Aussie women claim Perth Sevens crown

Australia's rugby women have broken a seven-year tournament drought on home soil as emerging star Heidi Dennis starred in a thrilling 28-26 final win over arch-rivals New Zealand In the final of the Perth Sevens.

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Aus7s stars join SuperW to push World Cup claims

World sevens player of the year Maddison Levi could give the Wallaroos a massive boost at next year's Rugby World Cup after putting her hand up for selection.

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Levi creates history as Aussies win Dubai 7s

Maddison Levi has been hailed as Australian rugby's "cheat code" after her extraordinary tour de force piloted the women's World Series champions to a season-opening triumph in the Dubai Sevens.

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Charlotte Caslick: How the 'Queen of Sevens' changed rugby in Australia forever

Eight years ago, Charlotte Caslick created a moment that changed Australian rugby forever. It was the "Caslick Effect".

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Smale eyeing gold to close out sevens chapter

Named in her third Olympics team, Australian women's sevens stalwart Sharni Smale (nee Williams) will say goodbye to the sevens format in Paris after 12 years in the game.

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Nawaqanitawase earns Rugby 7s Olympic nod

Mark Nawaqanitawase will become an Olympian before his move to the NRL after making a late charge into Australia's rugby sevens team.