Author: Hamish Cole

Australia started the tournament so well but as they have done all series failed to replicate their pool form into the knockout stages. The Aussies produced arguably their best footy all series on Saturday and early Sunday morning, putting them in a position to go deep into the tournament with a Cup quarter final against Samoa. However, despite overcoming the likes of Wales, Scotland and Fiji to get this opportunity the Aussies blew it big time. Although Samoa have played some brilliant rugby this series if Australia wants to challenge for the Series title they cannot be losing these kinds…

With the Sevens returning to Vegas this weekend, here are seven exciting blokes to keep an eye out for. Carlin Isles – USA With the loss of Perry Baker, Isles becomes a vital component of the USA side. Isles is essential to taking advantage of the space created by the USAs large forwards busting up the middle with his speed making him an obvious threat out wide. Isles has taken up the responsibility well registering the second most amount of tries for the tournament with 18, despite only recently getting back into the starting line up. With a relatively easy…

The Sevens hits party central this weekend with Las Vegas ready to turn up the heat on one of the tightest World Series circuits we have seen in recent years. Will the USA finally get a competition win in front of their home crowd, or will the Aussies overcome a tough draw? See blow to find out all you need to know before the action on Saturday. What happened last time? – Sydney Sevens New Zealand notched their second tournament victory of the series, running out 21-5 victors over the USA to go tied top of the table. New Zealand…

The party hits Sydney this weekend and the women are back to play their role. This year the World Series Sevens heads a little further west that the SFS as the tournament sets up base at Spotless Stadium. What can we expect? We’ll read on and you’ll find out. Last time out – Hamilton Winners: Fiji  Fiji recorded their second tournament win in a row with another dominant performance over the USA, winning 38-0. Fiji now sit tied first on the ladder with the US after the Americans reached their third consecutive cup final. New Zealand finished third in the…

The World Series Sevens has returned at the perfect time for your Australia day weekend, with a mountain of footy to enjoy with a BBQ and beer. Last time out – Cape Town Winners: Fiji Fiji won the tournament in emphatic style, getting up 29-15 over the USA with their usual flamboyant style breaking down the stiff USA defence. Fiji’s performance in Cape Town was a serious warning to the rest of the competition with victories over England and South Africa in the lead up to the final. After strong showings in the pool stages both Australia and New Zealand…