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Saturday, May 4

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‘I fell over the line well, didn’t I?’: Hooper scores maiden sevens try on perfect day for Aussie men and women

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Michael Hooper has made light of his first try for Australia’s national sevens team on a landmark day in his bid to play at the Olympics. The Wallabies great, who’s switched to rugby’s short format in a bid to go for gold in Paris, dived…

Friday, May 3

18

Watch: Michael Hooper scores first SVNS Series try but ‘not happy’ with form

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Michael Hooper can tick off an impressive SVNS milestone with the distinguished former Wallabies captain scoring his first try on the Series.

17

HSBC SVNS Singapore: Great Britain risk sevens series survival clash with Hong Kong after mixed opening day, Michael Hooper off mark for Aussies

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Great Britain staring at prospect of world series relegation playoff following unfavourable sequence of results in Singapore, while Aussie 15s legend Michael Hooper opens sevens try account in Canada victory.

Thursday, Apr 11

03

Snubbing Michael Jordan and LeBron James, Kevin Garnett Picks Himself with a Hot Take

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Often great athletes are compared to someone who has already achieved big in the same field. While in the NBA, most of the narrative revolves around Michael Jordan, LeBron James or Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett backs himself for this one…

Wednesday, Apr 10

06

‘Like watching Brad Pitt’: Why Michael Hooper will 'benefit’ Aussie 7s

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Former Wallaby Cameron Shepherd believes Michael Hooper can be a “big benefit” to the Australian sevens side after debuting on the SVNS Series.

Tuesday, Apr 9

22

Rooted in Childhood Memories, Stephen Curry Fell Prey to Michael Jordan’s Unhealthy Obsession

Winning the NBA title is a moment every young hooper has dreamed of. It is a culmination of nine months of rigorous training and hard work. So it’s only natural that many athletes celebrate this achievement by indulging in conventionally…

07

Why Aussie broadcaster ‘felt’ for Michael Hooper on SVNS debut in Hong Kong

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Well-known SVNS commentator Sean Maloney has compared his struggles during a recent half-marathon to Michael Hooper’s debut at the Hong Kong Sevens.

Monday, Apr 8

17

Bryan Habana backs Michael Hooper to shine in sevens as Australian targets Olympics

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Hooper made his debut in the shorter format in Hong Kong and Habana, who narrowly missed out on the Olympics in 2016, believes the flanker has what it takes to make a success of his switch

Bryan Habana backs Michael Hooper to shine in sevens as Australian targets Olympics

Hooper made his debut in the shorter format in Hong Kong and Habana, who narrowly missed out on the Olympics in 2016, believes the flanker has what it takes to make a success of his switch

08

The moment Michael Hooper showed he was up to the challenge of sevens

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The former Wallabies captain’s bid to represent Australia at the Paris Olympics is up and running after 19 minutes of rugby over the weekend in Hong Kong. Here’s how he went.

‘Felt like I could compete’: Michael Hooper reflects on SVNS Series debut

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Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper “felt like I could compete” on the SVNS Series after making his debut in Hong Kong China.

Sunday, Apr 7

18

Hooper’s sevens debut: A new chapter in Wallabies great’s career

Michael Hooper shines in Hong Kong Sevens debut as Australian men and women reach semifinals, set to face New Zealand rivals.

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Hooper reaches Hong Kong semis on sevens debut

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NEWS: Michael Hooper's debut sevens tournament continues to prove a success with the Olympics-hunting Wallabies great enjoying cameo roles as both Australian sides marched to the semifinals in Hong Kong.

05

Hooper helps Aussies reach HK semi-finals

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper made his sevens debut for Australia in their 12-0 win against Fiji at the Hong Kong 7s. The 32-year-old, who

Ex-Wallaby Michael Hooper reaches Hong Kong semi-finals on SVNS debut

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Michael Hooper's debut sevens tournament continues to prove a success with the Olympics-hunting Wallabies great enjoying cameo roles as both Australian sides marched to the semi-finals in Hong Kong.

Saturday, Apr 6

16

Michael Hooper takes first steps as sevens rookie with eye on Olympics

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After a fast and furious debut at the Hong Kong World Series event, the Wallabies legend’s second coming is at long last under way

Michael Hooper takes first steps as sevens rookie with eye on Olympics

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After a fast and furious debut at the Hong Kong World Series event, the Wallabies legend’s second coming is under way

12

Hooper makes Australia sevens debut against Fiji

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Former Australia captain Michael Hooper says it was "pretty daunting" to make his international sevens debut in his country's 12-0 win against Fiji.

02

Hong Kong Sevens: Aussie legend Hooper has roller coaster start to new career, reveals nerves before debut

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Australia legend Michael Hooper reveals the extent of his nerves before a debut at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, former 15s captain enjoys bright start, but day ends on sour note

Friday, Apr 5

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‘I was bloody nervous’: Hooper stars on Aussie sevens debut, women on track in HK despite red card

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Michael Hooper has produced a trademark play as Australia beat Fiji in the former Wallabies captain’s rugby sevens debut. But the 125-Test flanker also learned the pitfalls of the seven-a-side game at the marquee World Series event in Hong…