Richmond Rugby is proud to announce that the University Celestial 7s tournament is coming to the Richmond Athletic Ground for the very first time, taking place on Friday 13th June 2025. A perfect fusion of sport and festivities, this timeless Friday formula of food, drink, music, and high-octane sevens rugby is set to light up the summer.

We’re calling on Richmond members and supporters to help us bring this day to life. With the exclusive discount code RFCMEMBERS, you get £5 off General Admission tickets. Let’s pack out the RAG, in what is set to be a day of box office 7’s rugby!

Whether you're a current student backing your mates, an alumni reliving the glory days, or a or a rugby lover looking to see tomorrow’s stars today, this is a must-attend event. Set the tone for your weekend in style, and with the Premiership Final just down the road at Twickenham on Saturday, there’s no better way to get your rugby fix started.

Ten of the UK’s top rugby universities are confirmed to compete in a thrilling day of elite student sevens action, including Loughborough University, University of Bath, Durham, Exeter and more!

These institutions represent the beating heart of the university rugby pathway, and with GB Sevens scouts in attendance, spectators can witness the origin stories of future international sevens stars. Celestial 7s has become a proven platform for the next generation of talent, and Richmond Athletic Ground provides the perfect setting for their rise.

Richmond Rugby’s Interim CEO, Philip Beard said: “We’re delighted to welcome the University Celestial 7s to Richmond Athletic Ground for the first time. It’s a superb reflection of our ambition to be a home for top-tier rugby at every level. Showcasing the next generation of talent in such a historic setting makes this a truly special event.”

University Celestial 7’s founder Joe Byrnes: “It’s going to be an awesome exhibition of uni talent and with GB present, the chance to see potential future Olympians. I’d imagine it’ll be pretty lively in the bar too!

Richmond’s always thrived on and off the pitch when there’s been a strong nucleus of uni players at the club so to make The RAG the home of uni 7s in the UK is pretty cool.
If all the supporters can get behind this event, get The RAG bouncing and show Richmond in all it’s glory, I’m certain we’ll be top of every graduating player’s list of clubs to join when they move to London.”

TICKETS ON SALE NOW
• General Admission: £15
• Students: £10
• School Children: £5

Tickets are available HERE

Don’t miss your chance to experience the ultimate 7’s festivities at Richmond Athletic Ground’s first ever University Celestial 7s.