Asia Rugby has awarded support to 10 Member Unions under its 2026 Try Together Program, backed by Emirates, creating new opportunities to grow grassroots rugby and strengthen development pathways across Asia. Building on its inaugural 2025–26 cycle, the programme will support 28 proposed ...
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Golden Finish in Nagoya for Hong Kong China Men and Japan Women
Hong Kong China claimed the men’s gold medal and Japan secured the women’s title as rugby sevens at the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games concluded in front of a capacity crowd at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Rugby Field on Saturday, 3 October. Hong Kong China defeated China in the men’s final to secure ...
Asian Games Rugby Sevens: Stage Set for Exciting Finals Day in Nagoya
Asian Games Rugby Sevens: Stage Set for Exciting Finals Day in Nagoy The race for Asian Games rugby sevens gold heads into an exciting final day on Saturday, 3 October, following a competitive second day at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Rugby Field. Hong Kong China, Korea, China and Japan advanced ...
Asian Games Rugby Sevens: Favourites Start Strong on Day One
Asian Games Rugby Sevens: Favourites Start Strong on Day One The leading teams enjoyed successful starts on the opening day of rugby sevens at the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, with Hong Kong China, China, Japan, and Sri Lanka winning both of their men’s matches. Great weather and an ...
Asia Rugby Emirates Match Officials Announced for Asian Games Rugby Sevens 2026
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. ...
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 ...