The International Rugby Board today announced that the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament will be retained and integrated into the Olympic Games cycle.

According to the IRB, the decision to integrate the event within the middle of the Olympic cycle will provide a key high performance pathway for teams around the world.

The IRB said the Rugby World Cup 7s also provides opportunities to more cities to host a major international rugby event, showcasing the game to a global audience and driving interest and participation.

The 7s Rugby World Cup will be held from the 28th to the 30th of this month in Moscow.

Fiji is pooled with defending champion Wales, Tonga and Uruguay.


Story by:
Dhanjay Deo
Source: IRB.com