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Jones to learn from British Olympic success

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

INTERVIEW: England boss Eddie Jones plans to borrow some ideas from Great Britain's successful Olympians as he sets his sights on leading his team to the top of the world rankings.

Japan stun the All Blacks Sevens on day one

1 decade ago by World Rugby

Japan were the toast of Rio after upsetting New Zealand and narrowly losing to Great Britain on day one of the Olympic Games men's sevens competition.

Fijian Gold Medal Winner Semi Kunatani makes emotional return to village

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

Sean Maloney and co from The 'OTHER' Rugby Show recently had the wonderful opportunity to accompany Fijian Sevens star Semi Kunatani as he returned to the village of Naveyago for the first time since...

Ollie Lindsay-Hague: Olympic medallist leaves Harlequins

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Ollie Lindsay-Hague, who won a silver medal in the rugby sevens with Great Britain at the Olympics, leaves Harlequins.

Rugby and the Olympic Games

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Fiji won the gold medal in the rugby sevens in the 2016 Olympic Games, currently taking place in Rio! They beat Great Britain, 43-7. It is actually the first ever Olympic gold medal won by Fiji, in any...

Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Isa Nacewa Confirmed as Leinster Rugby Captain   Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has this morning confirmed that Isa Nacewa had been selected as Club Captain for the 2016/17 season.   The...

Fiji are deserving winners - James Davies

1 decade ago by Talking Rugby Union

Wales sevens flanker James Davies admitted that his team Great Britain were completely outplayed by Fiji in the final of the Olympic rugby sevens at Deodoro Stadium on Friday.

Qualification for 2020 Olympics sevens rugby will be challenging - Simon Armor

1 decade ago by Talking Rugby Union

Great Britain head coach Simon Amor believes that the sevens format has become so competitive that teams might find it tough to clear the qualification round for the 2020 Olympics to be held in Tokyo.

Powell rues missed chances

1 decade ago by SA Rugby

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell lamented his side’s inability to finish off during their 7-5 semi-final loss to Great Britain at the Olympics. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Simon Amor believes rugby sevens qualification for Tokyo 2020 will be difficult

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Great Britain head coach Simon Amor believes that rugby sevens' soaring global standards will make qualification alone a tough assignment for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.