Two months of what can only be described as a festival of university rugby drew to a thrilling close on Monday, 17 April in the nail-biting final of this year’s Varsity Cup. The annual rugby tournament, pitting eight of South Africa’s best university rugby teams against each other, has been a highlight on the local […]
It was a final that had it all – pulsating action across the 80 minutes played, a boisterous crowd on the edge of their seats, sensational scores, try-saving tackles, a pinch of controversy, and a come-from-behind victory at the death to set off a dazzling fireworks display fit for the occasion. South Africa’s biggest and […]
Already 21-7 up at halftime, Japan didn’t stop there and ran over five tries to take the rugby sevens women’s title at the 30th Summer Universiade NAPOLI, 7 July – The Rugby Sevens came to a close this evening after three days of competition, with Japan taking gold in both the men’s and women’s events. […]
For South African women’s sevens rugby player Kemisetso Baloyi, the beginning of her career in her current sport didn’t follow the traditional tale of pursuing a childhood dream, emulating a hero or following in a family member’s footsteps. It was merely meant to be a stopgap, a recreational activity out of the norm. But now, […]
A look back at some of the most memorable storylines from the World University Rugby Sevens Championship in Swakopmund, Namibia The victorious French ladies team on the field after the final at the WUC Rugby Sevens in Namibia SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA – Following France’s unblemished record at the recently-concluded FISU World University Championships Rugby Sevens tournament, […]
A look back at some of the most memorable storylines that didn’t get told during the World University Rugby Sevens Championship Argentine on the attack against the Ugandans at the 2018 WUC Rugby Sevens in Swakopmund, Namibia SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA – With the 8th edition of the FISU World University Championships Rugby Sevens in Namibia officially […]
A look back at some of the most memorable storylines that didn’t get told during the World University Rugby Sevens Championship in Swakopmund, captured by intrepid U-Media reporter Fabio De Dominicis Uganda doing their best to keep the Argentines at bay at WUC Rugby Sevens Three long flights, a missed flight, a midnight arrival and […]
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 […]
