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Ghanaian women looking to convert grassroots rugby into a global success

In places like Ghana, where society is still overwhelmingly male-dominated, rugby is seen as a man’s game. But Dawda wants to prove otherwise

South African’s Cecil Afrika scores a Try during their semi-final rugby match of the Sevens World Series against New Zealand in Dubai on December 6 2014.

Blitzbokke edge closer to Rio Olympic sevens dream

The Springbok sevens team trounced New Zealand and beat Australia to win the second leg of the Sevens World Series, edging closer to the Olympics.

New Zealand secure lead in Sevens with win over Fiji

A withering burst of 24 unanswered points in five minutes set New Zealand up for a 24-7 win over Fiji in the IRB Sevens World Series on Saturday.

Blitzbokke cruise into Sevens quarterfinals

Thanks to three convincing performances at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium, the SA Sevens team stormed into the quarterfinals.

Bok’s Afrika named Sevens player of the year

Bok’s Afrika named Sevens player of the year

Springbok Sevens player Cecil Afrika has been named player of the year after being the top try and points scorer in the 2010/11 World Sevens Series.

SA wins London Sevens, New Zealand takes world title

South Africa had won the final of the London Sevens while New Zealand celebrated winning a ninth International Rugby Board Sevens World Series title.

Teenager seals Sevens win for New Zealand

Teenager Declan O’Donnell bagged a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand beat England 29-14 in the Wellington final of the IRB Sevens World Series.

Samoa down New Zealand to win US Sevens

Samoa down New Zealand to win US Sevens

Samoa delivered a superb performance to beat New Zealand 33-12 in the final of the US round of the IRB Sevens World Series on Sunday.

Treu adopts new approach for for Las Vegas Sevens

Treu adopts new approach for for Las Vegas Sevens

Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu has been rethinking his game plan on the eve of the Las Vegas tournament in the IRB Sevens World Series this weekend.

New Zealand sink South Africa as Fiji shine

A late surge saw New Zealand triumph over South Africa 19-7 in the headline match on the opening day of the IRB Sevens world series on Friday.

Treu adopts new approach for for Las Vegas Sevens

Springboks get off to a flyer in Wellington

the Springboks started their challenge in the Wellington tournament of the IRB Sevens World Series on Friday with an easy 38-10 win over Niue.

Boks confident of George success

The Springboks go into this weekend’s IRB Sevens World Series in George under pressure to retain their title and keep up with leaders New Zealand.