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. ...
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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 ...
Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024
World Rugby has today revealed the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2024, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 24 November. ...
Brett Robinson elected as World Rugby Chair
Dr. Brett Robinson (Australia) has been elected as the new Chair of World Rugby, following two rounds of voting at the 2024 Interim meeting of Council in Dublin, Ireland. Robinson first elected Chair of the international federation from the southern hemisphere and succeeds Sir Bill Beaumont ...
Record demand for tickets as Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 arrives in host cities around England
Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 is generating record demand, with more than 100,000 tickets requested in just the first week of the application phase adding to the 130,000 tickets already sold in the presale. ...
Qais Al Dhalai Re-Elected as Asia Rugby President for Second Term at Annual General Meeting in Thailand
The Asia Rugby Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Asawin Grand Convention Hotel in Bangkok, saw a momentous re-election of Qais Al Dhalai as the President of Asia Rugby for a second consecutive term. Al Dhalai received overwhelming support from 29 unions, ...
Asia Rugby Appoints Ms. Daniella Filipovic as Administrative & Communication Officer
Asia Rugby is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Daniella Filipovic as its new Administrative & Communication Officer. Ms. Filipovic joins Asia Rugby with a wealth of experience in top-level international rugby, having previously served as Media and Marketing Manager for Namibia Rugby ...