The Regional Association announced changes and additions to the committees giving even more members a voice in Asia Rugby matters in an unprecedented stance of 34 federations out of 35 national federations having members on various committees. In December 2021, Asia Rugby Council approved the ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Japan sevens icon sees Tokyo Olympics as perfect opportunity to grow women’s game
After the success of the men’s teams at recent Rugby World Cups and Olympic Games, women’s sevens great Chiharu Nakamura is looking forward to the women’s game being in the spotlight at the Tokyo Games. A nation hopes that next month’s rugby sevens showpiece at the Tokyo Olympics, coming off the ...
Rugby sevens pools announced for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Rugby sevens pools announced for Tokyo 2020 Olympics , 東京2020オリンピックでのラグビーセブンズのプール組分けを発表 Tokyo 2020 Olympic rugby sevens pools announced with less than a month to go The 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams are in three pools of four teams Reigning men’s gold and silver medallists Fiji and Great ...
Historic Rugby Fixture British and Irish Lions v Japan at Murrayfield
Historic Rugby Fixture British and Irish Lions v Japan at Murrayfield, For the first time in rugby union history, Japan will play the British and Irish Lions. It will be an exciting occasion and Japan will be determined to send the Lions off on their tour to South Africa with a defeat. Japan will ...
The seven rules driving Japan women’s Tokyo 2020 preparation
Japan Women team manager Akane Kagawa has revealed the seven commandments it is hoped will help inspire the Sakura to win Olympic gold in Tokyo. Kagawa was a guest on Asia Rugby Live last month and made no secret of the fact that the hosts were determined to win the sevens tournament at the ...
Japan Hosts 3rd National U18 Women’s Sevens Rugby Tournament
Japan to Hosts 3rd National U18 Women's Sevens Rugby Tournament. The Japan Rugby Football Union is hosting the 3rd National U18 Women's Sevens Rugby Tournament at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture from October 23 (Fri) to 25 (Sun). This tournament will be held without ...
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games rugby sevens schedule confirmed
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games rugby sevens schedule confirmed,In a reverse from the previous edition in Rio, the men’s rugby sevens competition will take place first, running over three days from 26-28 July 2021, with the women’s competition following on 29-31 July 2021, which sees the gold medal match ...