Sevens World Series Rugby News

The IRB Sevens World Series is the annual series of international rugby union sevens tournaments that are hosted around the globe and draws the top teams.  The rugby teams compete for the overall title by accumulating points based on their finishing position in each tournament.  The event has nine stops - Gold Coast Sevens, Dubai Sevens, South Africa Sevens, Wellington Sevens, USA Sevens, Hong Kong Sevens, Japan Sevens, Scotland Sevens, London Sevens.

  • Wednesday, 28. November, 2012

    BlitzBokke suffer injury setback

    Springbok Sevens scrumhalf Branco du Preez suffered a hamstring injury during training on Wednesday and will not play in the Dubai leg of the IRB World Series.

  • Monday, 26. November, 2012

    Marchon's remarkable journey

    Ollie Marchon will make a poignant England Sevens debut in Dubai this week after a remarkable journey back into the professional game.

  • Monday, 26. November, 2012

    Raymond can Rhule in Sevens

    Cheetahs flyer Raymond Rhule will be one of the star attractions at the inaugural Sevens Premier League tournament in George next month.

  • Monday, 26. November, 2012

    Aussies call on teenagers for Dubai

    Australian coach Michael O'Connor has again been forced to test the depth of Australia's Sevens ranks.

  • Thursday, 22. November, 2012

    Maori star gets Sevens call-up

    New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has turned to Maori star Kurt Baker and fellow outside back Sherwin Stowers.

  • Wednesday, 21. November, 2012

    Tietjens 'pledge' revenge

    New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has made a pledge that his team will avenge their loss to Fiji on the Gold Coast.

  • Wednesday, 21. November, 2012

    BlitzBokke change three

    South Africa made three changes to their squad for the next two rounds of the IRB Sevens World Series.

  • Tuesday, 6. November, 2012

    Stars back 7sPL

    International and South African Super Rugby stars will be on show in the inaugural Premier 7sPL in George in December.

  • Saturday, 3. November, 2012

    Sharks cruise to Sevens glory

    The Sharks powered to a convincing 29-14 victory over Eastern Province to claim the SARU Interprovincial Sevens at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

  • Friday, 2. November, 2012

    Karauna set for NZ role

    Ospreys stalwart Damian Karauna is packing his bags and heading home to New Zealand.

  • Friday, 2. November, 2012

    Sharks in Loftus feast

    Yet another team from KwaZulu-Natal looks set to reach a major Final.

  • Friday, 2. November, 2012

    Olympic venue in trouble

    Rio Olympic organizers said they will have to scrap their original plan to stage rugby matches at the Sao Januario Stadium in 2016.

  • Tuesday, 30. October, 2012

    Lions star to run with the BlitzBokke

    Paul Treu's South African Sevens team has been bolstered by the addition of a number of Currie Cup stars.

  • Monday, 29. October, 2012

    George reunion for Sevens stars

    Football giants Kaizer Chiefs have assembled an experienced Sevens team to compete in the inaugural Premier League tournament in George in December.

  • Friday, 19. October, 2012

    Afrika goes under the knife

    Cecil Afrika underwent minor surgery on Thursday to repair damage to his knee after he sustained an injury at the Gold Coast Sevens last week.