Rugby sevens’ Olympic qualification pathway for Tokyo 2020 has today been confirmed by the International Olympic Committee and World Rugby. Twelve teams will compete for medals in both the men's and women's rugby sevens competitions from 27 July-1 August at Tokyo Stadium. Japan’s men’s and ...
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Conference lays foundations for continued growth in Hong Kong
As Samantha Feausi told a conference last weekend, there was little chance she could have predicted the growth of women’s rugby in Hong Kong, or the role she would play in it, when she first picked up a ball 20 years ago. When a 14-year-old Feausi first attended a training session at Valley RFC ...
Japan strike gold in enthralling Asia Rugby Sevens Series
Japan won the first round of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series beating hosts Hong Kong in the final. In an enthralling 14-minute encounter it was Japan who got off to a flying start with a try by Kameli Soejima. Jose Seru double their lead which proved too much for a Hong Kong, with Japan ...
Japan claim women’s title in Hong Kong showdown
Japan stole the show once more in the Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series, beating China in a thrilling final in Hong Kong. Having won gold at the recent Asian Games, they trailed China 7-0 but tries from captain Chiharu Nakamura, her sixth of the tournament, and Raichelmiyo Bativakalolo ensured ...
Hong Kong U20 Get First Win In World Rugby U20 Trophy 2018
World Rugby U20 Trophy 2018. Romania fans are still waiting to witness a home victory in this year’s competition after Paul Altier inspired Hong Kong to only their second ever World Rugby U20 Trophy win. The fly-half racked up 36 points, including a hat-trick of tries, to secure a meeting with ...
Hong Kong strike gold at the Asian Games
Hong Kong created yet more history at the 2018 Asian Games with a 14-0 win over Japan in the gold medal final in Jakarta. It was Hong Kong’s first-ever gold in the competition having finished as runners-up in 2010 and 2014, ending Japan’s run of three successive gold medals at the same ...
Favourites on course in Asian Games
Japan, Hong Kong and Korea all maintained 100% records in the men’s competition as rugby sevens took centre stage at the Asian Games. The gold medallists for the last three Asian Games, Japan, got off to a flying start on day one, scoring 139 unanswered points in their two wins – 92-0 over ...
Asian Games 2018 Rugby Sevens Live Results Day 1
Asian Games 2018 Rugby Sevens Live Results Day 1 Thursday 30th August 2018 11:00 (W) China 69 v 00 Korea 11:22 (W) Hong ...
Kazakhstan thirsty for more success at Asian Games
Kazakhstan women have medalled in both of the previous women’s rugby sevens events at the Asian Games, and are hoping this year to be no different. In 2010 the struck gold, while fours later it was bronze. And in 2018, Kazakhstan are aiming to continue the ‘honour’ of winning another ...
Thailand’s rich history at Asian Games continues
Thailand won bronze at the inuaugral Asian Games in 1998 and four years later in 2002. Since then, in the three following Asian Games, Thailand have not medalled. But this year their coach, Tanyavit Kuasint, is aiming to return to the success of those two Games. “We used to receive a bronze ...