The squads for all 16 competing teams at this weekend's Asia Rugby Sevens Series in Korea have been announced. Winners of the opening round in Hong Kong, Japan, make two changes in their men's team with Rikiya Oishi and Kotetsu Nishikawa coming into the side. For the Sakura Sevens there is ...
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Fixtures announced for Korea
The pools and fixtures have been announced for round two of this year's men's and women's Asia Rugby Sevens Series Korea 2018. After an enthralling first round in Hong Kong all eyes now turn to Korea for an all-important competition. In the men's draw current leaders Japan head Pool A ...
Asia Rugby Sevens Series Korea to be streamed live
The second of three rounds in this year's Asia Rugby Sevens Series in Korea will be streamed live on Asia Rugby’s Facebook page. With both the men’s and women’s competitions continuing this weekend in Korea after a two week break, there is a buzz around the sport following the recent Asian Games ...
Asian pathway to Tokyo 2020 announced
Rugby sevens’ Olympic qualification pathway for Tokyo 2020 has today been confirmed by the International Olympic Committee and World Rugby. Twelve teams will compete for medals in both the men's and women's rugby sevens competitions from 27 July-1 August at Tokyo Stadium. Japan’s men’s and ...
Japan strike gold in enthralling Asia Rugby Sevens Series
Japan won the first round of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series beating hosts Hong Kong in the final. In an enthralling 14-minute encounter it was Japan who got off to a flying start with a try by Kameli Soejima. Jose Seru double their lead which proved too much for a Hong Kong, with Japan ...
Japan claim women’s title in Hong Kong showdown
Japan stole the show once more in the Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series, beating China in a thrilling final in Hong Kong. Having won gold at the recent Asian Games, they trailed China 7-0 but tries from captain Chiharu Nakamura, her sixth of the tournament, and Raichelmiyo Bativakalolo ensured ...
Hong Kong impress as hosts of opening Asia Rugby Sevens Series event
Japan, the Philippines and hosts Hong Kong won both of their two pool matches on day one of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series. Asia Rugby Sevens Series event >>Fixtures And Results Page This weekend’s event is the first of three rounds in this year’s competition for both the men and the women ...
Top sevens seeds unscathed in Hong Kong #ARW7s
In the women’s competition Asian Games gold and silver medallists Japan and China recorded 100% records on day one of the competition in Hong Kong. The Sakura Sevens impressed in their opening match winning 48-0 against Korea with captain Chiharu Nakamura scoring four tries in the win. In ...
Final squads announced for Asia Rugby Sevens Series curtain raiser in Hong Kong
The final squads for this weekend’s Asia Rugby men’s and women’s sevens series have been confirmed. Off the back of winning gold at the recent Asian Games both Hong Kong and Japan women name strong sides to compete in the tournament. ASIA RUGBY SEVENS SERIES FIXTURES >> 10 of the side to ...
Thailand relishing sevens competition with Asia’s elite
Thailand women's sevens team were perhaps the surprise package at the recent Asian Games. Despite not winning a medal, they beat Hong Kong to reach the Cup semi-finals before losing to China 29-5. In the bronze medal match they lost 29-7 to Kazakhstan but their performances impressed many ...