Rugby Sevens World Cup 2022
With less than 24 hours to go before the 2022 RWC Sevens kicks off in Cape Town, we've revealed what's to come.
Thursday 8 September, 2022
The top 40 international men's and women's teams head to Cape Town tomorrow, determined to make their mark in Cape TownRugby Sevens World Cup 2022.
New Zealand travels to South Africa as the defending champions in the men's and women's tournaments after making history in San Francisco four years ago with the Black Fern Sevens and All Black Sevens.
However, both New Zealand teams will need to be at their best to once again defend their titles in their men's doubles battle.Olympic champion Fiji, feminineRio gold medalist AustraliaIt lists South Africa among those nations that want to end their respective rule.
With less than 24 hours to go before the 2022 RWC Sevens kicks off at Cape Town Stadium, we are revealing the truth about the game and its history.
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Where will RWC Sevens 2022 be held?
Cape Town's iconic stadium will be the venue for the RWC Sevens 2022. Built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, it was home to the HSBC Cape Town Rugby Sevens, which attracted record attendances.
The Cape Town stadium will also host all three Tests and two tournament matches on the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa. The Springboks won the series 2-1.
In February 2020, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal attended a match in Africa and the stadium welcomed a Guinness World Record crowd of 51,954 practice tennis matches.
How many teams have passed?
Twelve teams (four women and eight men) have qualified for the 2022 RWC Rugby Sevens based on their performance in the final tournament in San Francisco.
New Zealand, France, Australia and the United States booked places in Cape Town by reaching the women's semi-finals at the 2018 RWC Sevens. Host South Africa will join them in September, having finished 14th four years ago.
An additional 11 women's teams have secured their places at the 2022 RWC Sevens through regional qualifiers. They are Japan, China, Fiji, Brazil, Colombia, Canada, Madagascar, United Kingdom, Ireland, Poland and Spain.
Meanwhile, the quarter-finalists of the 2018 RWC Sevens, New Zealand, England, South Africa, Fiji, Argentina, USA, France and Scotland have secured their places in the draw.
The identities of the 16 men's regional qualifiers have now been revealed. Hong Kong, South Korea, Australia, Samoa, Tonga, Uruguay, Chile, Canada, Jamaica, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Germany, Ireland, Portugal and Wales have secured spots in this year's competition.
What is the competition format of the RWC Sevens 2022?
Like four years ago in San Francisco, both the men's and women's tournaments will feature an innovative winner-takes-all elimination format.
The 24 men's and 16 women's teams heading to Cape Town are seeded based on points accumulated during the competition.HSBC World Rugby Sevens-serie2020 in 2022.
The men's teams ranked 9th through 24th will play in the Round of 16, where the winners of that tie will play the top eight seeds in the Round of 16.
The 2022 RWC Sevens kicks off at 08:45 local time (GMT+2) on September 9, when ninth-seeded Ireland take on Portugal in their bid to take on England in the Round of 16.
Canada then take on Zimbabwe, with the winner taking on France, before Samoa take on Uganda for a chance to play the United States, while Scotland take on Jamaica in the round of 16 against defending champions New Zealand.
Drawn in Tonga, Kenya has a chance to face Argentina before Wales and South Korea meet for the last 16 against Australia. Hong Kong then takes on Uruguay, with the winner taking on Fiji and Germany taking on Chile. The right to face South Africa in the last game of the first day.
The women's tournament kicks off at 12:11 local time (GMT+2), with the defending champions of the series and Australia taking on Madagascar. America will take overEuropean Champion Women's Sevens, Poland, for Canada vs. China and Fiji vs. Japan.
Ireland then plays against Brazil, while England plays against Spain. New Zealand takes on Colombia at 17:37 local time before the women's round of 16 ends and France takes on hosts South Africa.
What happens on the second and third day?
The following day begins at 08:15 local time (GMT+2) with the quarterfinals of the Boys Bowl, followed by the quarterfinals of the Boys and Girls Challenge.
The quarterfinals of the men's and women's championships begin at 7:07 p.m. local time.
Bowls and challenges begin and end on day three, with the fifth-place Champions Cup semi-finals starting at 10:18 local time.
At 12:07 the first semi-final of the women's championship starts, followed by the first semi-final of the men's championship.
The bronze medal finals of the women's and men's championships begin at 19:01 local time, with the women's event leading up.
Just over an hour later, at 20:17 local time (GMT+2), the Women's Championship Final and the Men's Championship Final kick off at 20:54 local time.
Has the lineup been announced?
Yes, each of the 40 teams playing in Cape Town this weekend have confirmed their roster for 2022 RWC Sevens.
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Argentina: Joaquin de la Vega, Augustin Fraga, Luciano Gonzalez, Rodrigo Isguero, Alejo Lavayan, Marcos Moneta, Marty Yas Osazuk, Gaston Revore, Franco Roseto, German Schulz, Santiago Vera Felder, Tobias Wade.
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Australia: Stuart Dunbar, Matthew Gonzalez, Henry Hutchison, Nathan Lawson, Maurice Longbottom, Nick Maloof, Ben Marr, Billy Meeks, Henry Patterson, Dietrich Roach, Corey Tour, James Turner, Josh Turner.
Canada: Phil Berna, D'Shawn Bowen, Ciaran Breen, Elias Ergas, Thomas Isherwood, Lachlan Kratz, Josiah Morra, Anton Ngongo, Matt Oworu, Alex Russell, Jake Thiel, Brock Webster.
Chili: Clement Armstrong, Luca Arveli, Julius Blanc, Philippe Blancier, Christopher Game, Joaquin Wheich, Luca Strabuki, Enes Tor Cimino, Vincent Tredinick, Vincent Urbina, Benjamin Videla, Diego Vaughnken.
UNITED KINGDOM.: Jamie Adamson, Jamie Barden, Api Bavadra, Tom Bowen, Alex Davis, Tom Emery, Will Homer, Charlton Kerr, Tom Mitchell, Callum Randall, Freddie Roddick, Ethan Wadleton.
Fiji:Pilipo Bukayaro, Elia Canakaivata, Iosefo Masi, Jeremiah Matana, Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Waisea Nacuqu, Viwa Naduvalo, Kamieli Rasaku, Felipe Sauturaga, Joseva Talakoloios
France: Jean-Pascal Barak, Esteban Capiglia, Nelson Epe, Aaron Grandidier, Nisi Huyard, William Iraguha, Jonathan Lauger, Pierre Mignot, Stefan Parez, Paulin Riva, Joachim Trubal, Tavite Verdamu.
Germany: Anjo Bachmann, Max Kalitz, Ben Ellemann, Anton Gleitz, Fabian Hempel, Jack Hunter, Niklas Koch, Tim Lichtenberg, Sam Reger, Carlos Sotras Merz, Chris Ume, Bastian van der Bos.
Hongkong:Seb Brien, Michael Coverdale, Max Denmark, Liam Doherty, Lee Cado, Pierce Mackinlay-West, Callum McCullough, Ally Nardoni, Harry Sayers, Hugo Stiles, Russellom Webing
IrelandCast: Jordan Conroy, Sean Cribbin, Billy Dundis, Jack Kelly, Terry Kennedy, Hugo Lennox, Matthew MacDonald, Harry McNair Dee, Brian Morin, Chai Mullins, Mark Roach, Andrew Smith.
Jamaica: Rodriguez Adamson, Anthony Bingham, Tyler Bush, Oscar Clayton, Ryan Denville, Omar Dixon, Ronaldney Fraser, Fabian Djello Turner, Cameron Melville, Jack Lampton, Ashley Smith, Gareth Stoppany.
Kenya: Willie Ambaka, Edmund Anyer, Collins Injela, Herman Honwa, Billy Odiambo, Samuel Orci, Johnstone Olindy, Jay Jeff Oloch, Anthony Ormondi, Vincent Oniara, Nelson Oyu, Kevin Wexa.
South Korea: Yongheung Chang, Seongdeok Choi, Jeongmin Jang, Jeong Yeonsik, Chanju Kim, Gwangmin Kim, Hyunsoo Kim, Namuk Kim, Yohan Kim, Jinkyu Lee, Wanyong Park, Jaehyeok Yu.
New Zealand: Kurt Baker, Dylan Collier, Scott Curry, Sam Dickson, Moses Leo, Climb McGarvey-Black, Zion Molla, Tone Ng Shiu, Amanaki Nicole, Akulia Rokolisoa, Caleb Tangitau, Regan Ware.
Portugal: João Abra Rosa, João Vaz Antunes, Jose Santos, Fabio Conceicao, Jose Maria Bilal Gomez, Diogo Rodriguez, Duarte Moreira, Nuno Souza Guedes, Vasco Ribeiro, Diogo Samento, Rodrigo Floydenthal, Manuel El Vavero.
Samoa:Vaovasa Afo Sua, Vaa Abelu Maliko, Melani Matavao, Levi Milford, Neueli Leitufia, Owen Niue, Tanuu Niuleveea, Steve Onosai, Motu Opetai, Πολ Σικανέλα, Πολ Σικανέλα
Scotland: Callum Barreto, Finley Callahan, Rice Cullen, Matt Davidson, Harvey Elms, Jamie Farndale, Lee Jones, Paddy Kelly, Freddie Owley, Aaron Purwall, Femi Sofulalin, Callum Young.
South Africa:Cecil Afrika, Ronald Brown, Angelo Davids, Selvyn Davids, Muller du Plessis, Christie Grobbelaar, Sakoyisa Makata, Ryan Oosthuizen, JC Pretorius, Siviwe Soyizwapi, Williamsser I
Tonga:Isreli Aholeei, Samison Asi, Samson Fualalo, John Ika, Kiukula Osika, Atieli Pakalani, Edward Sunia, John Tapuelu, Rodney Tongotea, Sione Tupouluuaaaki, Sione Tupouluuaaaki,
Uganda: William Nkore, Karim Arinatvi, Alex Aturinda, Adrian Cacito, Timothy Kisiga, Ian Mugnani, Aaron Ofworth, Norbert Orkney, Michael Okorachi, Ivan Ottmar, Desiree Ayerra, Philip Wokolagh.
Uruguay:Baltazar Umaya, Diego Ardao, Koba Brazionis, Carlos Deus, Thomas Etcheverry, Philip Etcheverry, Valentin Grille, Thomas Inciarte, William Lijtenstein, James McMarcobtores, Τζέιμς ΜακΚουμπινάλ
ONS.: Perry Baker, Ben Brossel, Marcio Brown, Aaron Cummings, Gavan Damore, Malachi Esdale, Naima Fuurao, Lu Cass Lacamp, Cody Melfi, David Steele, Steve Thomasin, Maka Unuf.
WalesCast: Tom Brown, Callum Carson, Owen Jenkins, Ewan Pierce Jones, Eastin Galin Reese, Evan Rosser, Morgan Siniawski, Cole Swanak, Kane Till-Bulger, Luke Trehaan, Callum Williams, Morgan Williams.
Zimbabwe: Keegan Cook, Jerry Jalawaza, Scharnier Katzwell, Godfrey Magaramobe, Tapiwa Marenga, Kuzai Mashawi, Carlos Matt Mattema, Munesum Muneta, Munopamuneta, Ryan Musumhi, Sam Ferry, Nigel Tinavo.
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Australia: Madison Ashby, Charlotte Carslick, Lily Dick, Dominique Dutoit, Demi Hayes, Tia Hinds, Alicia LeFour-Far Causilla, Madison Levy, Teagan Levy, Faith Nathan, Sarah Parkey, Bean Tritta, Shani Williams.
Brazil: Larissa Carvalho, Marcel Souza, Thalia Costa, Gabriela de Farias Lima, Andresa Alves, Bianca Schiller Silva, Leila dos Santos Silva, Marina Fioravanti, Luisa Campos, Isadora López de Sousa, Mariana Nicola, Irene Ribeiro.
Canada:Olivia Apps, Fancy Bermudez Chavez, Pam Buisa, Emma Chown, Chloe Daniels, Bianca Farella, Nakisa Levale, Piper Logan, Breanne Nicholas, Krissy Scurfield, Florence Symonds, Keyara Wardley.
China: Chen Keyi, Gu Yaoyao, Liu Xiaoqian, Lyu Heven, Hong Ting Ruan, Sun Yue, Wang Xiao, Xu Xiaoyan, Yan Melling, Yang Danxu, Zhao Ying, Zhou Yan.
Colombia: Valentina Alvarez, Daniela Alzate, Maria Arzuga, Sara Flores Arenas, Carmen Ibarra, Camila Lopera, Laura Meja, Maribel Mestra, Valeria Muñoz, Marcela Osorio, Juliana Soto, Valentina Tapias.
UNITED KINGDOM.: Ellie Portman, Abby Brown, Heather Cowell, Grace Crompton, Megan Jones, Alicia Moder, Elaine Moore-Bell, Celia Quinza, Jed Sheckles, Lauren Tolly, Emma Ullen, Amy Wilson Hardy.
Fiji：Adi Vani Buleki, Lavenia Cavuru, Raijieli Daveua, Verenaisi Ditavutu, Sesenieli Donu, Rusila Nagasau, Ana Maria Naimasi, Alowesi Nakoci, Viniana Riwai, Vasiti, Ultra, Vasiti
France：Alycia Chrystiaens, Lili Dezou, Lilou Graciet, Camille Grassineau, Joanna Grisez, Ian Jason, Carla Neisen, Lou Noel, Séraphine Okemba, Chloé Pelle, Yen JadeY
IrelandMet: Kathy Baker, Megan Burns, Kate McCabe, Stacey Flood, Katie Heffernan, Eve Higgins, Brittany Hogan, Erin King, Emily Lane, Lucy Mulhall, Amy-Lee Murphy Crow, Bebin Parsons.
JapanWakaba Hara, Yume Hirano, Makoto Kajiki, Mifuyu Koide, Saku Mizutani, Hana Nagata, Chiharu Nakamura, Yume Okuda, Fumiko Otake, Mei Otani, Chiaki Saegusa, Michiyo Kunta.
Madagascar: Marie Bodonandrianina, Zoanah Fanantenana, Joelà Mirasoa Fenohasina, Delphine Raharimalala, Ginah Raharimalala, Felaniaina Rakotoarison, Veronique Rasoanekena, Claudia Rasoarimalala, Monica Rasoloniaina, Ericka Razakaniajanamanrahandraheh,
New Zealand: Michael Blade, Kelly Blazer, Jazmin Felix-Hotham, Stacy Fleurer, Sarah Hirini, Joja Miller, Reese Mr. Leo Lane, Alena Selley, Ciri Kaka, Neil Williams, Tenika Willison, Portia Woodman.
Poland：Tamara Czumer, Julia Druzgala, Karolina Jaszczyszyn, Anna Klichowska, Malgorzata Koldej, Hanna Maliszewska, Marta Morus, Natalia Pamieta, Katarzyna Paszczyanwskauyl en Zaisliuc.
South Africa:Marlize de Bruin, Unathi Elis Mali, Nolwiza Hlabangane, Felicia Jacobs, Lerato Makua, Ayanda Malinga, Zintle Mpupha, Simamkele Namba, Nadine Roos, Mathrin Simmers, Solloontise WebzoSi
SpainEva Aguirre Diaz, Ingrid Algar, Amalia Algudo, Maria Calvo, Marta Pilar Cantabrana Gil, Bea Beatrice Dominguez, Ira Echebarria, Bruna Elias, Amaya Elbina, Olivia Fresneda, Maria Garcia Sia, Paula Requena.
ONS.Met: Kayla Cannet, Lauren Doyle, Chieta Emba, Joanne Favisi, Jazz Gray, Nicole Silverland, Christy Cosey, Ilona Maher, Alena Olsen, Sammy Sullivan, Naya Tapper, Chris Thomas.
Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets for RWC Sevens 2022 go on sale Monday 28th February via Ticketmaster for 150 RW ($9.90/€8.65/£7.30) and 1,750 RW ($115/€100/£85) and are fast sold.
To secure your access to the Cape Town Stadium, all match tickets are only available athttps://www.rwcsevens.com/tickets.Maximum 10 tickets per person per day.
When and where was the first RWC Sevens held?
The inaugural RWC Rugby Sevens, featuring 24 boys teams, took place in Murrayfield, Edinburgh from 16 to 18 April 1993.
Fiji and Latvia played in the first RWC Sevens game, with Filimoni Seru scoring a hat-trick and Waisale Serevi adding 17 points as the Pacific Islanders won 42-0.
However, Fiji were beaten in the semi-final by England, who won the Melrose Cup after beating Australia 21–17 in the final.
The English league has a futureWK Rugby 2003The winners were Lawrence Daraglio and Matt Dawson, the former scoring one of his team's three matches in the final.
England captain Andrew Harriman finished top scorer in 12 of 10 appearances, while Theroux, Brian Lima and Jost van der Westhuizen each added nine goals.
The debut of the women's RWC Sevens was at the Dubai Championships in 2009. Australia defeated New Zealand to take the title when Shirley Maham scored in extra time in the final to win 15-10.
Who wins?
New Zealand is the most successful country in the men's and women's races.
The All Black Sevens won the Melrose Cup in Argentina for the first time in 2001 after finishing seventh and third in the first two events.
They won the final in Hong Kong four years later, then the RWC Sevens in Moscow in 2013 and San Francisco five years later.
Fiji, which won the RWC Sevens Championship twice in Hong Kong in 1997 and 2005, is one behind New Zealand. England and Wales have one title each.
The Black Ferns Sevens bounced back from their loss to Australia in the 2009 RWC Sevens Final to win their next two matches, in 2013 and 2018.
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What happened in 2018?
No team has ever held the RWC Sevens title, both men's and women's, but that changed in San Francisco when New Zealand won both titles in the second edition of the tournament.
The 2018 RWC Sevens brought the game to the West Coast of the United States as more than 100,000 fans, many watching a football game for the first time, packed AT&T Park.
They enjoyed an exciting weekend, in which a restructured knockout match made every game count.
For the second edition of the men's RWC Sevens, England and New Zealand were the two remaining teams in the final, with the All Blacks repeating their victory from five years ago and Merle for the third time. Rose cup.
Sione Molia scored twice in the exhibition game before Joe Ravouvou, Akuila Rokolisoa and Trael Joass all crossed the line to seal a 33-12 win.
However, the Black Ferns Sevens had become the first team to successfully defend the RWC Sevens title as New Zealand defeated England.
Mikaela Bled scored a hat-trick in the women's final, with Portia Woodman and Tyra Nathan-Wong also scoring victories as France thrashed 29-0.
Who are the top scorers and try scorers for 2018?
Mikaela Bled's three goals against France in the final of the 2018 RWC Women's Sevens took her to nine points in the tournament, more than any other player. It also meant that she finished the game as top scorer with 45 points.
American speedster Naya Tapper completed seven attempts, while Australian Evania Pelite and Blyde's teammate Portia Woodman both completed six crosses.
Joe Ravouvou, who scored in the men's final, joined South Africa's Siviwe Soyizwapi in scoring six tries in the All Blacks sevens.
Meanwhile, Papua New Guinea's Emmanuel Guise finished the weekend as the men's tournament top scorer with 37 runs from three tries and 11 conversions.
Waesale Serevi - Magician from Fiji
The Rugby Sevens world pays tribute to the man who is still widely regarded as the greatest and only Fijian in the World Rugby Hall of Fame.
Who are the all-time top scorers and try scorers in the RWC Sevens?
Perhaps not surprising when you consider that he has played more RWC Sevens games than any other player.World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee Waesale SereviHe is the tournament's all-time leading scorer.
Serevi played 31 games in four RWC Sevens, 12 more than compatriot Marika Vunibaka, who played three.
'King of Seven' Serevi scored 297 points in the game, 95 of which came from test play. Vunibaka is the all-time leading scorer for the RWC Sevens with 23 touchdowns in his 19 games.
Black Ferns Sevens star Portia Woodman is the women's all-time leading scorer and try scorer with an incredible 18 over whitewash in just 10 RWC Sevens matches.
Woodman played in two RWC Sevens tournaments in Moscow and San Francisco, winning each final.
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FAQs
Everything you need to know about the Rugby Sevens World Cup 2022 - HSBC Sevens World Series? ›
The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series consists of tournaments held around the world in which men's and women's national sevens teams compete for series points. An overall champion for both men and women is crowned at the end of the season based on points accumulated throughout all of the events.
How does HSBC sevens work? ›The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series consists of tournaments held around the world in which men's and women's national sevens teams compete for series points. An overall champion for both men and women is crowned at the end of the season based on points accumulated throughout all of the events.
What is the prize money for the rugby sevens world Cup? ›Eight of the top sevens rugby teams in the world will compete for $1m (€900,000) in prize money in the NYC Sevens, a one-day tournament on July 15 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.
Who won HSBC sevens 2022? ›Fiji and Australia were crowned Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 winners in the men's and women's events respectively as they both defeated reigning champions New Zealand in two exhilarating finals in Cape Town.
How many teams are in HSBC sevens? ›Each tournament has 16 teams – 15 core teams that participate in each tournament and one regional qualifier. Teams compete for the World Rugby Series title by accumulating points based on their finishing position in each tournament.
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How much do Fiji Sevens players make? ›Up to 15 players will be paid an annual salary of between fifteen and twenty thousand Fijian dollars, while there will also be bonus payments for a top-five finish at tournaments and winning key matches or meeting certain fitness standards.
How much does it cost to win the World Cup? ›The prize money has increased from four years ago, when a pot of $400 million was dished out between the 32 teams. That was up $42 million from the prize money in 2014 and the winners in 2018 (France) were given $38 million, while the winning team in 2022 will receive $42 million.
How much do NZ Sevens players get paid? ›Some of the professional women's rugby contract retainers are between $35,000 and $70,000, with some Black Ferns earning between $60,000 and $130,000. All Black Ferns sevens players were fully contracted with a tiered system for the 15s team. Top All Blacks players reportedly earn around $1 million a year.
How much money do you win for Hong Kong Sevens? ›
The total prize money stands at US$150,000. The Cup Champion wins US$100,000, and the runner-up takes home US$25,000; each semi-finalist loser receives US$12,500.
Who sponsors HSBC sevens? ›Sevens rugby is a fast, innovative sport and we look forward to being associated with this exciting, global event where fast rugby and fast 5G will come together. rain joins Isorade and Klipdrift as Official Sponsors of Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022.
Why is New Zealand not playing in the HSBC sevens? ›Covid-19 prevented the tournament from being played last year. In 2020 around 38,000 people attended across both days at FGM Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. The question no-one can answer is whether New Zealand will get a world tournament again.
What do you wear to rugby sevens? ›For the ladies, the perfect jeans, skinny or mom, are always a great look to go for. If you are more of a shorts or bermudas kinda girl, then that is what you should your rugby tee with! As for the gents, a pair of jeans, chinos or even shorts are perfect.
What is the biggest rugby 7s tournament in the world? ›Rugby World Cup Sevens (RWCS) is the quadrennial world championship of rugby sevens, a variant of rugby union. Organised by World Rugby, it currently consists of men's and women's tournaments, and is the highest level of competition in the sport outside of the Summer Olympics.
Are there positions in sevens? ›The positions
The make-up of 15s and sevens teams are different: in 15s rugby there are eight 'forwards' and seven 'backs' and in sevens there are three forwards and four backs. There are common names for positions but some regional variations may exist.
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Do teams get paid for World Cup? ›Yes, simply competing in the World Cup comes with a guarantee of at least $9 million in prize money. That's on top of the $1.5 million each team received ahead of the tournament to cover preparation costs.
How much do the All Black Sevens get paid? ›“Our Black Ferns Sevens contracting structure is the same as the All Black Sevens contracting structure with players earning annual remuneration packages of between $70k and $130k plus per year, he said.
Do the Black Ferns get a bonus for winning? ›“Each member of the Rugby World Cup winning Black Ferns squad will receive a bonus payment of $25,000. “While bonuses were not built into Black Ferns contracts, NZR considers that they are appropriate given the scale of the Black Ferns' RWC campaign.
What is the All Blacks bonus? ›
By comparison, the All Blacks were up for a $150,000 bonus per player at the 2019 World Cup if they'd won it, and $35,000 for making the final.
What is the age limit for the Hong Kong Sevens? ›A child aged 2 and under on the 31st March 2023 may enter the Stadium free of charge when accompanied by an adult with an adult ticket. A child aged 12 and under on the 31st March 2023 is allowed to enter the Stadium with a child ticket.
Is there a lottery in Hong Kong? ›Prize allocations are governed by rules established by HKJC Lotteries, which operates the Mark Six lottery. Prizes for 1st to 3rd division wins are calculated based on a complex formula, with a guaranteed minimum prize fund for 1st division prizes.
What percentage of prize money do jockeys get in Hong Kong? ›All riding fees are paid by the Club directly into the Jockey's account on a monthly basis. Jockeys receive 10% of all winning prize money and 5% of prize money for placings from 2nd to 5th. Owners contribute HK$2200 per ride of which the rider receives HK$1200.
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Who is the most capped New Zealand 7s player? ›Mikkelson has been part of the team that has won six Sevens Series titles, two Rugby World Cup Sevens titles and two Commonwealth Games gold medals. He is the most capped All Blacks Sevens player of all time.
Why is DK not playing in New Zealand? ›In Short. By India Today Web Desk: India senior selection committee chairman Chetan Sharma said on Monday that Dinesh Karthik will be in consideration for T20Is even after the T20 World Cup 2022 and the decision to not pick him for a 3-match T20I series in New Zealand was due to workload management.
Why do people wear costumes to rugby 7s? ›
It's rugby 7's tradition to wear costumes or one's "fanciest" outfit to support their country! Painted faces and colorful wig are the norm, but it's strongly encouraged to be creative with your costumes.
Why do people wear costumes to rugby? ›Since the beginning, it has been a tradition to wear costumes or one's “fanciest” outfit to support their country at Rugby 7s around the world. While the game on the field is what you come for, the costumes in the stands are worth the price of admission.
What is the dress code for the green room at Twickenham? ›WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE? There are no strict dress codes within the hospitality areas, team shirts are allowed. We advise smart casual appearance and please dress according to the weather conditions as your match seats are outside.
Are USA good at rugby 7s? ›The U.S. has participated in every Rugby World Cup Sevens since the tournament's inception in 1993. The team's best performance to date has been its sixth-place finish at the 2018 tournament, which was held on home soil.
Where is the birthplace of rugby sevens? ›WHEN WAS THE FIRST RUGBY SEVENS GAME PLAYED? 28 April, 1883, in Melrose, Scotland. The Scottish Border town is known as 'the birthplace of sevens' and sides still compete for the 'Ladies Cup', the name of the trophy awarded to the winners.
How many players are in a rugby 7s squad? ›Rugby sevens is a current Olympic sport, making its first appearance in the Olympic Games Rio 2016. Sevens is played with 7 players on each side of the ball who compete for 14-minutes (two 7-minute halves) in tournaments with up to three matches per competition day.
What is the 50 22 rule in sevens? ›With the 50:22 law in place, if an attacking team kicks the ball from anywhere in their own half and it bounces inside the opposition's 22 before bouncing into touch, the kicking team gets the throw at the resultant lineout.
Can you kick the ball in sevens? ›Rugby sevens, like touch, is primarily based on running with the ball and passing. However, in the former game kicking the ball forward is also permitted, which influences the tactics and strategy used in the game.
How to be a good sevens player? ›A good aerobic level is required, and players need to be able to handle huge amounts of volume and running. Speed endurance is the key for a sevens player. They must have the ability to run at their top speeds for as long as possible through 20-minute game periods.
How does HSBC security device work? ›It is a small device, protected by a PIN code, which will help to protect you against Internet Banking fraud. Without it, you'll be unable to access Business Internet Banking. The device is used as an added layer of security to protect Business Internet Banking.
How does extra time work in sevens? ›
Seven minute halves (instead of 40-minute halves, in fifteen-a-side). Maximum of two minutes half-time (instead of ten minutes). Matches drawn after regulation are continued into golden point extra time, in multiple 5-minute periods.
How do I use my HSBC security device? ›Turn your Security Device on, enter PIN and press green button to generate a Security Code. 3. Type the Security Code displayed on your Security Device into the space provided on the screen, then click 'Continue'.
How does HSBC switch work? ›How it works. The Current Account Switch Service makes switching from your old current account to us quick and simple. As part of the service, we'll transfer all your payment mandates (like Direct Debits and your salary) over to your new HSBC account.
What security questions do HSBC ask? ›The information we ask for might include date of birth, address, and mother's maiden name. We will also ask for two digits from your personal HSBC security number.
Can you have HSBC app on two phones? ›If you can't do this, please contact us on 03456 002 290 so we can deactivate the lost device for you. This will prevent fraudulent access to your accounts. Note: Once you have set up your digital secure key pin, you can set up access to the app on up to 3 different devices.
Can you kick a drop goal in sevens? ›Additionally, in rugby sevens, the drop kick is used for all conversion attempts which must be taken within 40 seconds of the try being scored.
Can I access HSBC without secure key? ›You will be able to access online banking without the Secure Key with limited service only. To maintain security your Secure Key must be used when updating your personal information or if you wish to make payments.
How long does the HSBC Secure Key lock for? ›After 30 seconds of inactivity, the device will automatically switch off. If your battery is running low you can replace your HSBC Secure Key by: Switching to Digital Secure Key via the 'Manage Secure Key' section within Online Banking after you have logged in.
Can I use someone else's HSBC Secure Key? ›No, you can't use someone else's Secure Key. Only one Secure Key can be activated and linked to each customer.
Is HSBC transfer free? ›HSBC Global Money Transfers. Make fee-free and faster global payments in a send like a local experience via your HSBC HK Mobile Banking App.
How long is the HSBC switch offer? ›
Previous HSBC switch offers
£200 – November to December 2022.