Rugby Australia confirms 2023 AON Next Gen Sevens Series
Rugby Australia has confirmed the launch of the 2023 AON Next Gen Sevens Series.The new format will see teams from New South Wales, Queensland and a Rising Stars team, comprised of women from ACT, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, compete in a five-week round-robin competition.CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR EARLY BIRD AND HOSPITALITY TICKETS FOR THE HSBC SYDNEY SEVENSIt will start from January 22 on the Gold Coast designed to provide the next generation of stars a platform to make their name.“Integral to any team’s sustained success is the strength of the performance pathway, and thanks to the continued support from AON, women’s Rugby Sevens in Australia will continue to thrive in this competitive environment," Women's head coach Tim Walsh said in a statement. "Next Generation Players will develop in an elite and action-packed competition where they test their skills and push for the possibility of future recognition with the national team.” “We are incredibly proud of our involvement with the Aon Next Gen 7s Series and our ongoing support for women’s rugby since 2016," AON Australia CEO Jennifer Richards believes."Sport is an important avenue for equality, participation, and leadership that goes well beyond the playing field."It is an honour to contribute to pathway programs for young athletes to display their talent both at home as well as on the international stage. "Our commitment to supporting women in sport goes back to AON’s purpose: to help shape decisions for the better and to protect and enhance the lives of people around the world.”