Canada Name World Cup Qualifier Squad
2009-07-02 23:11:53
With five games down in the 2009 season it is fair to say Coach Kieran Crowley has a firm handle on who is his team is and what he thinks they are capable of heading into this weekend’s Rugby World Cup qualifier against the USA in sweltering Charleston, South Carolina. It is the first of a two game, home and away series with the next leg taking place in Edmonton on July 11th.
Edmonton Prepares For World Cup Qualifier
2009-07-02 22:42:27
With a trip to New Zealand for the 2011 Rugby World Cup hanging in the balance – the qualifying match against the United States taking place in Edmonton on July 11th (1:30 PM – Ellerslie Park) has some huge implications for the Canadian men’s team.
Kicking at Goal with Chris O’Brien
2009-07-02 22:27:22
Chris O’Brien earned 20 caps while competing for the United States from 1988 to 1994 and he remains 3rd on the all time Eagles points list. The flyhalf was a triple threat that included an accurate kick. He took a moment to speak to Rugby Rugby’s Tom Billups about kicking.
Save 20% on Rugby Orders
2009-07-02 18:20:14
The World Rugby Shop is having a Friends and Family July 4th soccer sale from July 3 through July 5. The rugby sale allows you to save 20% on all orders of rugby gear. Enter rugby coupon code - WRFNF9 – during checkout to take advantage of these great savings.
Canada showing good form in double wins over USA Women
2009-06-29 16:53:45
Canada has beaten the US women’s senior rugby team 25-17 to sweep the pair of matches taking place in Glendale, Colorado this week.
USA WNT Names Lineup for Test against Canada
2009-06-26 23:00:56
The USA Women’s National Rugby Team has officially announced its lineup for its test match against the Canadian Women’s National Team, set to kick off on Saturday, June 27 at 6 p.m. at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo.
Canada Women Hold on for Win Over U.S.
2009-06-24 16:39:59
Canada A has beaten USA A 10-7 on a rain soaked Infinity Park pitch in Glendale, Colorado Tuesday night.
Women Eagles Name Roster to Face Canada
2009-06-23 20:58:28
The USA Women’s ‘A’ Rugby Team has officially announced its lineup for its match against its Canadian counterparts, the Canada ‘A’ side, set to kick off tonight at 6 p.m. at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo.
Long Names Canadian WNT to Face USA 'A'
2009-06-23 16:16:43
After naming his first side for International duty – new Canadian women’s team head coach John Long admits it was a nerve wracking process to select the players that traveled to Denver to take on the USA in a pair of matches.
Jaguars over Canada in Plate Final at Churchill Cup
2009-06-22 15:31:51
Playing at times spectacular rugby – it was the rough patches that ultimately undid a solid Canadian effort in the Plate final of the Churchill Cup in suburban Denver on Sunday at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in front of nearly 4,000 fans.
Global Results - 21 June 2009
2009-06-21 23:49:05
There were some big results this weekend - in the Wellington wet, in warm Durban and in slippery Tokyo where the Junior World Champions were decided.
Canada on the brink of history
2009-06-20 14:24:57
Canada will achieve its highest ever finish in the seven years of the Churchill Cup regardless of the result against Argentina Jaguars at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Sunday.
Where do I Stand? Positioning for the Flyhalf
2009-06-19 17:55:34
The position of the flyhalf is critical to properly directing and launching the next phase of attacking rugby and Rugby Rugby ‘s Tom Billups answers a readers question on the best positioning for this important position.
Canada Set to Make Historic Finish at Churchill Cup
2009-06-19 16:42:07
Regardless of the result this Sunday between Canada and the Argentina Jaguars – Canada will have its highest ever finish in the seven year old Churchill Cup – but the goal is most certainly a win – which will mark Canada as third place finishers in the six team event.
See Saw Drill
2009-06-17 22:11:24
The See Saw rugby drill has helped many teams improving their attacking performance. Rugby IQ shows your rugby team how to use this drill.
Canada U-20 Hold Off Uruguay 29-11
2009-06-17 15:41:13
An impressive five-try effort by the Canadian Men’s U20 Team held off a second half Uruguayan comeback to take their first victory of the 2009 Toshiba Junior World Championship by a score of 29-11.
Canada U-20 Look To Prove Worth
2009-06-17 15:23:14
“We need to come out hard and show the coaches and the world what we’re made of,” Canadian U20 forward Brett Beukeboom said after Tuesday’s Captains run at Mizuho Rugby Ground in Nagoya.
Tonga Edge Out Canada 36-20
2009-06-15 16:15:00
Turnovers and handling errors plagued a strong U20 Canadian performance on Saturday afternoon as they fell to Tonga in their final match of Pool D in Fukuoka, Japan.
Global Results - 14 June
2009-06-15 14:35:57
It's testing time and a test which the All Blacks failed at the House of Pain and which the dilapidated Italian team passed in defeat.
The test of time at the top...
2009-06-12 19:10:58
Every player dreams of playing on the big stage but not everyone has what it takes. Rugby Rugby's Jon Harris has a look at why some players often fail to take their big chance when it comes along...
Canada Name U-20 Roster To Face Tonga
2009-06-12 15:58:21
Canadian U20 coach Tim Murdy has announced his roster for Canada’s final match of the 2009 Toshiba Junior World Championship pool stages against Tonga.
The Basics of Warming Up, Cooling Down and Stretching
2009-06-11 20:29:20
Warming up and cooling down are often overlooked as necessary parts of the training and matchday routine. A proper warm up and cool down through stretching techniques can help you improve your performance as well as avoid injuries and Rugby IQ’s Steve McIntyre gives some suggestions on proper warm up and cool down technique.
Ireland Outlast Canada
2009-06-11 19:44:11
After leading a good portion of the second half by a 16-13 score – Canada's senior men's rugby team has lost to Ireland ‘A’ in 30-19 in the second match of pool play at the Churchill Cup in Glendale, Colorado. Canada beat Georgia in a five try bonus point victory on Saturday – 42-10 to lead Pool A coming into this match.
Canada Jump Two Spots in IRB Rankings
2009-06-10 15:39:23
Following an historic first ever win over the Republic of Georgia at Saturday’s Churchill Cup game in Denver, Colorado, Canada has leapfrogged two spots to No. 13 in the International Rugby Board rankings. The match between the two countries was the first ever – and was given test status by the IRB.
Rugby Player’s Guide
2009-06-09 20:39:06
Rugby has been played by passionate enthusiast since the 1800’s. The spirit of rugby is evident through anyone and everyone that has walked on the rugby pitch as the game changes your life. Rugby tests a player’s individual mental and physical strength as well as requiring the rugby player to put aside personal glory to work together as a rugby team.
Boss to Lead Irish against Canada
2009-06-09 18:00:15
Ulster scrum-half Isaac Boss will captain the Ireland A team in their opening game of the Churchill Cup against Canada at Glendale, Colorado tomorrow (Wednesday, kick-off 4.30pm).
Preview: Ireland A vs. Canada
2009-06-09 16:47:22
Ulster scrumhalf Isaac Boss will captain the Ireland A team in their opening game of the Churchill Cup against Canada at Glendale, Colorado on Wednesday.
Resilient Canada Fall to Wales 51-15
2009-06-09 16:46:28
A powerful Canadian maul forcing its way through the Welsh defence for a last minute try capped off a much improved performance by the Canadian U20 Men’s Team on Tuesday night in their second match of the 2009 Toshiba Junior World Championship.
Canada Names Team to Face Ireland
2009-06-09 16:02:50
Canadian team coach Kieran Crowley has made three personnel and one positional change for the team that will face Ireland ‘A’ at the Churchill Cup in Denver, Colorado.
Canada in Five Try Win Over Georgia
2009-06-08 17:54:05
Canada has beaten the former Soviet Republic of Georgia 42-10 in a first ever test match – and in doing so also won a pool round match of the six year old Churchill Cup for the first time.
Canada and England in front after Churchill Cup openers
2009-06-08 17:36:33
Canada and England Saxons are in pole position after the opening pool rounds of the 2009 Churchill Cup.
Tim Wants to put Georgia in the Fast Lane
2009-06-08 17:22:25
Georgia Head Coach Tim Lane has chosen youth over experience in his squad of 22 set to face Canada in the Churchill Cup at Infinity Park, Glendale on Saturday (ko 4.30pm MST).
Global Results - 7 June
2009-06-07 20:53:23
France has a champion, the Lions travel on unbeaten and the Junior World Championship gets under way.
Saxons, Canada in pole position
2009-06-07 16:04:01
Canada and England Saxons are in pole position after the opening pool rounds of the 2009 Churchill Cup.
Canada U-20 Fall To Powerful Australian Side
2009-06-05 21:21:28
It was a long night for the Canadian Men’s U20 Rugby Team as they kicked off their 2009 Junior World Championship campaign with an 86-0 defeat to Australia.
Rugby's Language Spreads Across Glendale
2009-06-05 17:31:02
Mike Dunafon today officially launched the 2009 Churchill Cup, saying: "In the city of Glendale, we speak 13 different languages - and rugby speaks all of those."
Hans de Goede named Manager of BC Senior Men
2009-06-05 17:20:21
The British Columbia Rugby Union today announced Hans de Goede as Manager of the BC Men's Provincial team who will compete in the new America's Rugby Championship (ARC).
Canada Names Side To Face Georgia
2009-06-05 17:00:31
With the announcement of the team to face Georgia in the opening round of the 2009 Churchill Cup in Denver, Canadian team coach Kieran Crowley is effusive about some of the choices that have been made in this first ever test against the former Soviet Republic.
Canada set for Australia challenge at Toshiba Junior World Cup
2009-06-05 00:37:42
After several days of grueling practice sessions in Fukuoka, Japan, the Canadian Men’s U20 roster has been released for their 2009 Toshiba Junior World Championship opener against Australia.
Trio to Make England Saxons Debuts
2009-06-04 23:44:03
Joe Simpson (London Wasps), Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) and Matt Smith (Leicester Tigers) have been named in the Saxons squad to face Argentina Jaguars in the Churchill Cup at Infinity Park, Glendale on Saturday (ko 2.15pm, MST).
Rugby Training Plan
2009-06-04 20:58:45
One of the frequently overlooked aspects to rugby training is to have a good plan established before you start. A good plan helps the coach or team manager identify the assets and liabilities of the individual players and the team and develop techniques to overcome them.
Hull of a challenge for England Saxons
2009-06-04 16:47:26
England Saxons Assistant Coach Paul Hull admits that Saturday's encounter with the Argentina Jaguars at Infinity Park, Glendale will be a challenge.
Rain Soaks Churchill Cup
2009-06-03 17:57:07
Torrential rain in the Mile High City today did not dampen the Georgia National Team's preparations for the fast-approaching Churchill Cup.
Drowning in Denver but training goes on
2009-06-03 12:43:10
Torrential rain in the Mile High City, Denver, on Tuesday did not dampen the Georgia national team's preparations for the fast-approaching Churchill Cup.
Denver Welcomes Churchill Cup Sides
2009-06-02 17:09:18
International rugby arrived in Denver today when the teams for the Churchill Cup tournament flew in.
Youngsters stepped up says Jones
2009-06-01 13:24:10
Ryan Jones has praised a number of the young Welsh starlets for their impressive performances during last weekend’s 32-23 victory over Canada in Toronto.
Global Results - 31 May 2009
2009-05-31 23:09:00
The huge match was the Super 14 Final at a packed Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria which broke all sorts of records. And in Italy Benetton Treviso became the champions for the 14th time.
Wales down tenacious Canada
2009-05-31 14:00:58
Youngster Dan Biggar accounted for 22 points and Jonathan Davies made an impressive debut to help Wales subdue determined hosts Canada 23-32 in their international encounter at the York University Stadium, Toronto, on Saturday.
Preview: Canada vs. Wales
2009-05-29 10:14:00
Robin McBryde will begin his temporary reign at the helm of Welsh rugby this Saturday as Ryan Jones and his men tackle the Canadians at York University Stadium.
SAQ Ladder Reaction
2009-05-27 16:42:59
Good footwork in a key in rugby and one aspect of the game frequently overlooked while training. Rugby IQ helps show your team how to improve footwork in this SAQ Ladder Reaction drill.
USA Fall to Canada in Shield Final
2009-05-26 16:15:59
The USA finished 2-1 on the final day of the London Sevens, falling to Argentina in the Bowl Quarterfinals, but beating Georgia in the semis to face Canada for the Shield.
Ireland Defeats Canada
2009-05-26 16:06:13
In front of 7,280 fans Ireland has defeated Canada 25-6 at UBC Thunderbird Stadium.
Global Results - 24 May 2009
2009-05-24 23:09:00
The Heineken Cup Final has come and gone before a huge crowd in Edinburgh and so has the European Challenge Cup. Two intense matches have decided the finalists for the Super 14. Italy has decided finalists. The Asian Five Nations has ended and the European championship for Women. It is crunch time - fewer matches but distilled.
Crowley: 'We're on the right track'
2009-05-24 13:44:00
Ireland battled their way to a 25-6 win over Canada in the opening match of their mid-year tour, in Vancouver on Saturday, with Declan Kidney's coaching staff looking to take some positives out of the result.
10% Off Rugby Orders
2009-05-22 17:48:20
The summer is all about rugby sevens tournaments and the World Rugby Shop has all the rugby gear you and your rugby team need to play at your peak despite the hot weather. And to help get you in the gear, World Rugby Shop is offering 10% off your online orders for a limited time ONLY!
Canada names Team to Face Ireland
2009-05-21 15:35:46
Canadian Senior Men’s Coach Kieran Crowley has named his squad for Saturday’s Test Match against Ireland.
Shuttle Tackle into 2 v 3
2009-05-19 19:29:57
Rugby IQ shows you one great drill to help develop a 2 v 3 from the shuttle tackle.
Canada Name Sevens Team for Final IRB Tour
2009-05-18 17:09:45
Just over a month ago Ian Shoults was a Calgary based player going through the normal pre-season routines one goes through to play in Alberta. A phone call looking for an extra set of speedy boots on a tour to Cuba changed all that as Shoults, 24, went on to star for the Dog River Howlers invitiational team at the ALBA tournament (the Cuban equivalent of the Commonwealth Games) in Cuba - thus setting in motion a path to playing for Canada a month later.
Howlers Meet Che Friend Grando
2009-05-11 18:20:38
The Dog River Howlers Rugby Clubs' Alaba Games 7's Tournament players, management and supporters had the great honour of meeting Che Guevara's old rugby mate from Argentina Alberto Granado
The Performance Analyst
2009-05-08 22:34:56
The performance analyst is increasingly being turned to in rugby to breakdown the finer points of the game and help players and teams improve and Rugby Rugby’s Tom Billups spoke with a pioneer in video analysis systems, Welshman Jon Moore.
BC Rugby Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies
2009-05-07 22:41:06
In December 2005 the BC Rugby Hall of Fame was launched. Over the past four years twenty-two individuals and two teams have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. To honour the fifth wave of distinguished inductees and to celebrate BC Rugby's major award winners, please join us at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver on Thursday, May 21st.
Hang Snatch Drill
2009-05-07 20:50:13
Full body explosive power is a must in rugby and Rugby IQ will explain one drill that can help you maximize your full body explosion.
Tickling The Ivories for Rugby
2009-05-07 19:22:46
What does piano music have to do with rugby? And how does this connection result in a world renowned pianist you’ve never heard of coming to Regina and shawnigan lake School.? And why haven’t you heard of Frank Fernandez from Cuba?
Canada Name U-20 Junior World Cup Squad
2009-05-06 18:48:06
After a four day training camp and exhibition match that saw his side hold their own against an interesting mix of former and current Canada sevens and fifteens players, Tim Murdy and his coaching staff have made their selections for the 2009 Junior World Championship.
BC Provincial Finals Day
2009-05-06 17:25:33
May 2 at UBC Thunderbird Stadium and Wolfson Fields saw plenty of dramatic moments resulting in six different clubs taking home provincial titles in their respective divisions.
USA July 4 Match on ESPN
2009-05-06 00:00:29
USA Rugby has confirmed that the USA Eagles July 4 World Cup Qualifier versus Canada will be broadcast live on ESPN in HD. The game kicks off at 4 PM (EST) and is being played at Blackbaud Stadium.
Canada Name Churchill Cup Squad
2009-05-05 20:45:53
With a tough schedule of seven matches in nine weeks, Canadian Team Head Coach Kieran Crowley has named his squad for the upcoming two tests against Wales and Ireland - and three games of the Churchill Cup.
BC Rugby - Season of Champions
2009-04-29 21:28:58
It was a festive day at the historic Brockton Oval this past Sunday as four age grade fixtures were played in Stanley Park, Vancouver.
Dog River Howlers Win 2009 Alba Games Rugby 7's
2009-04-28 22:49:44
A group of 28 players, referees and supporters traveled to Cuba to have the honour of participating in the first ever international rugby tournament to be played in Cuba as part of the 2009 ALBA Games which included some 2500 athletes, coaches and officials from 33 countries competing in 25 sports.
James to Lead Storied BC Rugby Program
2009-04-23 22:02:38
The British Columbia Rugby Union today announced Mike James as the head coach of the BC Men's Provincial team who will compete in the new America's Rugby Championship (ARC).
2009 BC Rugby Provincial Club Finals
2009-04-23 21:57:27
Nine Senior Championships will be contested for on Saturday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 9th to determine what clubs will claim the provincial cups in their respective divisions.
Howlers Head to Int’l Tournament
2009-04-20 19:44:10
The Dog River Howlers Rugby Club are off to the first ever international rugby tournament as part of the ALBA GAMES -Bolivarian Alternatives for the Americas Games being held in Cuba. Over 1500 athletes from some 25 countries will compete in 38 disciplines supported by 177 coaches, 540 referees, 34 medical personnel and 50 technical personnel.
Combo Drive and Tackle Into 2 v 4
2009-04-15 19:03:58
Improve your rugby coaching with Rugby IQ. This week Rugby IQ looks at the combo drive and tackle into 2 vs 4.
Try For Others Launches Urban Fashion Rugby Line
2009-04-14 19:59:08
Try For Others, a non-profit dedicated to helping critically injured rugby players live a more active and independent lifestyle, announced today the official launch of TFO APPAREL. All proceeds from TFO APPAREL benefit programs to provide opportunities for critically injured rugby players to challenge their limitations, defy stereotypes, and re-define the meaning of being disabled. http://tryforothers.org
Tough Welsh team too much for Canada U-17
2009-04-10 19:14:45
The Welsh U17 A squad has defeated Canada's U17 men's team 37-0 at the Millfield rugby festival in Somerset, England on Thursday.
Japan part of the Global plan?
2009-04-10 18:26:53
The Global Game - Rugby Rugby writer Jon Harris tackles the question of whether the organisers should take rugby's showpiece event, the World Cup, to Japan or not. It's a tricky issue... Lets hear what you think as well...
Canada U-17 Name Squad to Face Wales A
2009-04-09 20:02:59
After opening the 2009 Millfied Festival with a 32-7 win over the USA Canada Head Coach Dave Chambers has made only minor changes to his lineup, swapping scrum-half Lucien Nel for Shawnigan Lake's Monty Tichkowsky as Canada takes on Wales A in Somerset, England on Thursday afternoon.
Colorado gets Churchill Cup 'exclusive'
2009-04-08 09:46:06
The Churchill Cup will take place in Colorado this year, marking the first time North America's premier XV-a-side tournament has been staged solely in the United States.
Colorado to Host 7th Annual Churchill Cup
2009-04-07 22:39:34
The Churchill Cup will take place in Colorado this summer, marking the first time North America’s premier XV-a-side rugby tournament has been staged solely in the United States.
Canada U-17 Opens Millfield Festival with Big Win
2009-04-07 22:13:41
Canada's U17 men's team has beaten the USA 32-7 in their opening match of the Millfield Festival in Somerset, England.
Rugby IQ Drill of the Week - SAQ Resisted Run (ball) + Hit & Spin
2009-04-07 18:23:44
See what learning technique Rugby IQ has this week to improve your team's performance on the pitch.
Cal Bears on ESPNU Monday
2009-04-06 18:38:21
The first leg of the "World Cup" series, played before a capacity crowd Feb. 21 on Witter Rugby Field, will be broadcast Monday, April 6, from 6-8 p.m. PT on ESPNU as the National Guard Game of the Week.
Rugby Quotes
2009-04-03 01:40:48
Rugby has long been considered a ‘gentleman’s game’ and as such some of society’s most influential characters from Oscar Wilde to Elizabeth Taylor to a car bumper sticker have commented on the game of rugby. See what is being said about the game from these rugby quotes.
Canada U-17 MNT Lose to Cardiff Blues U-16
2009-04-02 20:40:27
Canada's U-17 men's team lost to the Cardiff Blues U16 squad 28-14 in a Wednesday night contest that was acting as a warm up match for the visitors, ahead of next week's Millfield Festival.
Revealed: Which ELVs will stay
2009-04-01 17:46:20
At a meeting in London on Monday and Tuesday with lots of administrators, including referee administrators, coaches and a referee recommendations were made for changes to the Laws of the Game in the wake of extensive testing of experimental law variations since the first impetus to change in Auckland in 2004.
Global Results - 30 March
2009-03-30 09:52:31
Fiji won the prestigious Hong Kong Sevens in a thrilling Final, decided when South Africa missed the last kick of the match.
Cal Suffers 24-23 Loss but Wins World Cup Series
2009-03-27 14:59:05
Taking its first loss of the season but winning the "World Cup" series on total points over two matches, California came back from a 15-point deficit and took the lead twice in the second half but could not hang on against British Columbia Thursday at Thunderbird Stadium, as an 80th-minute penalty kick by UBC flyhalf Harry Jones delivered a 24-23 defeat to the Golden Bears (26-1).
Appetite for Work
2009-03-25 18:02:33
Talent alone is not enough for a player to reach his full potential. The player must also have an ‘appetite for work’ according to Rugby Rugby’s Tom Billups which will see the athlete push harder to reach his goals.
A Thousand ‘Ruggers’ Invade New York
2009-03-24 18:08:42
Village Lions Rugby Club Hosts Four Leaf Tourney Randall’s Island, NY March 28, 2009
BC Rugby Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations
2009-03-24 15:47:34
The British Columbia Rugby Union is putting out a call for nominations to the Hall of Fame. To nominate a team or individual in the player, builder and / or pioneer category.
Rugby Shorts
2009-03-20 18:13:26
Rugby shorts are a necessity of all rugby players. And don’t be tricked into believing any short will work as a rugby short. Rugby shorts are by design more durable with higher grade polyester and reinforced seams, than say soccer shorts.
Eagles To Face Canada at Blackbaud Stadium
2009-03-17 21:10:20
The USA Men’s National Rugby Team will take on Canada on Saturday, July 4 at 5 PM at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, S.C., in what will mark the first of two IRB Rugby World Cup Qualifier matches.
Canada U-20 Names Final Selections for Hawkes Bay Match
2009-03-14 00:11:54
The team selection has been made for Canada's U20 men's team final match of a three game tour to New Zealand. The Canadians take on Hawkes Bay Development on Saturday (NZ time - Friday night Canadian time).
Canada Squad Named For Hong Kong Sevens
2009-03-13 21:23:51
While the athletes involved with last weekend's Sevens Rugby World Cup in Dubai are still trying to get their sleep patterns back to normal - the players for the Canadian team going to next leg of the IRB Sevens Series in Hong Kong have been revealed.
Importance of a Basic Medical Injury Plan
2009-03-13 20:27:45
Rugby is a contact sport and while the spirit of the game calls for high levels of sportsmanship injuries will happen. Rugby Rugby’s Tom Billups talks about the importance of a medical injury plans that ALL teams need to have in place for matches.
2009 Churchill Cup Update
2009-03-13 18:16:23
Melville gives the latest update on the Churchill Cup and the possibility of the event finding a permanent home in Denver.
Spirited Canada U-20 side loses to Taranaki 31-3
2009-03-11 22:54:15
It was a case of minor errors during a match that saw the Canadian men’s U20 side go down 31-3 against Taranaki’s development team on Wednesday.
Passing Under Pressure
2009-03-10 21:12:32
In rugby the ability to pass out of pressure to create open space is critical and in this week’s Rugby IQ training tip we look at one drill to help your team with passing under pressure.
Canada Women into Cup round, Men to the Plate in Dubai
2009-03-09 17:30:07
It was a day of mixed feelings for Canada's men's and women's sevens team at the Rugby World Cup in Dubai.
Canada rolls to big win over Scotland
2009-03-09 17:17:06
Canada beat Scotland 33-14 to open its 2009 Sevens World Cup campaign in Dubai.