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Bidding process begins for Rugby World Cup Sevens The IRB have confirmed that eight unions have expressed a formal interest in hosting the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/104860.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/104860.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:54:29 GMT Ryan thrilled by Olympic prospects Rugby Sevens has been recommended for inclusion in the 2016 Olympic Games by the International Olympic Committee http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/101191.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/101191.html Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:00:40 GMT Sevens recommended for Olympics Rugby Sevens has been recommended for inclusion in the 2016 Olympic Games by the International Olympic Committee http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/101183.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/101183.html Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:52:08 GMT IRB hope scandals won't wreck Olympic dream IRB chief Mike Miller is hopeful that recent scandals will not affect rugby's bid for Olympic inclusion http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/101141.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/101141.html Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:00:40 GMT Lomu backs Olympics bid All the latest rugby news including Jonah Lomu backing rugby's bid to return to the Olympics http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/93665.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/93665.html Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:36:14 GMT Wales claim Rugby World Cup Sevens crown Wales have won the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens with a 19-12 victory over Argentina in the tournament finale in Dubai http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/93080.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/93080.html Sat, 07 Mar 2009 22:08:36 GMT England and Wales progress in Dubai The second day of the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens produced a feast of action at The Sevens stadium in Dubai http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92986.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92986.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:04:21 GMT RWC Sevens 2009 - The squads The Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai is set for the off on March 5, and here are the squads that will be competing for the prestigious Melrose Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92945.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92945.html Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:52:31 GMT Major sides survive unscathed in Dubai The first day of the Rugby World Cup Sevens flew by in Dubai, with all of the major sides avoiding any embarrassing upsets http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92943.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92943.html Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:29:27 GMT Pumas not to be underestimated Following their maiden IRB Sevens Series win in San Diego, Argentina have their eyes on RWC Sevens glory http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92911.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92911.html Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:39:09 GMT Lievremont tinkers with France squad The pick of the world's rugby news, with Martin Johnson wishing England Sevens well and John Rudd copping a three-week ban http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/92909.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/92909.html Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:22:30 GMT World Cup set to raise game's profile With the Rugby World Cup Sevens set to kick off in Dubai on Thursday speculation has begun as to the impact of the tournament on the sport in the region http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92896.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92896.html Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:21:28 GMT Forbes steps up to World Cup challenge New Zealand 7s captain DJ Forbes has gamely put his best foot forward in a bid to prevent the game's struggling powerhouse tripping up at major tournaments http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92530.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92530.html Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:55:05 GMT Tietjens names 17-man training squad New Zealand 7s coach Gordon Tietjens has named a 17-man squad to prepare for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai next month http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92173.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92173.html Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:16:56 GMT Varndell wings in for World Cup Sevens Leicester Tigers wing Tom Varndell has been called in to the England Sevens squad for the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92143.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92143.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:48:27 GMT Anesi and Vito in line for RWC 7s duty Chiefs winger Sosene Anesi and Hurricanes loose forward Victor Vito have been confirmed as Super 14 players who will trial for the New Zealand team to contest next month's Rugby World Cup 7s http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92025.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/92025.html Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:42:05 GMT Russia signal interest in hosting RWC Sevens Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has confirmed that the Rugby Union of Russia has expressed an interest to tender for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/91698.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/91698.html Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:38:07 GMT Ryan eyes top spot after Cake Tin success The England Sevens coach Ben Ryan believes that after winning the Wellington leg of the IRB Sevens World Series that his team are now firmly established as one of the top teams in the game and are realistic contenders for World Cup success in March. http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/91627.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/91627.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:53:13 GMT Rugby World Cup Sevens schedule launched The schedule for the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai, beginning on March 5, has been announced http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/91388.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/91388.html Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:38:48 GMT Tietjens gets mixed response from targets New Zealand 7s coach Gordon Tietjens has received a mixed response from the Super 14 players he targeted for next month's World Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/90882.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevensworldcup/rugby/story/90882.html Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:45:06 GMT