The Emirates Dubai 7s showcases the best 12 men's and 12 women's rugby sevens teams globally, competing over two thrilling days on November 30 and December 1.

• Olympic stars and international debutants ready for action as HSBC SVNS 2025 kicks off on 30 November – 1 December at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai


• France men arrive as Olympic and SVNS Champions, while New Zealand and Australia will once again battle for women’s supremacy along with Olympic medallists Canada and USA


• South Africa men and Australia women look to extend their five and four times Emirates Dubai 7s title winning streaks respectively

With enthusiasm for rugby sevens soaring following the Olympics, the millions of fans who tuned in can look forward to seeing Olympic medalists compete in Dubai alongside newcomers eager to make their mark in the first round of this highly anticipated HSBC SVNS season.

Men’s Olympic champions France will aim to defend their SVNS Champions title after defeating SVNS league winners Argentina to secure the inaugural men’s championship in 2024. Meanwhile, Olympic bronze medalists South Africa are hoping to maintain their impressive performance in Dubai, where they have clinched five consecutive titles and seven of the last eight tournaments.

Ireland has announced their lineup to take on Australia in the concluding match of the Autumn Nations Series. Fly-half Sam Prendergast retains his position over Jack Crowley, and Cian Healy is poised to earn a record-breaking 134th cap. Ireland secured a victory against Fiji in their last match, while Australia suffered a defeat to Scotland. In response, Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has implemented six changes to his squad for the match against Ireland.

Ireland has made five changes to their lineup as they conclude the Autumn Nations Series against Australia, with fly-half Sam Prendergast retaining his position.

The 21-year-old made his initial start in Ireland's 52-17 victory over Fiji last weekend, successfully converting five out of six attempts after receiving a yellow card early on. He has been chosen again over Jack Crowley for Ireland's 150th anniversary Test in Dublin, which will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and discovery+ on Saturday, November 30.

Asia Rugby has unveiled its highly anticipated schedule for the 2024 rugby competitions, with the Men's and Women's Championships taking center stage.

In the Men's Championship, the focus will be on the top four 15-a-side teams in Asia. Hong Kong China, the reigning champions, will face off against Korea, Malaysia, and the recently promoted UAE in an exciting round-robin format. Fans can look forward to six thrilling matches as these teams compete in four different countries, all vying for the prestigious title of Asian Champions.

The Women's Championship holds even higher stakes as it serves as a qualifier for the Rugby World Cup. The team that emerges victorious not only claims the Championship trophy but also secures a valuable direct spot in the 2025 World Cup. The Championship will showcase the skills and abilities of the top three women's 15 teams in Asia: defending champions Japan, Hong Kong China, and Kazakhstan. These teams will battle it out in May, with Hong Kong hosting the event, to determine the ultimate title holder.

Scotland will face their arch-rivals, England, in a crucial match on Saturday, fully aware that a victory in the Calcutta Cup is necessary to revive their chances in the Six Nations championship. While England has emerged victorious in their first two matches, Scotland's heartbreaking loss against France leaves them with no room for error. It is worth noting that England has only defeated Scotland once in the Six Nations since 2017.

When is Scotland v England?
Scotland and England meet on Saturday. The match kicks off at 4.45pm (GMT).

Where is Scotland v England taking place?
Murrayfield, the home of Scottish rugby. The stadium in Edinburgh has a capacity in excess of 67,000.

Scotland's lineup sees the return of full-back Blair Kinghorn, providing a boost to the team. Kinghorn, who now plays for Toulouse, had been sidelined with a knee issue but is now back in action and will start at full-back, replacing Harry Paterson who had a promising Test debut in the previous match against France.

Unfortunately, wing Darcy Graham remains unavailable as he continues to recover from a quad injury. This means that Kyle Steyn, who was a late withdrawal in the previous game due to his wife going into labor, will continue to occupy the right wing position. Despite his impressive performances at full-back against Wales and on the wing against France, Kyle Rowe will not be included in the lineup for this match.

As part of the two-year agreement, TNT Sports has obtained comprehensive linear and digital rights for all HSBC SVNS events in the UK and Ireland. The first live broadcast under this deal will take place on February 23 in Vancouver, Canada, during the fourth round of the tournament. Additionally, rugby sevens will be a prominent sport at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, and viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to watch the live coverage on Eurosport and discovery+.

TNT Sports has expanded its rugby portfolio with the acquisition of live broadcasting rights for the HSBC SVNS, the largest annual rugby sevens competition globally. This two-year agreement extends until the conclusion of the 2025 season and allows TNT Sports to showcase the HSBC SVNS in the UK and Ireland.

After completing three rounds of the 2023-24 series, the revamped HSBC SVNS will have its inaugural broadcast on TNT Sports and discovery+ when the tournament travels to Vancouver in western Canada from February 23-25. The HSBC SVNS takes place in various renowned locations, including Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Singapore, and culminates in the grand Finale in Madrid. Fans can look forward to immersive festival experiences while cheering for crowd favorites like Fiji, the formidable New Zealand team, and an exciting South African side.