World Rugby has announced a series of law applications which will be implemented game-wide from 1 January 2023 aimed at speeding up the game.
\nWorld Rugby has announced a series of law applications which will be implemented game-wide from 1 January 2023.
\nThe guidelines, which are designed to assist match officials, players and coaches and to enhance fan experience are part of a drive by the international federation to speed up the game and reflect key outcomes of the\u00a0Shape of the Game Conference\u00a0in November.
\nWith Rugby World Cup 2023 fast-approaching, the new directives are designed to support a quicker, more entertaining game while balancing safety and spectacle. From 1 January 2023, the following will apply:
\nSpeeding up the game
\nPlayers and match officials are reminded of the following existing laws which must be strictly adhered to:
\nThe whole sport is encouraged to apply these guidelines to speed up the game and elite matches competitions will be encouraged to use a \u201cshot clock\u201d as trialled in the LNR/ FFR competitions when practically possible.
\nWorld Rugby Director of Rugby Phil Davies said: \u201cWorld Rugby, member unions and competitions will work with broadcasters and match hosts to implement on-screen (stadia and broadcast) shot clocks for penalties and conversions to ensure referees, players and fans can view the countdown, mirroring what happens in the LNR and Sevens.”
\nLess reliance on Television Match Official (TMO) reviews
\nMatch officials are reminded that the\u00a0current TMO protocol\u00a0is aimed at identifying and ensuring clear and obvious offences are dealt with on-field.
\nDavies added: \u201cThere was excellent debate at the Shape of the Game conference on this topic, including leading match officials, coaches and player representatives. It was agreed that reviews can often take too long, suggesting the offence being reviewed is not clear and obvious. While we can always enhance the technology interaction to speed up the process, the match official teams \u2013 led by the referee – should attempt to make speedier decisions and limit replays where not necessary.\u201d
\nWorld Rugby will be working with match official managers to ensure consistent application of the process.
\nFewer water carrier interventions
\nThe Global Law Trial on limiting the number of water carriers to two, and reducing the times they enter the field, has successfully reduced unnecessary stoppages. However, creating set windows for water breaks has created the impression of disrupting the game, even if that water was taken during a natural stoppage (try/injury/TMO review).
\nDavies added: \u201cFollowing discussions with stakeholders, an amendment to the current\u00a0global law trial covering water carriers\u00a0will allow water onto the field when a try is scored. Participating competitions and unions are reminded of the 60/90 second limits on kick times.\u00a0 Only in a game with no tries, should a natural stoppage be used.
\nThis amendment to the current trial protocol was supported by the Technical zone/ water carrier working group. This group includes player, coach, referee and competition representatives.
\nPenalising negative player actions
\nReinforcing rugby\u2019s values, referees will be asked to be strong on negative player actions. For example, Trapping players into ruck, and first arriving players (the jackler) not aiming to play the ball.
\nPlayers are reminded about their responsibilities not to hold the ball or walk off with the ball at penalties \u2013 this reduces attacking options by the non-offending team and slows the game down unnecessarily and will be sanctioned.
\nPenalising players with hands on the floor to support body weight
\nPlayers who put their hands on the floor at tackles, rucks and mauls are subject to sanction, although judgement can be used if the player is using the ground briefly to maintain their own balance and stability.
\nLaw definitions and relevant clauses:
\nClarity on deliberate knock-ons
\nWhat is and what isn\u2019t a deliberate knock on often causes of debate. All participants are reminded of the following existing laws:
\nPlayers must endeavour to catch the ball. Referees are asked to show good judgement when deciding if a player has a reasonable expectation of catching and gaining possession, and then in determining a sanction.
\nCommenting on the latest directives, World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: \u201cAs a sport, a movement and a family, we must always challenge ourselves to be better. That means taking time to consider what fans and players want the future of our sport to be, a future where more people want to play and support the game, where injury risk is reducing and where all involved in the game have their say.
\n\u00a0\u201cThese law application guidelines are a step on the road to reimagining our sport and come directly from the Shape of the Game conference in London in November, attended by players, coaches, referees, union CEOs and competition owners. By working together, we can achieve positive outcomes. I would like to thank all for their contributions and the match officials specifically for implementing the directives and we look forward to seeing the results.\u201d
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\n", "content_text": "World Rugby has announced a series of law applications which will be implemented game-wide from 1 January 2023 aimed at speeding up the game.\nWorld Rugby has announced a series of law applications which will be implemented game-wide from 1 January 2023.\nThe guidelines, which are designed to assist match officials, players and coaches and to enhance fan experience are part of a drive by the international federation to speed up the game and reflect key outcomes of the\u00a0Shape of the Game Conference\u00a0in November.\nWith Rugby World Cup 2023 fast-approaching, the new directives are designed to support a quicker, more entertaining game while balancing safety and spectacle. From 1 January 2023, the following will apply:\nSpeeding up the game\nPlayers and match officials are reminded of the following existing laws which must be strictly adhered to:\n\nLaw 8.8d Conversion. [The kicker] takes the kick\u00a0within 90 seconds (playing time) from the time the try was awarded, even if the ball rolls over and has to be placed again. Sanction: Kick is disallowed.\nLaw 8.21: Penalty Kick: The kick must be taken within 60 seconds (playing time) from the time the team indicated their intention\u00a0to do so, even if the ball rolls over and has to be placed again. Sanction: Kick is disallowed and a scrum is awarded.\nLaw 9.7d: A player must\u00a0not waste time. Sanction Free Kick\nLaw 18.12 Lineout: Teams form the lineout\u00a0without delay. Sanction: Free-kick.\nLaw 19.4 Scrum: Teams must be\u00a0ready to form the scrum within 30 seconds of the mark being made. Sanction: Free-kick.\n\nThe whole sport is encouraged to apply these guidelines to speed up the game and elite matches competitions will be encouraged to use a \u201cshot clock\u201d as trialled in the LNR/ FFR competitions when practically possible.\nWorld Rugby Director of Rugby Phil Davies said: \u201cWorld Rugby, member unions and competitions will work with broadcasters and match hosts to implement on-screen (stadia and broadcast) shot clocks for penalties and conversions to ensure referees, players and fans can view the countdown, mirroring what happens in the LNR and Sevens.”\nLess reliance on Television Match Official (TMO) reviews\nMatch officials are reminded that the\u00a0current TMO protocol\u00a0is aimed at identifying and ensuring clear and obvious offences are dealt with on-field.\nDavies added: \u201cThere was excellent debate at the Shape of the Game conference on this topic, including leading match officials, coaches and player representatives. It was agreed that reviews can often take too long, suggesting the offence being reviewed is not clear and obvious. While we can always enhance the technology interaction to speed up the process, the match official teams \u2013 led by the referee – should attempt to make speedier decisions and limit replays where not necessary.\u201d\nWorld Rugby will be working with match official managers to ensure consistent application of the process.\nFewer water carrier interventions\nThe Global Law Trial on limiting the number of water carriers to two, and reducing the times they enter the field, has successfully reduced unnecessary stoppages. However, creating set windows for water breaks has created the impression of disrupting the game, even if that water was taken during a natural stoppage (try/injury/TMO review).\nDavies added: \u201cFollowing discussions with stakeholders, an amendment to the current\u00a0global law trial covering water carriers\u00a0will allow water onto the field when a try is scored. Participating competitions and unions are reminded of the 60/90 second limits on kick times.\u00a0 Only in a game with no tries, should a natural stoppage be used.\nThis amendment to the current trial protocol was supported by the Technical zone/ water carrier working group. This group includes player, coach, referee and competition representatives.\nPenalising negative player actions\nReinforcing rugby\u2019s values, referees will be asked to be strong on negative player actions. For example, Trapping players into ruck, and first arriving players (the jackler) not aiming to play the ball.\nPlayers are reminded about their responsibilities not to hold the ball or walk off with the ball at penalties \u2013 this reduces attacking options by the non-offending team and slows the game down unnecessarily and will be sanctioned.\nPenalising players with hands on the floor to support body weight\nPlayers who put their hands on the floor at tackles, rucks and mauls are subject to sanction, although judgement can be used if the player is using the ground briefly to maintain their own balance and stability.\nLaw definitions and relevant clauses:\n\nOff feet: Players are off their feet when any other part of the body is supported by the ground or players on the ground.\nOn feet: Players are on their feet if no other part of their body is supported by the ground or players on the ground.\nTackle law 14.8a Other players must: Remain on their feet and release the ball and the ball-carrier immediately, and 14.8b Remain on their feet when they play the ball.\nRuck law 15.12: Players must endeavour to remain on their feet throughout the ruck\nMaul law 16.9: All other players in a maul must endeavour to stay on their feet\n\nClarity on deliberate knock-ons\nWhat is and what isn\u2019t a deliberate knock on often causes of debate. All participants are reminded of the following existing laws:\n\n3 A player must not intentionally knock the ball forward with hand or arm. Sanction: Penalty.\n4 It is not an intentional knock-on if, in the act of trying to catch the ball, the player knocks on provided that there was a reasonable expectation that the player could gain possession.\n\nPlayers must endeavour to catch the ball. Referees are asked to show good judgement when deciding if a player has a reasonable expectation of catching and gaining possession, and then in determining a sanction.\nCommenting on the latest directives, World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: \u201cAs a sport, a movement and a family, we must always challenge ourselves to be better. That means taking time to consider what fans and players want the future of our sport to be, a future where more people want to play and support the game, where injury risk is reducing and where all involved in the game have their say.\n\u00a0\u201cThese law application guidelines are a step on the road to reimagining our sport and come directly from the Shape of the Game conference in London in November, attended by players, coaches, referees, union CEOs and competition owners. By working together, we can achieve positive outcomes. I would like to thank all for their contributions and the match officials specifically for implementing the directives and we look forward to seeing the results.\u201d\nThe post World Rugby looks to enhance the flow of the game with law application guidelines appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-12-24T11:17:45+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-12-24T11:17:45+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Head-World-rugby.jpg", "tags": [ "world Rugby", "TMO", "Television Match Official", "Rugby Law", "Featured", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=9105", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/11/11/syria-welcomed-as-world-rugby-associate-members/", "title": "Syria welcomed as World Rugby Associate Member", "content_html": "Rugby\u2019s global expansion continued as three new national unions were approved as associated members at the interim meeting of World Rugby Council in Auckland, New Zealand on 10 November. St. Lucia ascended to full member status, while the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt and Syria were confirmed as Associate Members.
\nRugby\u2019s global expansion continued as three new national unions were approved as associated members at the interim meeting of World Rugby Council in Auckland, New Zealand on 10 November.
\nSt. Lucia ascended to full member status, while the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt and Syria were confirmed as Associate Members.
\nWorld Rugby\u2019s supreme decision-making body approved the recommendation of the Executive and Regional Committee to accept St. Lucia\u2019s move to full membership and the three unions as associate members, after each demonstrated meeting the necessary governance criteria.
\nThe new members bring the total membership of the International Federation to 132, comprising 111 full members and 21 associate members, and demonstrates the continued strategic focus on the expansion of rugby\u2019s reach across the globe, driven by a surge in interest in women\u2019s rugby, and the development of rugby sevens in emerging nations.
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The Syrian High Rugby Committee (SHRC) was formed by the Syrian Sport Council in March 2012 and became a member of Asia Rugby in May 2015. \u00a0Rugby has been played in Syria since 2004, when the Damascus Zenobians Rugby team was established by European expatriates living in Syria.
In 2008, the team, reached the final of the Gulf Men\u2019s Cup, which led to a large increase in the number of players. In 2011 they won the Gulf Men\u2019s Open in Dubai, which provided the inspiration to form Syria Rugby.
\nThe union has worked hard on player recruitment and succeeded in forming five registered clubs in the capital Damascus. After joining Asia Rugby and participating in Asian Rugby Tournaments the union aims to inspire more players and further increase the sport\u2019s popularly in Syria.
\nSarah Abd Elbaki has captained Syria women, served as an assistant coach for the men\u2019s national team and become the first woman to referee a domestic 15s match. She has taken on responsibility for the development of the women\u2019s game in Syria, and in 2021 became one of 12 recipients of the World Rugby Women\u2019s Executive Leadership Scholarship.
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\nThe Egyptian Rugby Football Union has been a full member of Rugby Africa since 2019. The national men\u2019s and women\u2019s sevens teams have already experienced international success, winning the Arab Sevens in 2021, which they hosted in Alexandria and securing their place in regional qualifying for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022.
\nEgypt captain Farida Elzakzouk hopes her side\u2019s success at the Arab Sevens can help provide a springboard for the women\u2019s game in the African nation. Egypt won the women\u2019s tournament without conceding a single point, beating Lebanon, Syria and the UAE.
\nEgypt has a large and youthful population and boasts some of the best infrastructure in Africa and an ambitious sports policy, with great potential for the growth of rugby.
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\nThe F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Congolaise de Rugby has been an active member of Rugby Africa since 2012. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country of more than 80 million inhabitants in central Africa, four times the size of France and has the largest French speaking population in the world.
\nRugby has been practiced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since the early 1980\u2019s after the sport was introduced by members of the French military who created the first clubs, followed by South Africans and Britons in the 1990s working for mining companies.
\nA second wave of rugby lovers has continued the work begun by the French and today rugby is becoming the second most popular team sport in the country with more than 2,500 licensees and 35 clubs and many players playing abroad in France, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy and Canada.
\nThe St. Lucia Rugby Union in the Rugby Americas North region of World Rugby become an associate member of World Rugby in 1996 and has now met the necessary criteria to achieve full member status. St. Lucia has been involved in Rugby World Cup qualifying since the 2007 edition of the tournament and played it\u2019s first international rugby sevens in 2005.
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\nWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: \u201cAs a key element of our ongoing commitment to grow and diversify the global game, we are delighted to welcome the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt and Syria as associate members of World Rugby, and confirm St. Lucia\u2019s accession to full member status.
\n\u201cThese unions have demonstrated great enthusiasm and potential for the development of rugby in their territories and we look forward to working closely with them to achieve sustainable growth and provide a framework and support to accelerate their development as part of the World Rugby family.
\n\u201cWith the very best of women\u2019s rugby currently on show at Rugby World Cup 2021 it is apt that several of these unions have achieved notable and impressive development of their women\u2019s rugby programmes. Women and girls rugby is the single greatest opportunity for the growth of rugby over the next decade and it is great to see the positive impact rugby is having in the lives of women from Syria to the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond.
\nSyria Rugby President Ahmad Madani said: \u201cI would like to express my sincere thanks to World Rugby from Syria, This result is about 20 years of developing rugby in our country, and it is a part of our vision to keep up the best efforts to achieve full membership of World Rugby. We are delighted by the recognition of our continuous devotion of the sport.\u201d
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Asia Rugby President Qais Al-Dhalai\u00a0said:\u00a0\u201cAs the President of Asia Rugby, I am very honoured to witness Syria being admitted as one of the newest members of the World Rugby family. Asia Rugby membership has grown phenomenally from 29 national federations in 2019 to 36 in 2022, we are committed to not merely growing the game but maintaining a solid and sustainable development of the game throughout the biggest continent in the world which now proudly has 27 national federations as members of the international federation, World Rugby.
\u201cI am very proud of the leadership of Syria Rugby, who at times have had to overcome very challenging circumstances and obstacles to develop the sport of rugby in the country, however, their continuous efforts have paid off and Syria is one of the most active Rugby unions in West Asia. Their efforts, especially in the women\u2019s program, which is run by women for women, is exemplary.\u201d
\nHead of Syria Women’s Rugby Development, Sarah Abd Elbaki said: \u201cI have been involved with Syria Rugby in all aspects, as a player, Match official, Coach, development officer and now as an administrator. Rugby has given us a pathway to break stereotypes of what women can or cannot do. The Rugby community in Syria is passionate and rugby has given us hope, especially for women.
\n\u201cWe thank World Rugby and Asia Rugby for supporting us and this acknowledgement and inclusion to the global rugby family\u00a0by the World Rugby council is just the first step of a long-term plan to spread this beautiful game in Syria for both men and women.
\n\u201cThe dedication and belief we all have put into this game is unbelievable. We all have made sacrifices to be here and fortunately, we are here now thanks to each one who worked hard on growing the game in Syria.\u201d
\nHussam Saheb, President of the Egyptian Rugby Federation President said: \u201cThe Egyptian Rugby Football Union will help Egypt develop more media participation, increase fan engagement, and support our players – women, men, and under 20 teams to grow into more developed teams. Players will be able to participate in higher-level competition, which will allow Egypt to meet stronger opponents and develop its rugby skills further.
\n\u201cEgypt is also looking into hosting big rugby events and model the Dubai7s experience in Egypt and its integration with world rugby will open communication with unions to support and participate in international competitions in Egypt. We have successfully hosted big competitions in other sports in Egypt due to Egypt\u2019s rich facilities and resources and we hope to see rugby be part of it.\u201d
\nHerman Mbonyo, Congolese Rugby Federation President said: \u201cBecoming an associate member of World Rugby will allow our federation to have a perspective on our strategic development plan that could not be fully applied so far as we could not participate in certain competitions.
\n\u201cThe various formations organised with World Rugby competitions have made it possible to have a quality staff who are now working to develop rugby at the club and school levels. Becoming a member of Word Rugby will allow us to continue the development of rugby especially amongst women and in schools, universities and constituted bodies such as the army and the police.
\n\u201cOur ambition is to qualify women’s and men’s sevens teams at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 and one of our fifteens teams at the World Cup by 2031, while tripling the number of our licensees and clubs with a focus on girls. We are proud to have a federal committee where there are more women than men.\u201d
\nRugby Africa General Manager Azzouz Aib said: \u201cThe Democratic Republic of Congo and Egypt are two major African countries with populations of more than 80 million and 100 million respectively.
\n\u201cRugby Africa is convinced that these countries will become an important added value for our confederation. The affiliation as an associate member of World Rugby will allow the professionalisation of these two countries that have high potential.\u201d
\nSt. Lucia Rugby Football Union President Roger Butcher said: \u201cWe are very excited and humbly grateful to World Rugby for recognising our effort in developing and spreading the game in St. Lucia and our region. Whilst having challenges in accomplishing this achievement, it could not have been attained without the guidance of the Rugby Americas North and World Rugby Training and Education team. The Saint Lucia Rugby Football Union will continue to spread the World Rugby ethos in our vision for the union and region.\u201d
\nRugby Americas North President George Nicholson said: \u201cRugby Americas North are pleased to see the St. Lucia Rugby Football Union (SLRFU) instated as a Full Member of World Rugby. St Lucia has fielded one of the stronger women’s sevens teams in the Caribbean region in the years before the pandemic and have worked hard to grow rugby on the island over the past few years. Their recognition as Full Members of World Rugby is a testament to the vision and dedication of the SLRFU EXCO and its members.\u201d
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\n", "content_text": "Rugby\u2019s global expansion continued as three new national unions were approved as associated members at the interim meeting of World Rugby Council in Auckland, New Zealand on 10 November. St. Lucia ascended to full member status, while the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt and Syria were confirmed as Associate Members.\n\nLucia ascends to Full Member status, having been an Associate Member\nThe Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt and Syria welcomed as World Rugby Associate Members\nWorld Rugby membership rises to 132 unions across all continents\nGlobal growth is driven by a surge in interest in women\u2019s rugby, and rugby sevens in emerging nations\nMemberships confirmed at World Rugby interim Council meeting in Auckland, New Zealand ahead of Rugby World Cup 2021 final on Saturday\n\n\nRugby\u2019s global expansion continued as three new national unions were approved as associated members at the interim meeting of World Rugby Council in Auckland, New Zealand on 10 November.\nSt. Lucia ascended to full member status, while the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt and Syria were confirmed as Associate Members.\nWorld Rugby\u2019s supreme decision-making body approved the recommendation of the Executive and Regional Committee to accept St. Lucia\u2019s move to full membership and the three unions as associate members, after each demonstrated meeting the necessary governance criteria.\nThe new members bring the total membership of the International Federation to 132, comprising 111 full members and 21 associate members, and demonstrates the continued strategic focus on the expansion of rugby\u2019s reach across the globe, driven by a surge in interest in women\u2019s rugby, and the development of rugby sevens in emerging nations.\nSEE FULL LIST OF WORLD RUGBY MEMBER UNIONS >>\nThe Syrian High Rugby Committee (SHRC) was formed by the Syrian Sport Council in March 2012 and became a member of Asia Rugby in May 2015. \u00a0Rugby has been played in Syria since 2004, when the Damascus Zenobians Rugby team was established by European expatriates living in Syria.\nIn 2008, the team, reached the final of the Gulf Men\u2019s Cup, which led to a large increase in the number of players. In 2011 they won the Gulf Men\u2019s Open in Dubai, which provided the inspiration to form Syria Rugby.\nThe union has worked hard on player recruitment and succeeded in forming five registered clubs in the capital Damascus. After joining Asia Rugby and participating in Asian Rugby Tournaments the union aims to inspire more players and further increase the sport\u2019s popularly in Syria.\nSarah Abd Elbaki has captained Syria women, served as an assistant coach for the men\u2019s national team and become the first woman to referee a domestic 15s match. She has taken on responsibility for the development of the women\u2019s game in Syria, and in 2021 became one of 12 recipients of the World Rugby Women\u2019s Executive Leadership Scholarship.\nEverything You Need To Know About Rugby World Cup 2021 >>\nThe Egyptian Rugby Football Union has been a full member of Rugby Africa since 2019. The national men\u2019s and women\u2019s sevens teams have already experienced international success, winning the Arab Sevens in 2021, which they hosted in Alexandria and securing their place in regional qualifying for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022.\nEgypt captain Farida Elzakzouk hopes her side\u2019s success at the Arab Sevens can help provide a springboard for the women\u2019s game in the African nation. Egypt won the women\u2019s tournament without conceding a single point, beating Lebanon, Syria and the UAE.\nEgypt has a large and youthful population and boasts some of the best infrastructure in Africa and an ambitious sports policy, with great potential for the growth of rugby.\nEverything you need to know about the Rugby World Cup 2023 Final Qualification Tournament >>\nThe F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Congolaise de Rugby has been an active member of Rugby Africa since 2012. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country of more than 80 million inhabitants in central Africa, four times the size of France and has the largest French speaking population in the world.\nRugby has been practiced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since the early 1980\u2019s after the sport was introduced by members of the French military who created the first clubs, followed by South Africans and Britons in the 1990s working for mining companies.\nA second wave of rugby lovers has continued the work begun by the French and today rugby is becoming the second most popular team sport in the country with more than 2,500 licensees and 35 clubs and many players playing abroad in France, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy and Canada.\nThe St. Lucia Rugby Union in the Rugby Americas North region of World Rugby become an associate member of World Rugby in 1996 and has now met the necessary criteria to achieve full member status. St. Lucia has been involved in Rugby World Cup qualifying since the 2007 edition of the tournament and played it\u2019s first international rugby sevens in 2005.\nFinal Qualification Tournament players we\u2019d love to see at Rugby World Cup 2023 >>\nWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: \u201cAs a key element of our ongoing commitment to grow and diversify the global game, we are delighted to welcome the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt and Syria as associate members of World Rugby, and confirm St. Lucia\u2019s accession to full member status.\n\u201cThese unions have demonstrated great enthusiasm and potential for the development of rugby in their territories and we look forward to working closely with them to achieve sustainable growth and provide a framework and support to accelerate their development as part of the World Rugby family.\n\u201cWith the very best of women\u2019s rugby currently on show at Rugby World Cup 2021 it is apt that several of these unions have achieved notable and impressive development of their women\u2019s rugby programmes. Women and girls rugby is the single greatest opportunity for the growth of rugby over the next decade and it is great to see the positive impact rugby is having in the lives of women from Syria to the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond.\nSyria Rugby President Ahmad Madani said: \u201cI would like to express my sincere thanks to World Rugby from Syria, This result is about 20 years of developing rugby in our country, and it is a part of our vision to keep up the best efforts to achieve full membership of World Rugby. We are delighted by the recognition of our continuous devotion of the sport.\u201d\nAsia Rugby President Qais Al-Dhalai\u00a0said:\u00a0\u201cAs the President of Asia Rugby, I am very honoured to witness Syria being admitted as one of the newest members of the World Rugby family. Asia Rugby membership has grown phenomenally from 29 national federations in 2019 to 36 in 2022, we are committed to not merely growing the game but maintaining a solid and sustainable development of the game throughout the biggest continent in the world which now proudly has 27 national federations as members of the international federation, World Rugby.\n\u201cI am very proud of the leadership of Syria Rugby, who at times have had to overcome very challenging circumstances and obstacles to develop the sport of rugby in the country, however, their continuous efforts have paid off and Syria is one of the most active Rugby unions in West Asia. Their efforts, especially in the women\u2019s program, which is run by women for women, is exemplary.\u201d\nHead of Syria Women’s Rugby Development, Sarah Abd Elbaki said: \u201cI have been involved with Syria Rugby in all aspects, as a player, Match official, Coach, development officer and now as an administrator. Rugby has given us a pathway to break stereotypes of what women can or cannot do. The Rugby community in Syria is passionate and rugby has given us hope, especially for women.\n\u201cWe thank World Rugby and Asia Rugby for supporting us and this acknowledgement and inclusion to the global rugby family\u00a0by the World Rugby council is just the first step of a long-term plan to spread this beautiful game in Syria for both men and women.\n\u201cThe dedication and belief we all have put into this game is unbelievable. We all have made sacrifices to be here and fortunately, we are here now thanks to each one who worked hard on growing the game in Syria.\u201d\nHussam Saheb, President of the Egyptian Rugby Federation President said: \u201cThe Egyptian Rugby Football Union will help Egypt develop more media participation, increase fan engagement, and support our players – women, men, and under 20 teams to grow into more developed teams. Players will be able to participate in higher-level competition, which will allow Egypt to meet stronger opponents and develop its rugby skills further.\n\u201cEgypt is also looking into hosting big rugby events and model the Dubai7s experience in Egypt and its integration with world rugby will open communication with unions to support and participate in international competitions in Egypt. We have successfully hosted big competitions in other sports in Egypt due to Egypt\u2019s rich facilities and resources and we hope to see rugby be part of it.\u201d\nHerman Mbonyo, Congolese Rugby Federation President said: \u201cBecoming an associate member of World Rugby will allow our federation to have a perspective on our strategic development plan that could not be fully applied so far as we could not participate in certain competitions.\n\u201cThe various formations organised with World Rugby competitions have made it possible to have a quality staff who are now working to develop rugby at the club and school levels. Becoming a member of Word Rugby will allow us to continue the development of rugby especially amongst women and in schools, universities and constituted bodies such as the army and the police.\n\u201cOur ambition is to qualify women’s and men’s sevens teams at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 and one of our fifteens teams at the World Cup by 2031, while tripling the number of our licensees and clubs with a focus on girls. We are proud to have a federal committee where there are more women than men.\u201d\nRugby Africa General Manager Azzouz Aib said: \u201cThe Democratic Republic of Congo and Egypt are two major African countries with populations of more than 80 million and 100 million respectively.\n\u201cRugby Africa is convinced that these countries will become an important added value for our confederation. The affiliation as an associate member of World Rugby will allow the professionalisation of these two countries that have high potential.\u201d\nSt. Lucia Rugby Football Union President Roger Butcher said: \u201cWe are very excited and humbly grateful to World Rugby for recognising our effort in developing and spreading the game in St. Lucia and our region. Whilst having challenges in accomplishing this achievement, it could not have been attained without the guidance of the Rugby Americas North and World Rugby Training and Education team. The Saint Lucia Rugby Football Union will continue to spread the World Rugby ethos in our vision for the union and region.\u201d\nRugby Americas North President George Nicholson said: \u201cRugby Americas North are pleased to see the St. Lucia Rugby Football Union (SLRFU) instated as a Full Member of World Rugby. St Lucia has fielded one of the stronger women’s sevens teams in the Caribbean region in the years before the pandemic and have worked hard to grow rugby on the island over the past few years. Their recognition as Full Members of World Rugby is a testament to the vision and dedication of the SLRFU EXCO and its members.\u201d\nThe post Syria welcomed as World Rugby Associate Member appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-11-11T18:57:48+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-11-11T18:59:22+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/rugby.jpg", "tags": [ "Egypt Rugby", "Syria Rugby", "world Rugby", "New Zealand Rugby", "World Rugby Council", "Auckland Rugby", "Featured", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=9070", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/11/02/rugby-sevens-returns-to-hong-kong-as-2023-series-kicks-off/", "title": "Rugby Sevens returns to Hong Kong as 2023 Series kicks-off", "content_html": "The 16 team captain\u2019s gathered on Wednesday ahead of the highly anticipated Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on 4-6 November, which sees the famous tournament return to Hong Kong Stadium for the first time since 2019.
\nThe 16 team captain\u2019s gathered on Wednesday ahead of the highly anticipated Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on 4-6 November, which sees the famous tournament return to Hong Kong Stadium for the first time since 2019.
\nHong Kong kicks off a blockbuster schedule for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 with a full roster of teams and hosts as the dynamic, highly entertaining Olympic sport continues to grow, evolve and engage new fans around the globe.
\nThe men\u2019s Series will include a record-equalling 11 rounds while women\u2019s Series has a record seven rounds, an increase of one from 2022. The men\u2019s Series begins this weekend in Hong Kong, while the women kick-off in Dubai on 2-3, December.
\n\nThe competition will be intense from start to finish with the prize of Olympic Games Paris 2024\u00a0 qualification on offer for the top four teams in the 2023 Series standings.
\nThe action kicks-off in Hong Kong on Friday when Ireland face Kenya at 15:40 local time (GMT+8). Fiji begin their Hong Kong title defence in the fourth match of the day, against Japan, while newcomers Uruguay start against 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallists South Africa.
\n\nDefending Series champions Australia have been drawn in Pool A alongside New Zealand, Samoa and invitational team Hong Kong.
\nSouth Africa, France, and Great Britain are joined by series debutants Uruguay in Pool B.
\nDefending Rugby World Cup Sevens champions Fiji are in Pool C aiming for a sixth straight win in Hong Kong. They will face the USA, Spain and Japan.
\nArgentina and Ireland, who qualified for the World Series on their last outing in Hong Kong in 2019, are joined by Kenya and Canada in Pool D.
\nAustralia captain Nick Malouf said: \u201cIt\u2019s great to be back. This is one of the premier tournaments and everyone knows the history of Hong Kong with a fantastic crowd so it\u2019s great to be back here and we can\u2019t wait to get out on the field on Friday. We\u2019ve been able to keep pretty much the whole of the squad from last year and we\u2019ve had a good pre-season so we can\u2019t wait to get back out on the pitch.
\n\u201cThere\u2019s a bit of extra pressure with the Olympic qualification and all the teams are going to be doing their best to get in the top four and secure their spot in Paris so with that pressure I\u2019m sure everyone\u2019s going to be stepping up an extra gear and it\u2019s going to be a great Series.\u201d
\nNew Zealand captain Sam Dickson said: \u201cWe had a few injuries at the end of last season so it\u2019s been good to have a bit of time off, get the boys back fresh and we\u2019re ready to rip it. We\u2019ve got a strong squad and we\u2019re really looking forward to this season so there\u2019ll be no excuses. Hong Kong will be a ripper to start with, they always put on a good show here and the crowd love their sevens so we can\u2019t wait.\u201d
\nFiji Captain Waisea Nacuqu said:\u00a0 \u201cWe were happy with our performance at the World Cup and now we are prepared for Hong Kong. Playing in Hong Kong is like playing in our home ground. We need the support of the Fiji fans and we know there will be a lot cheering for us this weekend.\u201d
\nUruguay captain Diego Ardao said: \u201cWe are delighted to be here and be part of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It will be the experience of a lifetime. We have been preparing in a great way and we are ready for this challenge. We expect to make a good performance and an evolution from now until the end of the Series. We have some goals and objectives and we are looking forward to it.\u201d
\nHong Kong captain said: \u201cWe\u2019ve got that buzz back this week, there\u2019s a lot of excitement in the city and people have been waiting for a long time for this. It\u2019s really exciting for us as players too, especially with a new squad and a lot of guys who have never played a Hong Kong sevens.\u201d
\nWorld Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin said: \u201cFollowing a three year interval due to the effects of the global pandemic it is fantastic for the sevens to be back in Hong Kong, and with the full line-up of teams in action, fans will be treated to a thrilling weekend of world class rugby sevens.
\n\u201cHong Kong Sevens is an iconic event with a rich history that has built a strong legacy. The sense of anticipation from players and teams to return to a much-loved venue such as Hong Kong is especially high after missing out since 2019.
\n\u201cWe would like to thank the Hong Kong Rugby Union and Hong Kong SAR Government for their support and efforts to bring the event back. The health and welfare of everyone involved remains our top priority and we thank all stakeholders for their collaboration and dedication to ensure the delivery of another safe and secure rugby sevens event.\u201d
\nUniquely the 2023 Series is featuring two rounds in Hong Kong, with a combined men\u2019s and women\u2019s event on 31 March \u2013 2 April, bringing both players and fans double the excitement of playing in one of the best loved rugby sevens tournaments in the world.
\nA vibrant atmosphere is anticipated with more than 30,000 fans expected on each day of the event. Remaining tickets are available at\u00a0https://www.tickets.hkrugby.com.
\nRugby sevens fans around the world can watch the action via live stream on World Rugby digital platforms including\u00a0www.world.rugby, You Tube and Facebook in countries where there is no national broadcaster covering the event.
\n\nThe post Rugby Sevens returns to Hong Kong as 2023 Series kicks-off appeared first on Asia Rugby.
\n", "content_text": "The 16 team captain\u2019s gathered on Wednesday ahead of the highly anticipated Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on 4-6 November, which sees the famous tournament return to Hong Kong Stadium for the first time since 2019.\n\nThe Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens returns on 4-6 November\nThe opening round kicks-off a blockbuster HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 featuring 11 men\u2019s rounds and a record seven women\u2019s events\nAustralia look to defend their Series title, Fiji arrive following Rugby World Cup Sevens success and with five straight victories in Hong Kong, while Uruguay make their Series debut\nParis 2024 Olympic qualification at stake for the top four teams in the 2023 Series\nThe action begins at 15:40 local time (GMT+8) on Friday, with the final on Sunday at 19:00\n\nThe 16 team captain\u2019s gathered on Wednesday ahead of the highly anticipated Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on 4-6 November, which sees the famous tournament return to Hong Kong Stadium for the first time since 2019.\nHong Kong kicks off a blockbuster schedule for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 with a full roster of teams and hosts as the dynamic, highly entertaining Olympic sport continues to grow, evolve and engage new fans around the globe.\nThe men\u2019s Series will include a record-equalling 11 rounds while women\u2019s Series has a record seven rounds, an increase of one from 2022. The men\u2019s Series begins this weekend in Hong Kong, while the women kick-off in Dubai on 2-3, December.\nVIEW SERIES 2023 SCHEDULE >>\nThe competition will be intense from start to finish with the prize of Olympic Games Paris 2024\u00a0 qualification on offer for the top four teams in the 2023 Series standings.\nThe action kicks-off in Hong Kong on Friday when Ireland face Kenya at 15:40 local time (GMT+8). Fiji begin their Hong Kong title defence in the fourth match of the day, against Japan, while newcomers Uruguay start against 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallists South Africa.\nVIEW MATCH SCHEDULE >>\nDefending Series champions Australia have been drawn in Pool A alongside New Zealand, Samoa and invitational team Hong Kong.\nSouth Africa, France, and Great Britain are joined by series debutants Uruguay in Pool B.\nDefending Rugby World Cup Sevens champions Fiji are in Pool C aiming for a sixth straight win in Hong Kong. They will face the USA, Spain and Japan.\nArgentina and Ireland, who qualified for the World Series on their last outing in Hong Kong in 2019, are joined by Kenya and Canada in Pool D.\nAustralia captain Nick Malouf said: \u201cIt\u2019s great to be back. This is one of the premier tournaments and everyone knows the history of Hong Kong with a fantastic crowd so it\u2019s great to be back here and we can\u2019t wait to get out on the field on Friday. We\u2019ve been able to keep pretty much the whole of the squad from last year and we\u2019ve had a good pre-season so we can\u2019t wait to get back out on the pitch.\n\nHong Kong Men, China Women Clinch the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022 First Leg\nUnstoppable Christabelle Becomes Second Asian to Officiate at Africa Women\u2019s Cup\nHong Kong Rallies Ahead Of #RWC2023 Final Qualification Tournament\nRugby World Cup Sevens 2022 semi-finalists confirmed in Cape Town\n\n\u201cThere\u2019s a bit of extra pressure with the Olympic qualification and all the teams are going to be doing their best to get in the top four and secure their spot in Paris so with that pressure I\u2019m sure everyone\u2019s going to be stepping up an extra gear and it\u2019s going to be a great Series.\u201d\nNew Zealand captain Sam Dickson said: \u201cWe had a few injuries at the end of last season so it\u2019s been good to have a bit of time off, get the boys back fresh and we\u2019re ready to rip it. We\u2019ve got a strong squad and we\u2019re really looking forward to this season so there\u2019ll be no excuses. Hong Kong will be a ripper to start with, they always put on a good show here and the crowd love their sevens so we can\u2019t wait.\u201d\nFiji Captain Waisea Nacuqu said:\u00a0 \u201cWe were happy with our performance at the World Cup and now we are prepared for Hong Kong. Playing in Hong Kong is like playing in our home ground. We need the support of the Fiji fans and we know there will be a lot cheering for us this weekend.\u201d\nUruguay captain Diego Ardao said: \u201cWe are delighted to be here and be part of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It will be the experience of a lifetime. We have been preparing in a great way and we are ready for this challenge. We expect to make a good performance and an evolution from now until the end of the Series. We have some goals and objectives and we are looking forward to it.\u201d\nHong Kong captain said: \u201cWe\u2019ve got that buzz back this week, there\u2019s a lot of excitement in the city and people have been waiting for a long time for this. It\u2019s really exciting for us as players too, especially with a new squad and a lot of guys who have never played a Hong Kong sevens.\u201d\nWorld Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin said: \u201cFollowing a three year interval due to the effects of the global pandemic it is fantastic for the sevens to be back in Hong Kong, and with the full line-up of teams in action, fans will be treated to a thrilling weekend of world class rugby sevens.\n\u201cHong Kong Sevens is an iconic event with a rich history that has built a strong legacy. The sense of anticipation from players and teams to return to a much-loved venue such as Hong Kong is especially high after missing out since 2019.\n\u201cWe would like to thank the Hong Kong Rugby Union and Hong Kong SAR Government for their support and efforts to bring the event back. The health and welfare of everyone involved remains our top priority and we thank all stakeholders for their collaboration and dedication to ensure the delivery of another safe and secure rugby sevens event.\u201d\nUniquely the 2023 Series is featuring two rounds in Hong Kong, with a combined men\u2019s and women\u2019s event on 31 March \u2013 2 April, bringing both players and fans double the excitement of playing in one of the best loved rugby sevens tournaments in the world.\nA vibrant atmosphere is anticipated with more than 30,000 fans expected on each day of the event. Remaining tickets are available at\u00a0https://www.tickets.hkrugby.com.\nRugby sevens fans around the world can watch the action via live stream on World Rugby digital platforms including\u00a0www.world.rugby, You Tube and Facebook in countries where there is no national broadcaster covering the event.\nWHERE TO WATCH >>\nThe post Rugby Sevens returns to Hong Kong as 2023 Series kicks-off appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-11-02T17:04:52+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-11-02T17:04:52+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/RWC.jpg", "tags": [ "world Rugby", "Rugby sevens", "HSBC Hong Kong Sevens", "World Rugby Sevens Series 2023", "Featured", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8998", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/10/01/world-rugby-launches-reimagined-get-into-rugby-programme-to-drive-player-retention/", "title": "World Rugby launches reimagined Get Into Rugby programme to drive player retention", "content_html": "World Rugby is inviting national member unions to apply to participate in the pilot programme for its reimagined Get Into Rugby programme, the non-contact, mixed gender entry level of the sport worldwide which has attracted more than six million participants since its launch in 2016.
\nWorld Rugby is inviting national member unions to apply to participate in the pilot programme for its reimagined\u00a0Get Into Rugby\u00a0programme, the non-contact, mixed gender entry level of the sport worldwide which has attracted more than six million participants since its launch in 2016.
\nWith sport up and running after the pandemic and people returning to rugby in their millions around the globe, World Rugby is looking to partner with up to 10 unions on the remodelled programme, which is focused on player retention via accessible, fun and safe participation. The pilot programme is being supported by an initial grant of \u00a3250,000.
\nThe programme has updated all the resources and engagement programmes to better represent rugby participation in an evolving post-pandemic society. The resources, which can found on World Rugby\u2019s\u00a0Get Into Rugby website\u00a0are designed to provide unions with all the tools they need to attract the next generation of community rugby players and sustainably grow the game in their country.
\nAs a team sport, grassroots rugby is a proven driver of positive societal and wellbeing benefits for participants, binding communities, building stronger personal values, togetherness and team culture, while contributing to economic and health benefits for nations. As a non-contact offering, Get Into Rugby 2.0 is anchored in these positive and impactful qualities.
\nWorld Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin said: \u201cAs with every form of entertainment, it is important that rugby is accessible, enjoyable and relevant for young people.\u00a0Get Into Rugby\u00a0embodies that mission as an easy, enjoyable and inclusive non-contact entry point to the sport and has been massively successful in boosting participation globally, particularly in the sport\u2019s emerging markets and amongst girls.\u201d
\nWorld Rugby Director of Participation Jason Lewis added: \u201cThe cessation of rugby during the pandemic provided the rare opportunity to stop, review and rethink our programmes. Get Into Rugby 2.0 was born from that thinking. With a focus on enjoyment, fitness and teamwork, it aims not just to provide an entry point for a new generation of players, but a pathway where everyone can find a level and form of the game for them within the amazing community structures in the sport.
\n\u201cAssisting players to enter our game in a safe and fun environment will encourage lifelong participation and connection with a growing, global movement. That in turn will encourage more engagement, aid recruitment and retention of players, and most importantly grow a sustainable rugby offering for players to participate in.\u201d
\nWomen and girls represent a major growth area for the sport, particularly in emerging markets.\u00a0Two thirds of global pre-teen participants post-pandemic\u00a0are girls, and a major focus of Get Into Rugby 2.0 is the inclusion and retention of girls, encouraging them to try, play and stay in the game.\u201d
\nWorld Rugby Director of Women\u2019s Rugby Sally Horrox added: \u201cOur mission is to create the same opportunity for every girl and boy to get involved in our great game and stay involved. There is huge competition for youth attention and the challenge is to ensure that rugby is relevant for girls. Working with our unions, we are striving to make rugby fun and accessible, no\u00a0matter your background or where you live.\u201d
\nThe announcement follows the launch of\u00a0Game On Global\u00a0in late 2021, which provides unions with the flexibility at a domestic level to modify elements of the game, including limiting contact, weight-banded participation to promote safe, inclusive and enjoyable participation while ensuring that fixtures can be honoured with reduced numbers.
\nFor more information, visit\u00a0www.world.rugby/the-game/game-participation/get-into-rugby/intro.
\nThe post World Rugby launches reimagined Get Into Rugby programme to drive player retention appeared first on Asia Rugby.
\n", "content_text": "World Rugby is inviting national member unions to apply to participate in the pilot programme for its reimagined Get Into Rugby programme, the non-contact, mixed gender entry level of the sport worldwide which has attracted more than six million participants since its launch in 2016.\n\nGet Into Rugby has attracted more than six million participants since 2016\nGet Into Rugby 2.0 to focus on player retention, not just recruitment\nWorld Rugby committed to making the sport more accessible and relevant to more young people more of the time\nUnions invited to apply for funding in pilot initiative\n\nWorld Rugby is inviting national member unions to apply to participate in the pilot programme for its reimagined\u00a0Get Into Rugby\u00a0programme, the non-contact, mixed gender entry level of the sport worldwide which has attracted more than six million participants since its launch in 2016.\nWith sport up and running after the pandemic and people returning to rugby in their millions around the globe, World Rugby is looking to partner with up to 10 unions on the remodelled programme, which is focused on player retention via accessible, fun and safe participation. The pilot programme is being supported by an initial grant of \u00a3250,000.\n\nYouth Rugby is Back \u2013 Colts Division and Juniors Rugby players see action this Saturday\nMalaysia Rugby Union hosted the World Rugby ACTIVATE and Training & Education Superweek.\nRugby World Cup Sevens 2022: How an \u201cincredible\u201d weekend unfolded\n\nThe programme has updated all the resources and engagement programmes to better represent rugby participation in an evolving post-pandemic society. The resources, which can found on World Rugby\u2019s\u00a0Get Into Rugby website\u00a0are designed to provide unions with all the tools they need to attract the next generation of community rugby players and sustainably grow the game in their country.\nAs a team sport, grassroots rugby is a proven driver of positive societal and wellbeing benefits for participants, binding communities, building stronger personal values, togetherness and team culture, while contributing to economic and health benefits for nations. As a non-contact offering, Get Into Rugby 2.0 is anchored in these positive and impactful qualities.\nWorld Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin said: \u201cAs with every form of entertainment, it is important that rugby is accessible, enjoyable and relevant for young people.\u00a0Get Into Rugby\u00a0embodies that mission as an easy, enjoyable and inclusive non-contact entry point to the sport and has been massively successful in boosting participation globally, particularly in the sport\u2019s emerging markets and amongst girls.\u201d\nWorld Rugby Director of Participation Jason Lewis added: \u201cThe cessation of rugby during the pandemic provided the rare opportunity to stop, review and rethink our programmes. Get Into Rugby 2.0 was born from that thinking. With a focus on enjoyment, fitness and teamwork, it aims not just to provide an entry point for a new generation of players, but a pathway where everyone can find a level and form of the game for them within the amazing community structures in the sport.\n\u201cAssisting players to enter our game in a safe and fun environment will encourage lifelong participation and connection with a growing, global movement. That in turn will encourage more engagement, aid recruitment and retention of players, and most importantly grow a sustainable rugby offering for players to participate in.\u201d\nWomen and girls represent a major growth area for the sport, particularly in emerging markets.\u00a0Two thirds of global pre-teen participants post-pandemic\u00a0are girls, and a major focus of Get Into Rugby 2.0 is the inclusion and retention of girls, encouraging them to try, play and stay in the game.\u201d\nWorld Rugby Director of Women\u2019s Rugby Sally Horrox added: \u201cOur mission is to create the same opportunity for every girl and boy to get involved in our great game and stay involved. There is huge competition for youth attention and the challenge is to ensure that rugby is relevant for girls. Working with our unions, we are striving to make rugby fun and accessible, no\u00a0matter your background or where you live.\u201d\nThe announcement follows the launch of\u00a0Game On Global\u00a0in late 2021, which provides unions with the flexibility at a domestic level to modify elements of the game, including limiting contact, weight-banded participation to promote safe, inclusive and enjoyable participation while ensuring that fixtures can be honoured with reduced numbers.\nFor more information, visit\u00a0www.world.rugby/the-game/game-participation/get-into-rugby/intro.\nThe post World Rugby launches reimagined Get Into Rugby programme to drive player retention appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-10-01T02:04:45+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-10-01T02:04:45+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/get.jpg", "tags": [ "Get Into Rugby", "world Rugby", "Featured", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8880", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/07/28/emirates-and-world-rugby-to-fly-better-at-rugby-world-cup-2023-and-2027/", "title": "Emirates and World Rugby to \u2018Fly Better\u2019 at Rugby World Cup 2023 and 2027", "content_html": "World Rugby and Emirates have announced an extension of the Dubai-based airline\u2019s long-standing relationship as a Rugby World Cup Worldwide Partner.
\nUnder the agreement, the leading airline will continue as Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France and Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.
\nUnderscoring its commitment to the sport, Emirates is also extending its official sponsorship of the Emirates World Rugby Match Officials through to 2027, a relationship that has proven pivotal in the development and performance of elite match officials since 2013.
\nIn joining the global family of Worldwide Partners for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, Emirates will return to where the hugely successful relationship between the airline and the international federation began in 2007. Since then, the airline has become one of the sport\u2019s most prominent and active supporters as a committed partner of every men\u2019s Rugby World Cup since 2007 and proud sponsor of the Dubai and Cape Town rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
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As the Official Airline of Rugby World Cup France 2023 and Australia 2027, Emirates will fly rugby to new frontiers and bring its leading expertise in customer experience to help deliver a truly world-class tournament for fans travelling to the host nations. Its investment in the sport as a Worldwide Partner will help support rugby\u2019s development in both emerging and established markets, while fans will be able to watch every moment from two unforgettable Rugby World Cups live and on-demand from their flight seats, making the sport more accessible.
Supporting rugby\u2019s values and high-performance officiating
\nWith Emirates\u2019 support, World Rugby will continue to invest in the development and support of the world\u2019s top match officials, central to the sport\u2019s values of respect and discipline. The world\u2019s best referees will take the field in their Emirates Fly Better Macron kit when officiating in test rugby, continuing a long tradition started back in 2013.
\nFollowing the success of the award-winning \u2018Whistle Watch\u2019, a World Rugby content series presented by former international referee Nigel Owens and sponsored by Emirates, the two partners will continue to create innovative content to immerse fans into the world of match officials and inspire young referees to pick up the whistle, while making rugby\u2019s laws more accessible
\nWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: \u201cWe are delighted to announce the extension of our long-term and successful collaboration with Emirates for the next two men\u2019s Rugby World Cups and in support of our men\u2019s and women\u2019s match officials programme. Emirates\u2019 global network and passion for our sport will be key in our efforts to make rugby truly global and their proven excellence in customer experience will be an asset to take our fan services to the next level.\u201d
\nWorld Rugby Chief Revenue and Fan Engagement Officer Richard Heaselgrave added: \u201cEmirates has a global stature as a partner and that is incredibly prestigious for any tournament. For Rugby World Cup, we’ve had Emirates on board for more than a decade and we\u2019re immensely proud to be partnering again for the next two pinnacle men\u2019s tournaments.
\n\u201cEmirates\u2019 global operations in most major markets across the world helps us raise awareness of our sport and their belief in excellence is aligned with our own vision of staging world-class events. Emirates is right at the heart of creating events that people want to take part in, bringing fans closer to the action. We are in the business of days out and unforgettable memories. So are Emirates.\u201d
\nEmirates Airline President, Sir Tim Clark, said: \u201cRugby is a sport with great values and a proud heritage in many countries. It is also a sport that\u2019s attracting more participation and interest across communities each year as we are seeing in the UAE where rugby just made it into school programmes nationwide. We see rugby as a great platform to bring people together under a shared passion for the sport.
\n\u201cEmirates has been a proud sponsor of Rugby World Cup since 2007. France 2023 also coincides with Emirates\u2019 30 years of flight operations to Paris, Charles de Gaulle and considering we now have 31 weekly flights to France, Emirates is looking forward to flying in fans to watch the world\u2019s best teams competing for the Webb Ellis Cup.\u201d
\nBy renewing as a Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup, Emirates joins Societe Generale, Mastercard, Asahi, Capgemini and Jaguar Land Rover in the global family of Worldwide Partners for Rugby World Cup 2023. Emirates also becomes the fourth Global Partner of World Rugby, joining Capgemini, Macron and HSBC.
\nAbout World Rugby
\nWorld Rugby is an international federation and a global movement comprising more than 500 million fans and 7.69 million players within 129 national member federations affiliated through six regional associations.
\nLocated in Dublin, Ireland, World Rugby\u2019s purpose is to grow rugby by making it more relevant and accessible, with a vision of a global sport for all, true to its values. The driving force behind the sport\u2019s significant growth has been World Rugby\u2019s portfolio of major events, from the flagship men\u2019s and women\u2019s Rugby World Cups and U20 Championship, that celebrates the future stars of the sport, to the excitement of the men\u2019s and women\u2019s Rugby World Cup Sevens and HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series which are instrumental in attracting new fans.
\nThe financial success of the men\u2019s Rugby World Cup enables World Rugby to invest record sums in the development and growth of the sport from the playground to the podium, ensuring that the sport is as accessible and enjoyable for as many people as possible. Between 2020-23, the international federation will invest more than \u00a3565 million in the sport.
\nhttps://www.world.rugby/vision
\nAbout Emirates
\nThe Emirates story started in 1985 when we launched operations with just two aircraft. Today, we fly the world\u2019s biggest fleets of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, offering our customers the comforts of the latest and most efficient wide-body aircraft in the skies.
\nWe inspire travellers around the world with our growing network of worldwide destinations, industry leading inflight entertainment, regionally inspired cuisine, and world-class service.
\nAbout Emirates and rugby
\nEmirates is one of the world\u2019s biggest supporters of the sport of rugby.
\nIn the airline\u2019s home base of Dubai, The Sevens tournament has been running for more than 50 years in Dubai and Emirates was instrumental in growing its international status when it first began its support in 1987 in cooperation with World Rugby. Through clear focus and a strong commitment from the airline, the Emirates Dubai 7s has become the largest sports event in the region, with over 100,000 fans joining over the three-day tournament in 2021.
\nThe airline also sponsors the jerseys of World Rugby\u2019s Match Officials who take to the field in their Emirates \u2018Fly Better\u2019 kits. Emirates\u2019 strong rugby partnerships also extend to the South African Emirates Lions and their home venue, Emirates Airline Park, as well as the Dubai Hurricanes Rugby Football Club.
\nThe post Emirates and World Rugby to \u2018Fly Better\u2019 at Rugby World Cup 2023 and 2027 appeared first on Asia Rugby.
\n", "content_text": "World Rugby and Emirates have announced an extension of the Dubai-based airline\u2019s long-standing relationship as a Rugby World Cup Worldwide Partner.\nUnder the agreement, the leading airline will continue as Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France and Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.\nUnderscoring its commitment to the sport, Emirates is also extending its official sponsorship of the Emirates World Rugby Match Officials through to 2027, a relationship that has proven pivotal in the development and performance of elite match officials since 2013.\nIn joining the global family of Worldwide Partners for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, Emirates will return to where the hugely successful relationship between the airline and the international federation began in 2007. Since then, the airline has become one of the sport\u2019s most prominent and active supporters as a committed partner of every men\u2019s Rugby World Cup since 2007 and proud sponsor of the Dubai and Cape Town rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.\nAs the Official Airline of Rugby World Cup France 2023 and Australia 2027, Emirates will fly rugby to new frontiers and bring its leading expertise in customer experience to help deliver a truly world-class tournament for fans travelling to the host nations. Its investment in the sport as a Worldwide Partner will help support rugby\u2019s development in both emerging and established markets, while fans will be able to watch every moment from two unforgettable Rugby World Cups live and on-demand from their flight seats, making the sport more accessible.\nSupporting rugby\u2019s values and high-performance officiating\nWith Emirates\u2019 support, World Rugby will continue to invest in the development and support of the world\u2019s top match officials, central to the sport\u2019s values of respect and discipline. The world\u2019s best referees will take the field in their Emirates Fly Better Macron kit when officiating in test rugby, continuing a long tradition started back in 2013.\nFollowing the success of the award-winning \u2018Whistle Watch\u2019, a World Rugby content series presented by former international referee Nigel Owens and sponsored by Emirates, the two partners will continue to create innovative content to immerse fans into the world of match officials and inspire young referees to pick up the whistle, while making rugby\u2019s laws more accessible\n\nDubai to host decisive Final Qualification Tournament for Rugby World Cup 2023\nTonga qualify for Rugby World Cup 2023 after winning the Asia / Pacific play-off\nRugby Sevens match schedule confirmed for Commonwealth Games 2022\n\nWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: \u201cWe are delighted to announce the extension of our long-term and successful collaboration with Emirates for the next two men\u2019s Rugby World Cups and in support of our men\u2019s and women\u2019s match officials programme. Emirates\u2019 global network and passion for our sport will be key in our efforts to make rugby truly global and their proven excellence in customer experience will be an asset to take our fan services to the next level.\u201d\nWorld Rugby Chief Revenue and Fan Engagement Officer Richard Heaselgrave added: \u201cEmirates has a global stature as a partner and that is incredibly prestigious for any tournament. For Rugby World Cup, we’ve had Emirates on board for more than a decade and we\u2019re immensely proud to be partnering again for the next two pinnacle men\u2019s tournaments.\n\u201cEmirates\u2019 global operations in most major markets across the world helps us raise awareness of our sport and their belief in excellence is aligned with our own vision of staging world-class events. Emirates is right at the heart of creating events that people want to take part in, bringing fans closer to the action. We are in the business of days out and unforgettable memories. So are Emirates.\u201d\nEmirates Airline President, Sir Tim Clark, said: \u201cRugby is a sport with great values and a proud heritage in many countries. It is also a sport that\u2019s attracting more participation and interest across communities each year as we are seeing in the UAE where rugby just made it into school programmes nationwide. We see rugby as a great platform to bring people together under a shared passion for the sport.\n\u201cEmirates has been a proud sponsor of Rugby World Cup since 2007. France 2023 also coincides with Emirates\u2019 30 years of flight operations to Paris, Charles de Gaulle and considering we now have 31 weekly flights to France, Emirates is looking forward to flying in fans to watch the world\u2019s best teams competing for the Webb Ellis Cup.\u201d\nBy renewing as a Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup, Emirates joins Societe Generale, Mastercard, Asahi, Capgemini and Jaguar Land Rover in the global family of Worldwide Partners for Rugby World Cup 2023. Emirates also becomes the fourth Global Partner of World Rugby, joining Capgemini, Macron and HSBC.\nAbout World Rugby\nWorld Rugby is an international federation and a global movement comprising more than 500 million fans and 7.69 million players within 129 national member federations affiliated through six regional associations.\nLocated in Dublin, Ireland, World Rugby\u2019s purpose is to grow rugby by making it more relevant and accessible, with a vision of a global sport for all, true to its values. The driving force behind the sport\u2019s significant growth has been World Rugby\u2019s portfolio of major events, from the flagship men\u2019s and women\u2019s Rugby World Cups and U20 Championship, that celebrates the future stars of the sport, to the excitement of the men\u2019s and women\u2019s Rugby World Cup Sevens and HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series which are instrumental in attracting new fans.\nThe financial success of the men\u2019s Rugby World Cup enables World Rugby to invest record sums in the development and growth of the sport from the playground to the podium, ensuring that the sport is as accessible and enjoyable for as many people as possible. Between 2020-23, the international federation will invest more than \u00a3565 million in the sport.\nhttps://www.world.rugby/vision\nAbout Emirates\nThe Emirates story started in 1985 when we launched operations with just two aircraft. Today, we fly the world\u2019s biggest fleets of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, offering our customers the comforts of the latest and most efficient wide-body aircraft in the skies.\nWe inspire travellers around the world with our growing network of worldwide destinations, industry leading inflight entertainment, regionally inspired cuisine, and world-class service.\nAbout Emirates and rugby\nEmirates is one of the world\u2019s biggest supporters of the sport of rugby.\nIn the airline\u2019s home base of Dubai, The Sevens tournament has been running for more than 50 years in Dubai and Emirates was instrumental in growing its international status when it first began its support in 1987 in cooperation with World Rugby. Through clear focus and a strong commitment from the airline, the Emirates Dubai 7s has become the largest sports event in the region, with over 100,000 fans joining over the three-day tournament in 2021.\nThe airline also sponsors the jerseys of World Rugby\u2019s Match Officials who take to the field in their Emirates \u2018Fly Better\u2019 kits. Emirates\u2019 strong rugby partnerships also extend to the South African Emirates Lions and their home venue, Emirates Airline Park, as well as the Dubai Hurricanes Rugby Football Club.\nThe post Emirates and World Rugby to \u2018Fly Better\u2019 at Rugby World Cup 2023 and 2027 appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-07-28T11:02:42+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-07-28T11:05:17+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Emirates-x-World-Rugby.jpg", "tags": [ "world Rugby", "Rugby World Cup", "Rugby World Cup 2023", "Emirates", "Featured", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8832", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/07/13/teams-aim-for-promotion-at-world-rugby-sevens-challenger-series-in-chile/", "title": "Teams aim for promotion at World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in Chile", "content_html": "The World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series will take place in Santiago, Chile on 12-14 August, with promotion to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 the prize at stake for the men’s and women’s tournament winners.
\nThe World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series will return with a standalone, combined event in Santiago, Chile on 12-14 August, 2022, following a one-year break due to the global pandemic.
\nThe 12 women\u2019s and 12 men\u2019s teams from all six World Rugby regions qualified via regional competitions and will compete over three days at Estadio Santa Laura with the tournament winners achieving the highly coveted core status on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023.
\nThe competition format replicates the Olympic Games, which sees the 12 teams drawn in to three pools of four teams each. The top two from each pool along with the two best third-placed teams will qualify for the quarter-finals, before the semi-finals and final will decide the winners who gain the ultimate prize of promotion to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
\nRead\u00a0 –\u00a0
\nThe draw for the men\u2019s pools sees hosts Chile paired with South Korea, Papua New Guinea and Georgia in Pool A. In Pool B Hong Kong will take on Tonga, Jamaica and Zimbabwe. While a strong Germany outfit who produced impressive performances as an invitational team on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in 2021 and 2022 are in pool C with Uruguay, Uganda and Lithuania.
\nIn the women\u2019s competition hosts Chile are in pool D where they will face opposition from China, Kenya and South Africa, who played as an invitational team in the final event of the 2022 Series in Toulouse in May.
\nPoland and Belgium represented themselves with distinction as invitational teams at the 2022 Series events in Malaga and Seville and will face each other in pool E alongside Argentina and Papua New Guinea. Japan have plenty of experience in the Series, including in Langford this year, and they will take on Kazakhstan, Colombia and Mexico in pool F.
\n\nThe World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series was launched in February 2020 to boost rugby sevens\u2019 development across the globe. The competition acts as the promotion pathway for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series with the men’s and women’s Challenger Series winners becoming a core team on the World Series for the following season.
\nThe men’s Challenger Series 2020 featured two rounds, both played in South America. Japan\u2019s men\u2019s team gained promotion following the inaugural pair of events. This year\u2019s event will see the debut for women\u2019s teams in the Challenger Series after the planned inaugural women’s Challenger Series event scheduled to take place in March 2020 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, was unable to take place due to the pandemic.
\nRugby sevens players and fans can look forward to a very busy and exciting rest of 2022 with the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on 29-31 July, followed by the Challenger Series, the grand finale of the men\u2019s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 on 26-27 August before Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town on 9-11 September.
\nWorld Rugby Chief Competitions and Performance Officer Nigel Cass said: \u201cThe World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series is a vital component of our ambitious plans to develop the sport further across the globe, and with the prize of promotion to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 at stake for the winners, the competition across the three day event will be intense from start to finish.
\n\u201cRugby sevens is a key driver of global growth for our sport, particularly in emerging nations, and it firmly remains a top priority for World Rugby. Following the highly impactful Olympic competition in Tokyo last year, which caught the imagination of many new fans worldwide, the short format game continues to expand and captivate audiences with its dynamic, skillful and exciting nature.
\n\u201cWe thank the Federaci\u00f3n de Rugby de Chile for their partnership in delivering this important event for the first time since the inaugural event in 2020, and we are working very closely together to ensure a high performance environment for players and teams to showcase their talents.\u201d
\nFederaci\u00f3n de Rugby de Chile President Cristian Rudloff said: \u201cAs Chile Rugby we are very proud of the confidence that World Rugby places in us again for the realisation of a world mega event. This is undoubtedly a result of the serious and professional work that we have developed in the last three years. As a country, we are preparing to receive our guests with our usual warmth, and we are preparing to have a world sports festival.
\n\u201cThe dispute for promotion to the World Series will be the maximum motivation for athletes who also dream of qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
\n\u201cWe will continue to work so that all rugby players in Chile have the opportunity to experience first-hand the best World Rugby events, such as the men’s 7’s Condors playing the Challenger Series again, and it makes us tremendously proud that our female Condors also have the opportunity to compete at the highest international level.\u201d
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\n", "content_text": "The World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series will take place in Santiago, Chile on 12-14 August, with promotion to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 the prize at stake for the men’s and women’s tournament winners.\n\nThe World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series will take place in Santiago, Chile on 12-14 August, 2022 with a standalone combined event\n12 women\u2019s and 12 men\u2019s teams representing all six World Rugby regions will compete over three days at Estadio Santa Laura\nThe draw sees teams in three pools of four teams, replicating the Olympic tournament format\nThe tournament winners will achieve core status on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023\nThe Challenger Series was introduced in 2020 to boost rugby sevens\u2019 development across the globe and provide a pathway for promotion to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series\n\nThe World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series will return with a standalone, combined event in Santiago, Chile on 12-14 August, 2022, following a one-year break due to the global pandemic.\nThe 12 women\u2019s and 12 men\u2019s teams from all six World Rugby regions qualified via regional competitions and will compete over three days at Estadio Santa Laura with the tournament winners achieving the highly coveted core status on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023.\nThe competition format replicates the Olympic Games, which sees the 12 teams drawn in to three pools of four teams each. The top two from each pool along with the two best third-placed teams will qualify for the quarter-finals, before the semi-finals and final will decide the winners who gain the ultimate prize of promotion to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.\nRead\u00a0 –\u00a0\n\nWorld Rugby calls on fans to join rugby\u2019s biggest family reunion at Rugby World Cup 2021\nLand Rover announced as Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021\n\nThe draw for the men\u2019s pools sees hosts Chile paired with South Korea, Papua New Guinea and Georgia in Pool A. In Pool B Hong Kong will take on Tonga, Jamaica and Zimbabwe. While a strong Germany outfit who produced impressive performances as an invitational team on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in 2021 and 2022 are in pool C with Uruguay, Uganda and Lithuania.\nIn the women\u2019s competition hosts Chile are in pool D where they will face opposition from China, Kenya and South Africa, who played as an invitational team in the final event of the 2022 Series in Toulouse in May.\nPoland and Belgium represented themselves with distinction as invitational teams at the 2022 Series events in Malaga and Seville and will face each other in pool E alongside Argentina and Papua New Guinea. Japan have plenty of experience in the Series, including in Langford this year, and they will take on Kazakhstan, Colombia and Mexico in pool F.\nVIEW MATCH SCHEDULE >>\nThe World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series was launched in February 2020 to boost rugby sevens\u2019 development across the globe. The competition acts as the promotion pathway for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series with the men’s and women’s Challenger Series winners becoming a core team on the World Series for the following season.\nThe men’s Challenger Series 2020 featured two rounds, both played in South America. Japan\u2019s men\u2019s team gained promotion following the inaugural pair of events. This year\u2019s event will see the debut for women\u2019s teams in the Challenger Series after the planned inaugural women’s Challenger Series event scheduled to take place in March 2020 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, was unable to take place due to the pandemic.\nRugby sevens players and fans can look forward to a very busy and exciting rest of 2022 with the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on 29-31 July, followed by the Challenger Series, the grand finale of the men\u2019s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 on 26-27 August before Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town on 9-11 September.\nWorld Rugby Chief Competitions and Performance Officer Nigel Cass said: \u201cThe World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series is a vital component of our ambitious plans to develop the sport further across the globe, and with the prize of promotion to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 at stake for the winners, the competition across the three day event will be intense from start to finish.\n\u201cRugby sevens is a key driver of global growth for our sport, particularly in emerging nations, and it firmly remains a top priority for World Rugby. Following the highly impactful Olympic competition in Tokyo last year, which caught the imagination of many new fans worldwide, the short format game continues to expand and captivate audiences with its dynamic, skillful and exciting nature.\n\u201cWe thank the Federaci\u00f3n de Rugby de Chile for their partnership in delivering this important event for the first time since the inaugural event in 2020, and we are working very closely together to ensure a high performance environment for players and teams to showcase their talents.\u201d\nFederaci\u00f3n de Rugby de Chile President Cristian Rudloff said: \u201cAs Chile Rugby we are very proud of the confidence that World Rugby places in us again for the realisation of a world mega event. This is undoubtedly a result of the serious and professional work that we have developed in the last three years. As a country, we are preparing to receive our guests with our usual warmth, and we are preparing to have a world sports festival.\n\u201cThe dispute for promotion to the World Series will be the maximum motivation for athletes who also dream of qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.\n\u201cWe will continue to work so that all rugby players in Chile have the opportunity to experience first-hand the best World Rugby events, such as the men’s 7’s Condors playing the Challenger Series again, and it makes us tremendously proud that our female Condors also have the opportunity to compete at the highest international level.\u201d\nThe post Teams aim for promotion at World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in Chile appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-07-13T22:13:33+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-07-13T22:13:33+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "mohamedfazil454@gmail.com", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/mohamedfazil454gmail-com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5eaece606967f0da573e450af90a4cef?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "mohamedfazil454@gmail.com", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/mohamedfazil454gmail-com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5eaece606967f0da573e450af90a4cef?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Teams-aim-for-promotion-at-World-Rugby-Sevens.jpg", "tags": [ "world Rugby", "HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series", "HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023", "Chile Rugby", "Featured", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8819", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/06/27/canon-joins-the-rugby-world-cup-commercial-family-for-new-zealand-2021-and-france-2023/", "title": "Canon joins the Rugby World Cup commercial family for New Zealand 2021 and France 2023", "content_html": "World Rugby and Canon have announced an extension of their association that will see the leading technology brand become a Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand and Official Imaging Supplier of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.
\nThe announcement represents the first time that Canon has entered into an agreement specifically for the women\u2019s game. It reflects the organisation\u2019s alignment with World Rugby\u2019s commitment to accelerating the advancement of gender equality globally, while playing its full role in the promotion of one of the fastest-growing team sports on the planet.
\nRugby World Cup 2021 is set to take New Zealand by storm from 8 October to 12 November, 2022 as the southern hemisphere prepares to host the women\u2019s edition of the pinnacle tournament for the first time.
\nThe tournament will see 12 of the world\u2019s top women\u2019s 15s teams go head-to-head to see who will be crowned world champions at Auckland\u2019s Eden Park on 12 November.
\nGET YOUR TICKETS TO RWC 2021 >>
\nRugby World Cup 2021 will also be Canon\u2019s third consecutive involvement with Rugby World Cup, having previously sponsored the men\u2019s editions in 2015 in England and 2019 in Japan, the most globally impactful rugby event of all time.
\nCanon is the fourth Japanese brand to join the Rugby World Cup 2023 commercial family following a record-breaking Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, which surpassed all initial commercial revenue projections, largely influenced by strong interest from Japanese and wider Asian brands.
\nCanon will have a crucial role in supporting photographers and international media to capture the incredible moments during France 2023; a tournament set to be the major attraction in the sporting calendar that year, bringing the rugby family together for a celebration of the 200 years of the sport.
\nWorld Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin said: \u201cHaving recently confirmed both men\u2019s and women\u2019s editions of Rugby World Cup up until 2033, there couldn\u2019t be a more pivotal time to welcome Canon on board. Their relentless focus on innovation echoes our vision to make rugby as relevant and accessible as possible and their support will accelerate the development of our sport across the globe.
\n\u201cWe have had the great pleasure of working with Canon for a number of years and we are very proud to be continuing our long-standing relationship for Rugby World Cups 2021 and 2023. Canon shares our passion for driving gender parity across the game and we are delighted to be welcoming them to the partner family for the pinnacle women\u2019s 15s tournament that kicks off in New Zealand later this year.\u201d
\nAs a Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021 and Official Imaging Supplier of Rugby World Cup 2023, Canon will make available the full support of its diverse businesses, ranging from products and solutions, including cameras, lenses, video camcorders, network cameras and medical equipment.
\nAs with other major sporting competitions, both in Japan and overseas, Canon will provide behind-the-scenes support services to members of the media covering Rugby World Cup 2021 and 2023, including camera and lens maintenance services and product loans, to enable the best possible capture of the top-class athletes competing on the sport\u2019s biggest stage.
\nCanon Inc. Chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai, commented: \u201cFollowing on from Rugby World Cup 2015 in England and Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, Canon is delighted to continue backing the tournaments as Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand and Official Imaging Supplier of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. I am delighted that we have been granted this opportunity to support both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s tournaments. In addition to supporting professional photographers and news media as they capture the intense action of the world\u2019s top teams facing off in peak condition, Canon will do its utmost to support World Rugby, the owner of both tournaments, as well as the organising committees, relevant authorities, local government and other corporate sponsors.\u201d
\nThe post Canon joins the Rugby World Cup commercial family for New Zealand 2021 and France 2023 appeared first on Asia Rugby.
\n", "content_text": "Canon named Worldwide Partner for Rugby World Cup 2021 and will be the tournament\u2019s Official Imaging Partner and Official Camera Partner\nJapanese company comes on board for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France as Official Imaging Supplier\nCanon and World Rugby continue their long-standing relationship started at Rugby World Cup 2015\nPartnership marks Canon\u2019s first women\u2019s Rugby World Cup as tournament set to take New Zealand by storm from 8 October-12 November, 2022\nCanon will seize incredible moments at Rugby World Cup 2023 as the world unite in France to celebrate rugby\u2019s 200th anniversary\n\nWorld Rugby and Canon have announced an extension of their association that will see the leading technology brand become a Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand and Official Imaging Supplier of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.\nThe announcement represents the first time that Canon has entered into an agreement specifically for the women\u2019s game. It reflects the organisation\u2019s alignment with World Rugby\u2019s commitment to accelerating the advancement of gender equality globally, while playing its full role in the promotion of one of the fastest-growing team sports on the planet.\nRugby World Cup 2021 is set to take New Zealand by storm from 8 October to 12 November, 2022 as the southern hemisphere prepares to host the women\u2019s edition of the pinnacle tournament for the first time.\nThe tournament will see 12 of the world\u2019s top women\u2019s 15s teams go head-to-head to see who will be crowned world champions at Auckland\u2019s Eden Park on 12 November.\nGET YOUR TICKETS TO RWC 2021 >>\nRugby World Cup 2021 will also be Canon\u2019s third consecutive involvement with Rugby World Cup, having previously sponsored the men\u2019s editions in 2015 in England and 2019 in Japan, the most globally impactful rugby event of all time.\nCanon is the fourth Japanese brand to join the Rugby World Cup 2023 commercial family following a record-breaking Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, which surpassed all initial commercial revenue projections, largely influenced by strong interest from Japanese and wider Asian brands.\nCanon will have a crucial role in supporting photographers and international media to capture the incredible moments during France 2023; a tournament set to be the major attraction in the sporting calendar that year, bringing the rugby family together for a celebration of the 200 years of the sport.\nWorld Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin said: \u201cHaving recently confirmed both men\u2019s and women\u2019s editions of Rugby World Cup up until 2033, there couldn\u2019t be a more pivotal time to welcome Canon on board. Their relentless focus on innovation echoes our vision to make rugby as relevant and accessible as possible and their support will accelerate the development of our sport across the globe.\n\u201cWe have had the great pleasure of working with Canon for a number of years and we are very proud to be continuing our long-standing relationship for Rugby World Cups 2021 and 2023. Canon shares our passion for driving gender parity across the game and we are delighted to be welcoming them to the partner family for the pinnacle women\u2019s 15s tournament that kicks off in New Zealand later this year.\u201d\nAs a Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021 and Official Imaging Supplier of Rugby World Cup 2023, Canon will make available the full support of its diverse businesses, ranging from products and solutions, including cameras, lenses, video camcorders, network cameras and medical equipment.\nAs with other major sporting competitions, both in Japan and overseas, Canon will provide behind-the-scenes support services to members of the media covering Rugby World Cup 2021 and 2023, including camera and lens maintenance services and product loans, to enable the best possible capture of the top-class athletes competing on the sport\u2019s biggest stage.\nCanon Inc. Chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai, commented: \u201cFollowing on from Rugby World Cup 2015 in England and Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, Canon is delighted to continue backing the tournaments as Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand and Official Imaging Supplier of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. I am delighted that we have been granted this opportunity to support both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s tournaments. In addition to supporting professional photographers and news media as they capture the intense action of the world\u2019s top teams facing off in peak condition, Canon will do its utmost to support World Rugby, the owner of both tournaments, as well as the organising committees, relevant authorities, local government and other corporate sponsors.\u201d\nThe post Canon joins the Rugby World Cup commercial family for New Zealand 2021 and France 2023 appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-06-27T18:12:38+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-06-27T18:12:38+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/rugby.jpg", "tags": [ "world Rugby", "Rugby World Cup", "Rugby World Cup 2023", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8794", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/06/21/rugbys-biggest-family-reunion/", "title": "World Rugby calls on fans to join rugby\u2019s biggest family reunion at Rugby World Cup 2021", "content_html": "World Rugby today has launched the Rugby World Cup 2021 \u2018Family Reunion\u2019 campaign, celebrating the 100 days to go milestone by encouraging the rugby family to join together and celebrate the very best of women in rugby after the pandemic.
\nFollowing its Covid-19 enforced postponement, New Zealand is set to welcome the world\u2019s top players and fans around the world with a very special celebration of rugby, rugby\u2019s values, women and togetherness from 8 October to 12 November 2022.
\nLand Rover announced as Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021
\nIt promises to be the greatest celebration of women\u2019s rugby the sport has ever witnessed. Focused primarily at a New Zealand audience, the campaign launches just days before tickets to Rugby World Cup 2021 go on general sale on 30 June and celebrates the \u2018rugby family\u2019 and the off-field values that make rugby so unique.
\nA winning blend of rugby, party and a family reunion like no other, the campaign is brought to life through a hero film shot in the Auckland suburbs which demonstrates that Rugby World Cup 2021 will offer so much more than just the 80 minutes on the pitch.
\nThe star-studded campaign film features Black Fern and Black Ferns Sevens icon Ruby Tui, former Black Ferns captain and Rugby World Cup winner Fiao’o Fa’amausili, England Rugby international Emily Scarratt, New Zealand Rugby international Caleb Clarke and former captain of the New Zealand international cricket team Ross Taylor.
\nFollowing a cessation of live sport owing to the pandemic, rugby\u2019s stars are calling on the people of New Zealand to come together at Rugby World Cup 2021 for the biggest family gathering of the year \u2013 and everyone\u2019s invited.
\nIt\u2019s not just mums and dads, brothers and sisters \u2013 Rugby World Cup 2021 is inviting the entire rugby Whanau for a long overdue and much anticipated celebration.
\nThe rugby family means friends from school, mates from work, girls from the rugby club. It\u2019s the bond people have with their friends, their family, their favourite players and everything in between.
\n![\"Japan](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/A01I9478.jpg\")
It\u2019s everyone being brought together for six weeks by their own genealogy \u2013 rugby.
\nWorld Rugby Chief Executive Officer Alan Gilpin said: \u201cFamily Reunion is a pivotal step on our journey to Rugby World Cup 2021 as we approach 100 days to go when fans will be able to secure their ticket to what will be a spectacular celebration of women\u2019s rugby this October and November.
\n\u201cThe campaign perfectly encapsulates rugby\u2019s values and celebrates the rugby family; something that is incredibly special and unique to our sport. It has been some time since the world has had an opportunity to come together and enjoy international rugby on this scale, so we are extremely excited that Rugby World Cup 2021 will be an enabler for the global rugby family to enjoy world-class sport New Zealand later this year.\u201d
\nRugby World Cup 2021 will kick off at Eden Park on 8 October, 2022 with a triple header. 12 international teams will go head-to-head for four weeks before the tournament culminates with the final on 12 November, which will see the remaining teams return to Eden Park Join the Family Reunion by securing your ticket to Rugby World Cup 2021 on 30 June, available here.
\nIndividual match day tickets will be available exclusively for Mastercard holders from 22 to 26 June.
\nThe post World Rugby calls on fans to join rugby\u2019s biggest family reunion at Rugby World Cup 2021 appeared first on Asia Rugby.
\n", "content_text": "World Rugby launches \u2018Family Reunion\u2019 campaign for Rugby World Cup 2021\n\u00a0Campaign encourages New Zealanders and fans from around the world to join rugby\u2019s biggest reunion following the pandemic\nCampaign launches ahead of tickets to pinnacle tournament going on general sale 30 June, available here\nStar-studded campaign film features Ruby Tui, Fiao’o Fa’amausili, Caleb Clarke, Ross Taylor and Emily Scarratt\n30 June marks 100 days to go until the start of the tournament which will be held in New Zealand from 8 October to 12 November, 2022\nRugby World Cup 2021 set to be the biggest celebration of women\u2019s rugby as 12 international teams come together to see who will be crowned world champions\nGeneral sale tickets to Rugby World Cup 2021\n\nWorld Rugby today has launched the Rugby World Cup 2021 \u2018Family Reunion\u2019 campaign, celebrating the 100 days to go milestone by encouraging the rugby family to join together and celebrate the very best of women in rugby after the pandemic.\nFollowing its Covid-19 enforced postponement, New Zealand is set to welcome the world\u2019s top players and fans around the world with a very special celebration of rugby, rugby\u2019s values, women and togetherness from 8 October to 12 November 2022.\nLand Rover announced as Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021\nIt promises to be the greatest celebration of women\u2019s rugby the sport has ever witnessed. Focused primarily at a New Zealand audience, the campaign launches just days before tickets to Rugby World Cup 2021 go on general sale on 30 June and celebrates the \u2018rugby family\u2019 and the off-field values that make rugby so unique.\nA winning blend of rugby, party and a family reunion like no other, the campaign is brought to life through a hero film shot in the Auckland suburbs which demonstrates that Rugby World Cup 2021 will offer so much more than just the 80 minutes on the pitch.\nThe star-studded campaign film features Black Fern and Black Ferns Sevens icon Ruby Tui, former Black Ferns captain and Rugby World Cup winner Fiao’o Fa’amausili, England Rugby international Emily Scarratt, New Zealand Rugby international Caleb Clarke and former captain of the New Zealand international cricket team Ross Taylor.\nFollowing a cessation of live sport owing to the pandemic, rugby\u2019s stars are calling on the people of New Zealand to come together at Rugby World Cup 2021 for the biggest family gathering of the year \u2013 and everyone\u2019s invited.\nIt\u2019s not just mums and dads, brothers and sisters \u2013 Rugby World Cup 2021 is inviting the entire rugby Whanau for a long overdue and much anticipated celebration.\nThe rugby family means friends from school, mates from work, girls from the rugby club. It\u2019s the bond people have with their friends, their family, their favourite players and everything in between.\n\nIt\u2019s everyone being brought together for six weeks by their own genealogy \u2013 rugby.\nWorld Rugby Chief Executive Officer Alan Gilpin said: \u201cFamily Reunion is a pivotal step on our journey to Rugby World Cup 2021 as we approach 100 days to go when fans will be able to secure their ticket to what will be a spectacular celebration of women\u2019s rugby this October and November.\n\u201cThe campaign perfectly encapsulates rugby\u2019s values and celebrates the rugby family; something that is incredibly special and unique to our sport. It has been some time since the world has had an opportunity to come together and enjoy international rugby on this scale, so we are extremely excited that Rugby World Cup 2021 will be an enabler for the global rugby family to enjoy world-class sport New Zealand later this year.\u201d\nRugby World Cup 2021 will kick off at Eden Park on 8 October, 2022 with a triple header. 12 international teams will go head-to-head for four weeks before the tournament culminates with the final on 12 November, which will see the remaining teams return to Eden Park Join the Family Reunion by securing your ticket to Rugby World Cup 2021 on 30 June, available here.\nIndividual match day tickets will be available exclusively for Mastercard holders from 22 to 26 June.\nThe post World Rugby calls on fans to join rugby\u2019s biggest family reunion at Rugby World Cup 2021 appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-06-21T07:40:43+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-06-21T08:37:18+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Family-Union-Editorial-Image.webp", "tags": [ "world Rugby", "RWC2021", "World Cup 2021", "New Zealand Rugby", "WXV", "Featured", "Womens Rugby", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8790", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/06/16/quicker-accurate-decision-making-at-the-heart-of-tmo-protocol-amendment/", "title": "Quicker, accurate decision-making at the heart of TMO protocol amendment", "content_html": "Quicker, accurate decision-making is the rationale behind trial amendments to the Television Match Official (TMO) protocol announced by World Rugby.
\nStarting for all competitions and stand-alone matches taking place after 1 July, the TMO will be given greater scope, supporting better, quicker decisions.
\nFormal adoption of the current practice of \u2018on the run\u2019 decision-making, where the TMO acts as a \u2018sweeper\u2019 on behalf of the referee to examine the following scenarios without stopping play:
\nIn addition, in the event of a try, should the footage relating to an infringement only be made available by the broadcaster after the conversion has taken place, but before the restart, then the referee and TMO may highlight the infringement and deal with it accordingly.
\nThe revised protocol has been designed with input from the world\u2019s top match officials, broadcasters and laws experts, underpinning a collaborative and solution-focused approach.
\nWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: \u201cOur mission is to help the sport to be all it can be in terms of safety and spectacle, and this TMO revision supports that mission.
\n\u201cNot only will this update help the elite game better identify and deal with any foul play, it will assist in the clear and obvious being addressed without stopping the game, potentially reducing the number of unnecessary and often lengthy stoppages which impacts the spectacle for all concerned.
\n\u201cCombined with the trial adjustment to the scope of water carriers, this is a common-sense development that can aid the spectacle by reducing stoppages, and I would like to thank the match officials for their full and expert input. Many of these updates are a question of formalising practices that were already taking place in any event, so fans and viewers alike will already be accustomed to them in most cases. We must now all work together to ensure consistency and accuracy of application of this protocol at all levels where the TMO operates.\u201d
\nThe post Quicker, accurate decision-making at the heart of TMO protocol amendment appeared first on Asia Rugby.
\n", "content_text": "Quicker, accurate decision-making is the rationale behind trial amendments to the Television Match Official (TMO) protocol announced by World Rugby.\nStarting for all competitions and stand-alone matches taking place after 1 July, the TMO will be given greater scope, supporting better, quicker decisions.\nFormal adoption of the current practice of \u2018on the run\u2019 decision-making, where the TMO acts as a \u2018sweeper\u2019 on behalf of the referee to examine the following scenarios without stopping play:\n\nLaw 8 Scoring: Incidents relating to whether a player was in touch or touch-in-goal\nLaw 9: Dangerous play, specific to where any dangerous play can be immediately determined as a \u2018play on\u2019 or a penalty kick only offence\nLaw 11: Knock-on or throw forward\nLaw 18.2-18.8: All touch/touch-in-goal decisions, including whether a ball was in touch or not, and who took it into touch\n\nIn addition, in the event of a try, should the footage relating to an infringement only be made available by the broadcaster after the conversion has taken place, but before the restart, then the referee and TMO may highlight the infringement and deal with it accordingly.\nThe revised protocol has been designed with input from the world\u2019s top match officials, broadcasters and laws experts, underpinning a collaborative and solution-focused approach.\nWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: \u201cOur mission is to help the sport to be all it can be in terms of safety and spectacle, and this TMO revision supports that mission.\n\u201cNot only will this update help the elite game better identify and deal with any foul play, it will assist in the clear and obvious being addressed without stopping the game, potentially reducing the number of unnecessary and often lengthy stoppages which impacts the spectacle for all concerned.\n\u201cCombined with the trial adjustment to the scope of water carriers, this is a common-sense development that can aid the spectacle by reducing stoppages, and I would like to thank the match officials for their full and expert input. Many of these updates are a question of formalising practices that were already taking place in any event, so fans and viewers alike will already be accustomed to them in most cases. We must now all work together to ensure consistency and accuracy of application of this protocol at all levels where the TMO operates.\u201d\nThe post Quicker, accurate decision-making at the heart of TMO protocol amendment appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-06-16T22:39:24+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-06-16T22:40:24+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/TMO.jpg", "tags": [ "World Rugby Chairman", "Television Match Official", "world Rugby", "Bill Beaumont", "TMO", "Featured", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8766", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/06/08/land-rover-announced-as-worldwide-partner-of-rugby-world-cup-2021/", "title": "Land Rover announced as Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021", "content_html": "Land Rover has expanded its partnership with World Rugby by becoming the fourth Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand.
\n
World Rugby and Land Rover have announced a new partnership which sees the Land Rover Defender become a Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021, staged in New Zealand from 8 October to 12 November, 2022.
\nExcited about the power of women in rugby, Land Rover\u2019s 25-year commitment to supporting rugby at all levels around the world has expanded to the women\u2019s game for the first time and follows the recent announcement that Land Rover will join the commercial family for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.
\nThe global brand will support the women\u2019s tournament as a Worldwide Partner with Defender pledging to help introduce new audiences and engage them with a sport that is growing at a phenomenal rate around the world.
\nWorld Rugby Chief Executive Officer Alan Gilpin, said: \u201cWith every Rugby World Cup location confirmed through to 2033, this is the era of women and rugby and we are committed to ensuring that the sport is as attractive and accessible as possible on a global basis. \u00a0Partnerships like this not only showcase the excitement of the women\u2019s game, but are also purpose-driven, impactful and help attract new audiences and participants.
\n\u201cWe are very proud to be announcing our partnership with the New Defender for Rugby World Cup 2021. We have been fortunate to have worked with Land Rover for many years \u2013 a brand that is passionate about rugby and its values \u2013 and we are extremely excited to now be welcoming them to the partner family for the women\u2019s edition of Rugby World Cup in New Zealand this year.
\n\n\u201cRugby World Cup 2021 will be a symbol of togetherness following the pandemic and we are anticipating a very special tournament on a number of levels. We are excited that the New Defender will be at the heart of the journey.\u201d
\nLaura Wood, Head of Global PR Brand and Partnerships, Land Rover said: \u201cToday is a new milestone on the Defender rugby journey, as we announce our increased support to the whole of the sport. We have long committed to the game\u2019s grassroots, helping introduce thousands of boys and girls around the world to rugby. Now it\u2019s time for Defender to deepen that commitment by helping women\u2019s rugby get the recognition it deserves. We are excited to fully integrate the New Defender \u2013 which combines adventurous spirit and capability with innovation and sustainability \u2013 into our Rugby World Cup partnerships, starting this year.\u201d
\nLand Rover has already outlined its commitment to a more sustainable future as a brand and Rugby World Cup 2021 and the men\u2019s edition in 2023\u00a0 will provide a central platform to tell the story. This commitment will extend to the New Zealand tournament where a fleet of new electric hybrid Defenders will help the running of the tournament.
\nFifty-two youth mascots will be selected as \u2018Defenders of Tomorrow\u2019. Children from across New Zealand and beyond, will be chosen for their passion and dedication to changing their world for the better. On top of this once-in-a-lifetime experience, the youngsters will actively influence and determine the post-tournament legacy for Defender and Rugby World Cup 2021.
\nSally Horrox, Director of Women\u2019s Rugby at World Rugby, added: \u201cWe are delighted to announce our partnership with the New Defender for Rugby World Cup 2021. Forging meaningful partnerships that are purpose-driven is extremely important to us and we are particularly excited that the Defenders of Tomorrow mascot programme will engage and inspire our future rugby generation to act and deliver impact on and off the pitch.\u201d
\nRead More – UAE men clinch Asia Rugby Phuket 7s title, Thailand women remain unbeaten
\nFollowing its postponement from 2021, Rugby World Cup will kick off at Auckland\u2019s Eden Park on 8 October, 2022 as 12 of the world\u2019s top women\u2019s 15s teams go head-to-head to determine who will be crowned world champions.
\nTeam and venue ticketing packs are currently on sale for Rugby World Cup 2021 with general admission tickets going on sale 30 June. Click\u00a0here\u00a0to find out more.
\nMore information about the Defender campaign for Rugby World Cup 2021 will be announced later this year with recruitment for the \u2018Defenders of Tomorrow\u2019\u00a0beginning in June.
\nLand Rover joins Mastercard, DHL and Capgemini as Worldwide Partners of Rugby World Cup 2021.
\nThe post Land Rover announced as Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021 appeared first on Asia Rugby.
\n", "content_text": "Land Rover has expanded its partnership with World Rugby by becoming the fourth Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand.\n\n\nNew partnership:\u00a0The New\u00a0Defender supports the women\u2019s game for the first time as Worldwide Partner for Rugby World Cup 2021\nValuing diversity and inclusion:\u00a0Defender backs World Rugby in raising awareness and driving engagement with women\u2019s rugby around the world\nFocus on the future:\u00a0Youth mascot programme \u2018Defenders of Tomorrow\u2019\u00a0to launch in New Zealand, as Defender puts the next generation centre stage\nElectric hybrid help:\u00a0Fleet of plug-in electric hybrid Defenders will support the tournament operations in New Zealand\nDefender family: Now includes the eight seat Defender 130 to join the critically acclaimed Defender 90 and Defender 110\n\nWorld Rugby and Land Rover have announced a new partnership which sees the Land Rover Defender become a Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021, staged in New Zealand from 8 October to 12 November, 2022.\nExcited about the power of women in rugby, Land Rover\u2019s 25-year commitment to supporting rugby at all levels around the world has expanded to the women\u2019s game for the first time and follows the recent announcement that Land Rover will join the commercial family for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.\nThe global brand will support the women\u2019s tournament as a Worldwide Partner with Defender pledging to help introduce new audiences and engage them with a sport that is growing at a phenomenal rate around the world.\nWorld Rugby Chief Executive Officer Alan Gilpin, said: \u201cWith every Rugby World Cup location confirmed through to 2033, this is the era of women and rugby and we are committed to ensuring that the sport is as attractive and accessible as possible on a global basis. \u00a0Partnerships like this not only showcase the excitement of the women\u2019s game, but are also purpose-driven, impactful and help attract new audiences and participants.\n\u201cWe are very proud to be announcing our partnership with the New Defender for Rugby World Cup 2021. We have been fortunate to have worked with Land Rover for many years \u2013 a brand that is passionate about rugby and its values \u2013 and we are extremely excited to now be welcoming them to the partner family for the women\u2019s edition of Rugby World Cup in New Zealand this year.\nRead – Pakistan Crowned Division II Champions, Prevail in Lahore Thriller: Stun Thailand 24 \u2013 18 in Final Test, Clinch Championship by Solitary Point\n\u201cRugby World Cup 2021 will be a symbol of togetherness following the pandemic and we are anticipating a very special tournament on a number of levels. We are excited that the New Defender will be at the heart of the journey.\u201d\nLaura Wood, Head of Global PR Brand and Partnerships, Land Rover said: \u201cToday is a new milestone on the Defender rugby journey, as we announce our increased support to the whole of the sport. We have long committed to the game\u2019s grassroots, helping introduce thousands of boys and girls around the world to rugby. Now it\u2019s time for Defender to deepen that commitment by helping women\u2019s rugby get the recognition it deserves. We are excited to fully integrate the New Defender \u2013 which combines adventurous spirit and capability with innovation and sustainability \u2013 into our Rugby World Cup partnerships, starting this year.\u201d\nLand Rover has already outlined its commitment to a more sustainable future as a brand and Rugby World Cup 2021 and the men\u2019s edition in 2023\u00a0 will provide a central platform to tell the story. This commitment will extend to the New Zealand tournament where a fleet of new electric hybrid Defenders will help the running of the tournament.\nFifty-two youth mascots will be selected as \u2018Defenders of Tomorrow\u2019. Children from across New Zealand and beyond, will be chosen for their passion and dedication to changing their world for the better. On top of this once-in-a-lifetime experience, the youngsters will actively influence and determine the post-tournament legacy for Defender and Rugby World Cup 2021.\nSally Horrox, Director of Women\u2019s Rugby at World Rugby, added: \u201cWe are delighted to announce our partnership with the New Defender for Rugby World Cup 2021. Forging meaningful partnerships that are purpose-driven is extremely important to us and we are particularly excited that the Defenders of Tomorrow mascot programme will engage and inspire our future rugby generation to act and deliver impact on and off the pitch.\u201d\nRead More – UAE men clinch Asia Rugby Phuket 7s title, Thailand women remain unbeaten\nFollowing its postponement from 2021, Rugby World Cup will kick off at Auckland\u2019s Eden Park on 8 October, 2022 as 12 of the world\u2019s top women\u2019s 15s teams go head-to-head to determine who will be crowned world champions.\nTeam and venue ticketing packs are currently on sale for Rugby World Cup 2021 with general admission tickets going on sale 30 June. Click\u00a0here\u00a0to find out more.\nMore information about the Defender campaign for Rugby World Cup 2021 will be announced later this year with recruitment for the \u2018Defenders of Tomorrow\u2019\u00a0beginning in June.\nLand Rover joins Mastercard, DHL and Capgemini as Worldwide Partners of Rugby World Cup 2021.\nThe post Land Rover announced as Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021 appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-06-08T15:05:28+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-06-08T15:15:31+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Main-Image-RWC21_Defender.jpg", "tags": [ "world Rugby", "Rugby World Cup 2021", "Land Rover", "Featured", "News" ] } ] }