Tag: HSBC Sevens World Series
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Record Broadcast Coverage for HSBC SWS
Dublin – Ireland, July 17, 2012: The IRB has announced figures showing that the Olympic sport of Rugby Sevens has gained further ground in the eyes of international broadcasters. The broadcast report on the 2011/12 HSBC Sevens World Series, published by the IRB’s television distribution partner Pro-Active Television, confirms another record global audience switched on…
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Argentina Joins Exciting Expanded HSBC SWS
Dublin, Ireland, June 26, 2012: The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced the further expansion of the HSBC Sevens World Series, with Argentina joining as a 10th venue on the upcoming 2012/13 Series. The decision, approved by the IRB Executive Committee, reflects the strong global demand to host one of the hottest properties in sport…
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New Zealand clinch HSBC Sevens World Series as Fiji claim London title
London title, New Zealand have retained their HSBC Sevens World Series title, ending the season with a third place finish at the Marriott London Sevens to finish on 167 Series points, six ahead of closest rivals Fiji. The New Zealanders sealed a 10th Series title with a ruthless 36-0 quarter final win against South Africa,…
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Final Squads Declared for HSBC Sevens World Series climax in London
Dublin, May 11, 2012: The coaches of all 16 national teams have declared their final squads of 12 for the Marriott London Sevens, the ninth and final round of the HSBC Sevens World Series. Hosts England hand a World Series debut to Jeff Williams, one of four players in total set to compete at this…
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London Welcomes the World for Final Round of HSBC Sevens World Series
Dublin-Ireland, May 09, 2012: Final Round HSBC, The coaches and captains of the 16 nations set to compete in the final round of the HSBC Sevens World Series gathered at one of London’s most iconic venues, the EDF Energy London Eye, to officially launch the event. The Marriott London Sevens will take place on 12-13…
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New Zealand v Fiji: World Series showdown
Dublin, May 04, 2012: The battle is on to be crowned HSBC Sevens World Series champions and just six points separate the top two sides. Reigning Series champions New Zealand sit at the top of the table on 128 points after the first seven rounds of the season, with perennial rivals Fiji on 122 ahead…
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Female Match Official Set to Make IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy History
Dublin-Ireland, May 03, 2012: Female Match Official, Underscoring the IRB’s commitment to driving forward female officiating standards, the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2012 match official panel includes the USA’s Leah Berard, the first time a female official has been selected for the tournament panel. Berard will follow in the footsteps of Australia’s Sarah Corrigan,…
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Pool draw announced for Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens
The official draw has been held for the Cathay Pacific HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, round six of the HSBC Sevens World Series to be played on 23-25 March 2012 at the Hong Kong Stadium. Cathay Pacific HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, With the event doubling up in 2012 as the HSBC Sevens World Series core team…
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Six nations remain unbeaten at USA Sevens in Las Vegas
Dublin-Ireland, Feb 10, 2012: USA Sevens Las Vegas ‘Friday night football’ heralded a success, – 2016 Olympic hosts Brazil revel in return to World Series. New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji, South Africa, Kenya and England all remain unbeaten after the opening day of action at the USA Sevens, round five of the HSBC Sevens World Series in…