

Tickets on sale for Dubai Sevens

Tickets are now on sale for the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, with organisers urging fans to snap up their tickets early in order to save money.  more ...

England, NZ and Argentina set for Gold Coast

All Blacks Sevens Coach Gordon Tietjens has named a squad of 15 players to attend a training camp in Mt Maunganui next week to prepare for the first tournament of the 2012/13 HSBC Sevens World Series.   more ...

Aussie Sevens back in Gold

Australian Qantas Men’s Sevens captain Ed Jenkins joined forces with team mates to launch a new look Australian Sevens jersey, 2 weeks out from the first round of the 2012/13 HSBC Sevens World Series.  more ...

Australian Schools side prepares for Tour of Fiji and New Zealand

(www.rugby.com.au) The 2012 Australian Schools tour squad today assembled at the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence in Redfern as it prepares to tour Fiji and New Zealand over the coming weeks.  more ...

HSBC SWS: Draw announced for Gold Coast

The International Rugby Board, in conjunction with tournament organisers the Australian Rugby Union, has announced the pools and match schedule for the Gold Coast Sevens - Fever Pitch, round one of the HSBC Sevens World Series 2012/13.   more ...

Tickets Go On Sale for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Russia

(IRB.com) Tickets are now on sale for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Russia.  more ...

Heartland XV to play two-match tour of Samoa

New Zealand’s Heartland XV will be assembled for a three-match programme in 2012 including a two-match tour to Samoa, the New Zealand Rugby Union announced today.  more ...

RWC 2011 hosting boosts participation in NZ

Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has welcomed the news that Rugby participation and interest has increased in New Zealand following the country's hosting of Rugby World Cup 2011.  more ...

Fiji Sevens look to future with fresh talent

Fiji's Sevens coaches Alifereti Dere and Etuate Waqa have called up a number of young new players for pre-season fitness tests as preparations begin for the HSBC Sevens World Series 2012/13.   more ...

Qantas Women's Sevens win Asia-Pacific Women's Sevens Championship

The Qantas Women’s Sevens have won the Asia Pacific Women’s Sevens Championships with a 36-17 result against Japan in the tournament decider in Sabah, Malaysia over the weekend.  more ...

Australia names team for Asia-Pacific Sevens Championship

(Rugby.com.au) Australian Women’s Sevens coach, Chris Lane, has named his side for the 2012 Asia Pacific Women’s Sevens Championships in Sabah, Malaysia this weekend.  more ...

PNG and Australia to compete at 2012 Asia-Pacific Women's Sevens

The opening event of the HSBC Asian Sevens Series 2012 takes place this weekend in Kota Kinabalu, alongside the Asia Pacific Women's Sevens Championship.   more ...

Oceania Sevens: Australia beat Samoa to win Oceania Sevens crown

Australia delighted the local crowd by beating defending champions Samoa 12-7 in the final of the Oceania Sevens Championship at North Sydney.  more ...

2012 Oceania Sevens: New Boys American Samoa Impress at Oceania Sevens Championship

On Day 1 of the 2012 Oceania Seven’s Championship under sunny skies at North Sydney Oval the two favourites for the title, Samoa and home team Australia, remained unbeaten.  more ...

Oceania Sevens: Tournament Preview - World Cup Spots up for Grabs

The countdown to Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Moscow is gaining momentum and competition for qualifying spots for the 24-team tournament is hotting up.  more ...

Strong Pacific Flavour at IRB Talent Optimisation Program

The 2012 edition of the innovative IRB Talent Optimization Programme (TOP) has brought 32 up-and-coming Rugby professionals from 20 different countries to the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport in South Africa.  more ...

IRB Announces Television Match Official (TMO) Trails

The IRB and its Member Unions have underscored their commitment to consistent and accurate match officiating by sanctioning and supporting two trials that will see the powers of the television match official (TMO) extended for the next season of the Aviva Premiership in England and South Africa’s Absa Currie Cup.   more ...