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  2. World Rugby Sevens Series
Springboks legend Bryan Habana reveals why ‘well-suited’ Michael Hooper will be successful in Sevens
Dylan Coetzee 04 Apr 2024

Springboks legend Bryan Habana reveals why ‘well-suited’ Michael Hooper will be successful in Sevens

Springboks great Bryan Habana has backed Michael Hooper to shine when he makes his Sevens debut for Australia this weekend.

Australia
‘Not the fastest, not the fittest’ – Michael Hooper’s brutally honest assessment ahead of Sevens debut
Colin Newboult 28 Mar 2024

‘Not the fastest, not the fittest’ – Michael Hooper’s brutally honest assessment ahead of Sevens debut

Wallabies legend Michael Hooper is set to make his debut on World Rugby’s SVNS series in Hong Kong next weekend.

Australia
‘Rookie’ Michael Hooper set to make Sevens debut in Hong Kong as Olympic Games loom
Dylan Coetzee 28 Mar 2024

‘Rookie’ Michael Hooper set to make Sevens debut in Hong Kong as Olympic Games loom

Former Wallabies captain and centurion Michael Hooper will finally make his Sevens debut for Australia in Hong Kong during the first weekend of April.

Australia
SA Rugby turn to former captain as interim coach amid risk of losing core SVNS status
Dylan Coetzee 14 Mar 2024

SA Rugby turn to former captain as interim coach amid risk of losing core SVNS status

The Blitzboks have announced Philip Snyman will take over as interim head coach from Sandile Ngcobo who returns to academy coaching.

South Africa
Tom Mitchell exclusive: ‘Unbelievable’ Antoine Dupont is the ‘greatest example’ of sevens convert
Alex Spink 13 Mar 2024

Tom Mitchell exclusive: ‘Unbelievable’ Antoine Dupont is the ‘greatest example’ of sevens convert

Ex-Great Britain sevens captain Tom Mitchell has hailed Antoine Dupont's impact on France sevens team and backs him to lead them to Olympic gold.

France
‘I didn’t know what I was getting into’ – Antoine Dupont on the brutality of sevens
Colin Newboult 04 Mar 2024

‘I didn’t know what I was getting into’ – Antoine Dupont on the brutality of sevens

Antoine Dupont has discussed France's triumph in Los Angeles in the World Rugby SVNS series and how the body has reacted.

France
Superstar Antoine Dupont inspires France to first SVNS title in 19 years
Dylan Coetzee 04 Mar 2024

Superstar Antoine Dupont inspires France to first SVNS title in 19 years

Superstar Antoine Dupont played a massive role in powering France to their first Sevens win in the last 19 years.

France
Antoine Dupont scores classy try as France kick off with Los Angeles Sevens victory
Adam Kyriacou 02 Mar 2024

Antoine Dupont scores classy try as France kick off with Los Angeles Sevens victory

Antoine Dupont continued his strong start to life in the SVNS Series as he scored a try in France's 24-7 win over Canada on Day One in Los Angeles.

World Rugby Sevens Series
Antoine Dupont shines despite ‘scary’ sevens debut but France fail in title quest
Colin Newboult 26 Feb 2024

Antoine Dupont shines despite ‘scary’ sevens debut but France fail in title quest

France star Antoine Dupont made his sevens debut in Vancouver at the weekend.

France
WATCH: Antoine Dupont scores a STUNNER and a match-winner as he bosses sevens
Jared Wright 25 Feb 2024

WATCH: Antoine Dupont scores a STUNNER and a match-winner as he bosses sevens

France star Antoine Dupont has wasted no time in finding his feet in Sevens, scoring his first tries in Vancouver, including a match-winner against Ireland.

France
France superstar Antoine Dupont makes winning start to Sevens career after raucous welcome
Jared Wright 24 Feb 2024

France superstar Antoine Dupont makes winning start to Sevens career after raucous welcome

Antoine Dupont got a rowdy welcome to the sevens circuit.

France
World Rugby HSBC SVNS finds a new TV home for Antoine Dupont’s debut
Adam Kyriacou 20 Feb 2024

World Rugby HSBC SVNS finds a new TV home for Antoine Dupont’s debut

Antoine Dupont's World Rugby HSBC SVNS debut this week will be televised in the UK and Ireland after TNT Sports secured a two-year rights deal.

World Rugby Sevens Series
France confirm when Antoine Dupont will make his sevens debut
Jared Wright 16 Feb 2024

France confirm when Antoine Dupont will make his sevens debut

Antoine Dupont is primed to make his France sevens debut.

France
Ireland wing to follow Antoine Dupont and Michael Hooper in chasing Olympic dream
David Skippers 14 Feb 2024

Ireland wing to follow Antoine Dupont and Michael Hooper in chasing Olympic dream

Robert Baloucoune has confirmed that he has made himself available to play sevens for Ireland at the Olympic Games in Paris later this year.

Ireland
Who’s hot and who’s not: Racing 92’s pulling power, Argentina and Ireland and concern for Rassie Erasmus
Jared Wright 29 Jan 2024

Who’s hot and who’s not: Racing 92’s pulling power, Argentina and Ireland and concern for Rassie Erasmus

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Who's hot and who's not
Antoine Dupont criticised by France great for ‘astonishing’ decision after World Cup ‘failure’
Colin Newboult 29 Jan 2024

Antoine Dupont criticised by France great for ‘astonishing’ decision after World Cup ‘failure’

France legend Pierre Berbizier believes that it is a mistake for Antoine Dupont to miss this year’s Six Nations to play in the World Rugby SVNS series.

France
Australia stunned as Argentina and Ireland make history in Perth
David Skippers 28 Jan 2024

Australia stunned as Argentina and Ireland make history in Perth

Argentina made history when they won back-to-back SVNS series titles for the first time after beating Australia in Sunday's final at the Perth Sevens.

Argentina
Michael Hooper’s Sevens debut for Australia put on hold
David Skippers 12 Jan 2024

Michael Hooper’s Sevens debut for Australia put on hold

Michael Hooper's code switch to Sevens has been delayed after it was confirmed that he will not be in action at the Perth SVNS.

Australia
All Blacks take ‘surprising’ Olympics stance despite trailblazer Sonny Bill Williams
Colin Newboult 10 Jan 2024

All Blacks take ‘surprising’ Olympics stance despite trailblazer Sonny Bill Williams

Ex-New Zealand sevens coach Clark Laidlaw says All Blacks players are unlikely to be following Sonny Bill Williams’ example by playing in the Olympics.

New Zealand
Two Cents Rugby’s Olympic sevens dream team picked from XVs stars
Two Cents Rugby 13 Dec 2023

Two Cents Rugby’s Olympic sevens dream team picked from XVs stars

Two Cents Rugby selects his Olympic sevens dream team from some of the outstanding players in XVs.

Internationals
WATCH: Swimming pool BURSTS as Australia and Argentina pile in to celebrate SVNS triumph
Colin Newboult 12 Dec 2023

WATCH: Swimming pool BURSTS as Australia and Argentina pile in to celebrate SVNS triumph

There was a hilarious moment during the latest leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series after Australia and Argentina celebrated in the pool.

World Rugby Sevens Series
Who’s hot and who’s not: Northampton, Marcus Smith and Bulls impress while abuse of players and officials a stain on our game
Planet Rugby 04 Dec 2023

Who’s hot and who’s not: Northampton, Marcus Smith and Bulls impress while abuse of players and officials a stain on our game

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Who's hot and who's not
France star Antoine Dupont ‘being put in danger’ by switching to sevens
Colin Newboult 26 Nov 2023

France star Antoine Dupont ‘being put in danger’ by switching to sevens

France’s superstar scrum-half Antoine Dupont has discussed his switch to sevens for the Paris Olympics and what it means to him.

France
Chris Robshaw picks his GB Sevens Dream Team and it’s filled with crossover stars
James While 21 Nov 2023

Chris Robshaw picks his GB Sevens Dream Team and it’s filled with crossover stars

Ex-England captain Chris Robshaw picks his GB Sevens Dream Team and it's filled with 15-a-side stars who would flourish in the shortened form of the game.

World Rugby Sevens Series
Antoine Dupont ‘will be a joke’ of a sevens player at the Olympics
Jared Wright 21 Nov 2023

Antoine Dupont ‘will be a joke’ of a sevens player at the Olympics

Danny Care believes that Antoine Dupont could easily be the best sevens player in the world.

France
Antoine Dupont ready to make sacrifices for ‘mythical’ Olympic games
Dylan Coetzee 21 Nov 2023

Antoine Dupont ready to make sacrifices for ‘mythical’ Olympic games

Antoine Dupont admits sacrifices will have to be made during the season to accommodate his Olympic dream as prepares for Paris 2024.

France
Who’s hot and who’s not: Alun Wyn Jones send-off, Sevens fever and Rugby Australia chaos
Planet Rugby 20 Nov 2023

Who’s hot and who’s not: Alun Wyn Jones send-off, Sevens fever and Rugby Australia chaos

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Who's hot and who's not
Will some Leinster players be switching to Sevens for the 2024 Olympics?
Dylan Coetzee 19 Nov 2023

Will some Leinster players be switching to Sevens for the 2024 Olympics?

Leinster boss Leo Cullen admits the club will “try and facilitate” players who wish to make the switch to Sevens with the 2024 Olympics on the horizon.

Leinster
Five Rugby World Cup winners who rocked the Sevens circuit
Dylan Coetzee 17 Nov 2023

Five Rugby World Cup winners who rocked the Sevens circuit

Planet Rugby takes a look at notable Rugby World Cup winners who have represented their country in both forms of the game.

World Rugby Sevens Series
Michael Hooper confirms Sevens switch in push for 2024 Olympic glory
Dylan Coetzee 16 Nov 2023

Michael Hooper confirms Sevens switch in push for 2024 Olympic glory

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has signed for Australia Sevens as he looks to fulfil his Olympic dream ahead of Paris 2024.

Australia
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