Tag: Rugby sevens
Faster, brighter: Olympics a ‘game changer’ for rugby sevens
BRISBANE, Australia — For six days, fit, strong Olympians hurled themselves at each other and at the tryline in short, sharp busts.
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Olympic travel a big challenge for some Pacific Island teams
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Famous athletes in sports like tennis and golf heading to the Tokyo Olympics will probably arrive in Japan at the...
Tuwai back as Fijian men defend Olympic rugby sevens gold
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Rio de Janeiro gold medalist Jerry Tuwai will captain the defending champion Fiji men’s team in the rugby sevens tournament...
Perry Baker back in U.S. rugby 7s squad for Tokyo Olympics
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Two-time world rugby sevens player of the year Perry Baker has recovered from a serious leg injury to earn his...
Clarke a reserve in New Zealand 7s Tokyo Olympics squad
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has missed selection in the 12-man New Zealand rugby sevens squad for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Aussie co-captains back on rugby 7s women’s squad for Tokyo
SYDNEY — Co-captains Shannon Parry and Sharni Williams are among five players returning to the defending champion Australia women’s rugby sevens side for the...
Fiji set for gold defense; New Zealand women aim for upgrade
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: The first Olympic gold medal ever awarded in rugby sevens went to the Australian women's team. The Aussies held off archrival...
NFL player Ebner withdraws from Olympic rugby 7s selection
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Nate Ebner won’t get to compete at the Tokyo Olympics between NFL seasons after withdrawing from contention for the U.S....
New Zealand names 2 flag bearers for Tokyo opening ceremony
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Women’s rugby sevens captain Sarah Hirini and two-time Olympic rowing gold medalist Hamish Bond will carry the New Zealand flag...
Australia squads to play Fiji, NZ in Olympic tuneup event
TOWNSVILLE, Australia — Australia men's rugby sevens coach Tim Walsh has his squad up against some fairly strong competition in a warm-up tournament this...