The County
Home to rulers, conquerors, revolutionaries, and modern-day innovators, Sussex has seen many great pioneers and disruptors pass through its historic lands.
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In this great tradition, we bring you the Sussex 7s Series.
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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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We hope you'll join us as a spectator, player, or supporter!
The Series Story
The Sussex 7s Series is the first ever and only county-wide 7s competition in England, promoting local talent and providing a platform for players wanting top-level or social rugby 7s, as the Series is hosted across different clubs each summer.
Launched in 2024 with just 4 men's and 3 women's 7s teams, in 2025 this number grew to more than 12 men's and 5 women's teams, with an increased competition expected in 2026.
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The Series has big ambitions to grow each year with more teams, specialist coaches and referees, and with more entertainment for guests visiting each leg.
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See our previous winners here, as well as some of the bands that have played at the Grand Final.
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Don't know what rugby 7s is? Learn about rugby 7s here.
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We hope you'll join us at the next Leg of the Series!
The Sussex 7s Series
Teams 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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Read more about the competition format and decide who you think will win the Sussex 7s Series this year!
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Stars from Sussex
Many notable international rugby 7s players started their rugby careers in Sussex including
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Amy Wilson-Hardy (Worthing, TeamGB 7s)
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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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Katie Shillaker (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 Vision
Our vision is to create a sustainable, inclusive, county-based 7s Series that provides consistent competition, clear elite pathways, and equal opportunities for more rugby in Sussex.
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The UK 7s scene has grown exponentially, with new teams and competitions added each summer. However, many events remain one-off, expensive for players, and fail to provide equal opportunities for women, or other formats of the game.
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So we created this Sussex 7s Series, the first of its kind in England: a county-dedicated competition designed to deliver consistency, develop talent, and support long-term rugby development in a sustainable way.
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Support the Series. Support rugby in Sussex.
