A potential blueprint for US Sevens
Last time I mused on Las Vegas, Scotland and the impact of physicality on the game at all levels. This week I’m going to focus on the USA Sevens programme. I have touched on this before but after ... more »
USA 7S
08 March 2010
US Collegiate Sevens to be televised on network NBC
Since the Olympic decision, Sevens in the USA has been rife with rumours regarding new tournaments and concepts. USA Sevens have once again shown their belief in the 7s marketplace and have been able ... more »
05 March 2010
Samoa delight in winning USA Sevens
Samoa proved themselves the toast of Las Vegas with a stunning Cup win at the USA Sevens, beating New Zealand 33-12 in the final. It was the fourth time the Pacific Islanders have taken an IRB leg ... more »
15 February 2010
Meet 'The Polar Bear'...aka USA's Matt Hawkins
Matthew Hawkins has been a pillar of strength this season for the USA team, taking over the captaincy from an injured Kevin Swiryn. Matt grew up in Durban, South Africa, and attended the famous Mar... more »
12 February 2010
Las Vegas Invitational Sevens unleashed
Whilst the New Zealand leg of the IRB Sevens World Series is taking centre stage this weekend, USA Sevens are gearing up to host the fourth leg of the circuit in Las Vegas for the first time on Februa... more »
07 February 2010
The Westpac Stadium is priming itself for the return of the world’s top Sevens sides as the third leg of the IRB Sevens World Series kicks off on Friday. Since Dubai and George many of the side’s, ... more »
04 February 2010
USA prepared for Wellington Sevens
Coach Al Caravelli has announced his 12-man USA team for the third leg of the IRB Sevens World Series, Wellington's NZI Sevens, which starts on Friday (5-6 Feb). The USA will hope to benefit from s... more »
01 February 2010
England will have to do without Isoa Damudamu for the next two legs of the IRB Sevens World Series in Wellington (5-6 Feb) and Las Vegas (13-14 Feb). Damu, who scored England's post-hooter winning ... more »
26 January 2010
International sides struggle in Suva
The visiting international sides at the Suva Rugby Festival were given a harsh Sevens lesson by the local Fijian opposition on the opening’s day play of the international event. The USA Cougars wer... more »
21 January 2010
Scotland’s Melrose may have been where our sport was conceived, but everyone knows its heartbeat reverberates around the stunning islands of Fiji. Put simply, Fiji epitomises Rugby Sevens. Flamboya... more »
20 January 2010
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