Dubai: Rugby sevens makes its debut at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, but a chance for gold for the Brazil men's team in this category seems slim.
The women's team stands a better chance explains development officer for Brazilian Rugby Joao Nogueira.
Only the women have put forward a team for the Dubai Rugby Sevens. They may have lost all their games since the time of print 35-0 and 12-7 against France and Almaty Kazakhstan respectively in the Women's International Invitation league — but they are still the best in South America for seven years running, and have cheered up spectators with their high morale.
Results: Women's International Invitation (available at time of print)
Group A
7 France 35-0 Brazil
Almaty Kazakhstan 26-26 Pink Ba Bas
Almaty kazakhstan 12-7 Brazil
France 19-14 Pink Ba Bas
Group B
Wooden Spoon 67-0 Zarechie
Moscow Region 58-0 Zarechie
Wooden Spoon - Bye
Moscow Region - Bye
Group C
Samarai Dubai 39-0 Khimki
Kenya Lionesses 20-0 Burevestnik
Kenya Lionesses 10-7 Khimki
Samurai Dubai 43-0 Burevestnik
Group D
Tuks Womens 21-5 Slavyanka
Rugby Ecosse Feminin 14-12 Olymp
Rugby Ecosse Feminin 36-0 Slavyanka
Tuks Womens 7-15 Olymp
