The International Rugby Board has announced details of a new qualification pathway for the Sevens World Series as the sport continues to build towards its Olympic Games re-inclusion in 2016.

With participation interest and competitiveness at an all time high as Rugby Sevens goes from strength to strength, the number of core teams that participate in each of the events on the World Series will increase from 12 to 15 for the 2012/13 Series.

This year’s Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens on 23-25 March, which is the only event on the calendar to feature 24 teams, will double as the qualification tournament.

The Hong Kong tournament will retain its status as the only 24 team event, and will continue to be played across three days on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, ensuring that fans continue to be treated to the high quality entertainment rugby.


Story by: Dreu Vukailagi