Asia Rugby has launched the Game Changers programme, an innovative initiative aimed at amplifying the voices of women in rugby across Asia. This programme is a bold commitment to gender equity, empowerment, and the unearthing of untapped potential in a sport that is rapidly gaining traction ...
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Pools drawn for hotly anticipated HSBC SVNS Perth
Rugby sevens fans can look forward to some mouth-watering match-ups at the third round of HSBC SVNS 2025 in Perth on 24-26 January following Thursday’s pool draw at HBF Park. ...
Asia Rugby EXCO Appoints Independent Members and Confirms Committees Chairperson
Asia Rugby’s Executive Committee (EXCO) convened virtually for an ad-hoc meeting and appointed Asanga Seneviratne and Vela Tan as Independent Officers. The EXCO has also confirmed the appointment of key chairpersons and introduced four new committees aimed at advancing Asia Rugby’s strategic ...
Australia ready to welcome a new era of rugby as Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 visual identity unveiled
As anticipation builds in Australia and across the globe, Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 has officially revealed its logo and vibrant visual identity, signalling a new and transformative chapter in the sport's history. Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 logo and vibrant visual identity unveiled ...
South Africa and New Zealand crowned HSBC SVNS Cape Town champions
Hosts South Africa beat Olympic champions France 26-14 to win a thriller of a men’s final and claim their first HSBC SVNS title in Cape Town in nine years, while New Zealand beat USA 26-12 to take women's title and lead the SVNS standings. ...
Semi-final line-ups decided at HSBC SVNS Cape Town
The semi-finals were confirmed following a thrilling first day of HSBC SVNS action in Cape Town with a new competition format adding to the drama. ...
Schedule confirmed for HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger 2025
Details of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 have been announced with three rounds taking place in March and April to decide the top four teams that qualify for the HSBC SVNS Play Off competition in Los Angeles and a chance to gain promotion to HSBC SVNS Cape Town and Krakow to host ...
Cape Town welcomes HSBC SVNS back to the Mother City
Following a spectacular opening round in Dubai last weekend, Australia and Fiji lead the women’s and men’s HSBC SVNS standings respectively ahead of the second round in Cape Town on 7-8 December The second round of HSBC SVNS takes place on 7-8 December as world class rugby sevens returns to ...
Olympic Stars and Fresh Faces Ready to Kick-off HSBC SVNS in Dubai
The Emirates Dubai 7s features the top 12 men’s and 12 women’s rugby sevens teams in the world competing over two action-packed days on 30 November - 1 December. Olympic stars and international debutants ready for action as HSBC SVNS 2025 kicks off on 30 November – 1 December at The Sevens ...
England v Japan , 1971
England v Japan In September 1971, about one month after the British Lions clinched their first-ever Test Series victory in New Zealand, the first international match between England and Japan was about to kick off in the Far East (although it is worth noting that as it was an England XV, World ...