World Rugby Sevens Series to Keep Format and Venues for 2026-2027 Season

World Rugby has confirmed that the international Sevens Series circuit will retain its established format and host venues for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. This decision ensures continuity for the popular rugby sevens competition.

The upcoming season's structure will mirror the previous one, comprising two main phases. The first phase includes six tour legs featuring the top eight-ranked teams. Following this, a three-tournament World Championship will take place, incorporating the top four finishers from the second-tier 'SVNS 2' circuit.

The initial six legs are divided into three tours: Dubai (UAE) and Cape Town (South Africa) in late November and early December; Singapore and Perth (Australia) in late January and early February; and New York (USA) and Vancouver (Canada) in mid-March. This global spread ensures diverse locations for the elite competition.

Notably, Spain will compete in the top division for both men and women following the women's team's promotion last season. The women will face powerhouses like Australia, New Zealand, Canada, France, the USA, Fiji, and Japan. The men's team will compete against South Africa, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, France, the USA, and Fiji.

The World Championship will consist of three events: Hong Kong (April 9-11), Valladolid (Spain, May 21-23), and Bordeaux (France) a week later. The top four teams from this championship, excluding the host nation USA, will secure direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, highlighting the event's significance.