Tag: HSBC Sevens World Series
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England beat series leaders SA to win Tokyo title
Tokyo, April 5, 2015: England beat current series leader South Africa 21-14 in the Cup final at the Tokyo Sevens, round seven of the HSBC Sevens World Series. England won their first Cup title since the 2013 Wellington Sevens, beating South Africa 21-14 in the final of the Tokyo Sevens, round seven of the HSBC…
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HSBC Sevens World Series defence in style
Australia, Oct 13, 2015: Debutant Ambrose Curtis scored two tries as New Zealand came from behind to win the 2013 Gold Coast Sevens, beating hosts Australia 40-19 in the final to get the defence of their HSBC Sevens World Series title off to a flying start. Trailing 12-0, it looked as though New Zealand could…
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IRB Announces Direct Promotion and Relegation
Dublin – Ireland, Oct 9, 2013: In the build-up to the opening round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Australia this weekend, the International Rugby Board has announced details of the new promotion / relegation structure for the Series, as the sport continues to build towards its Olympic Games debut in 2016. From the…
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Pools & schedule announced for HSBC Sevens
Dublin – Ireland, Sept 11, 2013: The International Rugby Board, in conjunction with tournament organisers the Australian Rugby Union, has announced the pools and match schedule for the Gold Coast Sevens, round one of the HSBC Sevens World Series 2013/14. In just over one month the tournament will be staged for a third time at…
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New Zealand wins London title to rubber stamp
London, May 13, 2013: Imperious New Zealand captain Tim Mikkelson lifted the HSBC Sevens World Series trophy for 2012/13 as the kiwis capped a fine season in style by winning the ninth and final round, the Marriott London Sevens. Six weeks before the RWC Sevens in Moscow, the New Zealanders beat Australia 47-12 in the…
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7 referees commit to highest ever levels of fitness
Dublin – Ireland, Feb 05, 2013: Fitness, The HSBC Sevens World Series will pass the halfway stage this weekend at the USA Sevens in Las Vegas on 8-10 February and, like the 192 international players on show, the nine referees will also be looking to justify selection on the Series, and in the 10-man party…
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Captains launch new HSBC Sevens World Series
Dublin – Ireland, Oct 11, 2012: The captains of the 15 Series core teams from around the world joined together today at a stunning seaside location at Surfers Paradise on Australia’s Gold Coast to launch the HSBC Sevens World Series 2012/13. The Gold Coast Sevens Fever Pitch, organised by the Australian Rugby Union, is set…
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Asia’s Top Women’s Sevens Teams Dream
Dublin – Ireland, Oct 05, 2012: Sevens Teams Dream, The race to secure a place at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 continues with the Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU) Women’s Sevens Championship taking place in Pune, India, this weekend. Asia is one of the fastest-growing Rugby regions and the IOC’s decision to include Rugby Sevens…
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IRB Announces New Qualifying Pathway for HSBC SWS
Dublin – Ireland, Sept 19, 2012: The International Rugby Board has announced details of the exciting new qualification pathway into the HSBC Sevens World Series, as the sport enters its first Olympic cycle and continues to build towards its Games debut in 2016. For the 2012/13 season, which kicks off on Australia’s Gold Coast on…
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Road to Rio Underway for Sevens Referees
Dublin – Ireland, August 08, 2012: Referees, The IRB has announced the match official appointments for the upcoming HSBC Sevens World Series, which kicks off on Australia’s Gold Coast on October 13-14 and adds a new venue in La Plata, Argentina. Opportunities open up as appointments are announced for HSBC Sevens World Series 2012/13, 15…