Commonwealth Games
Rugby Sevens first appeared in the Commonwealth Games in 1998 and its success lead directly to the inclusion of sevens in other multi-sport Games, including the Olympics from 2016.
But, unlike other Games, a women’s tournament was not included as the original purpose for adopting sevens into the Commonwealth Games was to provide a men’s sport to balance the women’s sport of netball. However, the success of the Australian women’s team resulted in pressure to include a women’s event at this, Australia’s home Commonwealth Games – and future Games.
Tuesday August 08th 2023Australia won their third Commonwealth Youth Games gold in Tobago today.
Sunday July 31st 2022After disappointment in the final four years before, Australia have won gold at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Wednesday July 27th 2022We look ahead to this weekend's Commonwealth Games.
Sunday April 15th 2018New Zealand were the ultimate party poopers with a dramatic Commonwealth Games win six minutes into extra time.
Wednesday April 11th 2018Canada and South Africa open the Commonwealth Games sevens tournament on Friday afternoon, becoming the first women's rugby sevens teams...
Wednesday March 28th 2018The Commonwealth Games begin next week, climaxing with the Games first women’s sevens tournament.
Saturday July 22nd 2017Australia have retained their Commonwealth Youth Games title in the Bahamas. Canada again took silver, while Wales took bronze.
Friday July 14th 2017The Commonwealth Youth Games take place in Nassau, Bahamas this week, with women’s sevens included only for the second time.