With its inclusion in the Rio Olympics (2016) the VIIs version of rugby union finally confirmed itself as a global sport in its own right. Before that World Rugby's annual World Sevens Series, that is played around the World, had already showcased the sport with a number of countries emerging to challenge the more established tier 1 countries. This page captures those RNRU players who have won caps in the VIIs game at international tournaments.
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Barden, Greg - England VIIs and Royal Navy
Born:
8 Feb 1981, Perth, Australia
Died:
Rank:
Cpl
Honours & Awards:
Service Remarks
RM
Country:
Int Caps:
n/a
Position:
RN Caps:
15
First:
205
RN #:
635
CS Caps:
4
Barbarian:
1
Clubs:
Bristol, Barbarian, Combined Services
Rugby Remarks
England 7s. Captain 2012.
Further Information
Basher, Jack - Malta and Royal Navy
Born:
Died:
Rank:
Honours & Awards:
Service Remarks
Country:
Malta
Int Caps:
Position:
Flanker
RN Caps:
1
First:
RN #:
CS Caps:
Clubs:
Rugby Remarks
Played for Malta at both Viis and XV-a-side
Further Information
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Drauniniu, Josh - England VIIs and Royal Navy
Born:
17 Aug 1985, Suva, Fiji
Died:
Rank:
Logs(CS)
Honours & Awards:
Service Remarks
Country:
Int Caps:
n/a
Position:
Wing
RN Caps:
15
First:
2004
RN #:
628
CS Caps:
3
Clubs:
Exeter Chiefs, Harlequins, London Welsh, Worcester Warriors
Rugby Remarks
Capped for England VIIs in 2008 and again in 2010, named in NL One Team of the Season on three consecutive occasions from 2008-2010
Further Information
Papp, Toby - Hungary and Royal Navy
Born:
Died:
Rank:
Marine
Honours & Awards:
Service Remarks
Country:
Hungary
Int Caps:
Position:
Flanker
RN Caps:
3
First:
RN #:
CS Caps:
Clubs:
Rugby Remarks
Captained Trinidad & Tobago at both Viis and XV-a-side
Further Information
Rudder, Jerome - Phillipines and Royal Navy
Born:
Died:
Rank:
LAET
Honours & Awards:
Service Remarks
Country:
Phillipines
Int Caps:
Position:
Winger
RN Caps:
3
First:
RN #:
CS Caps:
Clubs:
Rugby Remarks
Further Information
Straker, Juliana - Trinidad and Tobago and Royal Navy
Born:
Died:
Rank:
SLt RN
Honours & Awards:
Service Remarks
Country:
Trinidad & Tobago
Int Caps:
Position:
Centre
RN Caps:
0
First:
RN #:
CS Caps:
Clubs:
Rugby Remarks
Captained Trinidad & Tobago at both Viis and XV-a-side
Further Information
Teear-Bourge, Kane - Wales and Royal Navy VIIs
Born:
Died:
Rank:
Marine
Honours & Awards:
Service Remarks
Country:
Wales
Int Caps:
Position:
Winger
RN Caps:
0
First:
RN #:
CS Caps:
Clubs:
Rugby Remarks
Captained Trinidad & Tobago at both Viis and XV-a-side