Hong Kong beat Fiji 45-7 in the opening match of the triangular Women’s Rugby World Cup qualifier that also features Japan last night at King’s Park. A Fiji loss against Japan on Tuesday will see Hong Kong advance to its first ever Rugby World Cup in 2017. Natasha Olson-Thorne scored two tries ...
Hong Kong ready for Fiji face-off in Women’s Rugby World Cup qualifier
Hong Kong women’s national coach Jo Hull will encourage Hong Kong to stick to their own game despite Fiji’s expected physical superiority in Friday’s crucial 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup qualifying opener at King’s Park. Hong Kong are hosting the three-team round-robin tournament this month which ...
Barcelona Rugby Festival 2017
The Barcelona Rugby Festival, part of the European Golden Oldies Rugbyseries : www.barcelonarugbyfestival.com is back in 2017 for its 9th edition. The Festival will take place from the 29th September to 1st October 2017 in Lloret de Mar on the famous Costa Brava at 60 kms from the heart of ...
WANG Shao Ing Appointed to World Rugby Women’s Advisory Committee
Asia Rugby congratulates Wang Shao Ing on her appointment to the prestigious World Rugby Women’s Advisory Committee. Shao (Singapore Rugby Union) is currently a Judicial Officer (JO) serving on the Disciplinary Committees of both Asia Rugby and World Rugby. She was most recently appointed to be a ...
Hong Kong crowned first-ever Asia Rugby U18 Girls 7s Champions
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 ...