One of Australia’s Wallaby greats – Richard Tombs and Olympic Sevens player Dietrich Roache, will launch the Kells Kiama Sevens midday, Friday 7 February 2025, at Kiama Leagues Club.

Tournament director Mark Bryant said he was thrilled to have Tombs and Roache to launch this year’s tournament, which kicks off Saturday 22 February 2025.

“Dietrich is a powerhouse on the field, experienced and reliable under pressure – one of the great young players. Richard is a great raconteur and storyteller who runs ‘Hearts in Rugby Union Australia’ a charity we’re supporting that assists players who have suffered severe life changing injury – we're honoured to have them with us,” Mr Bryant says. 

This year, 44 Australian Rugby Union teams will once again take part in the tournament, competing for more than $30,000 in prize money and trophies. 

“As well as a full roster of teams taking part, the support of local business for the Kells Kiama Sevens continued to grow,” says Mr Bryant. 

“We are excited to have ongoing support from Kells as the principal sponsor, but the wide range of local individuals and organisations lending a hand is so gratifying.”

“The Cedar Cutters Bar in Kiama Leagues is hosting the launch, and it’s thanks to this type of great local support that the tournament goes from strength to strength each year. It’s a terrific family day out by the beach – see you all there on the 22nd!”