Rugby Sevens in the news:
Abu Dhabi schoolboy Sam Relton, 16, given a ‘taste’ with Premiership’s Saracens: Now he wants to put what he learnt into action to help his school side win the Gulf Under 19 tournament at the Dubai Rugby Sevens in December. He also hopes it will help set him on the path to a career in the sport. The UAE-to-pros rugby pipeline … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews
Steacy paying a visit to the LRC today: The Lethbridge Rugby Club will be playing host to an Olympic medallist this afternoon. Lethbridge’s Ashley Steacy – a member of the Canadian rugby sevens team that won the bronze medal at the Rio Games – will be at the club from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. today. “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews
Rugby players put in a sterling performance in FX contest: The highest individual trade was completed by Mark Odejobi, former Wasps and England rugby sevens international. In total, the event raised £20,000 for the two charities that provide financial and emotional support to ex-players in their respective codes … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews
Marcus Watson can have a massive impact with Newcastle Falcons: Watson and Rodwell represented Team GB as rugby sevens made its Olympic bow, the pair helping the nation to silver, losing the first-ever final 43-7 to Fiji. Since the Games though, Watson is yet to feature in the XV-man code for Newcastle Falcons so far … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews
Greenwood on Ashton controversy: Team GB silver medallists Tom Mitchell and James Rodwell talk about competing at the Rio Olympics and how they hope to inspire others to play Rugby sevens. England Rugby Union Head Coach Eddie Jones spoke to Michael Atherton about Trevor Bayliss … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews