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Rugby Sevens News
The World Rugby Sevens Series, also known as the HSBC SVNS, is an
annual competition governed by World Rugby. First contested in 1999, the goal of the tournament was to promote sevens rugby. Today, this revered series features the most elite national teams.
The groundwork
for the Rugby Sevens Series began in 1973, when the first international
tournament was held in Scotland. Over the next two decades, the
competition expanded. This led to the formation of the Rugby World Cup
Sevens in 1993.
Today, in addition to the SVNS Series and the
Rugby World Cup Sevens, the sport of rugby sevens is also contested at
the Olympic Games.
LATEST NEWS
Countries Perfect foundation as SA's Women Sevens set sight on World Challenger REACTION: It was an overwhelming array of emotions for South Africa Women's Sevens coach Renfred Dazel in Accra, Ghana on Sunday after his squad bagged another Africa Sevens title and secured qualification for the World Rugby Challenger Series next year.
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Latest News Big job in Ghana for Sevens Women to qualify for HSBC SVNS series TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: She has achieved more than any other Springbok Women’s Sevens player, but for team captain Mathrin Simmers, the job is not yet done, and she will only relax once they have qualified for the HSBC SVNS Series again.
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Latest News AUDIO: Reigning Africa SVNS Champs embracing favourite tag SPOTLIGHT: The South Africa Women's Sevens squad will travel to Ghana on Wednesday well aware of the pressure the Africa Women's Sevens tournament will bring, alongside expectations for the team to perform in Accra on Saturday and Sunday.
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Countries The FYI of the Africa Women's 7's taking place in Ghana SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENTS: South Africa’s Women’s Sevens team will defend their Africa Women’s Seven's title in Ghana this weekend, coming up against Burkina Faso in their opening match, before taking on Zimbabwe and Tunisia in Pool A of the tournament.
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Sevens Rugby Teams & Format
The sevens rugby circuit usually starts in late November or early
December and concludes in May or June. The eight tournaments are hosted
by eight countries: Australia, Canada, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore,
South Africa, Spain and the USA.
Twelve men’s and twelve women’s teams participate in the annual HSBC SVNS Series. When this series
began, New Zealand’s men’s team dominated. The All Blacks won the first
six titles and they remain the most decorated sevens rugby nation with
14 series wins.
Meanwhile, at the Rugby World Cup Sevens, Fiji
and New Zealand’s men’s teams have three gold medals each. In the
women’s edition of the tournament (which was first contested in 2009),
Australia and New Zealand have captured two gold medals each.
Finally, rugby sevens was contested at the Olympics in both 2016 and 2020. In
the men’s game, Fiji have won both gold medals to-date. Meanwhile, in
the women’s game, Australia won gold in 2016, while New Zealand reached
the top of the podium in 2020.
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