Blitzboks eager to build on Dubai legacy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWearing the mantle of defending champions and nine-time winners of the Dubai Sevens is one thing, but arriving at The Sevens Stadium bereft of top form, playing in a tough pool and with a number of new...
Energy and anticipation for new Blitzboks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThey have the most experienced Blitzbok of all times in Branco du Preez in their midst, but where the veteran arrived in Dubai for the ninth time, there are also three of his Springbok Sevens team mates...
Australia break Fiji hearts to win Hong Kong Sevens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia clinched a thrilling final 20-17 to claim the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens crown and bring to an end Fiji’s dominance that had seen them take the last five titles in Hong Kong. A...
Great Britain 7s: Core squads and coaching structure for 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series campaign confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGreat Britain 7s (GB7s) are pleased to confirm the core men’s and women’s squads and coaching structure for the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series. Scotland 7s head coach Ciaran Beattie has...
Australia make history to win Sevens Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA spectacular finale to the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 saw Australia make history by being crowned Series Champions for the first time be securing the bronze medal in Los Angeles. Australia...
RFU, Scottish Rugby and WRU announce move to Great Britain model for HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Football Union (RFU), Scottish Rugby and Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) can confirm the unions will be joining together to form men’s and women’s Great Britain Sevens (GB) teams ahead of...
Newcastle Falcons confirm departing players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have confirmed their departing players ahead of the 2022-23 season. All 16 players leave with the thanks and best wishes of the club as preparations begin for the coming campaign. Head...
Harlequins lock Matt Symons announces retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins lock Matt Symons has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the current season Symons, 32, will hang up his boots this summer as he calls time on an 11-year playing...
Blitzboks do it again in Dubai
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens coach Neil Powell and captain Siviwe Soyizwapi both praised the character of the team after the Blitzboks rallied to beat Australia 10-7 in tightly fought Emirates Dubai 7s final on Saturday...