1. Vasco da Gama's soccer stadium to host Olympic 7s

    Posted at 22nd July 2010 / 22:31

    Vasco da Gama's soccer stadium will be the Rugby Sevens venue for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, it was announced on Wednesday.

    The Brazilian Olympic Committee has revealed that Sao Januario Stadium will be renovated to accommodate the Sevens, which as we all know returns to the Games for the first time since 1924.

  2. Rugby to rock Commonwealth Games

    Posted at 5th July 2010 / 09:22

    It is official, the closest thing to the Olympics in terms of it being a ginormous multi-sport event - the Commonwealth in New Delhi Oct 3-14 have announced their rugby lineup. Sixteen countries will participate in the Rugby Sevens tournament.

    Samoa, who secured their first International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens World Series crown last week, reigning Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens champions New Zealand, hosts India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia, Uganda, England, Scotland, Wales, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Tonga , Canada and Guyana will participate in the tournament from Oct 11-12.

  3. Sevens Rugby is Olympic

    Posted at 9th October 2009 / 12:35

    The International Olympic Committee today voted in favour of Rugby Sevens at the Olympic Games - Sevens will be included in the 2016 Games in Rio.

    Rugby's final presentation which had the passionate support of the likes of Jonah Lomu, Agustín Pichot and Chery Soon made sure the IOC members were ready to get on their Sevens dress up and picture themselves dancing in the stands at the 2016 Sevens in Rio.

    Out of 89 votes, Rugby got an overwhelming 82 yes votes, which is a superb 92%!

    Boooom - trytime! Ouva in the corner!

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