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Samoa beat Pumas to Punta crown
IRB Sevens - New Zealand
Samoa beat Pumas to Punta crown
(IRB.COM) Monday 5 January 2009
Samoa warm up for the NZI Sevens with a successful title defence at the Punta del Este Sevens in Uruguay, beating Argentina in the final over the weekend.
World's best Juniors eye Japan 2009
Junior World Championship
World's best Juniors eye Japan 2009
(IRB.COM) Saturday 3 January 2009
Japan hosts the second IRB Junior World Championship in 2009 knowing that a successful event will boost their prospects of hosting a World Cup in the future.
Contenders line up for Rugby World Cup Sevens
RWC Sevens
Contenders line up for Rugby World Cup Sevens
(IRB.COM) Friday 2 January 2009
We look ahead to the first Rugby World Cup Sevens for both men and women and cast our eye over the main contenders in both competitions.
2008: RWC 2011 qualifying
Rugby World Cup 2011
2008: RWC 2011 qualifying
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Sunday 28 December 2008
The qualifying process for RWC 2011 kicked off in Grand Cayman less than six months after South Africa triumphed over England in the final of RWC 2007.
The road to Rugby World Cup Sevens: Women
RWC Sevens
The road to Rugby World Cup Sevens: Women
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 23 December 2008
In a landmark first for the Women’s Game, 16 teams are set to compete in the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 in Dubai following the global qualifying process.
The road to Rugby World Cup Sevens: Men
RWC Sevens
The road to Rugby World Cup Sevens: Men
(IRB.COM) Monday 22 December 2008
We round up the qualifying journey of all 24 teams set to compete in the men's competition at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 in Dubai.
Kiwis handed tough draw at home NZI Sevens
IRB Sevens - New Zealand
Kiwis handed tough draw at home NZI Sevens
(IRB.COM) Thursday 18 December 2008
New Zealand will face trans-Tasman rivals Australia as well as Wales and Niue on day one of the NZI Sevens at Wellington's Westpac Stadium.
Japan Under 20s kickstart preparations
Junior World Championship
Japan Under 20s kickstart preparations
(IRB.COM) Thursday 18 December 2008
Host nation Japan will hold a first selection camp this weekend ahead of the IRB Junior World Championship in June, while South Africa will meet up in January.
Five newcomers added to Bok Sevens
IRB Sevens - New Zealand
Five newcomers added to Bok Sevens
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 16 December 2008
IRB Sevens World Seriers leaders South Africa introduce five uncapped players to their training squad ahead of a busy 2009.
Adelaide Sevens tickets on sale
IRB Sevens - Australia
Adelaide Sevens tickets on sale
(IRB.COM) Monday 15 December 2008
Tickets have gone on sale for the Adelaide Sevens, the sixth leg of the IRB Sevens World Series, on 3-5 April 2009.
Double celebration for South Africa
IRB Sevens
Double celebration for South Africa
(IRB.COM) Monday 15 December 2008
Paul Treu's winning touch continues as SA Vipers win the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens title in Port Elizabeth, an achievement matched by their female counterparts.