Asia Rugby Confirms Exciting Schedule for Second Half of 2024
Asia Rugby has unveiled an action-packed schedule for the latter half of 2024, following a record-breaking Asia Rugby Championship that saw an increase in venue attendance and an impressive 2.5 million video views across broadcasts and social media.
The highly anticipated Asia Rugby Sevens Series returns with three exhilarating rounds, and the introduction of the Asia Rugby Sevens Challenge promises even more thrilling rugby action across the continent.
Asia Rugby Sevens Series Returns with Three Rounds
The Asia Rugby Sevens Series will kick off on September 7th at the Namdong Incheon Asiad Rugby Stadium in Incheon, Korea. With the success of past tournaments in Korea and Thailand, these locations have become regular fixtures on the Sevens Series calendar and are confirmed hosts for both the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
China, a significant player in the series, will host the second round on September 21-22 at the Hangzhou Normal University, a venue that hosted the very successful 2022 Asian Games.
The series features Asia’s top eight men’s and women’s teams, with the United Arab Emirates Women’s and Thailand Men’s teams, joining after winning last year the Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy in Qatar.
The 2024 Series will see men’s and women’s teams from Japan, Hong Kong China, China, Malaysia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Korea (men), and Kazakhstan (women).
Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2024 Schedule:
- Korea:September 7-8, Incheon Asiad Rugby Stadium, Incheon
- China:September 21-22, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou
- Thailand:November 9-10, Boonyachinda Stadium, Bangkok
Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy 2024: A Gateway to the Main Series
The Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy will feature 12 men teams and 8 women in Kathmandu Nepal on October 5-6 at the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, in the picturesque valley of Kathmandu. Both the men’s and women’s champions from this event will earn promotion, securing qualification into the main Asia Rugby Sevens Series for 2025. This competitive format ensures that emerging teams have a clear pathway to join Asia’s rugby elite, intensifying the competition and showcasing the depth of talent across the region.
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Introducing the newly-established Asia Rugby Sevens Challenge 2024
Adding to the excitement, the new Asia Rugby Sevens Challenge will take place alongside the Sevens Trophy in Kathmandu, where Nepal Rugby Association successfully hosted the U18 and U20 Sevens in the past two years, and is poised to become a key destination for Asia Rugby competitions.
Additional Tournaments and Opportunities: Asia Rugby U18 and U20 Sevens Tournaments
The U18 Sevens tournament will be held in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on September 29 and 30, providing an early glimpse at Asia’s future rugby stars. These tournaments are crucial platforms for young talents to showcase their skills on an international stage and serve as a pathway for young players aspiring to represent their country on the senior level.
India has been awarded the hosting of the U20 Rugby Sevens event, which will be played in Ahmedabad India on 23-24 November.
Exciting Year-End Fifteens Aside Events
The season will culminate with thrilling fifteens action in December. The Asia Rugby U19 Championship, featuring the future stars of Asian rugby, will be hosted by Chinese Taipei from December 18-22. The tournament act as a qualifier for the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2025, Additionally, the Asia Rugby Women’s Division 1 will take place in India from December 13-21, where India will compete against Malaysia and United Arab Emirates, This will be the debut for the Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates women fifteens teams promising intense matches and showcasing the growth of women’s rugby in the region.
A Spectacular Season for Rugby Fans
The 2024 sevens season offers rugby fans an incredible opportunity to explore spectacular destinations across Asia. Beyond the thrilling matches, fans can immerse themselves in the rich cultures, cuisines, and hospitality of the host nations. For those unable to travel, every moment of the action will be live streamed on the Asia Rugby Facebook and YouTube channels, ensuring that rugby enthusiasts around the world can join in the excitement.
Asia Rugby’s comprehensive schedule for the second half of 2024 promises a thrilling season of top-tier rugby. With the return of the 3 legs of the Sevens Series, the introduction of the Sevens Challenge the stage is set for an unforgettable year of rugby in Asia.
Stay tuned to Asia Rugby’s official channels for live coverage and updates on all the action.
