HSBC SVNS Series

About HSBC SVNS

The HSBC SVNS Series, initially launched in the 1999-2000 season as the IRB World Sevens Series, is a premier annual international rugby sevens competition featuring teams from around the globe.

Sponsored by HSBC since 2014, the series has significantly contributed to making rugby sevens a commercially successful sport, showcasing elite-level play across 10 tournaments worldwide.

Historically dominated by teams like New Zealand, Fiji, South Africa, Samoa, and Australia, the series has enhanced the sport’s profile, further boosted by rugby sevens’ inclusion in the Summer Olympics from 2016.

The series has evolved over the years, adapting its format to maintain competitiveness and appeal, with the 2023-24 season highlighting the HSBC Perth Sevens in January 2024 as part of its global outreach.

Key Points:

• Launched in the 1999-2000 season, initially as the IRB World Sevens Series.
• Sponsored by HSBC since 2014, promoting elite-level rugby sevens globally.
• Features 10 international tournaments, showcasing top rugby talent.
• Historically dominated by New Zealand, with significant wins also by Fiji, South Africa, Samoa, and Australia.
• Boosted by the inclusion of rugby sevens in the Summer Olympics from 2016.
• The series evolves to maintain competitiveness and global appeal, with the 2023-24 season featuring the HSBC Perth Sevens.

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