The second of three rounds in this year's Asia Rugby Sevens Series in Korea will be streamed live on Asia Rugby’s Facebook page. With both the men’s and women’s competitions continuing this weekend in Korea after a two week break, there is a buzz around the sport following the recent Asian Games ...
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Asian pathway to Tokyo 2020 announced
Rugby sevens’ Olympic qualification pathway for Tokyo 2020 has today been confirmed by the International Olympic Committee and World Rugby. Twelve teams will compete for medals in both the men's and women's rugby sevens competitions from 27 July-1 August at Tokyo Stadium. Japan’s men’s and ...
Japan claim women’s title in Hong Kong showdown
Japan stole the show once more in the Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series, beating China in a thrilling final in Hong Kong. Having won gold at the recent Asian Games, they trailed China 7-0 but tries from captain Chiharu Nakamura, her sixth of the tournament, and Raichelmiyo Bativakalolo ensured ...
Top sevens seeds unscathed in Hong Kong #ARW7s
In the women’s competition Asian Games gold and silver medallists Japan and China recorded 100% records on day one of the competition in Hong Kong. The Sakura Sevens impressed in their opening match winning 48-0 against Korea with captain Chiharu Nakamura scoring four tries in the win. In ...
Final squads announced for Asia Rugby Sevens Series curtain raiser in Hong Kong
The final squads for this weekend’s Asia Rugby men’s and women’s sevens series have been confirmed. Off the back of winning gold at the recent Asian Games both Hong Kong and Japan women name strong sides to compete in the tournament. ASIA RUGBY SEVENS SERIES FIXTURES >> 10 of the side to ...
Thailand relishing sevens competition with Asia’s elite
Thailand women's sevens team were perhaps the surprise package at the recent Asian Games. Despite not winning a medal, they beat Hong Kong to reach the Cup semi-finals before losing to China 29-5. In the bronze medal match they lost 29-7 to Kazakhstan but their performances impressed many ...
Singapore in the spotlight on Asia Rugby Women’s Sevens Series
After their performance in the Asian Games, Singapore women continue their development with three Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series events. The Hong Kong Sevens begins this weekend and Singapore are one of eight women’s teams competing not only for the individual and overall titles, but also for a ...