Watch out for China. This was the upbeat message from the President of Asia Rugby, Qais Al Dhalai, after both Japan and China booked their berths in the women’s competition at the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in South Africa next September. Japan and China, the finalists at the Dialog Asia Rugby ...
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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 places on the line in Dubai | Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021
The Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021 returns after a two-year wait in Dubai this weekend with four places at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 available to the top two sides in both the men’s and women’s standalone tournaments. Teams from across the region will be vying to be crowned Asian ...
Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021
Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, who have come forth as the title sponsor of the much looked forward to Asia Rugby Sevens series which would be the combination and culmination of the three legs of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series to be played in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, ...
Asia Rugby Announces Landmark Sponsorship Deal with Dialog Axiata PLC
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, has signed up to become the title sponsor for the 'Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021'. Announcing the partnership Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai said, “ I’m delighted that our objective as Asia Rugby is to partner with a ...
UAE clinch double gold at the West Asia 7s trophy
The United Arab Emirates men’s and women’s teams impressed at the West Asia 7s Trophy 2021 tournament held in Doha, Qatar as they won bragging rights to the title in both categories. UAE men beat a spirited Iran in the cup final by 38-14 while the UAE women’s team thrashed Qatar by a scoreline of ...
Players, unions and competitions support new guidelines for rugby contact training load
World Rugby and International Rugby Players have published new contact training load guidance aimed at reducing injury risk and supporting short and long-term player welfare. Best-practice contact training load guidelines aim to reduce injury risk while maintaining or improving performance ...
The wait is over! Asia Rugby kicks off the Sevens calendar
The wait is over! Asia Rugby kicks off the Sevens calendar Asia Rugby confirms the final dates of the Asia Rugby Men’s and Women’s Sevens tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. West Asia Rugby Men’s and Women’s Sevens Trophy is confirmed in Doha, Qatar. Asia Rugby Men’s and Women’s ...
Asia Rugby Under 18 Girls Return to Play in Tashkent
Asia Rugby announced the schedule for the Asia Rugby U18 Girls Sevens tournament. Host Uzbekistan will be joined by Kazakhstan, India, Kyrgyzstan and the United Arab Emirates. Asia Rugby Training and Education activities will be via virtual, hybrid and face to face, are underway to ensure a ...
France and global rugby family celebrate two years to go until Rugby World Cup 2023
With two years to go until Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off in France, preparations are on track to deliver a spectacular and transformational event that has players, fans and France at heart. Action will kick-off on 8 September 2023 when hosts France take on three-time champions New Zealand at ...
Katie Sadleir to leave World Rugby to join Commonwealth Games Federation as new Chief Executive
World Rugby can confirm that Katie Sadleir, General Manager of Women’s Rugby, is to leave the organisation to join the Commonwealth Games Federation as Chief Executive Officer. Katie joined World Rugby in 2016, collaborating with unions and regions to develop the transformational 2017-25 women’s ...