All the action from the Sydney Sevens

All the action from the Sydney Sevens as New Zealand look to defend their title in the mens competition.

Walsh 'devastated' after Australia's women suffer shock loss to Canada

Australian women's sevens coach Tim Walsh has described his side's shock loss to Canada in the semi-finals of the Sydney Sevens as "devastating" and "simply not good enough" and conceded the pressure of playing at home may have got to the squad.

Moore backs Barba but says Toulon will expect big things

Wallabies captain Stephen Moore has backed Ben Barba to succeed in rugby union but warns his new club Toulon will expect big things from him in the wake of Matt Giteau's departure.

ARU blocks Barba from playing in Brisbane, Gibson backs decision

NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg can thank his rival code counterpart Bill Pulver after the Australian Rugby Union came in over the top to stop Ben Barba featuring for Toulon at the Brisbane Tens in an act of solidarity against players trying to beat the system.

Gibson opts for youth over experience in Brumbies trial

NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has named an inexperienced lineup for his side's clash against the Brumbies in Mudgee at the weekend and says competition for spots will be fierce in scorching temperatures. 

Pulver says ARU are not paying women's sevens players what they're worth

Australian Rugby Union chief executive Bill Pulver has conceded his organisation underpays its female sevens players in relation to what they're worth on a day the Olympic gold medallists received a major jersey sponsorship.

ARU blocks Ben Barba from Brisbane Tens

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Ben Barba has left the door ajar on a possible NRL comeback in the future but claimed the lack of a "clear pathway" on a 2017 return ultimately resulted in his defection to rugby union.

ARU gives tick of approval for World Rugby progress on global season

The Australian Rugby Union has expressed its support following news rugby powerbrokers have taken a "significant step" towards a global calendar.

Macquarie University to take part in National University Sevens Series

Macquarie University will be named as one of two NSW teams and eight sides across the country to take part in the new National University Sevens Series.