News Archive
Cooks' opportunity to shine at NZ Sevens
February 03, 2012 - 7:00am
The Cook Islands will run out at the Westpac Stadium on 3-4 February this weekend, in the knowledge that this is their one and only chance to shine on the 2011/12 HSBC Sevens World Series. more ...
Sevens teams declared for Wellington showdown
February 02, 2012 - 7:26am
On the eve of the Hertz Sevens, round four of the HSBC Sevens World Series on 3-4 February, all 16 national teams have declared their final squads to compete in New Zealand's capital, Wellington. more ...
NZ looking for second successive home title
February 01, 2012 - 12:20pm
Following a dramatic 31-26 victory against South Africa in the final of the Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens in December, New Zealand sit joint first in the 2011/12 HSBC Sevens World Series. more ...
Team line-up set for Hong Kong Sevens
January 31, 2012 - 11:43am
The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union today announced the 24 international teams set to take part in the Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2012, round seven of the HSBC Sevens World Series. more ...
2012 IRB Anti-Doping Handbook Launched
January 31, 2012 - 6:41am
The 2012 IRB Anti-Doping Handbook is now available for download from www.keeprugbyclean.com, underscoring the governing body’s commitment to best-practice education and information.
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NZ Sevens reach fitness peak on Mt Maunganui
January 30, 2012 - 10:27am
Gordon Tietjens’ Sevens training camps have become part of New Zealand rugby folklore, and they’re one reason why New Zealand line up as favourites on home soil at the Westpac this weekend. more ...
Hosea Gear wings in for NZ Sevens
January 30, 2012 - 7:19am
Highlander and All Black wing Hosea Gear has been selected to play for New Zealand in the Hertz Sevens, round four of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Wellington. more ...
Uncovered: Sevens Marathon Men
January 30, 2012 - 7:14am
All 15 travelling teams have now arrived in Wellington, joining the hosts and defending champions New Zealand for round four of the HSBC Sevens World Series more ...
Sevens whistleblower: Referee's blog # 1
January 29, 2012 - 7:09am
James McPhail is a 26-year-old referee from New Zealand, who made his international Sevens debut at Round one of the HSBC Sevens World Series. more ...
USA to Host Junior World Rugby Trophy 2012
January 29, 2012 - 6:49am
The International Rugby Board has announced that USA Rugby will host the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy (JWRT) 2012 from 18-30 June in Salt Lake City. more ...
Starmers: Back to the Wellington cauldron
January 28, 2012 - 6:35am
TV commentator Nigel Starmer-Smith writes his latest blog for irbsevens.com ahead of the fourth round of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the Hertz Sevens in New Zealand's capital, Wellington. more ...
Manu Samoa Sevens Coach Named Wellington/LA Squad
January 27, 2012 - 7:07am
Manu Samoa Sevens Head Coach Stephen Betham has named his 12 member squad for next weekend's Hertz Sevens tournament in Wellington and Las Vegas. more ...
Robert Brophy appointed acting IRB CEO
January 27, 2012 - 6:31am
IRB Chief Financial Officer Robert Brophy has been appointed acting Chief Executive of Rugby’s global governing body and acting Managing Director of Rugby World Cup Limited. more ...
Four new caps in NZ Sevens squad - Gear comes in
January 26, 2012 - 11:48am
New Zealand Sevens Coach Gordon Tietjens has named four new caps in his 2012 national contracted squad of 15 who are preparing for next weekend's Hertz Sevens tournament in Wellington. more ...
NZRU begins search for Olympic hopefuls
January 26, 2012 - 6:48am
The New Zealand Rugby Union has launched its search for their next Olympic hopefuls as part of the Go4Gold Women’s Sevens Programme. more ...
How has the Sevens shaped up so far?
January 25, 2012 - 8:33am
The IRB's Game Analysis report has been published from the opening three rounds of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Australia (Gold Coast), Dubai and South Africa (Port Elizabeth). more ...
Teams set for new Tokyo Sevens
January 24, 2012 - 7:06am
The IRB and JRFU have announced the line-up of teams to compete in the newly introduced Tokyo Sevens, round seven of the HSBC Sevens World Series. more ...
Road to Women’s RWC 2014 set for kick off
January 24, 2012 - 6:52am
The road to WRWC 2014 in France will begin with this year’s RBS Women's 6 Nations, kicking off an expanded qualification process that will involve more teams than ever before. more ...
IRB CEO to step down at the end of January
January 20, 2012 - 6:47am
IRB CEO and Rugby World Cup Limited Managing Director Mike Miller is to step down from his roles at the end of January. more ...
LTC Academy Program Ready to Start
January 16, 2012 - 7:37am
The Samoa Rugby Union License Training Centre Academy Program is all set to go with the start of their camp at Tuanaimato this week. more ...