sevens rugby

4 December 2025— Cape Town is set to host the second stop of the HSBC SVNS Series on 6–7 December, as the world’s top sevens rugby teams continue their campaign after an action-packed opening round in Dubai. The event also marks ten years since Cape Town first hosted the tournament in 2015, adding significance to this year’s edition. According to World Rugby, last year saw South Africa lift the men’s trophy after defeating France, while New Zealand topped the women’s competition. Both defending champions return to Cape Town with the aim of retaining their titles. The tournament was officially launched…