About HSBC SVNS
The HSBC SVNS Series, originally launched in the 1999-2000 season as the IRB World Sevens Series, is the premier annual international rugby sevens competition, attracting elite teams from across the globe.
HSBC has been the title sponsor since 2014, helping the series grow into a commercially successful and globally recognised rugby event, showcasing fast-paced, high-intensity sevens rugby over multiple international legs.
Traditionally, teams like New Zealand, Fiji, South Africa, Samoa, and Australia have dominated the series, and the sport’s global profile received a major boost when rugby sevens became an Olympic sport in 2016.
The series continues to evolve to maintain excitement and competitiveness. The 2025-26 season features thrilling tournaments including the HSBC SVNS in Valladolid, Spain, and Bordeaux, France, among other iconic global venues.
Key Points:
- Launched in the 1999-2000 season, originally as the IRB World Sevens Series.
- Sponsored by HSBC since 2014, promoting elite rugby sevens worldwide.
- Features multiple international tournaments, showcasing the world’s top sevens talent.
- Historically dominated by teams such as New Zealand, Fiji, South Africa, Samoa, and Australia.
- Boosted by rugby sevens’ inclusion in the Summer Olympics from 2016.
- The 2025-26 season highlights exciting legs in Valladolid and Bordeaux, reflecting the series’ continued global appeal.
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