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9 unusual facts about IRB Sevens World Series


Ben Hana

During the 2006 Rugby Sevens tournament, one costumed group appeared in dreads and blankets, mimicking his distinctive look.

Isikeli Vuruna

Vuruna was selected for national duties in the Fiji National Sevens Team in the IRB Sevens World Series in 2012 playing for the victorious Fiji Sevens Teams in the Hong Kong and London tournaments.

James Bolabiu

He was the first Fijian referee to officiate at the IRB Sevens World Series.

Leah Berard

Berard is now focused on elevating herself within the international level; in December 2011, her first international appointment, she traveled to Port Elizabeth, South Africa to serve as an Assistant Referee for the IRB Sevens World Series.

Rugby union in England

National sevens teams compete annually in the London Sevens at Twickenham, which from the current 2011–12 competition is the final event in each year's IRB Sevens World Series.

Sam Boyd Stadium

The tournament brings together 16 national teams from all 6 continents in rugby sevens as part of the IRB Sevens World Series.

Semi Radradra

In 2011, Radradra played for the Fiji National Rugby Union Sevens team in the 2011 IRB Sevens World Series.

Tim Mikkelson

Mikkelson has scored over 100 career tries for New Zealand in the IRB Sevens World Series, putting him among the top 20 all-time try scorers in that competition.

Wellington Sevens

The tournament is the fourth on the IRB Sevens World Series circuit, and is generally held on the first weekend of February on the weekend following the USA Sevens tournament.


2008 USA Sevens

The USA Sevens, with the New Zealand brewery Steinlager as the presenting sponsor, is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens (seven-a-side version of rugby union).


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