World Rugby has today published a modern, ambitious and player welfare driven Rugby participation plan which is focused on empowering it’s 128 member unions and six regions Participation is one of the three core pillars of World Rugby’s strategic plan launched in April Plan is focused on ...
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Katie Sadleir to leave World Rugby to join Commonwealth Games Federation as new Chief Executive
World Rugby can confirm that Katie Sadleir, General Manager of Women’s Rugby, is to leave the organisation to join the Commonwealth Games Federation as Chief Executive Officer. Katie joined World Rugby in 2016, collaborating with unions and regions to develop the transformational 2017-25 women’s ...
Dates confirmed for Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier
RWC 2021 Europe Qualifier to be hosted by Italy on 13, 19 and 25 September 2021 Italy, Spain, Ireland and Scotland will compete for the Europe 1 place in RWC 2021 Pool B Runner up will progress to the Final Qualification Tournament World Rugby has announced dates for the rescheduled Rugby ...
Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021 Update
Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021 Update Asia Rugby announces the cancellation of the South Korea leg of the Asia Rugby Men’s and Women’s Sevens Series. The event was the first leg of the three-leg series for 2021. Upon a continuous dialogue between Asia Rugby, South Korea Rugby Union and the ...
Tokyo Olympics men’s rugby sevens day one recap
Tokyo Olympics men’s rugby sevens day one recap Defending champions Fiji were one of five teams that finished day one of the men’s Olympic sevens tournament at Tokyo Stadium unbeaten. Fiji came from behind to beat Japan in their opening match before winning another tight encounter ...
Rugby Sevens ready for kick-off at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Rugby sevens returns to Olympic stage as men’s competition begins on Monday Hosts Japan face reigning Olympic champions Fiji in exciting first game at 09:00 local time Final squads are confirmed for the men’s competition Four rugby sevens players honoured to carry their nation’s flag in ...
Where can i watch the Olympics in Asia?
Where can I watch the Olympics in Asia? Which broadcaster shows the Olympics in my country? Please consult the table below to find out which channel or channels will show the Olympic Games, including rugby sevens, in each country. For information specific to your own country, Match Schedule ...
IOC elects Brisbane 2032 as Olympic and Paralympic host
International Olympic Committee Members today voted to elect Brisbane 2032 as host of the Games of the XXXV Olympiad. The secret ballot was held at the 138th Session in Tokyo, two days before the Opening Ceremony for the Olympic Games, under strict COVID-19 restrictions. The Session heard ...
Men’s Sevens Squads for Tokyo 2020 from Asia
Asia Rugby's Men's Sevens Squads for Tokyo 2020, Tokyo Olympic Games is billed to bring yet another feast for the senses as rugby’s sevens stars make their long-awaited return to the international stage at Tokyo Stadium (26-31 July). Korea Men Korea are in Pool A along with New Zeland , Asutralia ...
Women’s Sevens Squads for Tokyo 2020 from Asia
Asia Rugby's Women's Sevens Squads for Tokyo 2020, The return of rugby sevens to the Olympic stage will put the women’s game under the spotlight once again with some of the world’s top players set to shine at this year’s global gathering. Asia two Women's teams China and Japan are both in pool C ...