USA Sevens International Rugby Tournament and Fan Festival Returns to San Diego

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Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:45am EDT

Tickets Available Now at USASevens.com
SAN DIEGO--(Business Wire)--
The USA Sevens International Rugby Tournament and Fan Festival
will bring its fast-paced, high-scoring competition, exciting
entertainment and diverse international fanfare back to San Diego,
Feb. 14-15, 2009.

   The premier rugby event in the United States will be hosted at San
Diego's Petco Park for the third straight year, and it is one of eight
stops on the International Rugby Board World Series. The event will
also serve as the culmination of Rugby Week, a weeklong series of
events in San Diego that includes the San Diego Invitational
tournament, a two-day competition that features the top U.S.
collegiate and amateur teams, and other dynamic activities in the
city's popular downtown Gaslamp Quarter.

   "This year's tournament will host some of the most exciting and
talented athletes in the world," said USA Sevens Coach Al Caravelli.
"Spectators will have a chance to witness the highest level of
international rugby competition possible as 16 of the world's top
national teams compete."

   The USA Sevens International Rugby Tournament and Fan Festival is
a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate cultures from around
the world and reconnect with family and friends. Teams represented at
the event will include: Argentina, Australia, Canada, England, Fiji,
France, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Samoa, Scotland, South
Africa, Uruguay, USA and Wales.

   "The event has solidified San Diego as an international
destination and has introduced many new spectators to one of the
fastest-growing sports in the country," said Dan Lyle, tournament
director for USA Sevens. "We're excited to build upon the success of
last year's event and look forward to welcoming people from all over
the world to this year's event."

   Tickets for the USA Sevens International Rugby Tournament and Fan
Festival are on sale now and range from $26-250, with a variety of
options. For ticket purchasing and event information, call
1-888-RUGBY-7S or visit USASevens.com.

   USA Sevens LLC owns and operates the USA Sevens International
Rugby Tournament and Fan Festival. Held annually in San Diego as part
of the International Rugby Board Sevens World Series, the event brings
together a unique combination of world-class athletes, entertainment
and diverse international culture.

Nuffer, Smith, Tucker
Greg Kershaw, 619-296-0605, ext. 226
gk@nstpr.com
or
Rick Schloss Communications
Rick Schloss, 619-308-4387

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