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Exclusive: Dan Norton on GB Sevens, his time with London Irish & doing the right thing

June 8, 2021

Sevens legend Dan Norton talks to Joe Harvey about life in the Team GB camp, playing for London Irish and making the right decisions…

Abbie Brown Exclusive: “I have enjoyed every single moment of being here”

June 4, 2021

As preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics continue, GB Sevens’ Abbie Brown spoke to TRU about the last year, her role in camp and…

Nate Ebner Exclusive: “Rugby made me the way I am”

May 31, 2021

As his preparations for Tokyo 2020 continue, three-time Super Bowl winner and USA Sevens international Nate Ebner spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey as he…

GB Sevens: Roques and Forrest’s notebooks full to bursting as big decisions edge closer

May 18, 2021

With both of Team GB’s sevens teams playing their first tournament at St George’s Park over the weekend, Gary Heatly gathered some reaction from…

Alex Matthews Exclusive: “I used to be scared to make mistakes – now I play with a smile on my face”

May 14, 2021

Matthews has returned to the Sevens picture after a successful Six Nations campaign with England and she chatted to Gary Heatly about her ambitions…

Alec Coombes Exclusive: “I went to the Hong Kong Sevens as a kid – now I want to play in the Olympics”

May 12, 2021

Preparations for the Olympics step up a notch this weekend as GB Sevens host an ‘International Rugby 7s’ tournament and Scotland’s Alec Coombes will…

Paddy Kelly Exclusive: “Sevens has reinvigorated me as a player”

April 30, 2021

The Scotland 7s star discusses his surprise at being named in Team GB’s training squad as preparation for the Olympics Games in Tokyo begin…

Carlin Isles Exclusive: I had to be everything for myself

April 20, 2021

As his preparations for the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo continue, USA Sevens star Carlin Isles spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his drive…

Williams and Bradley take positives from Olympic qualifier

July 17, 2019

After competing in the Olympic qualifier last weekend, Joe Harvey caught up with Cambridge Director of Rugby Richie Williams and Sale FC’s Matt Bradley…

Olympic Qualifiers: Colomiers: After the final whistle

July 16, 2019

Simon Amor could be found sat in the shade. It had been a long week in Toulouse for England, culminating in their victory and…