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The USA Sevens confirmed their move to Las Vegas in a multi-year commitment, with the next tournament on 13-14 February 2010.

UR7s reported that USA Sevens LLC had reportedly signed a letter of intent with Las Vegas Events to host the event at the 35,000 capacity Sam Boyd Stadium, back in July

The USA leg, the fourth tournament in the IRB’s World Sevens Series, has been held in Los Angeles and San Diego, but organisers have now opted to take it to Las Vegas.

"Vegas is about attracting people with their fun, their parties, their concerts and events and they saw rugby as a group of people globally who tour, a band of camaraderie, brotherhood and sisterhood, a group of people that comes together in celebration," said USA Sevens Tournament Director, Dan Lyle.

"We had a great time in San Diego, we had a great location and a great facility but I would say that we've had a five-fold increase in interest both domestically and internationally as we've moved to Vegas," he added.

"I'm thrilled to welcome rugby to Las Vegas," said Mayor Oscar Goodman.

"With each one of these events, Las Vegas is becoming the sports capital of the world. Having rugby here is integral to achieving that title."

Last week rugby sevens was voted onto the programme for the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games.

This season's IRB World Series kicks off at the Dubai Sevens on Dec 4 and 5 and shifts to South Africa the following weekend.