Rugby Sevens

Australia's Sevens sides are out to continue their golden 2021-22 campaign as they head to Cape Town for the Rugby Sevens World Cup.

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New Zealand strutted into the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup Sevens as the men's and women's sides both picked up their second straight wins in Cape ...

Moses Leo then provided a moment of magic as he gathered a loose ball before exhibiting his blistering pace to evade four defenders and score New Zealand's second try of the game. It took just two minutes for New Zealand to level the score as Scott Curry put up five points before Akuila Rokolisoa made it 7-5 with a successful shot at goal before half-time. New Zealand strutted into the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup Sevens as the men's and women's sides both picked up their second straight wins in Cape Town.

South Africa lost out as Ireland upset the Blitzboks 24-14 to comfortably seal their place in the semifinals of the Rugby World Cup Sevens this weekend.

They just won the Challenger Series and qualified for the World Series, so they’re riding on a lot of confidence. Japan was always going to be a tough match for the Bok Sevens women. Our execution was one of the biggest points we wanted to work on, we wanted to round off [our play] with some tries,” said Roos after Imbokodo’s victory over Colombia. In the past, it was okay to lose. “If we stick to our processes, the result will follow. This followed their 27-0 loss to France on Friday. Roos’ jet shoes and silky feet were too quick to handle for the scrambling Colombians. The home side then spilled another ball in their 22, this time Pretorius was the guilty party. Giving a performance out there that we as a team stand for. From the resulting ruck, Brown corrected his earlier error by drawing and passing early to give Muller du Plessis an easy run-in. But now they play Argentina on the final day with, at best, a fifth place finish. I still feel we’re very individualistic and I’d like us to come together a bit more.

Ireland pulled off the upset of the tournament so far to knock the Springbok Sevens side out of contention for the Rugby World Cup Sevens Melrose Cup in ...

Ireland wrote the final chapter in the Blitzboks' books with their fourth try, before Mfundo Ndhlovu added a consolation score for the South Africans. And it wasn't long before the hammer came down harder when Jordan Conroy added his name to the scoresheet. Ireland pulled off the upset of the tournament so far to beat the Springbok Sevens side to knock the hosts out of contention for the Melrose Cup in their own backyard.

The quick-stepping South African player made a slow start to his career but is now flourishing on the global rugby sevens circuit. Olympics.com takes a look ...

The defeat ended South Africa’s hopes of adding more silverware to the bronze they won at the inaugural sevens competition in Rio 2016, bowing out in fifth place. He is one of only three surviving members that won bronze at the previous World Cup, playing in the home tournament in Cape Town. Up to that stage, it was going so well for me and the team," told Davids got injured in the tournament and had to wait until 2018 for a regular berth. It's not always that my family gets to see me play in real life," Davids said about the significance of playing in a World Cup at home. Davids is among the big names at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town (9-11 September), where he is a key part of the Blitzboks' campaign to claim the coveted men's title for the first time. Davids has racked up some impressive accolades in the six years since becoming a regular member of the Blitzboks. The rising star produced one dazzling display after another but was left without a contract after a few games for the Eastern Province union in 2014. To round off his impressive repertoire, Davids also boasts an exceptional kicking game out of hand and for points. I like the fast game – it’s exciting,” he told Tokyo Olympian and quick-stepping South African player made a slow start to his career but is now flourishing on the global rugby sevens circuit. "My family is one of the reasons I do this, especially my mother, who has endured so much for me to be here.

Australia's women's sevens side are chasing a triple crown of triumphs in tonight's World Cup Sevens semi-final while the men are also through to final four ...

We’ve got a healthy squad, we’ve got the momentum and we feel like we’ve got the style to beat any team on our day. The other Semi-Final will be between New Zealand and France. It was a defence-heavy game against a big physical team like the French, it’s going to take it out of you. But a bit of individual magic from Maurice Longbottom was enough to wrap up their win and book a daunting semi-final date at the Cape Town Stadium with Olympic champions Fiji. And it’s the Aussie women who look best placed to complete a triple crown of international triumphs, following their 35-5 crushing of England. For the women, Faith Nathan continued her dazzling World Cup try-scoring exploits, with her double blowing away England and powering Australia’s all-conquering sevens team into the semi-finals in Cape Town.

Hosts suffer shock 24-14 loss in a dramatic finale to Saturday's action at Cape Town Stadium, while New Zealand, Australia and Fiji make it through.

In Saturday evening's quarter-finals, women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 winners Australia were too strong for England, scoring five tries including a ...

We’ve got a healthy squad, we’ve got the momentum and we feel like we’ve got the style to beat any team on our day. We felt the energy all week, from LA as well and we were just building for it. We said it before the game in the changing room that we were going to win, but in a confident way. Finals day kicks off at 08:30 local time (GMT+2) with the championship semi-finals beginning at 12:07. The dancing feet of Jordan Conroy crossed the try line twice for Ireland alongside scored from Harry Mcnulty and Mark Roche. We just adapt and we work hard as it’s slippery and we try to connect in defence, and I think that’s what helped us in that game.” In the men’s semi-finals Fiji will meet Australia and New Zealand play against Ireland, conquerors of hosts South Africa on day two. New Zealand co-captain Sione Molia said: “It was tough, we knew that Argentina were going to come out firing, they’re a really passionate team. So, it’s a massive achievement to come away with that win and we’re stoked. It doesn’t get too much tougher than that, we finished a fair while ago and I’m still out of breath! It was really great to play in front of that crowd, they were incredible.” We’ve got a young squad, but we believe in what we can do.

New Zealand is still a chance for a double at the Rugby Sevens World Cup once again with both the Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens easing into ...

The All Blacks Sevens, also looking for a third straight title, will face Ireland in the semifinals at 10.35pm after a tight 12-5 quarter-final victory over Argentina. Risi Pouri-Lane and Tenika Willison were perfect with all four conversions. The Black Ferns Sevens, aiming for a third straight title, will play France for a spot in the final at 10.07pm after a 28-0 quarter-final victory over Ireland this morning.

Ireland booked a place in the Rugby World Cup Sevens semi-finals after a convincing 24-14 over hosts South Africa in Cape Town.

They slayed the host country with a brilliant performance in Cape Town and will play New Zealand in the last four tomorrow— RTÉ Rugby (@RTErugby) There was still time for South Africa to run in a consolation try, but it was joy for Ireland and a place in the last four of the competition, where the other semi-final will see Australia take on Fiji. HT Ireland 7-7 South Africa - Mark Roche crosses for Ireland but a sloppy lineout gifts South Africa a try just before the break in the Rugby World Cup Sevens quarter-final in Cape Town— RTÉ Rugby (@RTErugby)