World Rugby has confirmed that the women’s edition of the Rugby World Cup 2025 will expand to 16 team Women’s edition of the Rugby World Cup to increase from 12 to 16 teams from 2025 onwards Decision directly delivers against core pillar of the transformational women’s rugby strategic plan ...
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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 ...
Rugby players from Laos, Vietnam, Philippines and Japan meet for international tag rugby competition at RKU
Young rugby coaches and players from Laos, Vietnam and Philippines will be visiting Japan on 27 June-2 July to take part in the RKU ChildFund Pass It Back Cup. Hosted in Ryugasaki, Ibaraki by Asia Rugby and Ryutsu Keizai University, this is one of many lead-up events to the Rugby World Cup 2019 ...
Ren-G: Official Rugby World Cup 2019 mascot launched
The mascot , which is based on traditional storytelling characters grounded in ancient Japanese culture, is said to embody rugby’s values with the purpose of spreading the spirit of the game and happiness throughout Japan and around the world. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE >> The distinctive ...
Rugby World Cup 2019 pool draw on 10 May, 2017 in Kyoto Japan
World Rugby and the Japan 2019 organising committee will host the Rugby World Cup 2019 pool draw on 10 May, 2017 in Kyoto's State Guest House. The iconic venue is a national symbol in Japan and has played host to globally important meetings, including hosting world leaders at the 2016 G7 ...
World Rugby welcomes strong Rugby World Cup 2019 team camp hosting interest
World Rugby has welcomed the exceptional level of interest and enthusiasm shown in response to the nationwide team camp search and selection programme for Rugby World Cup 2019, reflecting the enormous excitement and value of hosting rugby's showcase event.Japan Rugby 2019 today announced 76 ...
Hong Kong clear first hurdle in Women’s Rugby World Cup qualifying stakes
Hong Kong beat Fiji 45-7 in the opening match of the triangular Women’s Rugby World Cup qualifier that also features Japan last night at King’s Park. A Fiji loss against Japan on Tuesday will see Hong Kong advance to its first ever Rugby World Cup in 2017. Natasha Olson-Thorne scored two tries ...
Women’s Rugby World Cup Qualifier Hong Kong
Hong Kong are ready to grab their 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup dream with “both hands” according to coach Jo Hull ahead of December’s key qualifiers against Fiji and Japan in Hong Kong. Hull’s side host the three-team tournament that will determine the final two teams from Asia/Oceania for ...