SVNS Series Host Cities Announced; Rugby Europe Chief Resigns
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HSBC SVNS 2025-26 Season details:
Locations:
Regular Season (6 rounds): Dubai (UAE), Cape Town (South Africa), Singapore, Vancouver (Canada), Australia (location TBC), US (location TBC)
World Championship (3 events): Hong Kong, Valladolid (Spain), Bordeaux (france)
Timeline: November 2025 – June 2026. This hosting model is locked in for the next three years, leading up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Format: Two-day format for events.
Tiered System:
SVNS 1 (Top Tier): Featured in the text.
SVNS 2 (Second Tier): 6 teams per gender,3 events. Host cities to be announced.
SVNS 3 (Third Tier): ‘Challenger’ event, 8 teams per gender. Host cities to be announced.
Participating Teams (Top Tier):
Men’s: Argentina, Australia, Fiji, France, Great Britain, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain
Women’s: Australia, Canada, Fiji, France, great Britain, Japan, New Zealand, US
Current Champions:
Men’s: South Africa
Women’s: New Zealand
Equality: Men’s and women’s teams receive equal pay.
Branding & Sponsorship: The competition was rebranded to SVNS in 2023. HSBC remains the naming partner with a four-year extension.
Key Quote:
Alan Gilpin (World Rugby chief executive): Highlights the excitement of the new format and the importance of advancing sevens rugby ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics.
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