The pinnacle of sevens rugby, bringing together the best teams from around the globe to compete in fast-paced, high-stakes tournaments. Every four years, the International 7s Rugby World Cup showcases incredible talent, thrilling matches, and unforgettable moments as nations battle for the prestigious title. Stay updated on all the action, results, and stories from the world’s top 7s rugby competition.
from USA Rugby: DUBLIN, Ireland – The International Rugby Board announced today the panel of match officials to preside over the 100 matches at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Moscow June 28-30. The world’s top 24 men’s and 16 women’s teams will showcase their credentials for Olympic qualification to the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at … Read more
from IRB.com; By Frankie Deges, in Rio de Janeiro Brazil may have won the CONSUR Sevens Championship for a ninth consecutive year, but their celebrations were just as loud as the first time back in 2004. The added bonus this time was that Brazil, as South American champions, have claimed the 16th and final place at … Read more
from RWCSevens.com: A festival of sport, music and fun will hit Moscow from June 28-30 as Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 comes to town. And as the 24 men’s teams and 16 women’s teams prepare to battle it out over those three days, the draw has taken place in the Russian capital, setting the scene … Read more
from RWCSevens.com: The RWC Sevens 2013 Pool Allocation Draw will take place at Petroff Palace, Moscow, on February 28. In the women’s 16-team competition there will be four pools of four teams drawn, from four bands of four. Those bands are determined by results in the three IRB Women’s Sevens Challenge Cup tournaments held in 2011/12 and … Read more
Fiji qualified for the Sevens World Cup, to be played in Moscow next year, alongside China and Japan in India this weekend after they triumphed at last weekend’s Asian World Cup Qualifier in Pune, India, writes John Birch. from Scrumqueens, by John Birch: It has certainly not been an easy journey for Fiji. They first … Read more
from RWC Sevens: Tunisia’s women overcame Kenya in the final of the CAR Africa qualifying tournament in Rabat to book their place at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Moscow. The Tunisians had lost to the Kenyans 7-5 on day one, but in knock-out competition they managed to reverse that result by beating the Kenyans 14-10 … Read more
from RWC Sevens: Uganda’s experience at RWC Sevens 2009 is inspiring them to qualify for Moscow 2013. Three and a half years on from creating a piece of Uganda sporting history, the Lady Cranes are hoping to book their place at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 by winning the Confédération Africane de Rugby (CAR) Sevens … Read more
from Rugby Dump: In four years time rugby returns to the biggest sporting event on the planet as it will be back in the Olympics for the first time in almost 100 years. Today we look back on the history of rugby at the Olympics, and forward to Rio de Janeiro. Brazil will host the … Read more
The Luzhniki Olympic Complex in Moscow will host the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013, and is also the venue for the European direct qualifier. With one year to go until Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 kicks off in Moscow, a major milestone in the delivery of the showcase event will be passed this weekend with … Read more
To see the pools and full results from Dubai 7s (including the Women’s Invitational Tournament), go here. Match Video from IRB.com: Canada’s women produced a display full of pace, power and commitment to beat England 26-7 and claim the first IRB Women’s Sevens Challenge Cup in Dubai. The eight-team tournament, played alongside the men’s at the second round of the … Read more