The Sakura Sevens beat Hong Kong – in the final to record an impressive third Cup title from three on the Asia Rugby Sevens Series. Having beaten China, Kazakhstan and now Hong Kong in the three respective finals Japan’s form continued in Sri Lanka. Honoka Tsutsumi got Japan off to a ...
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Rugby sevens set to light up Buenos Aires 2018
One hundred and forty-four young men and women, representing 11 countries from World Rugby’s six regional associations, are in Buenos Aires for the third Youth Olympic Games where the rugby sevens competition kicks off on Saturday at the Club Atletico San Isidro sede la Boya. Six men’s and ...
Japan set for Youth Olympic Games in Argentina
As Buenos Aires prepares to host the Youth Olympic Games this month, Asia will have two representatives in the rugby sevens competition. The schedule sees the six men’s and six women’s teams play five round-robin games before placing games during the sixth and final competition session on 15 ...
Huge month of international fixtures as teams accelerate #RWC2019 preparations
Final Rugby World Cup 2019 spot to be decided at repechage tournament in Marseille as Canada, Germany, Hong Kong and Kenya battle for qualification All 19 qualified unions in action during November window as preparations gather pace with less than a year to go World Rugby funding an exciting ...
Match schedule for Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games
World Rugby has confirmed the rugby sevens match schedule for the hotly-anticipated Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Argentina, Rugby sevens to be played over three days in six sessions Each participating team to play six games during the tournament Medal games to be played on 15 ...
Japan strike gold in enthralling Asia Rugby Sevens Series
Japan won the first round of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series beating hosts Hong Kong in the final. In an enthralling 14-minute encounter it was Japan who got off to a flying start with a try by Kameli Soejima. Jose Seru double their lead which proved too much for a Hong Kong, with Japan ...
Japan claim women’s title in Hong Kong showdown
Japan stole the show once more in the Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series, beating China in a thrilling final in Hong Kong. Having won gold at the recent Asian Games, they trailed China 7-0 but tries from captain Chiharu Nakamura, her sixth of the tournament, and Raichelmiyo Bativakalolo ensured ...
Rugby sevens teams confirmed for Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games Asia Rugby
World Rugby has confirmed the six men’s and six women’s teams that will participate in the rugby sevens competitions at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 13-15 October. Rugby sevens making second appearance at Youth Olympic Games Six women’s and six men’s teams ...
Rugby sevens shines in 18th Asian Games
With the dust settled on the Asian Games, rugby sevens was a fitting finale to the 18th edition in Jakarta. With the sport now firmly cemented in the Olympic family after its debut in Rio in 2016, the sport continues to go from strength to strength. This was another demonstration of that, this ...
Semi finals set in women’s competition at Asian Games
The semi finals are set at the 2018 Asian Games with four sides now vying for three medals in the women’s competition. Defending gold medallists China continued their impressive form at the Asian Games and will face Kazakhstan in the first semi final, while silver medallists in 2014 Japan ...