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Old boys out to show they’ve still Scot it

The Bone Steelers are hoping it will be just like old times when they get their Dubai Sevens challenge under way today. The side is made up of ex-Scotland internationals who, by their own admission, haven’t played much lately.

Harrison wants to get back

Former Wallabies lock Justin Harrison will look to rebuild his tarnished reputation next year for ACT Brumbies. Harrison, who is currently serving a drugs ban after admitting to cocaine use while playing for English club Bath during the 2008-09 season, is set to rejoin the Brumbies for the 2010 Super 14 season

Springboks can Stick it to opposition

Reigning Sevens World Series champions South Africa are undoubtedly the prized scalp at this weekend’s season-opener in Dubai, but Springbok star Mzwandile Stick is happy with the added pressure.

American dreams of Dubai success

With 161 teams playing this year, the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens will attract some top names from around the world. Aside from the 16 international teams taking part in the first leg of the IRB Sevens World Series, there is plenty of action for fans to enjoy at The Sevens venue from December 3-5. And one of the women travelling the furthest to reach Dubai ahead of the action is hoping that her luck will hold this year

Giteau remembers Wilko danger

Australia's Matt Giteau wants England’s Jonny Wilkinson to have a game to forget on Saturday.

Ben Ryan

Today is a big day in England’s bid for glory at the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens and the World Series beyond. Every player up for selection will be entering a world of pain in Oxford as they take the tougher-than-tough fitness test. It’s pretty straightforward, really, you run around a lot and it will hurt! We do the same fitness test as the England XV side, with one big vomit-inducing difference - the sevens lads do it twice with a two-minute interval between runs.

Boks skipper wants Dubai title to Stick

South Africa have started preparations early in a bid to retain their Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens and IRB World Series titles. Paul Treu’s men will be back at The Sevens ground from December 4-5, looking to emulate their success of 2008.

Chief keen to fly the flag

Falcons chief keen to fly the flag The UAE Falcons have promised no repeat performance of the mass brawl which brought the first Test against Liban Espoir to an early end. The Falcons were leading 16-6 at the Sevens on Friday? against a team made up of sides competing in the Bank of Beirut Rugby League Championship.

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