The Hong Kong U18 Girls 7s team has been crowned champions of the inaugural Asia Rugby U18 Girls 7s Championship in Dubai. The final was played in an electric atmosphere before a large crowd on pitch 2 at the prestigious ‘7even's Stadium’, which played host over the weekend to both the men and ...
India U-18 Girls set to debut at inaugural Asia Rugby Under-18s Girls 7s
An exciting week for Asia Rugby and Rugby India beckons as the first-ever Indian U-18 Girls 7s team is set to compete in the inaugural Asia Rugby Under-18 Girls Rugby Sevens Championship being held in Dubai Sports City, UAE, from 30th November to 2nd December, 2016. Nasser Hussain -- GM Rugby ...
Stirring second half comeback sees Korea overcome Chile 38-36
Chile astonishingly blew a 31 point second half lead on Saturday, losing to South Korea. Having been 36-7 ahead Los Cóndores bombed the match, losing 38-26 in Santiago. Los Cóndores’ capitulation not only cost them the match but also the series. The result of this match could not be predicted. ...
Qatar Host Olympic Gold Medalist Fiji Ahead of Dubai 7s
World Rugby Sevens Series champions and Rio Olympics gold medalists defeated Qatar’s national team, the Camels, 58-14 in an exhibition match played at the Aspire Zone Warm-Up Track in Doha on Sunday. The match was part of the activities lined up for the three-day visit of the Fijian team to the ...
UAE Hosts Asia Rugby Under 18 Girls Rugby 7s
Asia Rugby Under 18 Girls Rugby 7s tournament is Get Ito Rugby breakthrough. The upcoming Asia Rugby Under 18 Girls Rugby 7s tournament to be held in Dubai, UAE, from Wednesday November 30th to Thursday December 2nd 2016 is a breakthrough for World Rugby's highly effective 'Get Into Rugby' ...
“The Olympics changed perceptions” – Rob Vickerman
In his column ahead of the Dubai Sevens, World Rugby ambassador Rob Vickerman sheds light on a thrilling series to come. (http://www.worldrugby.org/news/206751) World Rugby ambassador and TV commentator Rob Vickerman previews what looks set to be a stunning HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series ...
Russia beat Hong Kong to defend Regal Hotels Cup of Nations title; Zimbabwe finish third
Russia beat Hong Kong to win the 2016 Regal Hotels Cup of Nations crown; Zimbabwe dispatched debutants Papua New Guinea in the play-off to claim third. Russia’s 27-0 victory over the hosts secured their second straight Cup of Nations title in Hong Kong after the defending champions won all three ...
Women’s Rugby World Cup Qualifier Hong Kong
Hong Kong are ready to grab their 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup dream with “both hands” according to coach Jo Hull ahead of December’s key qualifiers against Fiji and Japan in Hong Kong. Hull’s side host the three-team tournament that will determine the final two teams from Asia/Oceania for ...
Hong Kong and Russia lead HKRU Regal Hotels Cup of Nations after Round 1
Hong Kong and Russia reinforced their top contenders’ status after opening wins in the first round of the Regal Hotels Cup of Nations played tonight at Kings Park. Defendinonf g champions Russia, who have yet to lose a test match in Hong Kong after besting the hosts in a one-off test in 2013 ...
HKRU’s Regal Hotels Cup of Nations
HKRU’s Regal Hotels Cup of Nations Hong Kong coach Leigh Jones has included five potential new caps in his side for the opening match of the Cup of Nations 2016. Hong Kong opens its account versus a relative unknown in Papua New Guinea tomorrow (11 Nov.) at Kings Park. The match promises ...
