Dubai Sevens Nov 30-Dec 1, 2013 (IRB Women’s Sevens World Series)

from IRB.com:

The International Rugby Board has today announced the six invited teams that will take their place alongside the core sides for the inaugural leg of the first ever IRB Women’s Sevens World Series (WSWS).

The series, which kicks off in Dubai on November 30-December 1, is set to take place in four global destinations, underscoring the IRB’s commitment to the ongoing growth and development of Women’s Rugby around the world. It is expected that the series will grow in future years with an eye on the Olympic Games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil, China, France, Russia, Spain and South Africa will join core teams Australia, Canada, England, Netherlands, New Zealand and USA at the historic first event, which will run parallel to the men’s version at 7he Sevens ground in Dubai.

The WSWS will then split off from the men’s series as it forges its own following and identity, with later rounds taking place in USA (Houston), China (Guangzhou) and Netherlands (Amsterdam).

IRB Women’s Sevens World Series 2012/13

Round 1 – UAE: Dubai, November 30 – December 1, 2012 – 7he Sevens Stadium
Round 2 – USA: Houston, Texas, 1-2 February, 2013 – BBVA Compass Stadium
Round 3 – China: Guangzhou, 30-31 March 2013 – Guangzhou University Town Stadium
Round 4 – Netherlands: Amsterdam, 17-18 May 2013 – NRCA Stadium

Rugby World Cup Sevens, Moscow, June 28-30 2013

Broadcast
Yes, looks like the USA will get some games or highlights on Universal Sports Network, go here for more details. Unsure about a live broadcast of the women’s tournament for other nations…here is a generic broadcast sheet.

LIVE RESULTS
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HASH TAG (Twitter)
The hash tag for this event is #Dubai7s & #WSWS . Also we recommend anytime you talk about Women’s Rugby on Twitter you include #wrugby . 

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Pools/Schedule

Rosters
The IRB Women Sevens World Series has listed all the rosters, view here.

Past Results
2011