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All Blacks coaching group reacts to Six Nations matches
Verdict on World Cup favourites France and Ireland
The All Blacks coaching group have spent the past few weeks in Europe attending Six Nations matches amongst other tasks. Head coach Ian Foster delivered his verdict on the form of World Cup favourites France and Ireland.
New Zealand make a statement with big win
The rugby was brilliant and so were the supporters, as the three-day event got off to a roaring start on Friday. History was made on the opening day as the women’s World Series made its debut at Hong Kong Stadium – for the first time ever, the women’s series made a stop at the legendary venue.
Big wins on day one
Playing on the treasured turf at Hong Kong Stadium, New Zealand, Australia and France all made statements will big wins on day one. The world-famous Hong Kong skyline provided the backdrop as captains of the 28 men’s and women’s teams gathered ahead of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens which kicks off on Friday, 31 March.
Black Ferns put on an attacking clinic
The Black Ferns Sevens put on an attacking clinic at Hong Kong Stadium on day one, having scored 93 points across their first two pool matches. Sevens ace Stacey Waaka stole the show with a hat-trick of tries during their emphatic 50-nil win over hosts Hong Kong China – and made history in the process.
Save celebrations for the tunnel
Reigning World Series champions Australia secured their spot at a third-consecutive Olympic Games after qualifying for the women’s quarter-finals at an historic Cathy/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Australia beat Ireland 19-12 late on day one to secure their spot at the Games, while the United States have also booked their ticket to the world’s biggest sporting event.
Dream come true for two more nations
Two more nations have booked their tickets to Paris 2024 after securing their spot in the women’s quarter-finals at an historic Cathy/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.
Captain Dylan Collier: “Once you cross that white line it’s like going to war”
New Zealand and South Africa share one of the greatest rivalries in rugby, and a new chapter will be forged on day two. The All Blacks Sevens started their Hong Kong campaign with a big 29-5 win over Kenya, while South Africa snuck past Ireland by seven-points. Harbouring ambitions of a Cup final triumph, the two teams will go head-to-head in a Pool D blockbuster.
Australian sevens star Madison Ashby: “For us I’ll take one game at time”
The Black Ferns Sevens have dominated this year’s women’s World Series. Having won the last four events on the bounce, New Zealand still atop of the standings. But Australia are eager to bounce back.
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