Kells Kiama Sevens delivers a spectacular 2026 tournament

The 2026 Kells Kiama Sevens has once again cemented its place as one of Australia’s premier rugby sevens tournaments, drawing elite teams, passionate supporters, and the wider community together for a day where speed met spectacle and tradition met ambition.

Held at the iconic Kiama Showground, the tournament delivered fast-paced rugby, electric sideline energy, and a standard of competition befitting its reputation as the Southern Hemisphere’s longest-running sevens event.

In a gripping Cup Final, Manly defeated Easts, claiming the 2026 title in emphatic fashion. The final showcased the very essence of sevens rugby, precision, pace and pressure, thrilling the crowd from first whistle to final siren.

Kells Lawyers congratulates Manly on their championship victory, Easts on an outstanding campaign, and all divisional winners and participating clubs whose skill and sportsmanship defined the day.

Beyond the scoreboard, the Kiama Sevens remains a powerful engine for community impact. Through the Kiama Sevens Foundation and the enduring work of the Kiama Rugby Union Club, proceeds from the tournament are reinvested directly into grassroots rugby — supporting junior development pathways, coaching programs, player welfare initiatives, and the long-term sustainability of the sport within the region.

The event also continues to deliver meaningful economic benefits to the local area, with visiting teams, families and supporters contributing to accommodation providers, hospitality venues and local businesses throughout the weekend. For Kiama, the Sevens is more than a tournament; it is a celebration of community identity and regional pride.

Kells Lawyers commits to a further two years as Naming Sponsor

Following the success of the 2026 tournament, Kells Lawyers is proud to confirm its commitment as naming sponsor of the Kells Kiama Sevens for a further two years.

This renewed partnership provides the strategic certainty required for organisers to plan ambitiously for future tournaments, enhancing player experience, strengthening commercial partnerships, and ensuring the long-term growth of the event.

“As a firm deeply embedded in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven region, our commitment to the Kiama Sevens is about more than sponsorship,” said Paul Magagnino, Managing Partner at Kells. “It’s about investing in community, backing grassroots sport, and supporting an event that brings extraordinary energy and opportunity to the Kiama region. Securing our partnership for another two years allows the tournament to plan strategically and build on its remarkable legacy.”

With the extended sponsorship in place, anticipation is already building for the next chapter with the 2027 Kells Kiama Sevens set to take place on 27 February 2027.

Kells Lawyers looks forward to standing alongside players, volunteers, sponsors and supporters as the tournament continues to evolve, proudly championing rugby excellence while reinvesting in the community that makes it possible.

For more information, visit Kells Kiama Sevens.

Kells has grown to become a leading full-service law firm in Sydney and the Illawarra region, working alongside our clients and evolving our services to meet our clients’ changing needs. We have a team of passionate, energetic, and client-focused legal professionals with over 70 staff based across 6 offices in Sydney and throughout the Illawarra.

For more information contact

Shayne Lopeman

Marketing Manager

+61 2 4221 9362

slopeman@kells.com.au