Williams: Sydney Sevens was 'kick in the bum' Australia needed

Australian women's sevens co-captain Sharni Williams says the Pearls' fourth placing in Sydney was the "kick in the bum" they needed as they look to get their World Series campaign back on track next month in Las Vegas.

Australia chase maiden Sydney Sevens title

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All the action from the Sydney Sevens as Australia's men chase history.

Australia to face Wales in quarter-finals of Sydney Sevens

Australian coach Andy Friend believes anything can happen on the final day of the Sydney Sevens after his men set up a quarter-final outing with Wales following victories against Scotland and Papua New Guinea.

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.