• British Army
• Samurai International RFC
• The Smurfs
• HFW Kooga Wailers
• Gilbert Pups
• White Hart Marauders RFC
• RagingBull Ronin
• Apache
• Olorun ID
Specially selected for their success and heritage in UK sevens circles, the teams will be made up of top sevens talent. The National Sevens Series will take place in June and July 2010, with tournaments in London, Bath, Manchester and Newquay.
The nine core teams will be joined by three guest teams at each event, putting on a show featuring the very best sevens in the UK, as they play for tournament honours and the Series title.
“We are extremely proud to name these nine core teams for the inaugural National Sevens Series in the UK,” said Tim Lacey, CEO of Ultimate Rugby Sevens.
“A great deal of thought has gone into team selection, as it’s very important to Ultimate Rugby Sevens that we remain true to the heart of the sport. These ambitious and highly competitive teams embody the spirit of sevens.
They represent the dedicated sevens teams that have helped shape the game in the UK over the past 20 years and are widely credited for recognising and developing some of the world’s top rugby talent.”
The National Sevens Series concept has been designed to help bring structure and direction to the existing sevens community in the UK. The tournaments will be a festival experience, each with its own unique identity, mixing rugby, music and interactive entertainment into a unique combination set to appeal to both sports fans and families alike.
The National Sevens Series will headline each tournament, giving both recognised and emerging talent a stage on which to show showcase their raw pace, skill and agility. Hundreds of open-level men’s and women’s teams from across the UK are also expected to take part in the four tournaments, playing support matches around the main event.
Player registrations are now open. Announcements of player signings and final team line-ups will be made in due course. For further information, go to www.UR7s.com.