Dubai 7s 2024: WRWC 2025 Stars & Schedule Revealed | HSBC SVNS

Rugby World Cup Stars to Headline HSBC SVNS Dubai Kickoff

The world’s top rugby players, fresh off performances at the Women’s Rugby World cup 2025, will converge on Dubai this November as the HSBC SVNS Series launches it’s new format.

The 2025 Emirates Dubai 7s, taking place from November 28-30 at The sevens Stadium, marks the beginning of a reimagined HSBC SVNS Series coinciding with the UAE National Day holiday weekend. The series features six regular season events, each with eight women’s and eight men’s teams competing over two days, culminating in three SVNS World Championship Series events to determine world champions. This new structure will see the top 12 men’s and women’s teams – eight from Division 1 and four from Division 2 – battle for the ultimate title.

Did you know? – The HSBC SVNS Series is a revamped format for international sevens rugby, aiming to increase fan engagement and competition. It replaces the previous World Rugby Sevens Series.

Women’s Competition Set to Shine

The women’s tournament promises a high level of competition,featuring Olympic champions New Zealand and reigning Dubai champions Australia. Organizers anticipate teams will be bolstered by talent recently showcased at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Fans can anticipate a thrilling opening day clash between New Zealand and France at 10:58 local time (GMT+4), followed by Australia’s title defense against japan at 11:42. Additional highlights include a match between Fiji and France at 13:59, and a highly anticipated showdown between Australia and Great Britain at 18:11.

Men’s Tournament Features “Pool of Champions”

The men’s tournament is set to ignite with a formidable “pool of champions” in Pool A,comprised of Fiji,Argentina,france,and South Africa. The opening round will feature Fiji versus Argentina at 13:10 and South Africa against France at 13:32. A heavyweight double header will follow, showcasing New Zealand versus Australia at 15:54 and Fiji versus South Africa at 16:16.

According to a senior official, “The HSBC SVNS is back! Dubai is the perfect kick-off for the new-look series, featuring the world’s top teams, the biggest stars and more best v best matches over two competition days.” The official further emphasized the series’ importance as a pathway to the LA 2028 Olympic Games, noting that many stars from the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 will be in action, inspiring a new generation of fans.

Pro tip: – Sevens rugby is a faster-paced, shorter version of the traditional 15s game, with seven players per side and 14-minute matches. It emphasizes speed, agility, and open play.

Beyond the Rugby Pitch

The Emirates Dubai 7s extends beyond elite rugby, remaining the Middle East’s largest sports and entertainment festival. This year’s event will include cricket, netball, Rebound Padel, and the WODON3 fitness competition, which debuts a new ‘Super Social’ category.

The festival’s entertainment lineup is equally impressive, with Tinie Tempah, Sean Paul, and Shaggy scheduled to perform on Saturday, and superstar DJs EZ and FISHER closing out the festival on Sunday.

Tickets are currently available for purchase at emiratesdubai7s.com. General admission tickets start at AED 120.

Reader question: – with the new SVNS format, do you think this will attract a wider audience to sevens rugby? What changes would you like to see in future events?

Why is this event happening? The Emirates Dubai 7s is the kickoff event for the newly formatted HSBC SVNS Series,