"This is a really rare experience for us to play in our area of the United States. So I'm really excited to have all our family out. It's always fun having a home tournament. I'm just excited to have my family out and play for them, and it brings a whole new level of energy."
"New York is the hub of so much culture. And also the Northeast has a really strong rugby population, so to get to bring world-class rugby to this area is really exciting."
"It's going to be different than any other sporting event. We play three games in a day, there are games every 20 minutes, you're going to see a new team run out to play their 14-minute long game. It's really dynamic. It's a party atmosphere."
The HSBC SVNS Series arrives at Sports Illustrated Stadium in the New York City metropolitan area, marking a significant moment for the United States women's national rugby sevens team. Players like Ariana Ramsey and Kristi Kirshe highlight the personal significance of competing in their home region. Ramsey, a Philadelphia native, emphasizes the unique energy of playing for family in a home tournament. Kirshe notes that New York and the Northeast have strong rugby populations, making this the first time elite international rugby reaches the NYC area. The rugby sevens format features three games daily with matches every 20 minutes, creating a dynamic, festival-like atmosphere that distinguishes it from traditional sporting events.
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