The Iraqi women's rugby 7s team is embarking on a groundbreaking journey for a historic training camp in neighbouring Iran. Their destination is Mashhad, where they will engage in a 10-day tour packed with invaluable experiences. Under the guidance of Iranian coaches, the team will get training and ...
China women celebrate Challenger Series success in Montevideo
The race to qualify from the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 took a potentially decisive turn in Montevideo this weekend as Uruguay’s men and China’s women emerged victorious on Sunday. Hosts Uruguay completed a remarkable comeback at Estadio Charrúa on Sunday, beating Hong Kong China ...
Semi-finals decided at World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger in Montevideo
An exciting second day of international rugby sevens action at the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 in Montevideo saw the semi-finallists decided following hotly contested quarter-finals. ...
Women’s teams shine at World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger in Montevideo
The second round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 began in Montevideo, Uruguay on Friday with all teams playing their first two pool matches of the competition. ...
Pools drawn for Sevens showdown in Hong Kong
The pools have been drawn for the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens (5-7 April 2024) at the Hong Kong Stadium, the sixth of eight tournaments on the HSBC SVNS, and the full schedule has now been confirmed. ...
Montevideo welcomes World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger captains
Captains of the 12 women’s and 12 men’s teams competing in the second round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 in Montevideo were officially welcomed on Wednesday by Vice President of Uruguay Beatriz Argimón Second round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 takes place at ...
Saudi Education Ministry Integrates Rugby into Physical Education Curriculum
The Saudi Ministry of Education has announced the inclusion of rugby as an elective sport within its physical education and student activities curriculum. This initiative dubbed the "School Rugby Initiative," aims to introduce rugby as an optional learning unit in physical education programs across ...
Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme 2024/25
World Rugby is delighted to launch an open application process for the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme, with 25 scholarships to be awarded on the road to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. The search for 25 inspiring female leaders for the 2024/25 Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership ...
France Men and New Zealand Women win HSBC SVNS in LA
Antoine Dupont inspired France win first men’s HSBC SVNS title in 19 years with 21-0 victory in final over Great Britain in Los Angeles, while New Zealand beat Australia 29-14 with a Michaela Blyde hattrick to claim women’s title. ...
Mohamad Jarkou Appointed New Asia Rugby Development Committee Chairperson
Asia Rugby has welcomed Mr Mohamad Jarkou as the new Chairperson of the Development Committee. Succeeding the esteemed Mr Vela Tan, who headed the committee admirably since 2017, Mr Jarkou brings to the table a wealth of experience, including a distinguished track record in rugby development ...
