Sarah Hirini received an emotional haka farewell.

Haka brings star to tears as Olympic dream in doubt

The New Zealand sevens captain was in tears in a wheelchair and faces a nervous wait ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Referee Tom Foley shows a red card at Welford Road Stadium.

World Cup final's ugly fallout claims another victim

English official Tom Foley made a series of big calls in the title match between New Zealand and South Africa in October in Paris.

All Blacks headache solved with mega contract

There were concerns the All Blacks would be light on for options in the crucial No.10 jersey when two stars signed deals in Japan.

Teagan Levi of Australia reacts after scoring a try in the final.

Aussie sisters help sink New Zealand's epic win streak

The Levi sisters led the way again as Australia's classy women's sevens team won their fourth straight Dubai title by beating New Zealand.

Faith Nathan of Australia dives over the line to score a try.

'Attitude': Undersized Aussies march into semis

Australia's star-studded women marched into the Dubai Sevens semi-finals on Sunday where they will meet an improving France.

Nathan Lawson of Australia tackles Manu Moreno of Spain.

'Poor': Aussie skipper's reality check before final

Australia's men face a daunting quarter-final against South Africa on Sunday after fluffing their lines on the opening day.

Maddison Levi.

Star's try-scoring blitz, record-breaking win launch Aussies

Freshly re-signed Australian rugby sevens gun Maddison Levi dazzled as the women's team dominated the Dubai pool stage.

Michael Hooper, Antoine Dupont and Charlotte Caslick.

Superstars set to take sevens to another level

Michael Hooper and Antoine Dupont have hogged the headlines but they're not the only players to watch on the World Rugby Sevens Series.

Paddy Ryan of Sydney Uni is tackled around the head during the 2010 Shute Shield final.

Rugby announces game changing new tackle law

Non-professional Australian rugby players will have to adjust their sights and tackle below the sternum next year.

Owen Farrell and Eddie Jones.

England captain announces move after 'appalling' abuse

Owen Farrell has made 112 appearances since his England debut in 2012 and has scored 1271 Test points.