World Rugby Changes Dates of Canada and Los Angeles Sevens Events

(21 Jan 2022)  World Rugby has changed the dates of its rugby sevens events in Vancouver and Los Angeles.

The HSBC Canada Sevens, which was originally scheduled for 26-27 February, will now take place on 16-17 April, 2022. Meanwhile, the HSBC LA Sevens moves from 5-6 March to 27-28 August, 2022 and will stage the grand finale of the men’s series.

The events have been rescheduled due to the continuing and dynamic effects of the global COVID19 pandemic and associated logistical challenges, and to maximise the impact and enjoyment of the events for players, fans, staff and wider society.

Teanm USA in action at the Hong Kong Sevens in 2019. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com

Ticket holders for the events in Vancouver and Los Angeles should contact the relevant host organisation for further details.

World Rugby Chief Executive, Alan Gilpin, said, “The global nature of the series and the logistical restrictions associated with the ongoing and dynamic nature of the pandemic continue to present a challenge to all stakeholders. Our collective focus is on ensuring the events are as safe, impactful and enjoyable as possible for all involved and therefore rescheduling is the best course of action.”

South Africa and Australia currently lead the men’s and women’s Series standings respectively after two rounds, with both teams securing top honours in rounds one and two in Dubai late in 2021.

The World Series action continues in Spain this weekend as Malaga and Seville host rounds three and four on 21-23 and 28-30 January.