Welcome to Los Angeles!

This global festival, with legs in eight cities, unites individuals around the world through the passion of sport. Over the course of HSBC’s long-standing partnership with World Rugby, we have been proud to use our international network to help the sport reach new markets and fans.

As SVNS continues to evolve, the series is not just revamping the game, it’s championing equal opportunity on a global scale. HSBC is honored to work alongside SVNS through this transformative journey to create a level playing field and make rugby more inclusive for all. The new series is already bringing these opportunities to life. In January, we saw the Ireland Women’s team make history by securing their first-ever victory on the world stage at the HSBC SVNS in Perth.

Beyond the professional level, our global grassroots program has enabled more than 550,000 young people to pick up a rugby ball, helping to unlock career opportunities within the world of sports.

As we take our seats to watch the excitement unfold this weekend in Los Angeles, I wish the competing players and teams the very best of luck.

Michael Roberts, CEO, HSBC USA and Americas