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2021 Event Cancelled
It is with a very heavy heart that we say this for the second year in a row: unfortunately we have no choice but to cancel the 2021 Coopers Invitational Byron Bay Rugby Sevens Festival. Rest assured we plan to be back in October 2022. We wanted this to go ahead more...

Covid Update for Participating Teams
We've fielded a lot of enquiries recently regarding our plans for the 2021 event in light of the current Covid situation. Here are some frequently asked questions along with responses, to help you plan your participation at Byron Bay Sevens Festival in 2021. At this...

Apparel Offer from Paladin Sports
Paladin Sports is the Official Supplier of event apparel in 2021 and once again they've prepared a fantastic offer for participating teams. Place an order with Paladin for your team's Byron Bay 7s playing kit and you'll work through the process with none other than...

Save on Accommodation in 2021 with this Special Offer for Sevens Teams
We can't wait to welcome teams back to Byron Bay in 2021, and the same can be said for local accommodation providers. To help you plan your stay in Byron Bay for the 31st instalment of the Coopers Invitational Byron Bay Sevens Festival, Aquarius Byron Bay has put...

We’re on track to be BACK this October
In less than 150 days the Coopers Invitational Byron Bay Sevens Festival will return. Following our forced hiatus in 2020 (🖕to you COVID), we're on track to be BACK this October and the appetite for it to resume in 2021 is unprecedented. Already, more than 30 teams...

VIDEO: 2019 Byron Bay 7s Highlights
2019 Coopers Invitational Byron Bay 7s highlights. You've seen the plenty of photos in our recent photo gallery post. Now check out the highlights in the video below. Enjoy!

2019 Event Wrap: Results & Photo Gallery
The 30th anniversary Coopers Invitational Byron Bay 7s is done for another year. Check out the results and photos of all the action here.

Two Weeks To Go: Important Info for Teams
With around two weeks to go, it is really time to get excited about the 30th year of Byron Bay 7s Festival. Read through some important info to help you and your teammates to prepare for an awesome weekend on 19 & 20 October. Draw & Results The draw is now...

Guest Speakers Lineup Confirmed for All-Stars Lunch
Lote Tuqiri, Rico Gear and Caleb Ralph will join George Smith as guest speakers at the 2019 Byron Bay 7s All-Stars lunch on Friday October 18. The announcement confirms the event as a truly all-star occasion, with two Wallabies greats and two All Blacks greats sure to...

Wallabies Legend to Lead All-Star Long Lunch
Wallabies legend George Smith will join a host of former rugby union and league greats at a gala fundraising lunch ahead of this year's 30th Annual Coopers Invitational Byron Bay 7s. The recently retired Wallaby is arguably one of the greatest players to have donned...