How to win a 1v1? (Video)

Have you ever wondered how to beat a defender in a small grid? Aussie 7s star Pama Fou has a suggestion: A reverse grubber with the wrong foot. Try it out in your next session.

Is SBW ready for 7s?

Rugby Union and League Star Sonny Bill Williams  Photo: Geoff Trotter

Sonny Bill Williams, one of the biggest names in Rugby Union and League, has been once more related to a potential move to 7s for Rio 2016. His agent confirmed that interest has been raised towards New Zealand Sevens head coach Gordon Tietjens. However the experienced coach also emphasised that "it won't be as simple as signing on the dotted line". Any potential 7s player has to pass a gruelling trial before making the team. 

Tietjens further said towards the online magazine stuff.co.nz that he has seen it many times where, there are some very good rugby players out there, but they're not sevens players. They don't have an understanding of the game,''.

Whether Williams will make into the team or not won't be decided before next years Rugby World Cup. Sonny Bill Williams recently returned to the game of Rugby Union after a two year stint in Rugby League with the Sydney based side Roosters.

Full stuff.co.nz article 

Glorious Fiji at the Gold Coast

Photo: IRB / Martin Seras Lima

Fiji won the first leg of the IRB World Sevens Series in Australia. The team coached by Ben Ryan beat Samoa in an exciting Cup-final 31-24 and secured valuable points for the Olympic ticket. The Fijians had a perfect start to the final, scoring 26 unanswered points.

However Samoa seemed to find a way back into this game and managed to score 24 points before Fiji sealed the win with a last minute try. The victory in the final made it the perfect weekend for Fiji, winning all their matches.

England secured the third place beating world champions New Zealand 31-7 and Common Wealth gold medallist South Africa 19-0. However New Zealand still got away with some silverware after a comfortable win over Argentina in the Plate final.

Mike Friday had a successful start to his new coaching job. His team USA won the Plate final with a clear 31-15 win over France. Eventually Canada secured the Shield trophy with a convincing 40-7 win over Kenya.

The next leg of the IRB World Series will be in Dubai on 5th and 6th December. 

Highlights Day 1

Highlights Day 2

HSBC Sevens World Series: Team-by-Team Guide

Ahead of the first stage of this years IRB World Sevens Series  - the Gold Coast Sevens - we bring you a team-by-team guide, presenting all 15 core teams that will compete at the nine stages of the series. 

IRB Sevens Series: Round 1

On Saturday morning the brand new IRB Sevens Series will kick-off with the Gold Coast Sevens in Australia. The Gold Coast Sevens is the first of nine tournaments.

This years series is labelled as the most important one ever as the top four finisher will qualify for Rio 2016. A further six places will be determined by regional qualifiers next year with a further place available via a play-off event to close the process. Brazil automatically qualify as hosts.

Rugby will return to the Olympics after a 92 year long abstinence.