OLYMPIC SEVENS BEGAN IN TOKYO WITH 12 TEAMS IN ACTION

The Olympic rugby sevens competition kicked-off as 12 teams were in action at the Tokyo Stadium. Defending champions Fiji came from behind to beat hosts Japan in the opening match. Great Britain, New… Continue reading

SAMOA QUALIFY FOR RWC 2023 AFTER WIN OVER TONGA

Samoa sealed their spot at the France 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating Tonga 37-15 in the second leg of the Oceania qualification play-off. The victory in Hamilton takes them to their ninth consecutive Rugby World Cup appearance. They will be… Continue reading

RUGBY TO BE AN ATTRACTION AT TOKYO OLYMPICS

The rugby sevens matches at the Tokyo Olympic this year are expected to be one of the main attraction events. 24 men and women top teams from around the world will be competing to win… Continue reading

ASIA RUGBY FINALISED PLANS FOR RETURN TO PLAY

Asia Rugby have announced that the Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy will take place this year in sub-regional concept which is different from the single tournament held every year before. The on going global pandemic issue has… Continue reading

FIJI AND NEW ZEALAND CLINCH OCEANIA SEVENS TITLES

Defending Olympic champions Fiji won all matches to clinch the Oceania Sevens title. The Flying Fijians were undefeated in six matches at the warm-up tournament ahead of Tokyo Olympics, which will begin in less than 30 days. The… Continue reading

IRELAND, FRANCE AND RUSSIA SEAL OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION IN MONACO

Ireland beat France to win the men’s Olympic Repechage tournament in Monaco. The victory assured them a place at the Olympic Games in Tokyo next month. France and Russia Women teams also secured their places at the Olympic after dominating… Continue reading

HISTORIC MATCH BETWEEN JAPAN AND BRITISH & IRISH LIONS

For the first time in rugby union history, Japan will play the British and Irish Lions at Murrayfield Stadium. It will be an exciting occasion as Japan determined to win the match before the Lions tour to… Continue reading

ASIA RUGBY REVAMP 2021 CALENDAR

Asia Rugby announced that the competitions calendar for 2021 will be adjusted to a five sub-regions sevens competitions. Aiming at returning to play, the idea will provide meaningful opportunities for participation to all the… Continue reading

INTERESTING COMPETITION AT THE REPECHAGE AS TEAMS AIM FOR OLYMPIC

Twelve women’s teams and ten men’s teams will compete for the final two women’s and one men’s places at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics. 21 of the 24 teams already qualified for the Olympic rugby… Continue reading

WORLD RUGBY ANNOUNCED WORLD CUP SEVENS 2022 DATES

World Rugby and hosts South Africa Rugby today confirmed Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town will take place from 9-11 September, 2022. The eighth edition is the first to be hosted… Continue reading