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Every year as spring approaches, Vancouver briefly becomes one of rugby’s global capitals as the HSBC SVNS Series arrives at BC Place. Celebrating its 10th year since joining the international circuit in 2016, the tournament — which ran March 7th and 8th — has grown into one of the city’s most anticipated sporting weekends, drawing devoted crowds and some of the game’s most celebrated teams, including New Zealand’s famed All Blacks Sevens men’s team and Black Ferns Sevens women’s team. This year, the Black Ferns Sevens defended their title by setting a four-year streak as reigning champions.

Against this backdrop, days before the competition began, the Global Watch Company hosted a pair of intimate gatherings in partnership with TUDOR, welcoming select clients to spend time with players from both the Sevens teams during their time in the city. The events offered a rare opportunity to connect with the athletes behind one of sport’s most storied teams while experiencing TUDOR’s collections in a more personal setting.
As the HSBC SVNS weekend unfolded across Vancouver, the events offered something more personal: a reminder that the most meaningful moments are often those experienced up close, in good company.
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The program began with an early morning gathering on March 4th at the Global Watch Company’s TUDOR Boutique, where guests were welcomed for breakfast before departing for the Gerald McGavin UBC Rugby Centre. On a crisp Vancouver morning, jerseys were presented and warm-up exercises began, offering a glimpse into the preparation and discipline that shape professional rugby.
Soon after, All Blacks Sevens players Roderick Solo, Joey Taumateine, and Rob Rush joined guests on the pitch for a relaxed match. What followed was a spirited exchange of passes, laughter, and the occasional autograph. In British Columbia, where rugby has long maintained one of Canada’s most active club cultures, moments like these resonate beyond the field.
The following day, the Global Watch Company welcomed clients to the TUDOR Boutique for a private meet-and-greet with Black Ferns Sevens players Olive Watherston, Jaymie Kolose and Manaia Nuku. Guests enjoyed light refreshments as they explored the collections and heard reflections from the players during a relaxed Q&A session.
Throughout both gatherings, guests had the opportunity to explore TUDOR’s timepieces alongside the visiting players. The Black Bay collection, with its purposeful design and robust character, proved a natural favourite. Several athletes also gravitated toward pieces from the 1926 collection, discovering a more refined expression of the brand.
