Opinion
Why Scott Robertson may need to ease big names aside for All Blacks' flexibility
For too long New Zealand have been unable to employ a plan B. To do that, some sacred All Black cows may need to be slaughtered.
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Naturally loud and incredibly fast: Brazil bring fiesta rugby to Paris
Brazil rugby sevens star Luiza Campos explains her plans to conduct a brash festival of speed on the pitch at Stade de France to J…
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How 'gazelle' Nick Frost thawed the hearts of Wallaby fans at Suncorp
The giant Brumby delivered a timely reminder of his vast athletic talent - and some key improvements.
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‘I just cried’: Sarah Hirini’s emotional injury fight to return for Games
New Zealand captain Sarah Hirini suffered a devastating knee injury in December but has fought her way back in time for the Paris …
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Japan embrace chaos theory in bid for Olympic surprise
It would be a mistake to underestimate new-style Japan in Paris despite lacklustre Sevens Challenger performance, according to the…
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Peaking to perfection: how Canada plan to conquer Paris
Canada stars Charity Williams and Olivia Apps lay down the markers for what they hope will be a medal-winning Olympic Games
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Aaron Grandidier Nkanang: 'Sevens doesn’t get the respect it deserves. It’s the Formula One of rugby – pure entertainment.'
As France 7s prepare for a home Olympics challenge, Aaron Grandidier Nkanang discusses life, basketball, golf, DJing, dance classe…
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Eric Rush: France have ‘perfect’ Olympic sevens recipe
The host nation have impressed the New Zealand legend, but he believes six teams have a strong chance of winning gold.
Analysis
Ireland and South Africa share the same player development dilemma
Neither nation can accommodate all its versatile back players, nor even decide which position suits them best.
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Holistic Olympic ambitions for Team GB’s captain Emma Uren
After a difficult comedown following their fourth-place finish in Tokyo, Great Britain captain Emma Uren has set a high all-round …
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‘Original Captain America’ Madison Hughes ready for one last Olympic shot
The veteran USA Sevens player may have a cut-glass English accent but his heart beats for the Stars and Stripes
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Ewan Johnson: 'My dad owns over 60 birds - my favourite is the bald eagle'
The new Scotland lock talks falconry, lunches with Dan Carter and his love of 'belting people'.
