Chiefs

Singha Premiership Rugby 7s

Event Date: 
23/07/2016 - 3:15pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park

The Singha Premiership Rugby 7s Series makes its debut at Sandy Park this year, with the venue hosting Group B on Saturday 23 July.

The Group features the Exeter Chiefs, Bristol Rugby and Bath Rugby, and last year’s finalists Wasps.

Kick off for the first game will be 3.00pm, with six games of Rugby 7s scheduled during the afternoon.

The stadium will be open from 12.00pm, with plenty of entertainment throughout the day including live music following the rugby 7s.

Tickets are £10 or £5 for children and students and can be purchased at www.sandypark.co.uk/...

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Authored by Mark Stevens
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