Bibby hopes Olympic Sevens success creates legacy
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Great Britain Sevens star Dan Bibby says he hopes their performances at the Rio Olympics will inspire people to play the sport.
Friday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht's Heenan may miss Pro12 start after hand injury Jake Heenan set to miss the start of Pro12 due to an injury he sustained in last nights pre-season vs Montpellier. The 24-year...
Rio 2016 Olympics: Fiji's rugby sevens team sing after winning Olympic gold
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFiji's players celebrate with a song after beating Great Britain 43-7 to win the country's first Olympic gold medal in the men's rugby sevens.
Fiji brush aside Great Britain to take Gold in first ever Olympic Rugby Sevens
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpFiji made history as they won their nation's first ever Olympic medal, with Gold in the Men's Rugby Sevens after thrashing Great Britain 43-7 in the Rio final. The Silver medalists were no match for a...
Tom Mitchell revels in Great Britain's silver finish at Olympics sevens
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionGreat Britain captain Tom Mitchell was pleased with his team's efforts at the Olympics rugby sevens at Deodoro Stadium where they finished with a silver medal.
Mitchell hails Fiji 'heroes'
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyGreat Britain captain Tom Mitchell says Fiji deserve to return home as 'heroes' after securing gold in the men's rugby sevens tournament in Rio de Janeiro.
Fiji win Gold in Rio
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Thursday Fiji 7's made history by winning their countries first ever Olympic medal after beating Great Britain 43-7 in the Gold Medal Match at Rio. Fiji, scoring 7 tries in the game, outclasssed...
'Rugby is our religion': Fiji erupts in celebration of Olympic sevens gold
1 decade ago by The GuardianCheers, tears and beers as first ever Games victory for Pacific nation sparks euphoria – with dancing in streets, work forgotten and schoolwork abandonedFrom the dusty villages of Lomaiviti to the crowded...
Powell rues missed chances
1 decade ago by SA RugbyBlitzboks 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.
Watch: Dominant Fiji crush GB to win sevens gold
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFavourites Fiji win rugby sevens gold - their first ever Olympic medal - beating Great Britain 43-7 in the final.
