The Australian rugby player was accused of sexual assault over an incident in a Sydney pub toilet and was arrested and suspended from competition in January 2023. Beale was cleared of three charges and said it was a "privilege" to be back.

Today marks a significant milestone as Rugby Sevens makes its long-awaited debut at the African Games in Accra, Ghana from 8-23 March. This 13th edition of the African Games serves as the official qualifier for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

One of France's top players, the fifteens captain, has pulled out of the Six Nations to "train" in the reduced format ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Rugby Sevens repechage tournament for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be held in Monaco from June 21 to 23, 2024, just over a month before the start of the XXXIII Paris Games.

Syd Millar CBE, former president of the International Rugby Board (IRB) from 2003 to 2007, was honored by the global organization following his demise at the age of 89.

The Argentinians defeated Australia 45-12 in the men's final, securing the first title of the Sevens season in Cape Town. With this victory and the runner-up position in Dubai, they now lead the World Circuit. In the women's category, Australia took home the gold and the top spot.

The twelve top rugby sevens teams, both male and female, will face off in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa. The HSBC SVNS 2024 is set to thrill fans on December 9th and 10th, promising a spectacle like no other in the land of the Rugby 15 World Champions.

The group draw occurred during the inaugural round of HSBC SVNS 2024 in Dubai last weekend, where South Africa and Australia emerged victorious in their respective finals.

16 of the world's best elite men's and women's 7s teams competed for a total prize pool of US$ 20,000 on 1-2 December in an event that has been held at various venues for over 30 years and has added other activities such as the annual charity event, this time in support of the Grenada Cancer Society.

Selvyn Davids played a crucial role as South Africa, defending their title, prevailed over Argentina 12-7 in the final, clinching their fifth consecutive title at the Emirates Dubai 7s on December 3. South Africa launches its HSBC SVNS 2024 campaign with total dominance.

New Zealand, in both men's and women's categories, is the current champion of the HSBC SVNS circuit and will lead a star-studded lineup for this first stop in Dubai, where the South African men and the Australian women will also be eager to defend their 2022 victories.

"The best athletes in the world are from Africa, whether they play for France, England, or in any other country, you find Africans." Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa, the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, participated in an interview with the African news channel Africa24 English during the Africa Investment Forum, and his words were very illustrative.

The tenth edition of the major tournament is expected to become the largest competition in women's rugby history. New standards were set for 2025 with the increase from 12 to 16 teams, accelerating women's participation worldwide.

The new calendar for the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 is completed with three rounds taking place on three different continents between January and May. This is one of the novelties revealed with the change of format and dates for the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024.

One spot for the men's category and another for the women's category are at stake in the Asia Rugby qualifying tournament that kicks off this weekend in Osaka.