Maggie Alphonsi: Olympics can encourage more girls to take up rugby

Rugby Sevens in the news:

Maggie Alphonsi: Olympics can encourage more girls to take up rugby: England World Cup-winner Maggie Alphonsi has dismissed criticism of rugby sevens’ inclusion in the Olympic Games and insists it will play a vital role in encouraging more young girls to take up the sport. “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews

Australia’s Olympic team has most countries covered for size: It is a large team and has benefited from Australia qualifying in many team sports – basketball (men and women), football (women), hockey (men and women), rugby sevens (men and women), synchronised swimming and water polo (men and women). Australia did … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews

7 players to watch out for at the Welsh leg of the Singha Premiership Rugby Sevens: The 29-year-old, who has featured in 32 events for the Wales Sevens side, is well-versed in the shorter form of the game. He switched his focus to the 15-a-side game to play regional rugby for the Cardiff Blues in the 2014/15 season but has since returned … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews

J.J. Watt to begin camp on PUP list after back surgery: Just ask his teammates. Patriots safety Nate Ebner will be spending part of his summer at the Rio Olympics competing for the USA Men’s Rugby Sevens team, and he told the Dan Patrick Show on Thursday that Gronkowski could probably find some success as a … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews

Ebner: Gronkowski would have ‘no problems’ with rugby: Just ask his teammates. Patriots safety Nate Ebner will be spending part of his summer at the Rio Olympics competing for the USA Men’s Rugby Sevens team, and he told the Dan Patrick Show on Thursday that Gronkowski could probably find some success as a … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews