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GB men reach sevens quarters

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Great Britain have reached the quarter-finals of the men's rugby sevens after a tense 21-19 victory over New Zealand at Deodoro Stadium.

Scarlets' James Davies insists Team GB mean business in Rio

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

To say you are an Olympian is impressive in its own right, but Scarlets' James Davies insists Great Britain's fast start to the men's Rugby Sevens tournament proves they are not just there for a jolly.

Marcus Watson: Preparation the key so far in Rio for Team GB

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Newcastle Falcons' flyer Marcus Watson insists Great Britain's meticulous Olympic preparations paid dividends in their rugby sevens openers, as they earned pool wins against Kenya and Japan in Rio.

Great Britain claim top spot in Pool C on day one of Olympics rugby sevens

1 decade ago by Talking Rugby Union

Great Britain stayed unbeaten on day one of the Olympics rugby sevens after their victories over Kenya and Japan at Deodoro Stadium on Tuesday.

Olympic Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 1st two rounds of the Mens group games are complete with plenty of talking points. The biggest being that Japan beat NZ in the opening game followed by both Sonny Bill Williams and Joe Webber being...

Great Britain steer clear of trouble after Japan stun New Zealand

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Great Britain remained unscathed as shocks and drama unfolded all around them on a spectacular opening day of the men's rugby sevens tournament at Deodoro Stadium.

Relief as Britain edge past shock troops Japan in Rio sevens

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Great Britain survived an almighty scare against shock troops Japan to remain on course for the quarter-finals as the men’s Olympic sevens competition got off to an incredible start.

Japan stun New Zealand at Olympic rugby sevens

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Scotland’s Mark Bennett was an impressive performer as Great Britain got their first ever Olympic rugby sevens campaign under way with a fine 31-7 win over Kenya.

GB men win first match but Japan beat New Zealand

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Great Britain's men beat Kenya 31-7 in their first Olympic rugby sevens match - before Japan shock New Zealand.

Olympic Sevens preview: Pool C

1 decade ago by SA Rugby

New Zealand, Great Britain, Kenya and Japan will clash in Pool C at Rio 2016.