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). ...
WXV Global Series: England back to winning ways thanks to late Zoe Harrison show
After South Africa won a thrilling encounter against Italy in Pordenone, England and New Zealand put on a blockbusting show at Allianz Stadium, the USA win a tight encounter in Wales, and an improved France hold Canada at bay in La Rochelle. ...
WXV Global Series Challenger: Fiji win thriller to claim title
Fiji and the Netherlands went toe-to-toe for 80 minutes in a thrilling WXV Global Series Challenger decider in Hong Kong, before Samoa ended their challenge on a positive note with a win over Hong Kong China. ...
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 ...
Hong Kong China Show Fighting Spirit Against Fiji in WXV Global Series Challenger
As Yaras' comeback fell just short in the final match of the day, after Fiji ran in eight tries against a determined Hong Kong China and Spain bounced back from last week's defeat on the second weekend of the WXV Global Series Challenger presented by Mitsubishi Electric. ...
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. ...
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. ...