Sevens World Series Rugby News

The IRB Sevens World Series is the annual series of international rugby union sevens tournaments that are hosted around the globe and draws the top teams.  The rugby teams compete for the overall title by accumulating points based on their finishing position in each tournament.  The event has nine stops - Gold Coast Sevens, Dubai Sevens, South Africa Sevens, Wellington Sevens, USA Sevens, Hong Kong Sevens, Japan Sevens, Scotland Sevens, London Sevens.

  • Sunday, 16. December, 2012

    Sevens event transcends boundaries

    The inaugural Sevens Premier League staged in George at the weekend was a rip-roaring success both on and off the field.

  • Saturday, 15. December, 2012

    Something extra in George

    Two of the Cup quarterfinals went to extra time as the Sevens Premier League delivered some gripping action in wet conditions in George.

  • Friday, 14. December, 2012

    Cheetahs Rhule in George

    The Cheetahs lived up to their pre-tournament favourites tag when they beat a determined Bulls team 26-19 on Day One at the PL Sevens in George.

  • Thursday, 13. December, 2012

    Baby Boks boost WP Sevens

    An exciting and youthful Western Province Sevens squad will be hoping to make its presence felt at the Sevens Premier League this weekend.  

  • Thursday, 13. December, 2012

    Preview: Sevens Premier League

    The inaugural Sevens Premier League in George this weekend will end the rugby year in South Africa with an intriguing high stakes party.

  • Monday, 10. December, 2012

    Bulls to unleash new blood

    The Blue Bulls have assembled a host of fresh faces for the Sevens Premier League in George this weekend.

  • Monday, 10. December, 2012

    New Zealand eye home run

    Following their victory in Port Elizabeth New Zealand head up Pool A in their home leg of the Sevens World Series in Wellington.

  • Monday, 10. December, 2012

    Gollings ready to rock George

    Sevens legend Ben Gollings is ready to rock the inaugural Premier League tournament in George on Friday and Saturday.

  • Monday, 10. December, 2012

    Treu 'disappointed' with bronze

    Springbok coach Paul Treu expressed his disappointment, despite South Africa's third-place finish at the Port Elizabeth leg of the IRB Sevens World Series.

  • Sunday, 9. December, 2012

    Ultimate birthday gift for Tietjens

    New Zealand won their four successive Cup title on South African soil after beating France in the Cup final, giving head coach Gordon Tietjens an extra special present.

  • Sunday, 9. December, 2012

    Final replay in PE

    Hosts South Africa will face New Zealand in the first Cup semifinal at the Port Elizabeth Sevens, a repeat of last year's final.

  • Saturday, 8. December, 2012

    Treu pays tribute to home crowd

    South Africa's coach Paul Treu paid tribute to the home crowd at the Port Elizabeth leg of IRB Sevens World Series.

  • Saturday, 8. December, 2012

    Bokke blitz Samoa

    Host South Africa got off to a flying start on Day One of the Port Elizabeth leg of the ORB Sevens World Series.

  • Friday, 7. December, 2012

    Phillips ends three-year absence

    Ollie Phillips returns to the England side after a three-year absence, for the third leg of the IRB Sevens World Series in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

  • Friday, 7. December, 2012

    Preview: PE Sevens

    New Zealand can become the first team to win the same leg of the IRB Sevens World Series for a fourth consecutive time in Port Elizabeth this weekend.