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Rugby News: IRB Sevens

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

South Africa are now celebrating their first title of the year having won the 2013 USA Sevens over the weekend.  The Vegas leg of the USA Sevens saw a huge win of 40 – 21 over New Zealand. The South African’s played an incredible game, with the score at 35- 0 at one stage. The win has cemented South Africa’s second placing on the overall world series standings.

Samoa won a third place playoff game against Fiji with a close score of 36 – 31. Canada claimed the plate after their 22- 5 game against Scotland. France won the bowl with their game against Argentina (17 – 12). While Australia won the shield after a 41- 0 game against Uruguay.

There are still four rounds to go, starting with Hong Kong between 22nd and 24th March.

For more information visit the IBR Sevens Website.

Rugby News: Six Nations

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Round Two of the Six Nations was played over the weekend, including Scotland v. Italy, Wales v. France, and England v. Ireland.

Scotland had an impressive win against Italy with a final score of 34- 10. This win marks Scotland’s first win in the championship in the last two years.

France have now lost their opening two matches in the championship for the first time since 1982. Wales ended an eight-match losing streak with a 16 – 6 win over France.

Owen Farrell brought his team to victory by kicking all of England’s points in the 12 – 6 win over Ireland. This was England’s first win in Dublin in 10 years.

Round Three will see Italy v. Wales and England v. France on the 23rd February and Scotland v. Ireland on the 24th February.

See the 6 Nations website and Rugby Dump for more information.