Emirates Airline London Sevens May 24, 2008

LONDON WELCOMES WORLD RUGBY TALENT

Twickenham Stadium opens its doors to the finest rugby talent the world has to offer when the Emirates Airline London Sevens lands on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May 2008, Bank Holiday weekend.

Fun is the name of the game as the rugby sevens carnival rolls into the home of rugby. Bring your friends and your family. Bring their friends and their family, sort your fancy dress out and get yourselves down to Twickenham for the action packed rugby party of the summer.

Not only is the crowd part of the entertainment, but valuable points are at stake in the World Series. 16 international teams including England, South Africa, New Zealand, Fiji, Argentina, Australia, France, Canada, Spain and Wales will be in town for this internationally revered rugby tournament.

44 matches over the weekend, fast and furious rugby action - the perfect place to spend your Bank Holiday weekend.

Tom Hill, RFU Sales & Marketing Manager, said: “We’re delighted the IRB World Sevens Series is back at Twickenham, particularly for the Bank Holiday Weekend. The Emirates Airline London Sevens gives the public the chance to watch the best in the world at the top of their game and the opportunity to come and enjoy Twickenham Stadium in all its glory, all weekend. This really is one of the top sporting events of the summer.”

For tournament information check out: www.londonsevens.co.uk. Tickets start at just £10 (adults), £5 (juniors) available via the website or Ticketmaster: 0870 902 0000.

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Further information:
Chris Soult, Lexis PR
020 7908 6475
[email protected]

Steve Stammers, Lexis PR
020 7908 6439
[email protected]

Official Website: http://www.londonsevens.co.uk