Who is Dietrich Roache: Ten things you should know about the Australia sevens back Dietrich Roache possesses pace to match a sprinter and an accurate kicking game. He has adapted…
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Who is Theresa Fitzpatrick: Ten things you should know about the New Zealand sevens player
Who is Theresa Fitzpatrick: Ten things you should know about the New Zealand sevens player Theresa Fitzpatrick has won almost every trophy available in women’s rugby. The strong ball-carrier became…
Who is Sarah Hirini: Ten things you should know about the New Zealand Sevens forward
Who is Sarah Hirini: Ten things you should know about the New Zealand Sevens forward Sarah Hirini is captain of New Zealand‘s domineering women’s sevens team. Famed for her work…
Who is Elia Canakaivata: Ten things you should know about the Fiji sevens player
Who is Elia Canakaivata: Ten things you should know about the Fiji sevens player Elia Canakaivata broke into the Fiji sevens team after their gold medal win at the Tokyo…
Tonga qualify for Rugby World Cup 2023
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Virtual reality in rugby – the future of sports psychology?
Virtual reality in rugby – the future of sports psychology? “Virtual reality is in its infancy in sport,” says Mickaël Campo, an associate professor of sports psychology at the University…
Analysis: The art of kick-off reception
Analysis: The art of kick-off reception Kick-offs are often described as the ‘third set-piece’. And there is no denying the importance of a well-drilled receiving corps. After all, how frustrating…
Jonah Lomu at the Commonwealth Games
Jonah Lomu at the Commonwealth Games For a sport seeking to demonstrate what it could bring to the Commonwealth Games, Jonah Lomu was the ideal figurehead. The New Zealand winger…
Who is Abbie Brown: Ten Things you should know about the England sevens back
Who is Abbie Brown: Ten Things you should know about the England sevens back Abbie Brown has led England or Great Britain in each of the top sevens competitions. Though…
Who is Brian Lima: Ten things you should know about the Samoa sevens coach
Who is Brian Lima: Ten things you should know about the Samoa sevens head coach Brian Lima is one of the most famous players to emerge from the Pacific islands.…