£50,000 raised as Newport hosts British Rugby Sevens
The British Army Rugby Sevens ended the day as the overall winners
More than £50,000 was raised for charity as Newport hosted the British Rugby Sevens.
The event on June 25 was hosted by Newport Rugby Club and welcomed more than 700 guests.
Now in its third year, British Rugby Sevens has grown into one of the UK's leading business rugby events, bringing together companies, the local community and some of the country's top sevens talent for a day combining elite sport, fundraising and camaraderie among the local business community.
On the pitch, the British Army Rugby Sevens reclaimed the winning title, having previously won the tournament in 2024, in what organisers described as a fast-paced and closely fought competition despite the soaring temperatures.
Off the pitch, record hospitality attendance, together with support from sponsors, table hosts, volunteers and guests, helped push the day's total past £50,000, with proceeds shared between local good causes and national charities.
The event was supported by 22 sponsors, including headline sponsor Hatfields and partner sponsors The Rugby Agents, Andrew Dixon & Co and ResourceBank.
Held at Newport Salop RUFC on Forton Road, the event has become a fixture in the local calendar.
Richard Pearson, CEO of recruitment experts ResourceBank and the event's main organiser said: "To see more than 700 guests supporting the event on one of the hottest days of the year was incredible.
“The atmosphere throughout the day was fantastic, and the standard of rugby was exceptional.
“Raising more than £50,000 is a tremendous achievement and reflects the generosity of our sponsors, partners, table hosts and guests.
“A huge thank you also goes to Newport Rugby Club, the volunteers, officials and every team that helped make the day such a success."
A ResourceBank spokesman added that supporting British Rugby Sevens is about far more than rugby and provides “an opportunity to bring together clients, partners and friends, strengthen relationships, and give something back to the communities the company works in”.
Places for the 2027 tournament are already limited.
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