RUGBY FOOTBALL

Fiji celebrate after retaining the Hong Kong Sevens title. Photograph: Kin Cheung/AP

• Fiji 21-7 New Zealand
• Fiji five points clear of All Blacks with three events to go

James Haskell says he would love to take part in the Olympics CREDIT: REX FEATURES

James Haskell has become the latest star to indicate his willingness to represent Team GB at the Olympics saying the selectors should have “free rein” to pick who they want.

American football player Nate Ebner’s chances of competing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games have been given a boost ©Getty Images

American football player Nate Ebner’s chances of competing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games have been given a boost as he has been named in the United States’ squad for this weekend's Hong Kong Sevens event.

Sevens at Rio 2016 will be a game-changer according to Bernard Lapasset ©Getty Images

Outgoing World Rugby chairman Bernard Lapasset says that the sevens competitions at Rio 2016 will be a "game-changing" moment for the sport.

First developmental youth team to prepare young girls for competitive ladies’ rugby

I'd never been to a live rugby match before, but as a fan of all sports I was intrigued by an invitation to visit the opening leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai last weekend.