The HSBC World Series Sevens rock into town in Glasgow at the Scotstoun Stadium over the weekend of the 4-5 May. This is the penultimate leg of the 2012/13 season and there should be some tough clashes for the home nations especially with Pool B containing England, New Zealand, Scotland and Portugal. England will need to perform at their very best if they are to progress … [Read more...]
Russia 7’s take the Bowl but Kiwis Cup IRB Series Scotland – England 14-29 New Zealand
New Zealand were just to clinical and organised for England in the final of the Cup in Scotland. England did stay in touch albeit having to come back from a big deficit to close to 19-14 before New Zealand stretched away to a big win 29-14 and almost certainly take the IRB series crown for another year. The Kiwis are now on 150 points with Fiji on 139 which says New Zealand … [Read more...]
Samoa 7’s smash South Africa IRB Series Scotland
The semi-finals produced some amazing rugby as the rain started to fall in Glasgow. The biggest surprise was the demolition of South Africa by Samoa in the semi-final of the plate. the 47-0 score line is the biggest winning margin between teams who play all the time at the top level. The other semi surprise was the extra time win for England against Fiji who we tipped for … [Read more...]