Rugby Sevens
World Rugby’s revamped sevens series finds UK broadcast home
World Rugby has secured a broadcast deal in the UK and Ireland for its relaunched sevens series in a two-season agreement with TNT Sports
World Rugby Sevens Series takes on SVNS moniker, HSBC extends backing
World Rugby has announced the rebranding of its World Rugby Sevens Series to the HSBC SVNS, with the financial services group extending as main sponsor as the governing body seeks to transform the series…
DAZN acquires Premier Rugby Sevens rights in Europe
Subscription streaming broadcaster DAZN will be the European home of the US-based Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s) for the 2023 season.
The deal was brokered by the UK-based TCB Sport Media rights agency.
Rugby Europe secures coverage with EBU quartet
Rugby Europe has struck a deal with the European Broadcasting Union that will see its rugby sevens events televised by public-service broadcasters in the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Poland and Spain
Fox, CBS pick up Premier Rugby Sevens rights ahead of new season
Premier Rugby Sevens, the US-based rugby sevens league, has agreed rights deals with the CBS and Fox networks for its upcoming 2023 season
World RFL offering $1m prize for NYC Sevens event
Eight of the top sevens rugby teams in the world will compete for $1m (€900,000) in prize money in the NYC Sevens, a one-day tournament on July 15 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.
Premier Rugby Sevens fills two executive positions
The United States' professional men's and women's sevens rugby competition, Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s), has named Adam Robbins as its first chief revenue officer and Alexis Frappier as director of event…
Qatar eyes move into rugby with Lions Test, Sevens World Cup interest
The Qatar Rugby Federation has expressed an interest in hosting a British & Irish Lions Test match in 2025 as part of plans to bring more major sports to the country following the Fifa World Cup
Premier Rugby Sevens expands to eight franchises for 2023 season
Premier Rugby Sevens, the United States-based rugby sevens league, announced it will double the number of franchises for its 2023 season and unveiled a new competition format.
FanCode bags World Rugby Sevens Series
Indian digital sports media platform FanCode has acquired exclusive streaming rights for the men's and women's 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series
Capgemini announces new India Rugby 7s sponsorship
French consulting group Capgemini has announced a sponsorship deal with the Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to support its Rugby 7s teams
Premier Rugby Sevens enjoys growth over series of metrics in 2022 season
Premier Rugby Sevens, the United States-based rugby sevens league, has enjoyed growth across a series of metrics in its second season in 2022
LA Sevens rugby pushes for sport’s broader growth in US
The United States leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series, the LA Sevens, is hoping to grow the sport in the country and ultimately capitalize on that growth ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Shawn Medow reports.
Xero backs RWC Sevens, Papa John’s delivers England Rugby deal
Global small business platform Xero has agreed a deal to sponsor this year’s Rugby World Cup Sevens, which will take place in South Africa.