Asia Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Officials appointed for the rugby sevens competition at the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. The tournament will take place in Nagoya, Japan, from 1 to 3 October, bringing together the region’s leading men’s and women’s teams. ...
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World Rugby Growth Conference 2026 to Bring Asian Rugby Leaders Together in Fukuoka
FUKUOKA, JAPAN — 28–29 September 2026: Rugby leaders and development professionals from across Asia will gather in Fukuoka for the World Rugby Growth Conference 2026, organised in conjunction with Asia Rugby and supported by the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU). ...
Asian Games Rugby Sevens 2026: The Race for Gold Begins in Nagoya
Rugby sevens at the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games begins on Thursday, 1 October, with 12 men’s teams and eight women’s teams competing over three days. The medal matches will take place on Saturday, 3 October. ...
Japan Fall to Italy Despite Early Lead in WXV Global Series
England and Canada fought to a relentless draw, while France overcame early indiscipline to top Australia in a dramatic encounter. Meanwhile, New Zealand held off a determined Scotland, and the USA pulled off a stunning comeback win in Dublin. Wales and Italy also kicked off their campaigns in style ...
Japan crowned Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 champions after tight win over Fiji
Japan edged a classic final against defending champions Fiji to win the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 title, while Canada beat old adversaries USA to clinch third place. ...
Asia Rugby Appoints China’s Wang Yun as Vice-President, Strengthening East Asian Representation
Asia Rugby has co-opted Mr Wang Yun, President of the Chinese Rugby Football Association (CRFA), as a Vice-President of Asia Rugby, filling the casual vacancy created following the resignation of the previous Vice-President. The appointment was made by the Asia Rugby Executive Committee in ...
Hong Kong China Produce Stunning Comeback as WXV Global Series Challenger Kicks Off
The WXV Global Challenger Series is live with Fiji kicking off their campaign at Hong Kong China's Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground with a first-ever win over Spain, Hong Kong China coming from behind to beat Brazil, and the Netherlands putting on a command performance against Samoa. ...
World Rugby confirms qualification pathway for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Games
World Rugby has confirmed the qualification pathway for rugby sevens at the LA28 Olympic Games, with 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams set to compete for Olympic glory. ...
Excitement mounts as six set out on WXV Global Series Challenger quest in Hong Kong
Teams have landed in Hong Kong ahead of the opening round of the three-week WXV Global Series Challenger presented by Mitsubishi Electric at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground. ...
UAE Boys and China Girls Crowned Champions at Asia Rugby Emirates U18 Sevens 2026
The United Arab Emirates won the boys’ championship, and China retained the girls’ title at the Asia Rugby Emirates U18 Sevens 2026, with both teams completing unbeaten campaigns in Qingdao. The UAE defeated Hong Kong China 26–0 in the boys’ final, while hosts China overcame Hong Kong China 34–5 ...