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The J.P. Morgan UK Premiership Rugby Sevens Series kicks-off at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday night, giving some of the Premiership's young talent a chance to impress.

In the opening event of the series, which sees the 12 Premiership clubs divided into Pools of four, with further events staged at Welford Road and Franklin's Gardens, Harlequins, Saracens, Wasps and London Irish will battle for a place in the final at Bath's Recreation Ground on August 6.

Roger Thompson, Head of UK, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, commented "The Premiership Rugby Sevens is a hugely exciting development for rugby in the UK. We're delighted to be at the forefront of innovation in sport with Premiership Rugby. It's intelligent, fast and furious - a tremendous game to watch. We intend to do all we can to open up rugby sevens to as wide an audience as possible."

Jon Varney, Commercial Director of Premiership Rugby, said "The J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series is a fantastic opportunity for fans to come down to see some high-octane fast running rugby entertainment and experience the party atmosphere of 7s combined with the quality of Premiership Rugby talent on a Friday evening in the summer. "

Friday 16th July 2010, The Twickenham Stoop - J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series Group A: Harlequins, Saracens, London Irish, London Wasps

Friday 23rd July 2010, Welford Road - J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series Group B: Leeds Carnegie, Leicester Tigers, Newcastle Falcons, Sale Sharks

Friday 30th July, Franklin's Gardens - J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series Group C: Bath Rugby, Exeter Chiefs, Gloucester Rugby, Northampton Saints

Friday 6th August, Venue TBC - J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series Final: Featuring the winner and runner up from each pool.