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First-ever HSBC SVNS Perth a success as World Rugby reveals day three is sold out
By Finn Morton
Perth has caught rugby sevens fever. With the new-look HSBC SVNS Series going to Western Australia for the first time this year, World Rugby has confirmed that day three is a sell-out.
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Those attending the final day of the HSBC SVNS Perth on Sunday the 28th of January can expect a packed house at HBF Park.
The rugby itself was thrilling, engaging and hotly contested over the first two days, and the off-field entertainment has created an electrifying party atmosphere that fans have embraced.
Who else but Charlotte Caslick? 👌
The maestro delivers once again! 🇦🇺#HSBCSVNS | #HSBCSVNSPER | @Aussie7s | @CharlieCaslick https://t.co/8jv3b2F2ro pic.twitter.com/H2NtHnkCNJ
— HSBC SVNS (@SVNSSeries) January 27, 2024
But leading into the final day of play, it’s fair to say the event has been an overwhelming success in its inaugural time on Australia’s west coast.
World Rugby Chief of Events, Mick Wright, has called on “fans around the world” to consider attending any of the Series’ five other tournaments this season after a “spectacular” couple of days in Perth.
“It is a fantastic achievement to sell-out finals day on our very first time ever delivering the HSBC SVNS in Perth. It’s a tribute to the players, teams, performers and all the many stakeholders involved in pulling on such a spectacular show which is thrilling fans both on and off the pitch,” Wright said in a statement.
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“Particular thanks and gratitude goes to Western Australia Premier Roger Cook, Tourism Western Australia, Venues West, Rugby Australia and our title partner HSBC.
“As word of mouth spreads on the unique festival vibes experienced at SVNS vents we will be back bigger and better next year and fans around the world who are interested in attending the remaining HSBC SVNS 2024 events in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Singapore and Madrid are encouraged to snap up their tickets at svns.com and not miss out on the experience of a lifetime.”
The SVNS Perth has been like a mini-Rugby World Cup. The chants of ‘Fiji, Fiji, Fiji’ have been loud and passionate, and the Irish fans have also made their voices heard.
But that’s just to name a couple of the many fanbases. The home crowd have well and truly got behind their Australian teams, and New Zealanders from ‘across the ditch’ have also been front and centre.
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It’s been a great couple of days so far, and the star-studded entertainment line-up – which includes Peking Duk and Hot Dub Time Machine – has kept the good times going away from the rugby.
“This is a great result for Western Australia, and further proof that Perth is a major events capital,” Premier of Western Australia Roger Cook explained.
“There has always been a huge rugby following in WA and the crowd response to this event has obviously been another welcome boot to our tourism and hospitality businesses.
“It is important we continue to diversify our economy and what we have witnessed with the SVNS is that if you think big and deliver, then crowds will respond in an overwhelmingly positive way.”
Semi-final ✅
Zac Ward crashes over the line for the @Ireland7s win ☘️#HSBCSVNS | #HSBCSVNSPER https://t.co/af15i8SfH8 pic.twitter.com/53MMQjzc9w
— HSBC SVNS (@SVNSSeries) January 27, 2024
CEO of HSBC Australia, Tony Shaw, added the title partner is, “Delighted to see the inaugural HSBC SVNS Perth sell out on Sunday.
“The overwhelming support from our fans and customers has turned SVNS into a must-see event.
“We are looking forward to an electrifying Sunday on the field as we all come together to celebrate the festival atmosphere and great entertainment.
“Thank you to the incredible Western Australian fans for making this the biggest party in town.”
