Rugby World Cup 2019 may be remembered by most for what happened on the field, but it’s the events off it that have really made it the most impactful in the tournament’s history – and that’s not hyperbole. The tournament is already the biggest ever Rugby World Cup in terms of sporting, social and ...
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Indonesia Rugby , JICA and RKU Successfully Promote Rugby in 8 Provinces
The following article about Indonesia Rugby, JICA and RKU Promotion of rugby in 8 Provinces has been kindly submitted by Indonesia Rugby. PRUI (Indonesian Rugby Union Association) and Ryutsu Keizai University (RKU) from Japan successfully introduced Rugby to 3,707 children in 8 (eight) different ...
Asia Rugby leads the way in Get Into Rugby numbers.
71% of all global Get into Rugby numbers reported up to 29 February 2020 came from Asia Rugby unions Asia Rugby member union continued to lead in participation numbers recorded through the Get Into Rugby Programme. Asia Rugby unions contributed 71% of the global GIR numbers. The Asia Rugby ...
Japan Rugby’s Sakura Sevens help Guam ladies during their visit to Guam
Japan Rugby’s Sakura Sevens Women’s team, currently ranked 11th in the world, were on Guam for an intense ten day training camp ahead of their attendance at the World Rugby Seven’s Series round in Sydney Australia in February - but with their eyes clearly on performing well at the Olympics being ...
RWC 2019 Impact Beyond programme inspires 1.8 million new rugby participants in Asia
With Rugby World Cup 2019 kick-off just three days away, World Rugby has announced that its ground-breaking Impact Beyond legacy programme has achieved 1.8 million new rugby participants across Asia, including more than one million in Japan. Started in 2016, the innovative Impact Beyond project ...
Asia Rugby drives record-breaking year for rugby’s global growth
Asia Rugby drives record-breaking year for rugby’s global growth 6 million players globally, including a 28 per cent rise in registered female players 33 per cent increase in participation in Asia since 2017 More than 2.2 million girls and boys participated in Get Into Rugby in 2018 – 42 ...
Stage set for spectacular Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan with 100 days to go
With 100 days to go the stage is set for “very special and game-changing” Rugby World Cup 80 per cent of available tickets sold with unprecedented demand from fans in more than 170 nations Impact Beyond legacy programme has attracted 1.16 million new rugby participants in Asia Milestone ...
Preparation on track for a very special Rugby World Cup
With five months to go until Rugby World Cup 2019 kicks off in Japan on 20 September, World Rugby has endorsed hosting progress, citing excellent ticket sales and record legacy outcomes as strong indicators of a very special and successful event. Tournament preparation on track with an ...
Rugby in Malaysia continues to develop
Another successful week took place in Malaysia recently, with three major events running across the country. 122 teachers attended a two-day training course for the World Rugby Level 1 Coaching Course and also the Train the Trainer initiative. The aim was to provide the teachers that are ...
World Rugby marks 200 days to Rugby World Cup 2019 with record breaking donations to ChildFund Pass it Back programme
Marking 200 days to go until Rugby World Cup 2019, World Rugby and ChildFund, the principal charity partner for Rugby World Cup, have confirmed that a record GBP £1.5 million has been pledged to ChildFund Pass It Back, strongly showcasing rugby’s values. In an incredible show of solidarity and ...