Rio 2016 Olympics Preview: Australia
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWhile much of the attention given to Australia's Olympic 7s side will be directed at the men, it is the women's squad that go into Rio 2016 in the better form. The side, led by captain Sharni Williams...
Britain’s women set up rugby sevens semi with New Zealand with Fiji win
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Britain concede first try of tournament in 26-7 defeat of Fiji• New Zealand struggle past USA; Australia play Canada in first semi-finalGreat Britain set up a semi-final against New Zealand in the...
Aussies survive a tough Rio 7s Day 2
1 decade ago by Green and Gold RugbyThe Australian Women’s 7s team battled hard on day 2 of competition at the Rio Olympic Games overnight, but now progress to the medal round as they take on Canada tonight (Monday night/Tuesday morning)...
Emily Scarratt scores two tries as Great Britain ease past Canada
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyCaptain Emily Scarratt led from the front as Great Britain delivered their best performance of the Rio Olympics women's rugby sevens so far to crush highly-fancied Canada.
Canada unveil women's squad for Rio 2016
1 decade ago by World RugbyCanada have named a squad with a blend of youth and experience for rugby sevens' debut at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
O'Shea has high hopes for improving Italy
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsConor O'Shea believes the current crop of Italy players can become the country's greatest-ever side after impressing on their mini-summer tours to Argentina and Canada.
Shane Williams column: Answers to this Pro12 predicament lie within
1 decade ago by The Rugby PaperIs the world going mad or are the Pro12 administrators really considering sending players to the United States, South Africa or Canada to try to attract more TV revenue? The power brokers sitting around...
Hosts shock New Zealand on day one in Atlanta
1 decade ago by IRBUSA upset New Zealand while England and Canada remain unbeaten after day one at the Atlanta 7s.
Rugby sevens: Women’s Olympic schedule
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThe women's bid for Olympic gold in the rugby sevens starts on Saturday, and we have the busy schedule for a packed three days listed below. Australia are the top seeds, with New Zealand and Canada also...
Olympic preview: Pool C
1 decade ago by Scrum Queens NewsCanada Squad So close on so many occasions. Canada’s record is impressive, with a remarkable eight podium finishes in the 14 tournaments prior to Amsterdam last year. Too often they have found themselves trailing New...
