LA 7s & LAI
The LA 7s is back as SVNS LAX.
As part of the rebranding and relaunching of World Rugby's international 7s circuit into HSBC SVNS, the schedule of venues has been changed. However, Los Angeles remains part of the series.
World Rugby is relaunching and rebranding the international 7s circuit as the HSBC SVNS, with a smaller season and revamped schedule.
In announcing the new schedule today World Rugby touted the new plan, HSBC SVNS, as being "set to supercharge rugby’s global appeal as the ultimate festival of immersive experiences."
Editor’s Note: It has taken me some time to post this article because … well there’s other stuff going on and also because I had to talk to several people to get all the right information. It might, in some ways, seem like it’s a bit late and why bring it up, but there’s a good reason for me to write and publish this and I’ll attend to that in a second.
Some sun and blue skies did wonders for the vibe at Dignity Health Sports Park as the 2023 LA 7s crowned New Zealand as champions.
Thor the god of thunder stomped his way across the Southern California sky Saturday, showing himself too strong even for the most hardy of rugby fans and the most gritty of rugby players.