The action at the World University Rugby Sevens Championships in Swakopmund, Namibia heated up on day two, as the business end of the tournament separated the minnows from the favourites with no major casualties. In stark contrast from the heat of day one, a steady but icy wind gusted throughout proceedings, keeping organisers […]
There were no rain clouds in sight on the unusually warm winter’s day in Namibia, yet tries rained down heavily on the Swakopmund Central Sports Stadium field in a pulsating first day of action in the 8th edition of the FISU World University Rugby Sevens Championships. The French ladies‘ team were too strong […]
Uncharted territory for Sri Lankan Rugby players For the Sri Lankan men’s team participating at this year’s World University Rugby Sevens Championships, it’s an entirely new and unique experience; one they hope will inspire generations to follow. The Asian side is one of eleven men’s teams participating in the 8th edition of the FISU […]
SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA – The 8th edition of the FISU World University Rugby Sevens Championships officially opened on Wednesday evening at Swakopmund Central Stadium with authorities and organisers relishing the start of the prestigious event. Despite the late withdrawal of four teams, five women’s and 11 men’s teams proudly waved their flags in procession during […]
Rugby Sevens action from the 2018 World University Championship season The final preparations are being put in place for both event organisers and teams ahead of the highly-anticipated FISU World University Rugby Sevens Championships taking place in Namibia next week. Over 200 athletes will descend upon the coastal town of Swakopmund for the 8th […]
GBR vs FRA LAUSANNE — The pools were in and the teams have been selected for the 2018 FISU World University Rugby Sevens Championship that will take place in Swakopmund, Namibia from 12-14 July. The team draw results for the men The 12-strong men’s tournament saw the home nation Namibia be paired with Malaysia, Sri […]
The FISU World University Rugby Sevens Championship host organiser TISAN announces partnership with Air Namibia, the leading Namibian airline company Rugby action from the 2016 World University Championships WINDHOEK – The Tertiary Institutes Sport Association of Namibia (TISAN) is continuing its preparations to host the 8th edition of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World […]
The University of Johannesburg take the Rugby Sevens title as the University of Pretoria wins Beach Volleyball to go with their athletics, women’s hockey, netball and rugby titles from 2017 The curtain has finally been drawn on the South African Varsity Sports scene for 2017 following a thrilling and entertaining festival of sport in […]
