World Rugby has announced details of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021, with rounds set to take place before and after the Olympic Games.

• Rugby sevens fans around the world can mark their calendars and begin to look forward to the highly anticipated return of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as plans are unveiled for the 2021 Series.
• Five women’s and four men’s rounds are currently scheduled, with discussions continuing towards the addition of men’s events in London and Vancouver.
• Three of the stellar international venues - Hong Kong, Dubai and Cape Town - will host joint men’s and women’s events after the series kicks off with back-to-back women’s rounds in Paris (Marcoussis) on 15-16 and 22-23 May.