In the Media: Premier Rugby Sevens Expands, Regionalizes in Bid to Grow Sport

Written By: Doug Greenberg
Source: Front Office Sports

The league will add franchises in Western Pennsylvania and the Bay Area for 2023.

Each PR7s franchise consists of a men’s and women’s team that operates under an equal pay structure.

As rugby continues to grow in the United States, the country’s top proprietor of the sport’s faster, more compact sevens format is broadening its horizons.

Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s) announced it is expanding to eight franchises for its 2023 season. The new clubs will be located in Western Pennsylvania and the Bay Area, and will be named through a fan contest.