Hugely successful as New Zealand coach in the early days of the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series, Sean Horan is now two months into his new role as China Women's 7s coach and excited by the challenge of building a new programme to unlock the true potential of the world's most populous ...
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Captains set for HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens in Japan
Captains from the 12 competing teams came together at the Shinozaki Hachiman Shrine in Kitakyushu, Japan, on Thursday, as the countdown continued to the fourth round of the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series 2019 this weekend.While at the Shrine they had the chance to experience some Japanese ...
Olympic dreams continue at Harvard
For one Chinese girl, an Olympic dream continues at Harvard. Originally from Shanghai, Sofie Fella is studying psychology and economics having moved to America, but continues to impress in her short rugby career. She plays Varsity D1 Rugby at Harvard, having only started playing rugby ‘for ...
Pools and schedule announced for HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens 2019
HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens acts as round four of the women’s series New Zealand currently lead women’s series standings Japan confirmed as invitational team The pools and match schedule have been announced for the HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens on 20-21 April, the fourth round of the HSBC World Rugby ...
China continues to expose young players to world-class opposition
With only a week to go until the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series resumes again in Sydney, four teams will get an early run-out in the Women's Fast Four Tournament in Hamilton, an invitational event which takes place during the men's series event at FMG Stadium. World champions and series ...
Match schedule confirmed for Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens 2018
The match schedule for the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens 2018, which takes place on 29 November-1 December, has been confirmed. Dubai again hosts both the men’s and women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, acting as the men’s series opener and round two of the women’s, following on from in ...
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 ...
Rugby sevens shines in 18th Asian Games
With the dust settled on the Asian Games, rugby sevens was a fitting finale to the 18th edition in Jakarta. With the sport now firmly cemented in the Olympic family after its debut in Rio in 2016, the sport continues to go from strength to strength. This was another demonstration of that, this ...
Semi finals set in women’s competition at Asian Games
The semi finals are set at the 2018 Asian Games with four sides now vying for three medals in the women’s competition. Defending gold medallists China continued their impressive form at the Asian Games and will face Kazakhstan in the first semi final, while silver medallists in 2014 Japan ...
Asia Rugby U20 Sevens 2018 Final Wrap up
Hong Kong’s Men’s and Women’s U20s Sevens squads passed their most recent regional rugby tests as both teams reached their respective Cup finals at the Asia Rugby U20s Sevens today at Kings Park. Asia Rugby U20 Sevens 2018 Full Fixtures and Results'>>>>>> Link The men’s ...