The Asia leg of the HSBC Rugby Sevens Series makes its way to Singapore on 5 – 6 April 2025 and promises world-class rugby sevens, non-stop entertainment, and an all-day party!
Three days of non-stop Rugby 7s action on the pitch will determine the best teams in the world as they go head-to-head. After a thrilling season, HSBC SVNS Singapore marks the final regular season round of the competition. The top eight men’s and women’s teams at the end of the Singapore event will head into the World Championship, taking place for the first time in Los Angeles on 3 – 4 May.
As the excitement mounts, we’re giving away 4 x General Admission tickets to next week’s event in Singapore. Click here to enter by 27 March.
Ahead on next week, we catch up with New Zealand All Blacks Sevens captains, Dylan Collier and Isabella Nassar, who are ready to take the field here in the Lion City.
What can fans expect from the Rubgy 7s overall?
What can fans expect from the Rubgy 7s overall?Dylan: “It’s really exciting. You never know who is going to win week-to-week. It should be a lot of fun and tough competition ahead.”
Isabella: “A lot of excitement! It’s a very competitive series this year, with many teams pushing for the top spots, so there will definitely be plenty of thrilling rugby.”
Which teams are the hardest to beat?
Dylan: “Hopefully, we’ll be the hardest to beat, but the Aussies and Argentina have been doing well, along with the Fiji boys. There are probably about ten teams that can win the tournament on their day. The competition is fierce.”
Isabella: “That’s a tough question as they’re all so good! France are really strong this year, and New Zealand are always a strong contender. The USA are coming off the Olympics … so I can’t pick!”
How do you like playing in Singapore?
Dylan: “We always have great support there. It’s pretty hot, so the indoor stadium is awesome. Every time we go, the fans are amazing and show great support. We’re hoping that will help us again, and we can make it a three-peat.”
Isabella: “In Singapore, I love the environment and the energy the crowd brings. It’s a different vibe compared to other stops on the series – we’ve had cold weather in Vancouver, and then Singapore is very hot. Hot rugby is always great, and the vibe and energy in the air are awesome and welcoming.”
What do you most love about Rugby Sevens?
Dylan: “It’s probably the most demanding game I’ve ever played. It covers all aspects of the sport and demands so much from you as an athlete.”
Can you explain the differences between the Rugby 15s and 7s?
Isabella: “I really enjoy how fast-paced Sevens is. I love the amount of space you get to play with. Plus, you get to travel the world, which is a great bonus. Both formats are awesome, and it’s great that players can now play both if they want to.”
What makes a good Sevens player?
Dylan: “It definitely helps to be fast – speed kills! It’s a combination of everything, though. You need to be a well-rounded athlete with skills in passing, jumping, and kick-offs, but speed certainly helps.”
Isabella: “A good Sevens player is someone who is really hardworking. It’s a pretty physical game, so you need to be willing to go the extra mile to chase down or finish a break. You have to be good at a lot of things to be good at it!”
What’s a typical year like on tour with the Sevens?
Dylan: “Being immersed in all the different cultures is pretty awesome.”
Isabella: “It’s busy – very busy! You don’t stay in one place for long, but it’s an amazing lifestyle and job. I get to travel the world with my closest friends, meet new people, and see different countries. There’s not much to complain about, really!”
Any plans for your downtime in Singapore?
Dylan: “Everywhere in Singapore is great. The gardens are beautiful, and Sentosa Island with its theme park is always fun. The boys have been there before. And we love the food – it’s so good!”
Isabella: “Last year, we went to a fantastic food market and food was incredible! We also went to the theme park and enjoyed the really fun rides. I love everything about Singapore; it’s probably one of my favourites.”
