A memorable season for women’s Rugby is on track to come to a thrilling conclusion at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Moscow at the end of this month when the top 16 Sevens teams will compete for the top prize. The women’s competition made its debut at Dubai 2009 and immediately made a big […]
The Ireland Women’s Sevens team claimed the scalp of reigning European champions England tonight as Jon Skurr’s side ended the first day of the Marbella Sevens competition in fine style. It was an admittedly understrength England side, with nine changes to the squad that won the first leg of the FIRA-AER European Sevens Grand Prix […]
Ulster duo Ashleigh Baxter and Amy Davis helped the Ireland Women’s Sevens squad pick up another trophy on Sunday when they were crowned Plate champions at the first leg of the FIRA-AER European Sevens Grand Prix Series in Brive, France. The first leg of the European Women’s Sevens Series saw Jon Skurr’s Ireland side overcome […]
– Popular series to return next season – Top eight teams from RWC Sevens 2013 to qualify as core teams for next WSWS – Strong interest from Unions in hosting future tournaments The IRB Women’s Sevens World Series will return next season after a hugely successful finish to the inaugural event, which culminated in Amsterdam […]
26 minutes of the latest world news ~ SIR IAN MCGEECHAN – The Lions legend looks ahead to the tour of Australia. TO LISTEN CLICK HERE NATE EBNER – Leigh Halfpenny, David Pocock, Aaron Cruden are just a few of the game’s current stars who have represented their countries at the IRB Junior World Championship. […]
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced the dates for the HSBC Sevens World Series 2013/14, with another season set to kick off on Australia’s Gold Coast and climax in London, England. The 15th edition of the record-breaking Series will visit the same nine countries as in 2012/13, although there are two changes in the […]
When you see to guys walking about with baseball caps turned backwards and cardboard signs hanging at their front + dark shades and tailored matching jackets, its time to realise you are at the Carrick Sevens bank holiday weekend – #woofwoof – Foam party followed. The official line is that we interviewed the Big Dogs […]
As part of the huge success of the 41st Guinness Carrick Sevens, several charities were supported over the weekend. These included £1000 split between the NI Cancer fund for children and the Oscar Knox appeal and in addition £1000 was raised for the Wooden Spoon charity, which helps disadvantaged children. Pictured Carrickfergus RFC President John […]