Simon Amor backs Great Britain rugby sevens squad to shine at Rio Olympics

Rugby Sevens in the news:

Simon Amor backs Great Britain rugby sevens squad to shine at Rio Olympics: Great Britain’s men are confident of a successful Olympics, despite the sevens tournament appearing something of an afterthought for the home unions. The British Olympic Association on Tuesday named the 12-player men’s and women’s squads for Rio … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews

Team GB Rugby Sevens squads announced for Rio Olympics: The 24 rugby players who will take to the field for Team GB in Rio this summer are now known after the men’s and women’s squads were announced on Tuesday. After a two-month training camp which included three European tournaments, Simon Middleton and … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews

Meet the athlete leading the U.S. Women’s Rugby Team: RIO DE JANEIRO (NBC Olympics) — The sport of rugby sevens will be making its debut at the Rio Olympics, and the U.S. Women’s squad will be led by Aleve Kelter, who always knew she would make it to the Olympics… she just wasn’t sure in what sport. “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews

5 Canadian storylines to follow at the Summer Games: It’s the most team entries since Canada entered five teams at the 2008 Beijing Games. Golf and rugby sevens have been added to the Olympic program and that could mean medals for Canada. Teen phenom Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., is among the top … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews

World Cup winning rugby star from Desford heading to Rio Olympics: The seasoned centre, who has 50 caps, has already won the RBS 6 Nations, Women’s Rugby Sevens World Tournament and the 2014 World Cup with England. The squad have been training full time as Team GB since October, including a recent Altitude training camp … “Rugby Sevens” – BingNews