Green Light for HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens on 9-10 April

(14 Mar 2022, 12:03 +07)  Organisers of the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens have confirmed that this year's event will go ahead as planned on 9 and 10 April 2022.

The world’s top rugby sevens players from 16 teams will compete at the National Stadium in what will be the fifth of nine tournaments in the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022.

South Africa has thus far dominated the 2022 series, winning the first four events.

England in action against Wales at the HK7s 2019. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com

“HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens has grown to be a crowd favourite over the years and we are excited that this marquee event is returning to Singapore’s shores after a hiatus due to the pandemic. As we prepare to witness some world class rugby action, Sport Singapore will be working with organisers to execute a successful and safe event for both spectators and participants,” said Lim Teck Yin, CEO, Sport Singapore.

Spectators to the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens can expect yet another year of thrilling action on the field. Underdog teams Kenya and Canada won the 2016 and 2017 Singapore titles respectively, while 2018 concluded in dramatic fashion when Fiji triumphed over Australia by the slimmest of margins. At the last edition of the event in 2019, South Africa edged out Fiji 20-19 in a remarkable comeback victory to clinch its first-ever HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens title.

“We are delighted to be returning to the National Stadium in Singapore for what promises to be a very exciting round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 with the scheduled return to Series action of Olympic Champions Fiji and 2020 Series title winners New Zealand,” said Doug Langley, HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Director. “All stakeholders are working hard in partnership to deliver a spectacular, safe and secure event and the players and teams are looking forward to getting back on the pitch and showcasing the speed, skill and thrills of world class rugby sevens in Singapore.”

Tickets which were purchased for the 2020 edition of the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens remain valid for the 2022 event.

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