A fast and furious seven-a-side game played over two halves of seven minutes, rugby sevens is an exciting version of the sport where any team can steal the victory, and smaller teams can have their day over the big dogs. Australia won both the men’s and women’s World Rugby Sevens Series last year, and this year the top four finishers in both the men’s and women’s competitions automatically qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The next round of the 2023 season continues at Hong Kong Stadium for the Hong Kong Sevens on March 31–April 2, 2023. Learn how to watch free rugby sevens live streams securely with a VPN so you never miss a single tackle, try, or minute of the action.
How to watch 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series live streams online
You can stream the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series—including the Hong Kong Sevens—in just a few simple steps:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to the server location that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, connect to a Toronto server to watch the free CBC stream.
- Check the schedule of the broadcaster you want to watch, such as CBC, and find the match you want to stream.
- Tune in to games!
Where to watch 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series online
Official World Rugby Sevens Series platforms for free
Price: Free
Depending on your region, you may be able to watch rugby sevens live streams online for free on the official 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series website’s match center, in the official app, on its Facebook page, and on its YouTube channel. The official app also lets you stay up to date with rugby sevens live scores, fixtures, results, news coverage, season standings, and video highlights.
CBC
Price: Free
CBC is one of Canada’s biggest broadcasters and also has a free web player, CBC Gem, that will live stream every tournament in the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series—including games featuring Canada’s men’s and women’s teams. CBC Gem is also a great way to stream on-demand news, entertainment, and lots of popular sports like ice hockey. Check the schedule to see when games are streaming live. CBC Gem has apps for smartphones and tablets if you want to watch on the go, too.
Canal+
Price: 25 EUR/month and up
Canal+ has the French broadcasting rights to provide live coverage of the entire 2023 series. Check the schedule to know when to tune in to the games. The streams are in French. Canal+ is also a great way to watch some of France’s best TV, movies, and documentaries. The broadcaster also carries some great international content, including shows from HBO and family-friendly movies through its add-on Disney+ tier. It has apps for every device, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and many smart TVs.
Sky Sports Now
Price: 20 NZD/week pass, 40 NZD/month, or 400 NZD/year
Viewers in New Zealand can stream every try, tackle, and minute of the action online with Sky Sports Now (with no need for a Sky box). Follow the All Blacks’ quest to reclaim the Sevens titles from Australia across the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series season.
2023 World Rugby Sevens Series schedule – Men’s competition
| Date | Event |
| November 4–6, 2022 | Hong Kong Sevens (Winner: Australia) |
| December 2–3, 2022 | Dubai Sevens (Winner: South Africa) |
| December 9–11, 2022 | Cape Town Sevens (Winner: Samoa) |
| January 21–22, 2023 | New Zealand Sevens (Winner: Argentina) |
| January 27–29, 2023 | Sydney Sevens (Winner: New Zealand) |
| February 25–26, 2023 | Los Angeles Sevens (Winner: New Zealand) |
| March 3–5, 2023 | Canada Sevens (Winner: Argentina) |
| March 31–April 2, 2023 | Hong Kong Sevens |
| April 8–9, 2023 | Singapore Sevens |
| May 12–14, 2023 | Toulouse Sevens |
| May 20–21, 2023 | London Sevens |
2023 World Rugby Sevens Series schedule – Women’s competition
| Date | Event |
| December 2–3, 2022 | Dubai Sevens (Winner: Australia) |
| December 9–11, 2022 | Cape Town Sevens (Winner: New Zealand) |
| January 21–22, 2023 | New Zealand Sevens (Winner: New Zealand) |
| January 27–29, 2023 | Sydney Sevens (Winner: New Zealand) |
| March 3–5, 2023 | Canada Sevens (Winner: New Zealand) |
| March 31–April 2, 2023 | Hong Kong Sevens |
| May 12–14, 2023 | Toulouse Sevens |
| May 20–21, 2023 | London Sevens |
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FAQ: Rugby Sevens
Which teams are playing in the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series?
The 17 teams taking part in the men’s competition are Argentina, Australia, Canada, Fiji, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, New Zealand, Samoa, South Africa, Spain, Uganda, and the USA.
In the women’s competition, the 12 teams include Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Fiji, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, and the USA. Australia’s Wallaroos will be aiming to defend their title after being crowned champions in 2022.
Who won the 2022 World Rugby Sevens series?
Australia won the 2022 World Rugby Sevens Series in both the men’s and the women’s competitions.
Why is it called rugby sevens?
Rugby sevens is different from other forms of rugby because of its particular format, which is played with teams of just seven players over two halves of seven minutes each.
Is rugby sevens in the Olympics?
Yes. Rugby sevens made its Olympic debut at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was part of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. It will also be included in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
Who is the best rugby sevens team?
Several teams will no doubt lay claim to these bragging rights. However, New Zealand officially has the most World Rugby Sevens Series titles (13). But teams like Fiji, South Africa, and England regularly compete for titles and have produced legendary players including Waisale Serevi (Fiji) and Jonah Lomu (New Zealand), who also thrived in the 15s game at club and international levels.
Can I stream rugby sevens on my computer?
Can I stream rugby sevens on my phone or tablet?
Yes. ExpressVPN has apps for every major mobile device, including iOS and Android.
Where can I stream rugby sevens tournaments?
Check out the event-specific information at the top of this page, which will always list the date, time, and streaming platforms available to watch the games.
