Australia's men have been knocked out of the Dubai Sevens by a Samoan outfit playing for a country in crisis.With a state of emergency in place in Samoa due to a measles epidemic that has killed at least 65 people, emotions are running high in the Samoan team, with the players dedicating their 19-14 win to those at home. HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 - Vancouver Day 2 MARIETTE ADAMS reports. Necessary cookies enable basic functionality on our sites such as page navigation, access to secure areas, authenticating logins, and the delivery of other core functions. Photos from day 2 of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in VancouverHSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 - Vancouver Day 2 Photos from day 2 of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Vancouver 25-26 January, 2020 - Hamilton Men's and Women's Sevens Series. We would like to use Analytics cookies provided by Google to help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on how you use it. The expectation may have been for a runaway try but it was a defensive effort that marked Trae Williams' entry to the Sevens World Series, with his try-saving tackle helping Australia to an opening win at the Dubai Sevens. experience the #dubai7s. ENTERTAINMENT. These cookies may be on-site cookies or third party cookies. Our use of cookies is described further in our Keep up to date with the Women’s and the Men's Sevens Series. Check out the images. Earlier in the day, teen tyros Georgia Hannaway and Faith Nathan had scored on debut in the Aussie women's 38-0 win over Fiji, while teammate Josh Turner - another debutant - crossed seconds after halftime to leave Williams the only member of the quartet without a big play.With his noted speed, all eyes were on the former track sprinter and his scrambling effort prevented a Scotland try.The man known as "Quadzilla" officially became the fastest man in sevens rugby given his personal best of 10.10sec over the 100m and plenty are keenly anticipating his showdown with US speedster Carlin Isles on Saturday morning (AEDT) in a clash of the flyers.The Aussies qualified for the 2020 Games after winning the Oceania sevens last month and Williams will now make his bid for a place in the team, beginning against Scotland in Dubai.Nick Malouf takes over the captaincy role from the injured Lewis Holland with Jesse Parahi also returning to the main squad. The cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone. Ultimate Rugby … This category of cookies cannot be disabled on our sites.

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5-6 October, 2019 - Glendale, Colorado Women's Sevens Series. We use cookies to help make our sites function properly. Nick Malouf (c), University of Queensland, 35 caps 7. Click on the video player above to watch action from the  World Rugby Sevens Series event in Dubai.To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). South Africa camped in the Kiwis’ half for three minutes after the restart before Chris Dry eventually finished off a well-worked team effort based on incredible continuity and composure. Cape Town Using this tool will set a cookie on your device to remember your preferences.Sign up for the latest news and ticket information.Gordon Tietjens: The coach who drove New Zealand Sevens to new heightsWe take a look at the coaching career of the World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee, from handing Jonah Lomu his international sevens debut to bowing out at Rio 2016.

The official app of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020. There was to be no long-range square-off between the two fastest men in the sport though, with Aussie debutant Trae Williams only coming on in the final minute and Isles also starting on the bench before being injected into the game in the second half.Ireland showed their credentials on day one by only just losing to a strong USA team, but Australia flexed their muscle by downing the Irish in a one-sided game.Continuing their excellent form in Dubai, the Aussies opened the scoring through a powerful run from Nick Malouf and then followed up quickly with a try to Henry Hutchison that came from some Maurice Longbottom magic.When Josh Turner scored soon after, the Aussies were out to a commanding lead and a Jeral Skelton try could have had them in the sheds at 28-7. Maurice Longbottom could sidestep you in a phone box....pass it on.A long post-siren stretch of play saw Ireland score their second, however, and at 28-14, it was game back on.But Australia found several more gears in the second half, with strong defence leading to a long Joe Pincus runaway try, and another from Turner soon after kicked them clear.Ireland clawed one try black but Lachie Anderson sealed the win with a try on the siren to ensure the Aussies stayed unbeaten after two games.Williams entered the match midway through the second half with Australia dominating Scotland in their Pool B clash.Already, he had plenty to live up to.

Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted.By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. VISITING THE EVENT. The Sevens Series has been run by World Rugby since 1999–2000.. While Rugby World Cup euphoria lingers, it’s the turn of Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi to emulate Siya Kolisi and lead a national rugby team to ultimate glory.It’s a big year for Sevens rugby with an Olympic medal up for grabs. Changes, what changes? All the latest news, images and results from the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby sevens. 1-2 February, 2020 - Sydney Men's and Women's Sevens Series. In March 2020, World Rugby postponed all remaining tournaments in the series due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dubai winner: South Africa.

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