World Rugby has confirmed the HSBC Sevens 2 at Nairobi on January 23-24, 2027, at the Talanta Sports Stadium, opening the first series of matches.
It will host the opening leg of the three-event series, followed by Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 20-21 and São Paulo, Brazil, hosting the final round on February 27 and 28.
World Rugby Sevens General Manager Sam Pinder said the tournaments will provide the players with a good competitive opportunity for international championships.
“We are delighted to confirm the return of Nairobi, Montevideo and São Paulo for HSBC SVNS 2 in 2027. Last season demonstrated the importance of this competition in providing teams with a clear and highly competitive pathway to the HSBC SVNS World Championship, while bringing international sevens to passionate rugby audiences around the world,” Pinder said.
The HSBC Sevens Two series serve as a pathway to the prestigious HSBC World Sevens Series, offering emerging teams and nations a chance to showcase their talent on international stage.
The competition will provide an opportunity for men’s and women’s teams to pursue to the global sevens pathway, placing them among the world’s leading nations.
This follows Kenya successfully hosted the 28th edition of Safari Sevens at Nyayo Stadium on October 9-11. In the 2026 HSBC Sevens Two in Nairobi, Germany claimed the men’s title, while Argentina won the women’s title.
