World Rugby has moved to clarify the organisation’s position on the merits and structure of an annual global competition in advance of key meetings in Dublin next week. As the international federation for the sport, World Rugby is committed to the global advancement of rugby and its ...
Nahid Biyarjomandi: Iranian girls can be role models for the world
Iran is not the first country many think of when it comes to rugby but, thanks to the work of some inspirational women, that is fast changing. Nahid Biyarjomandi, Head of Women’s Development in Iran, has been working on the growth and development of the sport for women in her country with an ...
Land rover and japan rugby join forces to help grow the game ahead of RWC2019
Land Rover, proud Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2019 (RWC2019), and Japan Rugby Union have today announced a new partnership which sees Land Rover become the first official partner of Impact Beyond, the legacy and rugby development programme of World Rugby™ in the build-up to Rugby World Cup ...
Wijethilaka: “I want to be an inspiration for rugby and my country”
To help celebrate International Women’s Day 2019, Asia Rugby is putting a spotlight on some of the inspirational women in the region. In the first of our series, we spoke to Sri Lanka captain Sanjeewani Wijethilaka. Sri Lanka women are on the rise and their 7s side put in some excellent ...
Rugby in Malaysia continues to develop
Another successful week took place in Malaysia recently, with three major events running across the country. 122 teachers attended a two-day training course for the World Rugby Level 1 Coaching Course and also the Train the Trainer initiative. The aim was to provide the teachers that are ...
Leitch visits Mongolia to unearth rugby potential
Japan Rugby powerhouse Michael Leitch visited Mongolia recently to uncover potential future rugby stars. Leitch, who spoke to Asia Rugby on the day the Sunwolves made history in Super Rugby, has been one of the most influential figures in the growth of rugby in Asia to date. Now he's turning ...
World Rugby marks 200 days to Rugby World Cup 2019 with record breaking donations to ChildFund Pass it Back programme
Marking 200 days to go until Rugby World Cup 2019, World Rugby and ChildFund, the principal charity partner for Rugby World Cup, have confirmed that a record GBP £1.5 million has been pledged to ChildFund Pass It Back, strongly showcasing rugby’s values. In an incredible show of solidarity and ...
Sunwolves secure historic win against the Chiefs
The Sunwolves beat the Chiefs 30-15 on Saturday to record their first-ever away victory in Super Rugby. A trip to New Zealand is never easy but the Sunwolves put in a performance that will go down in history having lost all 23 of their previous away trips. Shuhei Matsuhashi gave the visitors ...
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont knighted at Buckingham Palace
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont says that he is “honoured and humbled” after being formally knighted by Her Majesty The Queen for services to rugby at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. Sir Bill, who was named in The Queen’s New Year’s honours list in December 2018, was knighted at the ...
Rugby changing lives in South Punjab
Rugby changing lives in South Punjab Fifteen universities from across Pakistan competed in the 8th annual Pakistan All Universities Rugby Championship, hosted by the Lahore University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in Lahore. The tournament is organised by the Higher Education Commission ...
