HSBC SVNS: Double desert glory for New Zealand in Dubai

All Blacks Sevens follow in the footsteps of the Black Ferns Sevens to bag both titles in the first tournament of the HSBC SVNS Series

Cape Town draw renews HSBC SVNS rivalries

Draw pits All Blacks Sevens against hosts South Africa on the opening day of the HSBC SVNS in Cape Town, while the Black Ferns Sevens will face the one side to defeat them in Dubai, USA

HSBC SVNS: France and New Zealand top pools on high-pressure day in Dubai

Last year’s Grand Final champions South Africa and League winners Argentina miss out on Sunday’s semi-final places in Dubai

HSBC SVNS: Defending champions Australia march into last four with perfect pool run

Australia the only undefeated side on day one of the HSBC SVNS in Dubai as they, New Zealand, Fiji and Canada book their places in the last four of the new-format tournament

How the revamped global sevens rugby season format works

The HSBC SVNS is back — but the world game has evolved once more, so here’s a little housekeeping for you ahead of the opening event in Dubai this week.

New look, same spirit: HSBC SVNS is back

A new HSBC SVNS season is about to begin. It looks a little different this year, writes Rikki Swannell, but the essence of the sport remains — and why we love it hasn’t changed.

‘Sevens doesn’t uncover rugby superstars — it creates them’

Rupert Cox explains how an Edinburgh-based start-up aims to prove history right by setting future British rugby stars out on the sevens road

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.

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.

Australia’s Madi Ashby: ‘I think we’re unbeatable’

Back from a horror 18 months out injured, Australia’s new co-captain is holding nothing back as she sets her sights on ripping the HSBC SVNS crown from perennial rivals New Zealand.

‘Like playing a school concert next to Taylor Swift’: grassroots meets greatness in Dubai

Ex-sevens international Tom Mitchell explains exactly what makes the HSBC SVNS opener in Dubai particularly special

Behind closed doors: Competitive fire sparks early in Dubai

The HSBC SVNS Series kicks off with an unforgettable weekend of fun in the sun for players and spectators alike in Dubai. But before flares illuminate the Sevens Stadium, teams’ competitive fire is already being tested in the unforgiving heat of the training fields.

HSBC SVNS Series to debut in New York

World Rugby and USA Rugby, in partnership with TEG Rugby Live, have announced New York as the host of the HSBC SVNS series leg in the United States. From 14-15 March, 2026, the world’s premier sevens competition will take centre stage at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Perth to host HSBC SVNS Series for next three years

World Rugby and Rugby Australia have confirmed Perth will remain home to the Australian leg of HSBC SVNS Series for the next three years, extending the city’s partnership through to 2028.

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 stars set for HSBC SVNS return in Dubai as Emirates Dubai 7s match schedule revealed

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 stars will light up the Emirates Dubai 7s this November, with a number of players from the record-breaking event returning to HSBC SVNS action as the pools and match schedule are revealed for the season opener.

Global Superstar DJ FISHER Confirmed as Sunday Headliner at Emirates Dubai 7s 2025