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Nick Jordan in Delhi
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The favourites all recorded big wins in the opening session of the Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens.
New Zealand had too much pace for Canada, winning 42-7, while England thrashed Sri Lanka 59-7. James Rodwell, with three tries, and Ben Gollings and Kevin Barrett, with two each, led the scoring for the 2006 silver medalists.
Australia blanked Uganda 33-0, with two tries to Lachie Turner on debut, and Samoa, although they conceded three tries, ran out winners 38-17 over Papua New Guinea.
Yellow cards to Liam Messam and Tomasi Cama marred the victory for the three-time gold medal winners New Zealand.
"There's a few odds against us just because we are New Zealand so the refs have a tendency for details," claimed New Zealand skipper DJ Forbes.
Earlier, South Africa scored five tries, including two to Paul Delport, to beat Tonga 29-0 while other winners were Wales, Scotland and Kenya.
Tom Prydie scored twice on debut to help Wales to a 56-7 win over host nation India and Guyana held Scotland to 0-7 at halftime before three tries to Selkirk winger Lee Jones sealed a 26-0 victory.
Kenya beat Malaysia 40-0 with Collins Injera and Horace Otieno bagging doubles.
In front of a good Day One crowd Indian captain Nasser Hussain was pleased to finally be underway.
"It was fantastic to hear the cheers from the crowd supporting us even when we were down," he said.
The team, making their debut at a Commonwealth Games, know they have plenty to improve on before facing Tonga and South Africa, but were making the most of their moment in the Delhi sunshine.
"We need to work on our defence, by committing a couple of people in the tackle left us short out wide. Overall we took it to them and I am so proud of the guys."
Another first-timer is Caribbean champion Guyana. Captain Claudius Butts said the team is thrilled to be in Delhi.
"It's a wonderful experience both in the village and playing here in front of a large crowd. The crowd always goes for an underdog so it's good for us!"
Wallaby winger Turner is also enjoying the support, particularly from fellow Australian athletes, and the Commonwealth Games environment.
"We've been out to see a couple of events and there's a few here returning the favour. it's nice to see that green and gold in the stands.
"To be in the village is unreal, especially coming from an athletics background. When I chose rugby I never thought I would get to something like this."
The 23 year-old, who has 11 caps, was glad to have the first Sevens match at this level under his belt.
"It was good to get a few nerves out of the way and we will learn a few things from that game. I probably should have thrown the inside ball on my second try. As a team we took a few things out of that game."
The glorious Delhi weather has hit 31 degrees and the colourful crowd are showing tremendous enthusiasm, especially for their local heroes.
Upcoming matches are South Africa v India, Wales v Tonga, New Zealand v Guyana and Scotland v Canada.
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Day 1 Results so far (local time, GMT +5:30):
09:00 South Africa 29-0 Tonga
09:22 Wales 56-7 India
09:44 New Zealand 43-7 Canada
10:06 Scotland 26-0 Guyana
10:28 England 59-7 Sri Lanka
10:50 Australia 33-0 Uganda
11:22 Samoa 38-17 Papua New Guinea
11:44 Kenya 40-0 Malaysia
12:06 South Africa 59-0 India
12:28 Wales 38-7 Tonga
12:50 New Zealand 52-0 Guyana
13:12 Scotland 19-0 Canada 7
14:04 England 55-0 Uganda 0
14:26 Australia 42-5 Sri Lanka
14:48 Samoa 61-0 Malaysia
15:10 Kenya 17-12 Papua New Guinea
15:32 Tonga - India
15:54 Canada - Guyana
16:26 Sri Lanka - Uganda
16:48 Papua New Guinea - Malaysia
17:10 South Africa - Wales
17:32 New Zealand - Scotland
17:54 England - Australia
18:16 Samoa - Kenya
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Nick Jordan is in Delhi thanks to Herbalife, nutrition for a better life.
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COMMENTS
Sallyann Mon 11 Oct 2010 12:20
Thank you! You are the only website giving up to date scores for all Rugby 7's matches. I'm a POHM in Aus and not getting any England coverage is frustrating!! Australia, there are other teams taking part, a well rounded portrayal would be greatly appreciated.
Reply | Report this PostSallyann Mon 11 Oct 2010 12:20
Thank you! You are the only website giving up to date scores for all Rugby 7's matches. I'm a POHM in Aus and not getting any England coverage is frustrating!! Australia, there are other teams taking part, a well rounded portrayal would be greatly appreciated.
Reply | Report this PostChris Mon 11 Oct 2010 12:49
I echo your sentiments SallyAnn.
Reply | Report this PostI'm following the scores from a bookmaker in England, Willhill. Unfortunately they don't update the final scores so I go here to find what they are.
Keep up the good work, Nick!
Dan Mon 11 Oct 2010 12:59
I concur, only website giving updates and coverage! Good stuff. Go PNG!!!
Reply | Report this Posttom Mon 11 Oct 2010 14:52
i'm in the uk and this is the only site with updates i've managed to find so far.......
Reply | Report this Posttom Mon 11 Oct 2010 15:00
to add to my previous note,. there's a live video feed on the bbc site, but that wont work for me for some reason...
Reply | Report this Posttom Mon 11 Oct 2010 15:00
to add to my previous note,. there's a live video feed on the bbc site, but that wont work for me for some reason...
Reply | Report this Poststeve graham Mon 11 Oct 2010 15:07
I disagree, you haven't updated these scores in ages.
Reply | Report this Post15:32 Tonga - India
15:54 Canada - Guyana
16:26 Sri Lanka - Uganda
16:48 Papua New Guinea - Malaysia
17:10 South Africa - Wales
The Judge Mon 11 Oct 2010 16:06
Steve, apologies. As scores were updated they were on new articles are per round of games..........the UR7s reporter is working hard to bring upto date coverage of the tournament.
Reply | Report this Poststeve graham Mon 11 Oct 2010 16:43
[quote]In reply to the original entry:
Reply | Report this PostSteve, apologies. As scores were updated they were on new articles are per round of games..........the UR7s reporter is working hard to bring upto date coverage of the tournament.[/quote]
OK, thanks for the clarification.
Ivan Oburah Mon 11 Oct 2010 18:29
Yeahhh!!!! I would scream my lungs out since kenya upset the wprld champs Samoa bt i hope for the best against Australia 2moro - the sit is great...keep up da good work
Reply | Report this PostSharon de Goede Mon 11 Oct 2010 18:30
[quote]In reply to the original entry:
Reply | Report this PostHello Steve,
I am Thyssen de Goede of Canada's teams mother. Have you heard the score between Canada and Guyana yet?
With thanks
Sharon
I disagree, you haven't updated these scores in ages.
15:32 Tonga - India
15:54 Canada - Guyana
16:26 Sri Lanka - Uganda
16:48 Papua New Guinea - Malaysia
17:10 South Africa - Wales[/quote]
Sharon de Goede Mon 11 Oct 2010 18:30
[quote]In reply to the original entry:
Reply | Report this PostHello Steve,
I am Thyssen de Goede of Canada's teams mother. Have you heard the score between Canada and Guyana yet?
With thanks
Sharon
I disagree, you haven't updated these scores in ages.
15:32 Tonga - India
15:54 Canada - Guyana
16:26 Sri Lanka - Uganda
16:48 Papua New Guinea - Malaysia
17:10 South Africa - Wales[/quote]
aussie gold Tue 12 Oct 2010 01:15
[quote]In reply to the original entry: As if the English papers over there wouldn't be the same....don't tell me they would be reporting about all the Aussie gold! I dont think so!!
Reply | Report this PostThank you! You are the only website giving up to date scores for all Rugby 7's matches. I'm a POHM in Aus and not getting any England coverage is frustrating!! Australia, there are other teams taking part, a well rounded portrayal would be greatly appreciated.[/quote]
Leon Buirski Tue 12 Oct 2010 01:43
What happened in the South Africa versus Wales match please?
Reply | Report this PostChalkie Tue 12 Oct 2010 01:57
Where's the England vs Aus score please? The game was over hours ago.
Reply | Report this Postconner Tue 12 Oct 2010 02:01
i love u peoples
Reply | Report this PostPiuela Tue 12 Oct 2010 03:05
, Go Tonga !'Ai a ha fo'i malohi .
Reply | Report this PostFreddie Matthies Tue 12 Oct 2010 03:09
Go PNG, but Samoa to take Gold on this one
Reply | Report this PostTim Nesdale Tue 12 Oct 2010 03:50
Latest results:
Reply | Report this Post18:16 Samoa - Kenya17:54 England 21-19 Australia17:32 New Zealand 46-0 Scotland17:10 South Africa 21-5 Wales16:48 Papua New Guinea 56-10 Malaysia16:26 Sri Lanka 5-35 Uganda15:54 Canada 47-0 Guyana15:32 Tonga 38-5 India15:10 Kenya 17-12 Papua New Guinea14:48 Samoa 61-0 Malaysia14:26 Australia 42-5 Sri Lanka14:04 England 55-0 Uganda13:12 Scotland 19-17 Canada12:50 New Zealand 52-0 Guyana12:28 Wales 38-7 Tonga12:06 South Africa 59-0 India11:44 Kenya 40-0 Malaysia11:22 Samoa 38-17 Papua New Guinea10:50 Australia 33-0 Uganda10:28 England 59-7 Sri Lanka10:06 Scotland 26-0 Guyana09:44 New Zealand 43-7 Canada09:22 Wales 56-7 India09:00 South Africa 29-0 Tonga
Devika Sheenal Tue 12 Oct 2010 04:32
well I think so Fiji is not in the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games, it makes it easier for New Zealand to clinch there fourth Gold medal…but would wish the other teams all the best.
Reply | Report this PostDevika Sheenal Tue 12 Oct 2010 04:40
Fiji @ heart - would have love to see Fiji in the Commonwealth Games, but would back the Pacific Islanders Samoa and Tonga to do wonders in this Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games.....GO FIJI GO!!!
Reply | Report this Posthannah Tue 12 Oct 2010 09:18
WhaT happeneD tO samoa amhn.=[
Reply | Report this Postalguhds dehy dihd well.the best they had..was guhd enough 4 uhs.guhd job BOYZ.=]
God Bless
well dne ENGLAND.=]
Matautia Tue 12 Oct 2010 09:19
WhaT happeneD tO samoa amhn.=[
Reply | Report this Postalguhds dehy dihd well.the best they had..was guhd enough 4 uhs.guhd job BOYZ.=]
God Bless
well dne ENGLAND.=]
bilbo Tue 12 Oct 2010 09:19
The Commonwealth Games coverage is truly dire. I can't watch or find live results for the 7s anywhere. Not on network TV, no on cable, not even on the internet (except UR7s). What century are these people living in?
Reply | Report this PostSallyann Tue 12 Oct 2010 10:40
Hi Aussie Gold, I think Australia have done brilliantly. When I lived in England they did cover all the competition not just England. I'm all for biggin' up the home team but it would be good to have other peoples contributions recognised.
Reply | Report this PostI love rugby and appreciate watching whoever is playing. Having said that. CUMMON' ENGLAND!
Sallyann Tue 12 Oct 2010 10:40
Hi Aussie Gold, I think Australia have done brilliantly. When I lived in England they did cover all the competition not just England. I'm all for biggin' up the home team but it would be good to have other peoples contributions recognised.
Reply | Report this PostI love rugby and appreciate watching whoever is playing. Having said that. CUMMON' ENGLAND!
Tim Nesdale Thu 21 Oct 2010 23:44
Well I guess we're lucky here in NZ, we had 6 channels showing every Commonwealth Games event live including every single Sevens match. We also had betting options on every match at NZ TAB. NZ win gold 4 in a row!! WOOHOO!!! I love NZ!!
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