New Year’s Message 2024 from Asia Rugby President and World Rugby Council Member Mr Qais Al Dhalai As we approach the end of 2023, I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible journey we've shared throughout this eventful year I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to еvеry onе of ...
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World Rugby launches non-contact T1 Rugby, a game for everyone
World Rugby has launched T1 Rugby, the world’s first non-contact sport that fully reflects the unique characteristics of rugby, including scrums, lineouts and breakdown. T1 Rugby is the first non-contact sport that fully reflects the characteristics of rugby, including scrums, lineouts and ...
Asia Rugby’s Sevens Revolution: A Comprehensive Overview of the 2024 Structural Shift
Asia Rugby's Sevens Revolution: A Comprehensive Overview of the 2024 Structural Shift The Regional Associate clarified the revised plans for the competition structure for 2024 and beyond after a record year for Sevens tournaments in Asia. Seventy-one teams participated in five major senior Sevens ...
Monaco set to host World Rugby Sevens Repechage for Paris 2024 Olympics
The rugby sevens repechage tournament for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will take place in Monaco on 21-23 June, 2024. The prestigious event returns to Stade Louis II, which also hosted final qualification events prior to the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. ...
Rugby Sevens’ All-action Entertainment Offering Key to the Sport’s Sustainable Growth
World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin believes weekends of all-action entertainment both on and off the pitch like the HSBC SVNS Cape Town are what will grow the game. ...
HSBC SVNS 2024: 200 Up for Blyde but Australia Claim First Cape Town Gold
Australia claimed a first-ever Cape Town title, and their second HSBC SVNS 2024 series win in a row, with a gutsy win over France in the showpiece final. Dubai champions Australia added the Cape Town crown to their sevens collection on Sunday – but they did it the hard way, after Maddison Levi ...
HSBC SVNS Set to Thrill Cape Town Crowds on and Off the Pitch
The best 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams in the world have been warmly welcomed to Cape Town ahead of the second round of HSBC SVNS 2024 on 9-10 December, which promises to be a thrilling spectacle both on and off the pitch with a vibrant festival atmosphere anticipated in the Mother City. ...
Asia Rugby Men’s U19 Championship: Appointments of Match Officials Unveiled
Asia Rugby has officially announced the appointment of match officials for the Asia Rugby Men's U19 Championship, to be played in Hong Kong China. The tournament kicks off on December 8th and promises to showcase the region's upcoming rugby talent. The tournament will feature, hosting and ...
World Rugby and Asia Rugby Discuss Regional Competition Framework for 2024 and beyond
In a significant development, World Rugby's Chief Executive Officer, Alan Gilpin, along with Nigel Cass, Chief Competitions & Performance Officer held discussions with Qais al Dhalai, Asia Rugby President at Asia Rugby office in Dubai, UAE. Joining the meeting were the Chairperson of the Asia ...
Pools announced for World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 opening round in Dubai
The pools have been announced for the opening round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 in Dubai on 12-14 January. ...