RICOH ARENA TO HOST SINGHA PREMIERSHIP RUGBY 7S SERIES

SINGHA PREMIERSHIP RUGBY 7S SERIES

We can today confirm that the Ricoh Arena will host Group B of the Singha Premiership Rugby 7s Series on Friday 21 August with the Final eight days later at the Twickenham Stoop.

The only 7s competition in which all 12 Aviva Premiership Rugby clubs take part will also be staged at the Kingsholm and Kingston Park as the Series moves around the country.

“The 7s Series kicked off in 2010 and since then it has become a significant date in the rugby calendar,” said the Rugby Director at Premiership Rugby, Phil Winstanley.

“Twelve months before rugby returns to the Olympics – in Rio – it is crucial that Premiership Rugby continues to lead the way when it comes to club 7s. This will be an important competition and will start a run-in to the Olympic Games when rugby will be firmly in the world spotlight.”

Last season the Welsh Regions made their debut in the competition which was won by Gloucester Rugby, coached by Olly Morgan.

“We were delighted to lift the Premiership Rugby 7s trophy last summer, kicking the season off with the first silverware, and we are looking forward to defending our title this summer," said Morgan.

"Sevens gives our young players an opportunity to express themselves and experience rugby on a big stage so we see it as an invaluable part of their development.

"This year we are again looking forward to hosting a Group stage event of the new Singha Premiership Rugby 7s. Last year more than 10,000 people came to Kingsholm for a great night of 7s and I am sure it will be the same this year."

Group A

Thursday 20 August – Kingsholm, Gloucester

Bath Rugby

Exeter Chiefs

Gloucester Rugby

London Irish

Group B

Friday 21 August - Ricoh Stadium, Coventry

Harlequins

Northampton Saints

Saracens

Wasps

Group C

Saturday, 22 August - Kingston Park, Newcastle

Leicester Tigers

London Welsh

Newcastle Falcons

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