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Dates Set for 2010/11 IRB Sevens World Series

In the immediate aftermath of Samoa's dramatic first IRB Sevens World Series victory, the International Rugby Board has moved quickly to announce the dates for the eight events in the 2010/11 World Series...

Resurgent New Zealand reclaim Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens title
New Zealand were crowned the new champions of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens after a thrilling final against Samoa tonight. More>>
Mouthwatering quarterfinal clashes lined up for Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens
Reigning champions South Africa have been handed a tough task if they are to successfully defend the title they won at the Emirates...More>>
Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens kicks off for the 40th time
The Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens kicked into gear with some great action in the invitational tournaments today. 7he Sevens was awash with colour and ...More>>
Double celebration as Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens gets set for kick-off
There will be added significance to proceedings when the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens kicks off on December 3. Not only will this be the 40th anniversary...More>>
Aggreko Dynamos land in Dubai ahead of Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens
The hugely popular pack of rugby cheerleaders, the Aggreko Dynamos, arrived in Dubai today ahead of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens...More>>
Teams and cheerleaders to visit Dubai shopping malls
A number of exciting activities have been planned in the build-up to the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens. Among these are several team visits to both Dubai Mall.. More>>
Dubai gets set for biggest party weekend of the year
With just a week to go to the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens 2009, everything is set for one of the region's biggest party weekends of the year.More>>
Record entry for the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens 2009
This year's Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens will not only be celebrating its 40th anniversary, but also the largest number of participants to date. More>>
Tough task ahead for New Zealand to regain Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens title
New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has expressed concerns over his side’s fitness levels ahead of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens.More>>
World Cup champions' squad full of fresh faces
While the teams playing in next month's Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens will have a new respect for the Welsh after their World Cup Sevens victory...More>>
Rebuilding the key to Argentina's Dubai campaign
Following the high of reaching a World Cup final in Dubai earlier this year, the Argentinean rugby sevens team have had to rebuild their side...More>>
England look to go one better at Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens
England Sevens captain Ollie Phillips is looking for more consistency in his side, starting...More>>
40 day countdown to the 40th Dubai Rugby Sevens
Students from The English College, gathered to celebrate the 40-day countdown to the 40th Dubai Rugby Sevens this week.More>>
South Africa hope for another dream start to the IRB Sevens World Series
The pressure is always on when returning to a tournament as defending champions. But last year's winners of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens...More>>
Rugby Sevens to go for gold at 2016 Olympics
The world's finest Rugby Sevens players will be packing for Rio in 2016 after the International Olympic Committee's decision...More>>
McBride and Meads keep the crowd in stitches...
"It doesn't get any better than Willie John McBride and Colin Meads," was the general consensus at this year's Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens...More>>
Pools and Match Schedule Set for IRB Sevens World Series Opener in Dubai
With just four days to go until the IOC votes to decide whether Rugby Sevens will be included...More>>
Cast your vote in support of Sevens!
The global Rugby family faces a last few pivotal days in the run-up to the IOC vote in Copenhagen on 9 October...More>>
Women to make their mark on the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens 2009
It's now just a matter of weeks until Rugby Sevens will hopefully be officially welcomed into the Olympic fold...More>>
Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens tickets on sale today
It's almost time to don your fancy dress, grab your country's flag and head to The Sevens for one of city's favourite sporting events...More>>
Long Lunch set to whet the appetite for 2009 Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens
Momentum for this year's Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens is gathering plenty ...More>>
South Africa crowned Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens champions
In a final that's been described as one of the best in Dubai to date, South Africa produced...More>>
Record day at Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens
The Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens reached new heights on Friday as the tournament set a world record...More>>
Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens kicks off
The 16 international teams competing in the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens have arrived...More>>
Popular Dubai Rugby Sevens cheerleaders return to the city
With just a matter of days to the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, some of the major attractions... More>>
Kenyan Sevens side determined to go one better
Having beaten England three times last season, Kenyan coach Benjamin Ayimba is confident his side will take another step closer...More>>
Fans get kitted out to be "Seen at the Sevens"
Dressing up in outrageous outfits for the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens just got a lot more...More>>
England feeling fit to reclaim glory in Dubai
After a period of transition last year, which saw a large number of new players coming into the...More>>
New venue heralds new era in Middle East rugby
With two weeks to go to the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, organisers are putting...More>>
Fiji ready to claim back mantle from New Zealand
The Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens' favourite entertainers, Fiji, are returning...More>>
Double joy as Zimbabwe book their ticket to Dubai
The Cheetahs booked their place at the tournament by finishing as runners up in a...More>>
Fresh faces in new-look Springbok side at Dubai Rugby Sevens
Here will be plenty of fresh faces when the South African Sevens team take to the field...More>>
Arabian Gulf captain quietly confident ahead of Dubai Sevens
Arabian Gulf captain Stephen Cooper in full flight at last year's Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens...More>>
Tietjens looks to continue form after near-perfect season
New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens will be looking for success in Dubai once again when his team return to defend the... More>>
Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens Long Lunch proves to be a Feast of Fun
Over 700 rugby enthusiasts were treated to an afternoon of anecdotes and entertainment as... More>>
Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens tickets go on sale
The wait is finally over! Tickets for this year's Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens go on sale today...More>>
USA team receives massive boost...
The Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens is set to act as an exciting...More>>
Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City
Signing the agreement that will see Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City..More>>
Emirates has announced the event's
Emirates Airline, one of the world's leading sport sponsors, along with the support...More>>
Abacus flies high in Dubai
Abacus Lighting has been chosen to design, supply, install and commission the ...More>>
Freshly laid grass pitches almost ready for action
Work on Emirates Airline's new state-of-the-art sports complex in Dubai is progressing... More>>
Qualifying events for men's and...
With exactly a year to go before kick-off, Dubai is on schedule to host what will...More>>
Set to Launch 2008/2009 IRB...
Emirates' New Venue 'The Sevens' ready to welcome world's best Sevens players... More>>
Long Lunch set to whet appetite..
Momentum for this year's Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens is ...More>>