History
Launched in 2024, the Sussex 7s Series is the first ever county-wide 7s competition featuring men and women's 7s teams from across Sussex.
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Hosted across different clubs each summer, the Series promotes local talent and provides a platform for players wanting top-level or social rugby 7s.
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The first year started small and has big ambitions to grow each year with more team, specialist coaches and referees, and with more entertainment for guests visiting each leg.
The winners of the Men's competition were Horsham RUFC and the Women's trophy was shared between Horsham and Heathfield & Waldron.
The county
Home to rulers, conquerors, revolutionaries, and modern-day innovators, Sussex has seen many great pioneers and disruptors pass through its historic lands
In this great tradition, we bring you the Sussex 7s Series – an annual competition where teams from across the county compete in a multi-event league, accumulating points each round, to be crowned the best rugby 7s team at the Grand Final
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The premier pathway for local talent to be identified by International 7s Teams and Unions – this is the place to discover the next global superstar, a stone’s throw away from their home club
Stars from Sussex
Many notable international rugby 7s players started their rugby careers in Sussex including
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Tom Mitchell (East Grinstead, TeamGB 7s)
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Jess Breach (Pulborough, England XV & 7s)
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Tom Bowen (Lewes, England 7s)
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Amy Wilson-Hardy (Worthing, TeamGB 7s)
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...and more!
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Will you spot the next 7s star at the Sussex 7s Series?
The series
16 rugby 7s teams (8 male and 8 female) battle it out during several legs of intense competition – as music, entertainment, and wonderful food, combine to create great family-friendly outdoor events
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Each host venue will welcome rugby fans and newcomers to the sport, sharing their club’s history and uniqueness – providing fun, a friendly atmosphere, and memorable experiences for the competition and its guests
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Who will win the inaugural Sussex 7s Series and emerge as heroes in 2024?
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The vision
The 7s scene in the UK has grown exponentially, with new teams and competitions added to the calendar each summer season
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However, many of these events are one-offs, expensive for players to play in, and do not provide equal opportunities for women
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This series is the first of its kind in England: a ring-fenced rugby competition for county eligible players, that's free for teams to play in, which provides consistency, an elite selection pathway, and a sustainable model for each host club
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Support the Series and support rugby in Sussex!
Ticket Prices
Support grass-roots rugby (and have fun doing it!)
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The Sussex 7s Series is FREE to attend to watch the rugby as a spectator - giving you a great day out among rugby fans in the local community
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Want that bit more? The VIParty area is where the party begins, as live music, entertainment, and exclusive benefits gives you that festival feeling (without breaking the bank!)
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Ticket revenue gets re-invested into the Series, so you know that you're helping to grow the game for future generations of local talent
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Details for 2025 coming soon!
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