13 May 2010

Russia to host 2013 sevens world cup

8:09 am on 13 May 2010

The 2013 rugby sevens World Cup will be played in Russia.

IRB chairman Bernard Lapasset says Council Members were extremely impressed with the Rugby Union of Russia bid, and they're sure that Moscow will host a special tournament for the 24 men's and 16 women's teams and the thousands of visiting fans from all around the world.

The event will be the sixth World Cup sevens tournament, with Wales current champions after an unexpected triumph in Dubai last year.

Three years after the World Cup in Russia, sevens will feature at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero.