“More than anything, Sevens embodies the Olympic ideals of camaraderie, fair play and respect on and off the field of play.” – Shane Williams, Wales
“You play sport at the highest level to challenge yourself to be the best that you can possibly be and to compete with the best from all over the world, and what better stage to do that on than at the Olympics?” – Sue Day, England
“Going to the Commonwealth Games was amazing and to have the chance to go to the Olympics would be right up there with anything you could possibly dream of doing in sport.” – Tamati Ellison, New Zealand
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Olympics News
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Sevens to debut at Youth Olympic Games
(IRB.COM) Thursday 14 February 2013IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset and IOC President Jacques Rogge are excited about Rugby Sevens Youth Olympic Games debut.
- HSBC Sevens World Series
Gregan: Hunt for Olympic medals can start now
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 10 October 2012HSBC ambassadors George Gregan, Jason Robinson and Gordon Tietjens look ahead to the new Series and further afield to the Olympic Games.
- Olympics
Wheelchair Rugby: Players to watch
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 5 September 2012Nathan Bragg picks players who could catch the eye at the London 2012 Paralympic Games when the Wheelchair Rugby action gets underway.
- Olympics
Wheelchair Rugby will impress at Paralympics
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 4 September 2012IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset predicts the sport will capture the hearts and minds of fans at London 2012.
- Olympics
Kayange: Olympics the pinnacle for Sevens
(IRB.COM) Monday 20 August 2012Kenya Sevens legend Humphrey Kayange insists Rugby Sevens is a perfect fit for an Olympic Games.
- Olympics
Sevens: The Olympic Dream Team
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 14 August 2012Do you agree with this Sevens Olympic Dream Team of athletes from London 2012, as voted for by fans of the Sevens Facebook page?






