ALL ABOARD FOR THE MARRIOTT LONDON SEVENS CAPTAINS GET READY FOR INTERSTELLAR WEEKEND OF RUGBY AT TWICKENHAM MAY 13TH, LONDON: Today the World’s top sevens rugby players officially launched the Marriott London Sevens, round 9 of the 2014/15 HSBC Sevens World Series and the London leg of the Women’s Sevens World Series. The players climbed […]
The coaches of all 16 international men’s sides have declared their final squads of 12 for the Hertz Sevens in Wellington on 1-2 February, round 4 of the HSBC Sevens World Series. Former World Series champion Lolo Lui returns to the Samoan side after a lengthy spell out, while last season’s top try-scorer Mat Turner […]
HSBC Rugby legends Jason Robinson, George Gregan and IRB Hall of Fame inductee Gordon Tietjens agree that the success of the London 2012 Olympics has pushed even greater focus on the sport of International Rugby Sevens. Speaking ahead of the start of the 2012/13 HSBC Sevens World Series that begins this weekend with Australia’s Gold […]
New IRB Chief Executive Brett Gosper (right) made the draw for the Gold Coast Sevens alongside IRB Sevens Manager Beth Coalter (centre) and adjudicator, Head of Rugby World Cup Kit McConnell (left) – Gold Coast hosts Australia to play defending champions Fiji at Skilled Park – Boost for fans as Gold Coast Sevens – Fever […]
LONDON SEVENS, FINAL ROUND OF THE HSBC SEVENS WORLD SERIES England Sevens players John Brake and Mat Turner were joined today by fellow HSBC Sevens World Series challengers and fierce rivals France in the shape of Jean Baptiste Belanger and Paul Albaladejo, to enjoy an exclusive tennis lesson from former British junior number one Hannah […]
The ninth and final round of the HSBC Sevens World Series comes to England this weekend with the Marriott London Sevens to be played at Twickenham Stadium on 12th and 13th May 2012. [youtube gVSttzHTwb0] The England squad, coached by Ben Ryan, comes into the tournament after a final defeat in Glasgow on Sunday against […]
Picture Courtesy of Jonathan Kennedy, Pictured R-L – Willie Logan, Ballyclare RFC, Ricky McKillen Chain Reaction Cycles , Collie Morrow Ballyclare RFC. It is always a pleasure to support green transport and the ride to work scheme offered by Chain Reaction through the government ride to work scheme is excellent, the range and quality of […]
Ballymena Rugby Football Club are holding a 30 mile cycle (Those who wish to only complete 10miles can turn back at The Sheddings Inn ) on Sunday 20th June commencing at 10am. (Registration from 9.30am) The cycle will commence at Eaton Park, continue to Glenarm Village where there will be a stop for light refreshments […]
Hika Reid, coach at Portadown Rugby Club, teamed up with Linwoods Superfoods last month to try out their range of foods for the active sportsman or sportswoman. I’ve been taking Linwoods Milled Flaxseed now for 5-6 weeks and I do notice benefits particularly in my energy levels. Years and years ago we used to take […]
The thought of Ulster not playing in the Heineken Cup next season was one foremost in everyone’s mind. But it came good in the end and while it may have been a somewhat disappointing season in the end, Ulster are in Europe’s elite next season. It comes down to consistency in performance and over the […]