Hangzhou, China, September 26, 2023: Emotions ran high as Hong Kong China gave a superb send-off for veteran winger Salom Yiu Kam Shing by defending their gold medal in rugby sevens at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Tuesday night. ...
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Valiant China defeat Japan to win women’s rugby sevens gold
Hangzhou, China, September 26, 2023: Cheered on by a partisan crowd, China won the gold medal in the women’s rugby sevens competition at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Tuesday. ...
Osaka Confirmed as Rugby Sevens Host City for the Asian Qualifiers for Paris 2024 Olympics
Asia Rugby, in collaboration with the hosts Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU), is pleased to announce that the Rugby Sevens Men’s and Women’s Qualifiers for Paris 2024 Olympics will now be held at the Yodoko Sakura Stadium in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. This event is scheduled to take place on ...
ENG 34-12 JPN: England top Pool D after bonus-point win over Japan
NICE - Courtney Lawes' bizarre try helps England to a 34-12 victory over Japan in Pool D at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 17 September. ...
Asia Rugby Announces Match Officials for the upcoming Asian Games
Asia Rugby is proud to unveil the team of match officials entrusted with upholding the highest standards of rugby during the 19th Asian Games. The Rugby 7s event will feature 13 men's teams and 7 women's teams, and it is scheduled to take place from September 24th to 26th at Hangzhou Normal ...
JPN 42-12 CHI: Japan score six tries to beat Chile in Toulouse
Japan secure a bonus-point win over Chile in their opening match in Pool D of Rugby World Cup 2023 in Toulouse. ...
Kotaro Matsushima keen to use experience to help Japan prosper in France
The Japan full-back was a key part of the team that reached the Rugby World Cup 2019 quarter-finals, but ahead of his third tournament appearance he believes he is an even better player. ...
‘The waiting is over’ – France hosts rugby’s 200th birthday
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont and France President Emmanuel Macron speak at the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony. ...
Rugby World Cup 2023 lifts off – From the Touchline
World Rugby gathers a miscellany of off-field tales from Rugby World Cup 2023. ...
The Asian Games Rugby 7s event will now include an Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Men’s team.
Asia Rugby has officially announced the addition of an OCA team to the roster of the Asian Games Men's Rugby 7s event. This development expands the participation to 13 men's teams and 7 women's teams. The Asian Games have a rich history with rugby, having made its debut in 1998 in Bangkok, ...