The city of Las Vegas is set for another exciting edition of top class rugby featuring international teams from all over the globe. This HSBC World Series event – which we covered last week – will have plenty to offer everyone else in Vegas.
“The Las Vegas Invitational Tournament (LVI) is the official tournament for all ages and skill levels and gives the rugby enthusiast the chance to participate and play over the days preceding the International Rugby Sevens, in addition to spectating at the USA Sevens Tournament. The LVI features club teams from across the USA and Canada, as well as select sides from around the world. More than 100 teams competed in 2010, and around 175 teams have entered this year in multiple divisions of competition for men, women and youth. The tournament will be on the same grounds as last year, right next to the USA Sevens. Played on at least 14 regulation fields at the Sam Boyd Stadium Complex. Competition will run from Thursday through Saturday morning.” – USA Sevens LLC Competitions Manager Jon Hinkin told World Rugby Shop.
These sections include: Women’s Open 7’s, Men’s Open 7’s, CRC 7’s and Men’s Elite 7’s will be played on Thursday and Friday, February 10th and 11th. Men’s CCS 7’s, Women’s International 7’s, Age Grade Elite 7’s and High School/U-19 7’s will be played Friday and Saturday, February 11th and 12th. All 15’s Challenge Matches can be played Thursday, Friday or Saturday depending on field availability.
Hinkin continued: “Then for the spectators the USA Sevens Fan Festival will provide additional fun and entertainment off of the pitch, with an international theme. The Festival will be family-friendly, with several activities for children of all ages to enjoy, including games, music and sport activities.
The older, but young at heart crowd can visit the beer garden, which provides an outdoor oasis to meet new friends, host business clients, network with global visitors and simply enjoy the experience of the international event. An array of booths will offer sponsor services and products, the sale of retail goods, official event merchandise and a diverse selection of intercontinental cuisine.”
There is therefore a bit of everything for the passionate rugby person, plus new comers are welcomed with open arms! Dressing up in costumes is highly recommended with a carnival atmosphere present at most IRB 7s events.
Other exciting news is that the Television schedule in the USA has been released with the following being shown on NBC and Universal Sports. This renown broadcaster will ensure that millions of viewers that have not previously watched sevens rugby will be exposed to the fast-paced exciting game of rugby.
SATURDAY TV SCHEDULE – WORLD SEVENS SERIES DAY 1
UNIVERSAL SPORTS
11:14am Australia vs. Scotland
11:36am Samoa vs. Japan
11:58am South Africa vs. United States
NBC
12:40pm England vs. France
1:05pm Argentina vs. Guyana
1:30pm New Zealand vs. Kenya
1:55pm Wales vs. Uruguay
2:20pm Samoa vs. USA
2:45pm South Africa vs. Japan
SUNDAY TV SCHEDULE – WORLD SEVENS SERIES DAY 2
UNIVERSAL SPORTS
11:13am Cup Semi Finals
11:35am Cup Semi Finals
11:57am Shield Semi Finals
12:19pm Shield Semi Finals
12:41pm Bowl Semi Finals
1:03pm Bowl Semi Finals
NBC
1:31pm Plate Semi Finals
1:53pm Plate Semi Finals
2:15pm Cup Final
Those attending the event will be pleased to hear that shuttles will be provided by the tournament to and from Sam Boyd stadium. They will be cost $10 per person for one day or $15 per person for the weekend, and will stop at the official USA Sevens hotels: The Cosmopolitan, Tropicana, Palms, Hard Rock and the California (Boyd).
The full schedule for the HSBC World Sevens Series:
Las Vegas: Saturday February 12th
1 | 09:24 | ENGLAND | 0 - 0 | GUYANA | Pool A |
2 | 09:46 | ARGENTINA | 0 - 0 | FRANCE | Pool A |
3 | 10:08 | NEW ZEALAND | 0 - 0 | URUGUAY | Pool B |
4 | 10:30 | WALES | 0 - 0 | KENYA | Pool B |
5 | 10:52 | FIJI | 0 - 0 | CANADA | Pool C |
6 | 11:14 | AUSTRALIA | 0 - 0 | SCOTLAND | Pool C |
7 | 11:36 | SAMOA | 0 - 0 | JAPAN | Pool D |
8 | 11:58 | SOUTH AFRICA | 0 - 0 | UNITED STATES | Pool D |
9 | 12:40 | ENGLAND | 0 - 0 | FRANCE | Pool A |
10 | 13:05 | ARGENTINA | 0 - 0 | GUYANA | Pool A |
11 | 13:30 | NEW ZEALAND | 0 - 0 | KENYA | Pool B |
12 | 13:55 | WALES | 0 - 0 | URUGUAY | Pool B |
13 | 14:20 | SAMOA | 0 - 0 | UNITED STATES | Pool D |
14 | 14:45 | SOUTH AFRICA | 0 - 0 | JAPAN | Pool D |
15 | 15:07 | FIJI | 0 - 0 | SCOTLAND | Pool C |
16 | 15:29 | AUSTRALIA | 0 - 0 | CANADA | Pool C |
17 | 15:51 | ENGLAND | 0 - 0 | ARGENTINA | Pool A |
18 | 16:13 | NEW ZEALAND | 0 - 0 | WALES | Pool B |
19 | 16:35 | KENYA | 0 - 0 | URUGUAY | Pool B |
20 | 16:57 | SAMOA | 0 - 0 | SOUTH AFRICA | Pool D |
21 | 17:19 | FRANCE | 0 - 0 | GUYANA | Pool A |
22 | 17:41 | FIJI | 0 - 0 | AUSTRALIA | Pool C |
23 | 18:03 | SCOTLAND | 0 - 0 | CANADA | Pool C |
24 | 18:25 | UNITED STATES | 0 - 0 | JAPAN | Pool D |
25 | 20:00 | 1st Pool A | 0 - 0 | 2nd Pool B | 1/4 final Cup |
26 | 20:22 | 1st Pool B | 0 - 0 | 2nd Pool A | 1/4 final Cup |
27 | 20:44 | 1st Pool C | 0 - 0 | 2nd Pool D | 1/4 final Cup |
28 | 21:06 | 1st Pool D | 0 - 0 | 2nd Pool C | 1/4 final Cup |
Las Vegas: Sunday February 13th
29 | 09:16 | 3rd Pool A | 0 - 0 | 4th Pool B | 1/4 final Bowl |
30 | 09:38 | 3rd Pool D | 0 - 0 | 4th Pool C | 1/4 final Bowl |
31 | 10:00 | 3rd Pool C | 0 - 0 | 4th Pool D | 1/4 final Bowl |
32 | 10:22 | 3rd Pool B | 0 - 0 | 4th Pool A | 1/4 final Bowl |
33 | 11:13 | Winner Game 25 | 0 - 0 | Winner Game 28 | SF Cup |
34 | 11:35 | Winner Game 26 | 0 - 0 | Winner Game 27 | SF Cup |
35 | 11:57 | Loser Game 29 | 0 - 0 | Loser Game 30 | SF Shield |
36 | 12:19 | Loser Game 31 | 0 - 0 | Loser Game 32 | SF Shield |
37 | 12:41 | Winner Game 29 | 0 - 0 | Winner Game 30 | SF Bowl |
38 | 13:03 | Winner Game 31 | 0 - 0 | Winner Game 32 | SF Bowl |
39 | 13:31 | Loser Game 25 | 0 - 0 | Loser Game 28 | SF Plate |
40 | 13:53 | Loser Game 26 | 0 - 0 | Loser Game 27 | SF Plate |
41 | 14:15 | Winner Game 33 | 0 - 0 | Winner Game 34 | Final Cup |
42 | 14:55 | Winner Game 35 | 0 - 0 | Winner Game 36 | Final Shield |
43 | 15:20 | Winner Game 37 | 0 - 0 | Winner Game 38 | Final Bowl |
44 | 15:45 | Winner Game 39 | 0 - 0 | Winner Game 40 | Final Plate |
For more information about the Vegas event – please visit the USA Sevens website – with a link to purchase tickets here.
Photo Credits: Getty Images and Pakis Corner
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