A World Sevens Series event is now likely to be held in Fiji despite Fiji’s initial bid not going through.

New Zealand Rugby’s Chief Rugby Officer – Nigel Class says they are considering co-hosting the tournament with Fiji during the 2020-2023 cycle.

Debut season and 2 trophies from 3 tournaments. Not bad for the new kids on the block #NZSevens #Hamilton7s pic.twitter.com/5jpKBFCkiS

— Fiji 7s Team (@Fiji7sTeam) January 27, 2019

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Hamilton is to host a combined men’s and women’s rugby sevens tournament from next season.

The women’s circuit will increase to eight tournaments with six of those combined with the men, the men’s series will remain at 10 tournaments.

“They’ve been talks to relocate this tournament to Fiji, well Fiji has relocated to this tournament” #Hamilton7s pic.twitter.com/NDE05iwqpp

— TMT?? (@TevitaMTakayawa) January 27, 2019

Class says everyone has seen the contribution of the Fijian rugby community to the success of the tournament in Hamilton both on the field and in the stands. An option being looked at is alternating the tournament between Hamilton and Fiji and early negotiations are promising.

Fiji Rugby Union Chief Executive John O’Connor says it was an exciting time for Fiji’s rugby community.

Hamilton Suva 7’s ???? We’re the best 7s supporters in the world! ✊?

Congratulations @FIJI7sRugby ? pic.twitter.com/HYqWwIxIf3

— HāiVaHewa (@SamuelaKuridran) January 27, 2019

O’Connor says, they are grateful to NZR for offering to alternate the hosting of the New Zealand Sevens with Fiji and we’re confident of delivering an amazing experience for everyone involved.

I was wondering what they were waiting for…just watch this and tell me it doesn’t make you smile @WorldRugby7s #Hamilton7s pic.twitter.com/21YDKV6C0c

— Mark O’Shea (@markoyaaaay) January 27, 2019

The full men’s and women’s World Rugby Sevens Series 2019-20 schedule and dates will be confirmed at a later stage in 2019.

Throwback to @hamilton7s .#AvocadoMan pic.twitter.com/CaCmBAzfnt

— Nade Naceva (@NadeNaceva) March 10, 2019