With the first round of the series due to kick-off in Dubai on November 28 and 29, the second ever season of the women's sevens tour will be available to view in all territories and regions, as reigning champions New Zealand begin the defence of their title.

"We're delighted to be able to stream the women's series online this year," said IRB sevens general manager Avan Lee.

"Running alongside the men's event, the opening round of series in Dubai is an exciting one.

"There are no restrictions on streaming, and it's free of charge, so everyone with internet access across the globe will be able to tune in, which helps our overall goal of growing the game and showcasing this wonderful tournament."

Once again New Zealand will be the team to beat and they will be looking to make a similar start to this year's campaign after they took the Dubai Sevens crown last year in 7he Dubai Rugby Sevens stadium.

The All Blacks are joined by fellow Rugby World Cup Sevens quarter-finalists Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, Russia, Spain and the United States as core teams on this year's tour.

They will be joined by Fiji, France, Brazil and Tunisia in Dubai, on what is the first of five confirmed rounds of the 2013-2014 World Series, with further tournaments in Atlanta, São Paulo, Guangzhou and Amsterdam, while the addition of a sixth tournament is still being discussed.

Action from the women's competition at 7he Dubai Rugby Sevens stadium will be streamed online for the first time