Both South Africa’s women and Canada’s men’s sevens teams head into the HSBC SVNS 2 series as champions with South Africa completing an unbeaten Dubai campaign by defeating Argentina in the women’s final and Canada overcoming Belgium to claim the men’s title. ...
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A new identity for age-grade rugby: Junior World Championship set for Georgia in 2026
The dates, pools and match schedule have been confirmed for the expanded 16-team tournament that will be known as the World Rugby Junior World Championship from 2026. ...
Sweet dreams to be made in Dubai at HSBC SVNS 3
HSBC SVNS 3 brings sevens rugby back to Dubai less than two months after the top-tier HSBC SVNS Series kicked off at the Sevens Stadium. This weekend, eight men’s and eight women’s teams will take to the field, aiming to make their mark and move closer to the HSBC SVNS Championship later this year. ...
The new Men’s Rugby World Cup draw format explained
The Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw took place in Sydney, on 3 December, to determine the line-ups of the six pools of four. ...
One month to go until HSBC SVNS 3 lands in Dubai
The standalone event will feature eight men’s and eight women’s teams, all competing for promotion to HSBC SVNS 2. Qualification for HSBC SVNS 3 has been earned through regional tournaments, further extending the reach and profile of rugby sevens. ...
Asia Rugby and the Chinese RFA Sign Landmark MoU at Emirates Dubai 7s
Asia Rugby and the Chinese Rugby Football Association (CRFA) formalised a major regional partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Emirates Dubai 7s. The agreement outlines China’s hosting rights for several major Asia Rugby competitions from in 2026 and 2027 and ...
World Rugby and Emirates announce record-breaking partnership extension
World Rugby and Emirates have announced a landmark multi tournament partnership, the biggest, longest and most wide ranging in the governing body’s history, strengthening a long-standing and globally recognisable relationship that will run across rugby’s premier events through to at least 2035. ...
HSBC SVNS launches in Dubai with destinations for all three levels locked in, stars confirmed and a new format to excite fans
Global energy, superstar talent and a new competition format headline a bold new era for HSBC SVNS, as World Rugby unveils the host cities for the newly expanded second and third divisions. ...
World Rugby expands trials of a new ball for women’s rugby to HSBC SVNS
World Rugby is expanding trials of a new ball for women’s rugby to this years’ HSBC SVNS Series. The new bespoke size 4.5 ball has been developed in partnership with Gilbert to be the same weight as a size 5 whilst maintaining the advanced aerodynamic and technological features. ...
Presale dates announced as Jonny Wilkinson and George Gregan reunite for RWC 2027
Anticipation for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia reaches new heights today with the announcement of the official ticket presale dates, alongside the launch of a new global campaign teaser featuring two icons of the game, Australia’s George Gregan and England’s Jonny Wilkinson, set to excite ...