Wales national rugby union team (sevens)
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The Wales national rugby union sevens team is the international rugby sevens
side for Welsh
rugby union
players. They currently compete in the IRB Sevens World Series
, the Rugby World Cup Sevens
and in the Commonwealth Games.
Wales
are the current World Cup Sevens Champions after winning the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens
in the United Arab Emirates
.
The Welsh sevens squad was disbanded in 2002 due to the financial problems of the Welsh Rugby Union
. After a three year absence, the Wales sevens team returned to international competition in the 2006–07 season. They competed at half of the 8 tournaments and won the plate competition (5th place) at each of them. They repeated this feat at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
.
The star of the 2005-06 squad was Neath
and Ospreys player James Hook
. Hook has since progressed to the full Welsh national side. In 2006-07, Wales competed in the Dubai, South Africa, Australia, Hong Kong, Scotland and England legs of the IRB
's World Sevens Series, reaching the semi-finals of the cup at Twickenham
and Murrayfield
. Wales have competed in all 8 legs of the IRB Sevens Series since the 2007–08 season.
In the group stages Wales beat Zimbabwe 31 - 5 and Uruguay 27 - 0 before losing to Argentina 14 - 0 in the final pool match, leaving Wales uncertain of a Cup Quarter Final spot. With results going their way Wales made it to the Cup Quarter Finals as one of the second place qualifiers for the first time in their history.
After beating Favourites New Zealand in the Quarter Finals by 15 - 14 and Samoa in the Semi Finals by 19 - 12, Wales would go on to face Argentina for the second time in the tournament in the Final.
In the Final Wales started with the same team that played against New Zealand and Samoa earlier in the day, at Half Time Wales had a less than convincing lead of 12 - 7 after tries from Richie Pugh
and Tal Selley
.
After 5:51 seconds of the second half Argentina leveled the score at 12 - 12. With less than 90 seconds on the clock Wales's Aled Thomas
broke through the Argentinian defence to score underneath the posts and with a successful conversion by himself put Wales into the lead at 19 - 12 with less than a minute on the clock.
With Argentina claiming the restart it looked as though Wales had squandered their only chance of winning the Melrose Cup. After the siren sounded to indicate there was no time left on the clock Argentina fumbled the ball in a ruck leading to the ball being kicked out of play and Wales being crowned the 2009 Sevens Rugby World Cup Champions.
of Pontypridd
, for the 2009 Dubai Rugby World Cup Sevens.
Jason Forster
James Hook
Rhys Oakley
Robin Sowden-Taylor
Josh Turnbull
Andy Powell
Wayne Proctor
Colin Hillman
Gareth Baber
Rugby sevens
Rugby sevens, also known as seven-a-side or VIIs, is a variant of rugby union in which teams are made up of seven players, instead of the usual 15, with shorter matches. Rugby sevens is administered by the International Rugby Board , the body responsible for rugby union worldwide...
side for Welsh
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
players. They currently compete in the IRB Sevens World Series
IRB Sevens World Series
The IRB Sevens World Series, known officially as the HSBC Sevens World Series as of the 2010-11 season, through sponsorship from banking group HSBC, and also sometimes called the World Sevens Series, is a series of international rugby union sevens tournaments organised for the first time in the...
, the Rugby World Cup Sevens
Rugby World Cup Sevens
The Rugby World Cup Sevens is the premier international Rugby sevens competition. The event is organised by the sport's governing body, the International Rugby Board , and is contested by the men's national sevens teams every four years. The inaugural tournament was held in 1993 in Scotland, the...
and in the Commonwealth Games.
Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
are the current World Cup Sevens Champions after winning the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens
2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens
The 2009 Rugby Sevens World Cup was the fifth edition of the Rugby sevens world cup. The International Rugby Board selected Dubai in the United Arab Emirates as the host venue for the tournament ahead of bids from four other countries. The format included nine direct qualifiers and a further...
in the United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
.
The Welsh sevens squad was disbanded in 2002 due to the financial problems of the Welsh Rugby Union
Welsh Rugby Union
The Welsh Rugby Union is the governing body of rugby union in Wales, recognised by the International Rugby Board.The union's patron is Queen Elizabeth II, and her grandson Prince William of Wales became the Vice Royal Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union as of February 2007.-History:The roots of the...
. After a three year absence, the Wales sevens team returned to international competition in the 2006–07 season. They competed at half of the 8 tournaments and won the plate competition (5th place) at each of them. They repeated this feat at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
Rugby Sevens at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
The 2006 Commonwealth Games were the third Games at which Rugby sevens was played. It is one of the male-only sports at the Commonwealth Games, the other being Boxing. The venue for the Rugby Sevens was the Telstra Dome, on the western edge of Melbourne's Central Business District...
.
The star of the 2005-06 squad was Neath
Neath
Neath is a town and community situated in the principal area of Neath Port Talbot, Wales, UK with a population of approximately 45,898 in 2001...
and Ospreys player James Hook
James Hook (rugby player)
James William Hook is a Welsh rugby union player for USA Perpignan. Hook is widely regarded as one of the most talented players in world rugby....
. Hook has since progressed to the full Welsh national side. In 2006-07, Wales competed in the Dubai, South Africa, Australia, Hong Kong, Scotland and England legs of the IRB
International Rugby Board
The International Rugby Board is the governing body for the sport of rugby union. It was founded in 1886 as the International Rugby Football Board by the unions of Scotland, Wales and Ireland. England refused to join until 1890. The International Rugby Football Board changed its name to the...
's World Sevens Series, reaching the semi-finals of the cup at Twickenham
Twickenham Stadium
Twickenham Stadium is a stadium located in Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is the largest rugby union stadium in the United Kingdom and has recently been enlarged to seat 82,000...
and Murrayfield
Murrayfield Stadium
Murrayfield Stadium is a sports stadium located in the west end of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Its all-seater capacity was recently reduced from 67,800 to 67,130 to incorporate the largest permanent "big screen" in the country though it still remains the largest stadium in Scotland and one...
. Wales have competed in all 8 legs of the IRB Sevens Series since the 2007–08 season.
Results
In Wales's first ever Cup Final appearance in a major Sevens event, Wales played Argentina in the 2009 World Cup Final.In the group stages Wales beat Zimbabwe 31 - 5 and Uruguay 27 - 0 before losing to Argentina 14 - 0 in the final pool match, leaving Wales uncertain of a Cup Quarter Final spot. With results going their way Wales made it to the Cup Quarter Finals as one of the second place qualifiers for the first time in their history.
After beating Favourites New Zealand in the Quarter Finals by 15 - 14 and Samoa in the Semi Finals by 19 - 12, Wales would go on to face Argentina for the second time in the tournament in the Final.
In the Final Wales started with the same team that played against New Zealand and Samoa earlier in the day, at Half Time Wales had a less than convincing lead of 12 - 7 after tries from Richie Pugh
Richie Pugh
Richie Pugh is Wales international rugby union player who plays at openside flanker. Pugh was schooled in Brynmill primary and Bishop Gore Comprehensive schools....
and Tal Selley
Tal Selley
Taliesin "Tal" Selley is a Welsh rugby player, who can play either at centre or on the wing.After 5 seasons at the Llanelli Scarlets he signed a 3 year deal with the Ospreys where he played in the historic victory over Australia. He has played on loan at the Cardiff Blues and the Newport Gwent...
.
After 5:51 seconds of the second half Argentina leveled the score at 12 - 12. With less than 90 seconds on the clock Wales's Aled Thomas
Aled Thomas
Aled Thomas is a Welsh rugby union player. A fly half, he was selected for the Wales national rugby union team squad in 2007. He joined London Welsh from Welsh regional side Newport Gwent Dragons in 2008....
broke through the Argentinian defence to score underneath the posts and with a successful conversion by himself put Wales into the lead at 19 - 12 with less than a minute on the clock.
With Argentina claiming the restart it looked as though Wales had squandered their only chance of winning the Melrose Cup. After the siren sounded to indicate there was no time left on the clock Argentina fumbled the ball in a ruck leading to the ball being kicked out of play and Wales being crowned the 2009 Sevens Rugby World Cup Champions.
| Day | Round | Opposition | Score | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day One | Group Stage | 31 - 5 | Tries: C. Hill (3), L. Williams, A. Brew Conv: A. Thomas (3) |
|
| Day Two | Group Stage | 27 - 0 | Tries: R. Pugh (2), A. Thomas, J. Merriman, L. Beach Conv: L. Williams (1) |
|
| Day Two | Group Stage | 0 - 14 | Tries: Conv: |
|
| Day Three | Cup Quarter Final |
15 - 14 | Tries: L. Williams, T. Isaacs, R. Pugh Conv: |
|
| Day Three | Cup Semi Final |
19 - 12 | Tries: T. Isaacs, T. Selley, A. Brew Conv: A. Thomas (2) |
|
| Day Three | Cup Final |
19 - 12 | Tries: A. Thomas, T. Selley, R. Pugh Conv: A. Thomas (2) |
2009 World Cup Winning Squad
The 12-man squad, coached by Paul JohnPaul John
Paul John is a former Wales international rugby union player with 10 caps. A scrum-half, he played his club rugby for Pontypridd RFC, where he was captain....
of Pontypridd
Pontypridd RFC
Pontypridd Rugby Football Club, known as Ponty, are a rugby union team from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, currently playing in the British and Irish Cup, Principality Premiership, and are the current SWALEC Cup champions....
, for the 2009 Dubai Rugby World Cup Sevens.
| Club | |
| Rhodri McAtee Rhodri McAtee Rhodri McAtee is a Welsh rugby union player. A winger, he currently plays his club rugby for the Cornish Pirates. He was selected for the Wales national rugby union team squad to play at the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens.-References:... |
Cornish Pirates Cornish Pirates The Cornish Pirates are an English professional rugby union team who play in the Championship, the second level of the English rugby union pyramid, and are the premier Cornish rugby club. Formerly known as Penzance & Newlyn Pirates, the Cornish Pirates play their home games and train at their... |
| Lee Williams | Scarlets |
| Tom Isaacs Tom Isaacs Tom Isaacs is a Welsh rugby union player. A scrum half, he represented the Wales national rugby union team squad in 2009 and was part of the squad that won the 7s World Cup in Dubai.... |
Newport Gwent Dragons Newport Gwent Dragons Newport Gwent Dragons are one of the four professional Rugby Union regional teams in Wales. They are jointly owned by Newport RFC and the Welsh Rugby Union and play all their home games at Rodney Parade, Newport. They play in the RaboDirect Pro12, the Anglo-Welsh Cup and the Heineken Cup... |
| Craig Hill Craig Hill (rugby player) Craig Hill , is a Welsh rugby union player. An openside flanker, he first played his senior rugby for Caerphilly aged 18, before joining Newport in 2002, and moving to Pontypridd RFC in 2003. He currently plays his club rugby for Newport RFC after returning in 2005 and the Newport Gwent Dragons... |
Newport Gwent Dragons Newport Gwent Dragons Newport Gwent Dragons are one of the four professional Rugby Union regional teams in Wales. They are jointly owned by Newport RFC and the Welsh Rugby Union and play all their home games at Rodney Parade, Newport. They play in the RaboDirect Pro12, the Anglo-Welsh Cup and the Heineken Cup... |
| James Merriman James Merriman James Merriman is a Welsh rugby union footballer with Bristol Rugby. A flanker, he has captained the Wales Under 21 side and played for the Wales national rugby union team team. He was part of the Welsh sevens team that won the World Rugby Sevens Cup in 2009.-External links:*... |
Unattached |
| Tal Selley Tal Selley Taliesin "Tal" Selley is a Welsh rugby player, who can play either at centre or on the wing.After 5 seasons at the Llanelli Scarlets he signed a 3 year deal with the Ospreys where he played in the historic victory over Australia. He has played on loan at the Cardiff Blues and the Newport Gwent... |
Newport Gwent Dragons Newport Gwent Dragons Newport Gwent Dragons are one of the four professional Rugby Union regional teams in Wales. They are jointly owned by Newport RFC and the Welsh Rugby Union and play all their home games at Rodney Parade, Newport. They play in the RaboDirect Pro12, the Anglo-Welsh Cup and the Heineken Cup... |
| Aled Brew Aled Brew Aled Brew is a Wales international rugby union player who plays as a winger for Newport Gwent Dragons in the Celtic League. He made his debut with the Wales national rugby union team against Ireland in the 2007 Six Nations Championship.-Biography:... |
Newport Gwent Dragons Newport Gwent Dragons Newport Gwent Dragons are one of the four professional Rugby Union regional teams in Wales. They are jointly owned by Newport RFC and the Welsh Rugby Union and play all their home games at Rodney Parade, Newport. They play in the RaboDirect Pro12, the Anglo-Welsh Cup and the Heineken Cup... |
| Aled Thomas Aled Thomas Aled Thomas is a Welsh rugby union player. A fly half, he was selected for the Wales national rugby union team squad in 2007. He joined London Welsh from Welsh regional side Newport Gwent Dragons in 2008.... |
London Welsh |
| Rhys Webb Rhys Webb Rhys Webb is a Welsh rugby union player who plays at Scrum-half for Ospreys and Wales U20.In 2008/09, Webb pushed his way into the Opsreys starting 15 after injuries to fellow scrum-halves Mike Phillips and Jamie Nutbrown... |
Ospreys |
| Richie Pugh Richie Pugh Richie Pugh is Wales international rugby union player who plays at openside flanker. Pugh was schooled in Brynmill primary and Bishop Gore Comprehensive schools.... |
Exeter Chiefs Exeter Chiefs Exeter Rugby Club are a rugby union club based in Exeter, Devon.The Exeter club was formed around 1871 and played its first match in 1873. The first team has been rebranded as the Exeter Chiefs and play in a strip of Black , White .... |
| Dafydd Hewitt Dafydd Hewitt Dafydd Hewitt is a Welsh rugby union player. A centre, he currently plays his club rugby for Cardiff Blues. He was selected for the Wales national rugby union team squad in 2007. Hewitt captained Wales Under 21's at the 2006 Under 21 Rugby World Championship. Hewitt's brother Rhys plays at hooker... |
Cardiff Blues Cardiff Blues Cardiff Blues are one of the four professional Welsh regional rugby union teams. Based in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, the team have played at Cardiff City Stadium since the start of the 2009/2010 season and are owned by Cardiff Rugby Football Club.... |
| Lee Beach Lee Beach Lee Beach is a Welsh rugby union player. He initially played his club Rugby for Pontypridd RFC before joining Neath RFC. He currently plays for London Welsh RFC. Beach represented the Wales national rugby union team squad in 2009 and captained the World Cup winning team.-References:... (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) |
Neath Neath RFC Neath Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union club which plays in the Welsh Premier Division. The club's home ground is The Gnoll, Neath. The first team is known as the Welsh All Blacks because of the team colours: black with only a white cross pattée as an emblem... |
IRB World Sevens Series record
| First Day | Event | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-12-01 | Dubai 2006 Dubai Sevens The Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens... |
Shield Winners |
| 2006-12-08 | George 2006 South Africa Sevens The Emirates Airline South Africa Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens... |
Plate Winners |
| 2007-02-02 | Wellington 2007 Wellington Sevens The Wellington Sevens, also known as the New Zealand Sevens or for sponsorship reasons the NZI Sevens, is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens... |
Did Not Compete |
| 2007-02-10 | San Diego 2007 USA Sevens The 2007 Steinlager USA Sevens was a rugby union sevens tournament held on February 10 and February 11, 2007 in the United States at 44,500 capacity PETCO Park in San Diego, California. It is part of the IRB Sevens World Series... |
Did Not Compete |
| 2007-03-30 | Hong Kong 2007 Hong Kong Sevens The 2007 Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens was a rugby union sevens tournament held on 30 March till 1 April 2007 in Hong Kong at the 40,000 capacity Hong Kong Stadium... |
Plate Winners |
| 2007-04-07 | Adelaide 2007 Adelaide Sevens The Adelaide Sevens, also known as the Australia Sevens, is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens . The 2007 competition, which took place on 7 and 8 April, was played at the Adelaide Oval, South Australia... |
Bowl Winners |
| 2007-05-26 | London 2007 London Sevens The London Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens... |
Cup Semi Finalists |
| 2007-06-02 | Edinburgh 2007 Edinburgh Sevens The Edinburgh Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens . The 2007 competition took place on 2nd and 3rd of June, and was held at Murrayfield. It was the last leg of the 2006-07 IRB Sevens World Series.New Zealand won the tournament after... |
Cup Semi Finalists |
| First Day | Event | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-11-30 | Dubai 2007 Dubai Sevens The Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens... |
Bowl Semi Finalists |
| 2007-12-07 | George 2007 South Africa Sevens The Emirates Airlines South Africa Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens... |
Bowl Winners |
| 2008-02-01 | Wellington 2008 Wellington Sevens The Emirates Airline Wellington Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens... |
Plate Runners Up |
| 2008-02-09 | San Diego 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... |
Bowl Winners |
| 2008-03-28 | Hong Kong 2008 Hong Kong Sevens The Hong Kong Sevens is contested annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens . The 2008 competition, which took place between March 28 and March 30 in Hong Kong, was the fifth Cup trophy in the 2007-08 IRB Sevens World Series and was won by New Zealand... |
Cup Quarter finalists |
| 2008-04-05 | Adelaide 2008 Adelaide Sevens The Adelaide Sevens, was played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens . The 2008 competition, took on 5 April and 6 April in Adelaide, Australia and was the sixth Cup trophy in the 2007-08 IRB Sevens World Series.South Africa halted New Zealand's winning... |
Bowl Runners Up |
| 2008-05-25 | London 2008 London Sevens The London Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens . The 2008 competition took place 24 May and 25 May at Twickenham in London, England and was the seventh Cup trophy in the 2007-08 IRB Sevens World Series.Samoa won their first Cup of the... |
Bowl Runners Up |
| 2008-05-31 | Edinburgh 2008 Edinburgh Sevens The 2008 Edinburgh Sevens was the second edition of a rugby sevens tournament which forms part of the IRB Sevens World Series, an annual series of events for national representative teams in sevens... |
Cup Semi Finalists |
| First Day | Event | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-11-29 | Dubai 2008 Dubai Sevens The Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens . The 2008 competition was held on November 28 and November 29 at The Sevens, a brand-new facility built to host the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens. It was the first of eight... |
Bowl Semi-Finalists |
| 2008-12-06 | George 2008 South Africa Sevens The Emirates Airlines South Africa Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens... |
Bowl Semi-Finalists |
| 2009-02-07 | Wellington 2009 Wellington Sevens The NZI Wellington Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens... |
Plate Runners Up |
| 2009-02-15 | San Diego 2009 USA Sevens The USA Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens . The 2009 competition, which took place on February 14 and February 15 at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, was the fourth Cup trophy in the 2008-09 IRB Sevens World Series.This was the last... |
Bowl Semi-Finalists |
| 2009-03-29 | Hong Kong 2009 Hong Kong Sevens The Hong Kong Sevens, referred to as the Cathay Pacific Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens for sponsorship reasons, is the 5th stop on the IRB Sevens World Series. The 2009 event was played between the 27–29 March, and was won by Fiji... |
Plate Semi Finalists |
| 2009-04-05 | Adelaide 2009 Adelaide Sevens The Adelaide Sevens, is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens... |
Plate Semi Finalists |
| 2009-05-24 | London 2009 London Sevens The London Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens . The 2009 competition took place on May 23 and May 24 in London, England, and was the seventh Cup trophy in the 2008-09 IRB Sevens World Series... |
Bowl Runners Up |
| 2009-05-31 | Edinburgh 2009 Edinburgh Sevens The Edinburgh Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens... |
Cup Semi Finalists |
| First Day | Event | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-04 | Dubai 2009 Dubai Sevens The Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens . The 2009 competition was held on December 4 and December 5 at The Sevens.... |
Bowl Winners |
| 2009-12-11 | George 2009 South Africa Sevens The Emirates Airlines South Africa Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens . The 2009 competition took place on 11 December and 12 December at Outeniqua Park in George, Western Cape, the second of eight Cup events at the 2009–10 IRB Sevens... |
Bowl Winners |
| 2010-02-05 | Wellington 2010 Wellington Sevens The Emirates Airline Wellington Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens . The 2010 competition, took place on 4 February and 5 February the third of eight Cup tournaments in the 2009–10 IRB Sevens World Series... |
Bowl Winners |
| 2010-02-13 | Las Vegas 2010 USA Sevens The USA Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens . The 2010 competition, which took place on February 13 and February 14 at Sam Boyd Stadium in the Las Vegas suburb of Whitney, Nevada, was the fourth Cup trophy in the 2009–10 IRB Sevens World... |
Plate Semi Finalists |
| 2010-03-19 | Adelaide 2010 Adelaide Sevens The Adelaide Sevens is a rugby union sevens tournament, part of the 2009–10 IRB Sevens World Series. The competition was held at the Adelaide Oval, South Australia between 19 March and 21 March.... |
Plate Semi Finalists |
| 2010-03-26 | Hong Kong 2010 Hong Kong Sevens The 2010 Hong Kong Sevens is a rugby union sevens tournament, part of the 2009–10 IRB Sevens World Series. The competition was held from March 26-28 in at Hong Kong Stadium in Hong Kong and featured 24 teams. Samoa won its third consecutive Cup after defeating New Zealand in the final... |
Bowl Runners Up |
| 2010-05-22 | London 2010 London Sevens The London Sevens was a rugby union sevens tournament, the seventh of eight Cup tournaments in the 2009–10 IRB Sevens World Series. The 2010 competition was held at Twickenham Stadium between 22 May and 23 May. Australia won the tournament with a 19–14 victory over South Africa in the final... |
Plate Semi Finalists |
| 2010-05-29 | Edinburgh 2010 Edinburgh Sevens The Edinburgh Sevens was a rugby union sevens tournament, the eighth and final Cup tournament in the 2009–10 IRB Sevens World Series. The 2010 competition was held at Murrayfield Stadium between May 29 and May 30.-Format:... |
Bowl Winners |
Current squad
As at 17 June 2011 .| Club | |
| Owen Williams | Pontypridd Pontypridd RFC Pontypridd Rugby Football Club, known as Ponty, are a rugby union team from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, currently playing in the British and Irish Cup, Principality Premiership, and are the current SWALEC Cup champions.... |
| Calum Thomas | Pontypridd Pontypridd RFC Pontypridd Rugby Football Club, known as Ponty, are a rugby union team from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, currently playing in the British and Irish Cup, Principality Premiership, and are the current SWALEC Cup champions.... |
| Rory Watts Jones | Cardiff Cardiff RFC Cardiff Rugby Football Club is a rugby union football club based in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. The club was founded in 1876 and played their first few matches at Sophia Gardens, but soon relocated to Cardiff Arms Park where they have been based ever since... |
| Steve Taylor | Cardiff Cardiff RFC Cardiff Rugby Football Club is a rugby union football club based in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. The club was founded in 1876 and played their first few matches at Sophia Gardens, but soon relocated to Cardiff Arms Park where they have been based ever since... |
| Sam Lewis | Swansea Swansea RFC Swansea Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team which plays in the Welsh Premier Division. Its home ground is St Helens Rugby and Cricket Ground in Swansea. The team is sometimes known as The Whites because of the primary colour of the team strip... |
| Luke Williams | Unattached |
| Justin James | Llanelli Llanelli RFC Llanelli Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union club founded in 1875 and its senior team is one of the leading club sides in Wales. The club began the 2008-09 season at their historic home ground of Stradey Park in Llanelli, but moved in November 2008 to the new Parc y Scarlets in adjacent... |
| Lee Williams | Scarlets |
| Warren Davies | Tonmawr Tonmawr RFC Tonmawr are a Welsh rugby union club based in Tonmawr, Neath Port Talbot in South Wales. They won the Asda Division One West in 2009-2010 and for the 2010-2011 season were promoted to the Welsh Premiership... |
| Will Price | Aberavon Aberavon RFC Aberavon RFC is a rugby union club located in the Welsh town of Port Talbot, although the club's name refers to the older settlement of Aberavon which lies on the western side of the town... |
| Will Jones | Cardiff Cardiff RFC Cardiff Rugby Football Club is a rugby union football club based in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. The club was founded in 1876 and played their first few matches at Sophia Gardens, but soon relocated to Cardiff Arms Park where they have been based ever since... |
| Elliot Frewen | Tonmawr Tonmawr RFC Tonmawr are a Welsh rugby union club based in Tonmawr, Neath Port Talbot in South Wales. They won the Asda Division One West in 2009-2010 and for the 2010-2011 season were promoted to the Welsh Premiership... |
Notable former players
Lee ByrneLee Byrne
Lee Martin Byrne is a Welsh international rugby union rugby player, who plays for ASM Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14 and Heineken Cup...
Jason Forster
Jason Forster
Jason Alistaire Forster is a former international Wales rugby union player. A flanker, he played his club rugby for Pontypridd RFC, Newport RFC and Newport Gwent Dragons. He moved on to be player - coach at Doncaster RFC before returning to Wales to coach at Neath RFC.-External links:*...
James Hook
James Hook (rugby player)
James William Hook is a Welsh rugby union player for USA Perpignan. Hook is widely regarded as one of the most talented players in world rugby....
Rhys Oakley
Rhys Oakley
Rhys Oakley is a Welsh international rugby union footballer for Leeds Carnegie . His usual position is at number eight ....
Robin Sowden-Taylor
Robin Sowden-Taylor
Robin Sowden-Taylor is a Welsh international rugby player.Sowden-Taylor won his first Wales cap in the win over Italy in 2005 as part of the squad that won the Grand Slam that year....
Josh Turnbull
Josh Turnbull
Joshua "Josh" Turnbull is a Wales international rugby union player, who currently plays as a flanker for the Scarlets in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Llanelli RFC in the Principality Premiership....
Andy Powell
Andy Powell (rugby player)
Andy Powell is a Welsh international rugby union player now playing his club rugby for Sale Sharks. He is a back row forward who has played for both the Wales sevens team and the Wales national rugby union team.-Rugby union career:...
Wayne Proctor
Wayne Proctor
Wayne Thomas Proctor is a former Welsh international rugby union player, who was a winger/full-back for Wales, Llanelli RFC and subsequently the Llanelli Scarlets....
Notable former coaches
Dai ReesDai Rees (rugby player)
David 'Dai' Rees is a Welsh former rugby union player. He attained four caps for the Wales B side, and was also a National Squad member in 1986....
Colin Hillman
Colin Hillman (rugby player)
Colin Hillman was a former Welsh rugby coach with the Wales National Sevens team.Hillman was also Spanish National Sevens Rugby coach and developer of rugby in Spain...
Gareth Baber
Gareth Baber
Gareth Baber , is a Welsh former rugby footballer and now a rugby union coach.During his playing career Baber earned a Blue for Oxford University's rugby team...