Tag Archives: Rugby Sevens

Rugby: Francesca Matthews replaces Alice Richardson in England Sevens squad

Richmond’s Francesca Matthews (pictured) has been called up to the England Sevens squad who’ll compete in the Women’s International Invitational tournament at the Marriott London Sevens this weekend.

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Rugby: England Sevens prepare to return to Twickenham

England Women’s Sevens captain Michaela Staniford says her team can’t wait to return to Twickenham this weekend for the Women’s Invitational International Tournament at the Marriott London Sevens as they a target a second consecutive win at the home of England Rugby. Staniford led England to an IRB Challenge Cup victory 12 months ago when [...]

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Sportsister tries Rugby Sevens training

The Sevens Lab – Twickenham – April 24, 2013 Ever thought about playing Rugby Sevens? Sportsister’s Natalie was invited to Twickenham for a training day with the England Rugby Sevens teams, to get a real insight into what makes a Sevens athlete. The day featured strength & conditioning, game play and behind-the-scenes analysis of team [...]

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Rugby: Richardson takes captaincy of England Sevens for World Series in Houston

England Women Sevens skipper, Alice Richardson, takes the captaincy armband in this weekend’s World Series in Houston, Texas (Feb1-2), as England continue to build towards this year’s Rugby World Cup Sevens.

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Rugby: England through to quarter-finals of the IRB Challenge Cup at Sevens

England Women powered into the quarter-finals of the IRB Challenge Cup at the Marriott London Sevens today and will now meet Russia in the quarter-finals tomorrow at Twickenham Stadium, kick off 9.30am.

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Video: Michaela Staniford looks ahead to Twickenham this weekend

Alongside the men’s event, twelve of the best international women Rugby Sevens teams will compete for the Women’s Challenge Cup over the two day Marriott London Sevens tournament this weekend at Twickenham Stadium, London.

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Fitness tips, the rugby sevens way

We can’t promise these tips will turn you into rugby sevens pros like England captain Michaela Staniford (pictured below) and her team-mates Alice Richardson and Sonia Green. However, they might just inspire you and go some way to improving your general fitness and wellbeing.

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5 minutes with Michaela Staniford

As part of the hugely popular London Sevens weekend, Twickenham Stadium will now also open its doors to some of the world’s finest female rugby talent as the HSBC Sevens World Series comes to a close.

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