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 ...
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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 ...
Nakamura: Our heart desires gold at Asian Games
Ahead of the Asian Games, Asia Rugby sat down with Japan women’s sevens captain Chiharu Nakamura to look ahead to the tournament. Having won silver in 2014, Japan will be aiming to go one better when they take to the field this weekend. They face Thailand, Kazakhstan and hosts Indonesia in ...
Japan win the Wheelchair Rugby World Championship
With just over two years to go until the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games take place, Japan have claimed their first major title following a 62-61 defeat of hosts Australia in the Wheelchair Rugby World Championship final in Sydney on Friday. Australia, the defending world and Paralympic champions, ...
Rodden and Kawasaki appointed for another year on the WR 7s Series Match Officials Panels
Asia Rugby top match officials Matt Rodden (HKRU) and Sakurako Kawasaki (JRFU) were appointed for another year on the WR 7s Series Match Officials Panels. The Two referees were also appointed to the panel of referees that officiated at the very successful World Rugby Sevens World Cup 2018 which ...
Final squads confirmed ahead of RWC Sevens kick-off in San Francisco
All 24 men’s and 16 women’s teams confirm squad line-ups Seven women’s and six men’s players to compete in third Rugby World Cup Sevens The action gets underway at 10:00 local time on Friday 20 July (GMT-7) The final squads have been confirmed by all 40 teams ahead of the hotly anticipated ...
Japan Announce their Squads Ahead of the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2019 tournament
24 men's and 16 Women's teams are preparing for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 in San Francisco on 20-22 July. Asia Rugby takes a quick look at the Japanese men and Women's Squads. Both the Teams are Seeded 11th in their Respective events. The other 2 qualified Asian teams are Hong Kong Mens and ...