The 16 men’s and 12 women’s team captains gathered on Wednesday at Port de la Daurade on the bank of the Garonne river ahead of what promises to be a nail-biting weekend of rugby sevens at the Stade Ernest-Wallon in Toulouse. ...
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World Rugby confirms lower tackle height law trials for community rugby
World Rugby Council has today unanimously approved a recommendation that unions participate in trials of a lower tackle height in community rugby. ...
Beaumont inspired by rugby’s innovative beginnings to shape bright future as the sport celebrates 200 years
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has urged the sport to harness the pioneering spirit of William Webb Ellis to shape a bright future for the sport where innovation, relevance and accessibility are the cornerstones of growth. ...
Hong Kong China Men and China Women with a perfect record on day 1 of the Challenger Series Finale
We recap all the action from day one of the second and final tournament of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa as the quarter-final line-ups begin to take shape in both the men's and women's competitions. ...
Women’s Series experience leaves Hong Kong China wanting more
The team’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut in Hong Kong three weeks ago was perfect preparation for the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series. ...
Captains ready to chase promotion at World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023
The captains of the 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams competing at the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 in Stellenbosch over a pair of combined events taking place at Markotter Stadium on 20-22 and 28-30 April 2023 gathered on Tuesday at Gardens Rugby Club on the slopes of the iconic Table ...
World Rugby to further explore the Television Match Official Bunker concept
World Rugby confirms that it is further exploring the Television Match Official Bunker concept to review foul play involving head contact, starting at the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa. ...
World Rugby and Mastercard 2023 Youth Unstoppables to change the game
World Rugby and Mastercard have unveiled the team of 2023 Youth Unstoppables from Japan, Madagascar, Tonga, Cayman Islands, the Netherlands and Colombia, celebrating the personality, power and impact of girls across the game as they continue to smash down barriers, challenge gender stereotypes and ...
South East Asian Unions Set to Make Big Splash at SEA 7s
Rugby lovers worldwide and particularly in the pristine island nation of Singapore are abuzz with excitement and ready to dive into what promises to be a breathtaking showcase of fast-paced rugby action featuring the best global and South East Asian (SEA) regional women’s and men’s 7s talent. This ...
HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens ready for kick-off
The team captains gathered on Wednesday at Lau Pa Sat, Singapore’s most iconic Hawker Market, ahead of the highly-anticipated HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens on 8-9 April as the race for Paris 2024 Olympic qualification starts to take shape. ...