Highlights | London Sevens Day 1

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Despite a loss in their opening game against hosts England, the magnificent Fijians were crowned back-to-back series winners after day one of the London Sevens.  

Fiji qualified for the last eight after wins over Australia and Wales. England and South Africa both stayed unbeaten in Twickenham today.

It was a special day for Collins Injera who scored four tries to overtake Santiago Gomez Cora at the top of the all-time leading try scorer chart. Injera scored his 231st try today.

In tomorrow’s Cup quarter-finals South Africa face Argentina, France play Fiji, New Zealand goes head to head with USA and England meet up against rivals Scotland.  

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Preview | London Sevens

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After nine enthralling rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, the season eventually comes to an end at the “home of rugby”. London invites fans around the globe to the last leg of what has been the biggest 7s series yet. This might be once again Fiji’s big year as they can win back-to-back titles this weekend. One man could make all the difference for Ben Ryan’s side this weekend. 

WHERE AND WHEN?

The HSBC London Sevens take place at Twickenham (Capacity 82,000) on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of May.  

The matches kick-off of at 09:30 on both days. The final is scheduled for 17:57 on Sunday.

See the full fixture list here.

WHERE CAN I SEE IT?

In the UK Sky Sports will cover the tournament on all days. For a full TV guide click here, for any other country check out this handy guide.

WHO’S THE FAVOURITE?

The last two tournaments in Singapore and Paris both ended in unpredicted shock wins for Kenya and Samoa – which proved that 7s is still full of surprises even on the top level. London is a good ground for big upsets as the USA shown last year when they beat Australia in the final to win their first-ever Cup. However, Fiji will try everything to win back-to-back series titles. Second placed South Africa focus will be on stopping the Fijians on the last leg to secure the first series trophy since 2008-09 and three successive years of ending in second position.  

ONE TO WATCH

Since a couple of weeks the rugby world is talking about one man. Former NFL and NRL star Jarryd Hayne did get the green light to play for his dad’s birth country Fiji last minute. Fans around the world will be excited to see this extraordinary athlete back on a rugby field.    

WHO’S LEADING?

After nine out of 10 rounds Fiji gathered 166 points together. They are now 14 points ahead of second-placed South Africa, which should be enough to bring the series title back home again. New Zealand in third position with 145 points still has a realistic chance to snatch the second place this weekend. 

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Highlights | Paris 7s

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It has been a pretty exciting weekend in France's capital with another big surprise win. A breave fighting Samoan team managed to win their first Cup title since 2012. In magnificient fashion, captain Faalemiga Selesele guided his team to a 29-26 comeback win in the Stade Jean-Bouin. 

Highlights | Canada Sevens

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With a 31-14 win over New Zealand in the final England’s women won their first tournament win this season in Canada.

Top favourites Australia, who one all tournaments so far, lost to England in the semi-final but will remain top of the table with a comfortable 12 lead ahead of New Zealand. England 7s is now in third position six points ahead of hosts Canada.

In an entertaining high scoring final England managed to extend their half-time lead of 19-14 all the way to the final whistle. England’s Heather Fisher, as well as Jo Watmore and Alice Richardson, were the standout player for England. 

Winning coach Simon Middleton commented afterwards:

"The girls were absolutely outstanding today, executed the game plan to a tee and played with loads of composure and energy. Our defence was particularly good against Australia and New Zealand and I couldn't be more proud." 

In the other trophy competitions hosts Canada beat Spain 21-5 to secure the Plate trophy and Chris Cracknell’s Fijiana team beat Brazil 24-7 to win the Bowl. 

Australia finished the tournament with a 19-12 Bronze final win over France.  

The last round of the series will see teams visit Clermont-Ferrand on 28 and 29 May.

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Highlights | Singapore Sevens Day 2

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If it needs anymore evidence that this year’s series isn’t short of surprises, than the Singapore Sevens were the right occasion to prove it. More than 45,000 people turned up to the new tournament destination on Saturday and Sunday and witnessed a tournament full of unexpected outcomes. 

A sensational Kenya won the tournament beating series leader Fiji 30-7 to secure their first-ever tournament win. Kenya’s inspirational captain Collins Injera, named fully deserved player of the final, scored twice in the final.

Despite the loss in the final Fiji extend their lead at the top of the series to eight points with two rounds remaining in Paris and London. South Africa who lost to Fiji in the semi final, but won the third place play off against Argentina moves to the second position in the table.

In the other competitions, Samoa won the Plate final against New Zealand 26-21. Samoa last beat New Zealand in 2012.

Scotland won the Bowl in the final against the USA 14-10.

Russia won their third consecutive Shield trophy, beating Wales 24-7 in the final.

The series moves to Europe for the remaining two tournaments in Paris on 13th May and to London a week later.

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