An air of excitement can be felt all over Sydney as it is all set to host the 24th edition of the World Rugby Sevens. The HSBC-sponsored tournament will serve as a decider for the 2024 Paris Olympic qualifications. The top 4 teams from the tournament excluding the hosts France will automatically qualify for the summer Olympics. The 2022-2023 World Rugby Sevens Series tournament will kick off on 27th January 2023 when Ireland faces Samoa at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. The finals will be held on 29th January 2023.
Viewing info for AU 7s
- What: World Rugby 7s in Sydney
- When: January 27 to 29, 2023
- Where: Sydney, Australia
- Live Stream Anywhere: PremiumTVRugby
The New Zealand men’s team has already secured a spot in round 4 after it won a thriller in Hamilton a few days back. The proficient team of New Zealand currently in great form is looking to bag the title. Michaela Blyde, the holder of the 2017 and 2018 World Rugby Sevens player of the year title, is a competent opponent to look out for. At the same time, the Australian National Team is looking to defend its title as Champions of the 2022 Rugby World Cup sevens. Charlotte Caslick, Olympic gold medalist and Australian national sensation is all geared up to take the title home.
Sydney Sevens Schedule 2023
The HSBC-sponsored 2023 World Rugby Seven in Sydney is scheduled to be held between the 27th and 29th of January. Following is the time and fixture for the matches:
Friday, 27 January
Pool C
- Ireland Vs Samoa
- USA Vs Spain
Pool B
- South Africa Vs Kenya
- New Zealand Vs Uruguay
Pool D
- Fiji Vs Tonga
- France Vs Japan
Pool A
- Australia Vs Great Britain
- Argentina Vs Canada
Saturday, 28 January
Pool C
- Ireland Vs Spain
- United States Vs Samoa
Pool B
- South Africa Vs Uruguay
- New Zealand Vs Kenya
Pool D
- Fiji Vs Japan
- France Vs Tonga
Pool A
- Australia Vs Canada
- Argentina Vs Great Britain
Pool C
- Samoa Vs Spain
- United States Vs Ireland
Pool B
- Kenya Vs Uruguay
- New Zealand Vs South Africa
Pool D
- Japan Vs Tonga
- Fiji Vs France
Pool A
- Great Britain Vs Canada
- Argentina Vs Australia
Where To Watch World Rugby 7s in Sydney | 2023 Rugby Sevens TV Channels
Fanatics of Rugby wishing to watch the tournament live can visit by RugbyPass website. You can get live scores and schedules of the HSBC World Rugby Seven Series on the Official Rugby website: www.world.rugby
People hailing from countries with no broadcasting channels can access digital rugby platforms like RugbyPass. You can watch the World Rugby 7s live stream complete 3 days of the game online,
- www.world.rugby
- RugbyPass (anywhere)
Residents and Rugby fans from Australia can view the broadcast of all matches at:
- Foxtel iQ
- Foxtel Now
- Kayo Sports
- BeIN SPORTS CONNECT
Individuals from various countries who wish to watch the championship on their televisions can resort to the following channels:
- Argentina: ESPN Sur
- Australia: BeIN
- Canada: CBC
- Fiji: Fiji TV
- France: Canal +
- New Zealand: Sky New Zealand
- Samoa: Fiji TV
- South Africa: Super Sport
- United States: NBC
- Uruguay: ESPN Sur
Sydney Rugby 7s playoffs schedule with time (AEDT)
QUARTERFINALS
Women’s
1st Pool B v Best 3rd ranked, 5:54 pm
1st Pool C v 2nd Pool A, 6:16 pm
2nd Pool B v 2nd Pool C, 6:38 pm
1st Pool A v Second best 3rd ranked, 7:00 pm
Men’s
1st Pool C v 2nd Pool B, 7:37 pm
1st Pool B v 2nd Pool C, 8:05 pm
1st Pool D v 2nd Pool A, 8:35 pm
1st Pool A v 2nd Pool D, 9:03 pm
DAY THREE – JANUARY 29
Women’s 9th Place Semis
Best 4th v 2nd Best 4th, 9:10 am
3rd Best 3rd v 3rd Best 4th, 9:32 am
Men’s 9th Place Quarter Finals
3rd Pool C v 4th Pool B, 9:54 am
3rd Pool B v 4th Pool C, 10:16 am
3rd Pool D v 4th Pool A, 10:38 am
3rd Pool A v 4th Pool D, 11:00 am
Women’s 5th Place Semis/Place Playoffs
Loser QF 1 v Loser QF 2, 11:32 am
Loser QF 3 v Loser QF 4, 11:54 am
11th Place Playoff, 12:16 pm
9th Place Playoff, 12:38 pm
Place Semi-Finals
13th Place SF: Loser 9th Place QF 1 v Loser 9th Place QF 4, 1:00 pm
9th Place SF: Winner 9th Place QF 1 v Winner 9th Place QF 4, 1:22 pm
9th Place SF: Winner 9th Place QF 2 v Winner 9th Place QF 3, 1:44 pm
5th Place SF: Loser QF 1 v Loser QF 4, 2:06 pm
5th Place SF: Loser QF 2 v Loser QF 3, 2:28 pm
13th Place SF: Loser 9th Place QF 2 v Loser 9th Place QF 3, 2:50 pm
Women’s Semi-Finals
Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 4, 3:22 pm
Winner QF 2 v Winner QF 3, 3:44 pm
Men’s Semi-Finals
Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 4, 4:06 pm
Winner QF 2 v Winner QF 3, 4:28 pm
Place Playoffs
Women’s
7th Place Playoff, 5:00 pm
5th Place Playoff, 5:22 pm
Men’s
13th Place Playoff, 5:44 pm
9th Place Playoff: 6:06 pm
5th Place Playoff: 6:28 pm
Rugby fans are advised to gear up as the 24th edition of World Rugby Sevens is expected to be a complete nail-biter.
