PR7s All-Star Tournament Set for November 17

The world was captivated by the Olympic rugby matches this past summer with sold-out crowds of 66,000+ fans in Paris. The USA Women’s rugby team secured a historic bronze medal, featuring 12 standout players from PR7s. It marked the first-ever Olympic medal for the United States in rugby sevens.

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“We’re proud to work alongside Premier Rugby Sevens to create this unique event that showcases the extraordinary rugby talent here in America,” said USA Rugby CEO Bill Goren. “This is a great opportunity for fans to see our Olympians back in action and for rugby to continue building momentum in the U.S. with our partners at PR7s. The PR7s All-Star Tournament will highlight American rugby’s competitiveness and promote our sport’s inclusiveness and excitement.”

PR7s had a total of 43 men and women athletes compete in the Paris Olympics across 11 teams from around the world. Twenty-one PR7s women earned medals, with five representing gold medal-winning New Zealand, four from silver medal-winning Canada, and twelve from the bronze medal-winning U.S. team. Two PR7s men earned silver medals as part of the Fijian team.

“We are thrilled to host such an exciting event for the sport of rugby, welcoming Olympians and some of the world’s best rugby players to Providence Park. The stadium has been home to many iconic and historical events in its nearly 100 years of existence, making it the perfect venue for PR7s All-Star Tournament,” shared Portland Timbers CEO Heather Davis. “No matter the event, Providence Park’s atmosphere is unmatched, and we look forward to welcoming the rugby community with USA Rugby and Premier Rugby Sevens.”

The Portland Timbers are an American men’s professional soccer club based in Portland, Ore. Founded in 1975, the Timbers have been a beloved part of the Portland sports landscape since their early beginnings in the North American Soccer League, launching the era of “Soccer City USA” in the Rose City. The club joined Major League Soccer (MLS) – the top division of men’s professional soccer in the United States – in 2011, winning its first league championship in 2015. The club’s parent company Peregrine Sports is also the operator of the iconic downtown Providence Park stadium, where the Timbers play all home matches. In 2023, the club announced the return of concerts to Providence Park for the first time since 2005. With a sellable capacity of approximately 30,000, Providence Park nearly doubles the next largest concert venue in Portland.

Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s), the highest professional level of rugby sevens in the United States and a proud partner of USA Rugby, is a revolutionary circuit showcasing the most electric men’s and women’s athletes on the planet. PR7s brings the global excitement of rugby through a fast-paced, high-scoring on-field experience, complemented by engaging fan festivals throughout North America. As a traveling circuit with a focus on North America, PR7s is the fastest, toughest, and most electrifying game on the planet and the first sports or