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Italy National Rugby Sevens Team
The Italy national rugby sevens team has occasionally competed in the IRB Sevens World Series since the series' was introduced in 1999, although they do not participate in every leg. Their first (and currently only) ever points in the World Series came in 2003, when they scored four points in the Cardiff leg of the series. Italy also competes in the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series each summer. Italy also plays qualifying matches for two quadrennial tournaments—the Rugby World Cup Sevens and the Summer Olympics. Italy has participated in the Sevens World Cup multiple times, but has not qualified for the Olympics. Tournament history Rugby World Cup Sevens Sevens Grand Prix Series World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series Current squad Squad to the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series: * Francesco Bonavolontà (Lazio) *Nicholas Bordin (Rugby Badia 1981) *Filippo Bozzoni ( Calvisano) * Lorenzo Maria Bruno ( Lyons Piacenza) *Massimo Cioffi ( Petrarca Padova) * Fede ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 Rugby World Cup Sevens
The 1993 Rugby World Cup Sevens was held at Murrayfield Stadium, Murrayfield in Edinburgh, Scotland, in April 1993. This tournament was the inaugural Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament. The International Rugby Board invited the established rugby union nations but also were keen to involve emerging nations in the event, recognising the fact that Sevens was providing the bridge between the developed rugby nations and those whose rugby union traditions were less well established. The IRB situated the tournament in the spiritual home nation of rugby sevens, Scotland. The games were played at the home of Scottish rugby, Murrayfield Stadium. England defeated Australia 21–17 to become the first team to win the Melrose Cup. Background Prior to 1993, Rugby Sevens had already built up a substantial international presence. The relative ease with which the rules could be learnt and applied, combined with the ability to quickly organise teams due to fewer players, as well as providing a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 European Sevens Championship
The 2007 European Sevens Championship was a rugby sevens competition, with the final held in Moscow, Russia. It was the sixth edition of the European Sevens championship. The event was organised by rugby's European governing body, the FIRA – Association of European Rugby (FIRA-AER). Final standings References {{DEFAULTSORT:Sevens 2007 International rugby union competitions hosted by Russia European European, or Europeans, or Europeneans, may refer to: In general * ''European'', an adjective referring to something of, from, or related to Europe ** Ethnic groups in Europe ** Demographics of Europe ** European cuisine, the cuisines of Europe ... 2007–08 in European rugby union 2007 in Russian rugby union ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series
The 2021 Rugby Europe Sevens Championship Series was the nineteenth edition of the continental championship for rugby sevens in Europe. The series featured eight international sides and took place over two legs, the first at Lisbon in Portugal and the second at Moscow in Russia. it served as a qualifier to the 2022 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series. Spain were crowned champions having won both the Lisbon and Moscow legs. England, France, Ireland, and Wales did not field teams for this tournament due to the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics which took place from 26 July to 31 July 2021 - where Great Britain (encompassing England and Wales) and Ireland participated - as well as national COVID restrictions in France. As a penalty for competing in the Olympic tournament instead of this tournament, England, Ireland, and Wales were all relegated to the 2022 Trophy competition. Schedule The official schedule for the 2021 Rugby Europe Sevens Championship Series was: Ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series
The 2019 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series was the eighteenth edition of the continental championship for rugby sevens in Europe. The series took place over two legs, the first at Moscow in Russia and the second at Łódź in Poland. won in Moscow but won the Łódź tournament to take out the series championship title for the first time. , and , as the three highest-placed nations without core team status on the World Rugby Sevens Series, gained entry to the inaugural World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series for a chance to qualify to the World Sevens Series in 2020–21. The Moscow leg of the tournament also served as a pre-qualifier for the 2020 Summer Olympics. The nine highest-placed eligible European teams from that tournament advanced to the Olympic regional qualifier held in Colomiers, France. Schedule The official schedule for the 2019 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series was: Series standings Final standings over the two legs of the Grand Prix series: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series
The 2018 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series serves as a qualifying tournament for the 2019 Hong Kong Sevens qualifier. The three top placing 2018-2019 non- core World Series teams — Ireland, Germany, and Russia — advance to the 2019 Hong Kong Sevens qualification tournament. Ireland won the series, winning three out of the four tournaments. The non-hosting team with the fewest points — Sweden — is relegated to the 2019 Trophy tournament. Schedule Standings ⍻ Russia started this series as a World Series core team but lost its core status at the 2018 Paris Sevens on June 10, 2018. ✓ indicates 2018-2019 World Series core nation * Poland cannot be relegated due to being a host nation Moscow Pool Stage Pool A Pool B Pool C Knockout stage Challenge Trophy 5th Place Cup Marcoussis Pool Stage Pool A Pool B Pool C Knockout stage Challenge Trophy 5th Place Cup Exeter Pool Stage Pool A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series
The 2017 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix served as a European qualifier not only for the 2018 Hong Kong Sevens qualifier tournament, but for two bids among the teams not already qualified for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens. Schedule Standings The 2017 Grand Prix Series serves as a qualifying event for two other tournaments: * The three highest ranked European teams (other than the five teams below marked with a "C" that are not already core teams in the Sevens World Series) will qualify to the 2018 Hong Kong Sevens, with a chance to qualify for the 2018–19 World Rugby Sevens Series. * The top two teams (other than the three teams marked with a "Q" that already qualified) will qualify for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens. *Poland cannot be relegated due to being a host nation. Moscow Łódź Clermont-Ferrand Exeter See also * 2017 Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Championships * 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens qualifying – Men References {{DEFAULTSOR ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series
The 2016 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series competition was restructured from the previous year, now with four divisions: Sevens Grand Prix Series, the Trophy, Conference 1, and Conference 2. In preparation for the 2016 Olympics, instead of England, Scotland, and Wales fielding their own teams, two unified teams, the Great Britain Royals and the Great Britain Lions, took part in the Grand Prix. Grand Prix series Schedule Standings The two highest teams who did not already have "core status" on the World Rugby Sevens Series—Spain and Germany—qualified for the 2017 Hong Kong Sevens qualifier, which in turn was a qualifying event for promotion to core team status on the 2017-18 World Rugby Sevens Series. *The GB teams were not included in the final ranking Moscow Exeter Leg Gdynia leg References {{DEFAULTSORT:Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix 2016 File:2016 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Bombed-out buildings in Ankara following the 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series
The 2015 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series was an Olympic qualification tournament for rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics which was held over three legs in the cities of Moscow, Lyon and Exeter. The top team qualified directly to the Olympic Games, whereas the runner-up qualified to the Final Olympic Qualification Tournament in 2016. France won the 2015 Rugby Europe Men's Sevens Championship, and qualified directly to the 2016 Summer Olympics. Spain finished second and qualified directly to the Final 2016 Men's Olympic Qualification Tournament, avoiding the Rugby Europe Repechage Tournament. Schedule Standings Note Russia finishes above Germany due to tiebreaker of highest single tournament finish. Moscow Lyon Exeter See also * 2015 Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Grand Prix Series The 2015 Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Grand Prix Series was held over two legs in the cities of Kazan Kazan ( ; rus, Казань, p=kɐˈzanʲ; tt-Cyrl, Казан, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series
2014 Sevens Grand Prix Series is the 13th round of the Sevens Grand Prix Series (formerly known as the European Sevens Championship) for rugby sevens organised by the FIRA – Association of European Rugby. Series Lyon Moscow Manchester Bucharest Grand Prix standings Note: England finishes above Russia due to tiebreaker of highest point difference. References External linksFIRA AER web Site {{DEFAULTSORT:Sevens Grand Prix Series 2014 File:2014 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Stocking up supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Western African Ebola virus epidemic; Citizens examining the ruins after the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping; Bundles of wa ... International rugby union competitions hosted by Russia International rugby union competitions hosted by Romania International rugby union competitions hosted by England International rugby union competitions hosted by France 2013–14 in European rugby union 2014–15 in Eu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series
The 2013 Sevens Grand Prix Series was the 12th year of the annual rugby Sevens Grand Prix Series (formerly known as the European Sevens Championship) for rugby sevens organised by the FIRA – Association of European Rugby. The 2013 Series consisted of two tournaments, held in Lyon, France and Bucharest, Romania. England won both legs, winning the overall 2013 Series. Results Final standings Source: *Ukraine was relegated to 2014 European Sevens Championship Division A. References External linksFIRA AER web Site {{DEFAULTSORT:Sevens [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series
2012 Sevens Grand Prix Series was the 11th round of the Sevens Grand Prix Series (formerly known as the European Sevens Championship) for rugby sevens organised by the FIRA – Association of European Rugby. The series was held in three phases (GPS 1-3) hosted by France (Lyon), Russia (Moscow) and Denmark (Odense). The tournament was won by France, who defeated Portugal 21–12 in the final. England, winner of the first two phases of the tournament, were considered to be favourites but eliminated by France in the quarter-finals. England were the overall champions of the tournament. Qualification The top 12 teams in 2011 qualified for GPS 1 in Lyon. Team rankings after GPS 1 decided the standings for GPS 2 in Moscow, which decided rankings for GPS 3.Men's 7’S Grand Prix Series 2012 Tournament Manual, p. 8. For GPS 3, Denmark got direct 16th spot and three more teams from Division A promoted for the Grand Prix Series. Results GPS 1 The twelve teams were divided into two po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series
The 2011 Sevens Grand Prix Series was the tenth edition of the European Sevens Championship. Format The twelve best nations played 4 different tournaments in Lyon, Moscow, Barcelona and Bucharest. The team that finished with the most points was declared European Champion. The last two teams were relegated in Division A. Schedule Standings Lyon Pool Stage Pool A Pool B Knockout stage Bowl Plate Cup Moscow Pool Stage Pool A Pool B Knockout stage Bowl Plate Cup Barcelona Pool Stage Pool A Pool B Knockout stage Bowl Plate Cup Bucharest Pool Stage Pool A * Head-to-Head Russia beat England Pool B Knockout stage Bowl Plate Cup Player scoring Most points Most tries New entries in 2012 Because if its victory in Division A, Germany will play in Sevens Grand Prix Series in 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |