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HKRU Women’s VIIs squad announced for Olympic repechage in Monaco

The Hong Kong, China women’s sevens squad taking part in the Tokyo Olympics repechage in Monaco on 19-20 June was announced today by the Hong Kong Rugby Union. Twelve teams from all over the world will be vying to reach the final with the top two teams from Monaco booking their tickets to ...

Leitch: Olympic sevens can be further boost for Japanese rugby

Michael Leitch talks to World Rugby about the impact he believes the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will have on rugby's profile in Japan and across Asia, after the success of Rugby World Cup 2019. Michael Leitch, Japan’s talismanic captain who led them to the Rugby World Cup 2019 ...

Asia Rugby Reveals Innovative Sub Regional Sevens Competitions for 2021

Asia Rugby Reveals Innovative Sub Regional Sevens Competitions for 2021 Aiming at returning to play, Asia Rugby announces the decision to adjust the competitions calendar for 2021 to introduce a five sub-regions sevens competitions providing meaningful opportunities for participation to all the ...

Monaco set to welcome fans for Olympic Games Sevens Repechage

Teams competing in Monaco for the final places available at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be boosted by confirmation that fans will be able to attend the event on 19-20 June. Match schedule announced for final Olympic qualification event towards Tokyo 2020 Stade Louis II in Monaco to ...

Scene set for super-charged Rugby World Cup as new dates in 2022 confirmed

Rugby World Cup 2021 will feature increased rest periods for all teams following World Rugby’s confirmation of the revised tournament dates which will now see New Zealand host the tournament between 8 October-12 November 2022. Matches will take place between 8 October–12 November 2022 in ...

Olympic excitement builds ahead of World Rugby Sevens Repechage draw

Twelve women’s teams and 10 men’s teams to compete for the final two women’s and one men’s places at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics. World Rugby Sevens Repechage draw to take place at 10:00 BST (GMT+1) on Tuesday, 11 May Monaco set to host the final Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualification event on ...

World Rugby and unions confirm men’s July test schedule

World Rugby and unions confirm men’s July test schedule, A strong revised programme of men’s test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed a revised schedule within the existing window. Twenty-five of the top 30 ranked unions to play tests in the July ...

Singapore Rugby Holds Immediate Care in Rugby Course

As player welfare being at the heart of Asia Rugby and its member unions’ 'Return to Play' strategy,‎ Singapore Rugby Union conducted the first in-person World Rugby Level 2 Immediate Care in Rugby (ICIR) Course in Asia. Related Link: Player Welfare Medical CommitteeThe course was delivered by ...

World Rugby Launches ‘A Global Sport For All’ Strategic Plan 2021-25

World Rugby has launched ‘A Global Sport for All – True to its Values’, a new strategic plan for the advancement and growth of the sport through to 2025. Plan to guide long-term response to COVID-19 pandemic It is underpinned by a focus on evolving the game, with advancing player welfare at ...