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Back to Full Schedule, Enthralling Year of Rugby in the Offering: Asia Rugby Releases 2023 Calendar

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Asia Rugby published its full schedule for 2023 with over 22 international and regional events.\u00a0

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In the year, Asia will host five major 7s events, along with three World Rugby Sevens Series legs.

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\nThe first half of the Asia Rugby Calendar is dedicated to fifteens rugby and kicks off with the Asia Rugby Division III West. The tournament was originally scheduled for 2022 but was postponed due to political instability in Iran. The one-off game between Iran and Qatar will now be played in the UAE on the 10th\u00a0of February 2023, with the winner promoted to the Division III Playoff tournament. The tournament gives the regional Division III union teams a pathway to the top tier of\u00a0the Asia Rugby Championship, thereby also giving all unions in Asia an opportunity for Rugby World Cup qualification.

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The premier Asia Rugby Men\u2019s Championship will feature Hong Kong, Korea and Malaysia and will be played in June. The Asia Rugby Men\u2019s Division I and Divisions II are scheduled for May.

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The Asia Rugby Women\u2019s Championship will be played in 2 tiers and constitutes a pathway to the long-awaited World Rugby WXV tournament. The top team Asia 1 will compete in WXV 2 and the runner-up in WXV 3.

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August will see the sevens season kick-off with Asia Rugby Sevens Series – Round 1 on the 19th and 20th of August,\u00a0 with all eyes on the pinnacle multiple-sports event in Asia the ASIAD. The rugby 7s event will feature 12 or 16 teams (ongoing discussion with the organizing committee), with all teams battling for treasured Asian Games silverware in Hangzhou China from 24th\u00a0September to 26th September. The second round of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series will be played on the 28th and 29th of October.\u00a0

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\u00a0The Asia Rugby Sevens Series will again feature the top 8 women\u2019s and men’s teams, the Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy will give the balance of the Asian team to compete in October.

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The fifth major sevens tournament hosted by Asia Rugby in 2023 will be the Asia Rugby Qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics as a stand-alone tournament for men and women.\u00a0

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The Asia Rugby schedule also includes both sevens and fifteens tournaments for age-grade teams, including Asia Rugby U20s men’s and women’s Sevens in November and the Asia Rugby U18s Boys and Girls in September.

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Lastly, World Rugby\u2019s prestigious premier HSBC 7s World Series, showcasing the talents of the best 7s sides and athletes in the world, will stage three tournaments in Asia \u2013 the Dubai 7s, the Hong Kong 7s and the Singapore 7s.

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The World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 will feature two three-day combined men\u2019s and women\u2019s events taking place at\u00a0Markotter\u00a0Stadium in Stellenbosch, South Africa on 20-22 and 28-30 April 2023.

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\nAll Asia Rugby tournaments will be live-streamed in real-time and will be available free to air across the continent on Asia Rugby and its member unions\u2019 social media platforms.

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The post Back to Full Schedule, Enthralling Year of Rugby in the Offering: Asia Rugby Releases 2023 Calendar appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Back to Full Schedule, Enthralling Year of Rugby in the Offering: Asia Rugby Releases 2023 Calendar\n\nAfter pandemic disruptions, Asia Rugby set to return to full schedule\n5 major Sevens events slated for 2023\nFull Asia Rugby Women\u2019s XV returns, with the top tier featuring 4 teams\nRugby 7s to feature at Asian Games in September\nStandalone Asia Rugby Qualifier event for Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, scheduled for November\nRugby 7s age groups for under U18 and U20\u00a0continues from last year \n\nAsia Rugby published its full schedule for 2023 with over 22 international and regional events.\u00a0\n\u00a0\nIn the year, Asia will host five major 7s events, along with three World Rugby Sevens Series legs.\n\nThe first half of the Asia Rugby Calendar is dedicated to fifteens rugby and kicks off with the Asia Rugby Division III West. The tournament was originally scheduled for 2022 but was postponed due to political instability in Iran. The one-off game between Iran and Qatar will now be played in the UAE on the 10th\u00a0of February 2023, with the winner promoted to the Division III Playoff tournament. The tournament gives the regional Division III union teams a pathway to the top tier of\u00a0the Asia Rugby Championship, thereby also giving all unions in Asia an opportunity for Rugby World Cup qualification.\n\n\u00a0\nThe premier Asia Rugby Men\u2019s Championship will feature Hong Kong, Korea and Malaysia and will be played in June. The Asia Rugby Men\u2019s Division I and Divisions II are scheduled for May.\n\u00a0\nThe Asia Rugby Women\u2019s Championship will be played in 2 tiers and constitutes a pathway to the long-awaited World Rugby WXV tournament. The top team Asia 1 will compete in WXV 2 and the runner-up in WXV 3.\nAugust will see the sevens season kick-off with Asia Rugby Sevens Series – Round 1 on the 19th and 20th of August,\u00a0 with all eyes on the pinnacle multiple-sports event in Asia the ASIAD. The rugby 7s event will feature 12 or 16 teams (ongoing discussion with the organizing committee), with all teams battling for treasured Asian Games silverware in Hangzhou China from 24th\u00a0September to 26th September. The second round of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series will be played on the 28th and 29th of October.\u00a0\n\u00a0The Asia Rugby Sevens Series will again feature the top 8 women\u2019s and men’s teams, the Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy will give the balance of the Asian team to compete in October.\n\n\u00a0\nThe fifth major sevens tournament hosted by Asia Rugby in 2023 will be the Asia Rugby Qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics as a stand-alone tournament for men and women.\u00a0\n\u00a0\nThe Asia Rugby schedule also includes both sevens and fifteens tournaments for age-grade teams, including Asia Rugby U20s men’s and women’s Sevens in November and the Asia Rugby U18s Boys and Girls in September.\nLastly, World Rugby\u2019s prestigious premier HSBC 7s World Series, showcasing the talents of the best 7s sides and athletes in the world, will stage three tournaments in Asia \u2013 the Dubai 7s, the Hong Kong 7s and the Singapore 7s.\nThe World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 will feature two three-day combined men\u2019s and women\u2019s events taking place at\u00a0Markotter\u00a0Stadium in Stellenbosch, South Africa on 20-22 and 28-30 April 2023.\n\nAll Asia Rugby tournaments will be live-streamed in real-time and will be available free to air across the continent on Asia Rugby and its member unions\u2019 social media platforms.\n\u00a0\nAsia Rugby Youtube\u00a0\nAsia Rugby FB\nAsia Rugby 2023 Calendar\n\nThe post Back to Full Schedule, Enthralling Year of Rugby in the Offering: Asia Rugby Releases 2023 Calendar appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2023-01-08T17:16:59+08:00", "date_modified": "2023-01-08T17:17:36+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/2023/01/Calander-2023.jpg", "tags": [ "Asian Games", "AR7s", "ARC", "Dubai 7s", "Singapore 7s", "Rugby World Cup", "Featured", "#ARW7s", "Olympics", "Sevens Challenger Series", "Asia Rugby Championship", "Asia Rugby Sevens Series", "Singapore Rugby Sevens", "Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=9143", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/11/29/sevens-series-uae-7s/", "title": "Hong Kong and China Clinch Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022", "content_html": "

Hong Kong men\u2019s team lifted the Asia Rugby Men\u2019s Sevens Series UAE 7s 2022 trophy after putting up a spectacular performance against hosts UAE, beating them 21-5. In the women\u2019s segment, China emerged victorious over the gritty Japanese side with a score line of 21-14.

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The second runners-up spots were secured by Japan and Thailand in men\u2019s and women\u2019s competitions, respectively. The series was held at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club in UAE on November 26-27, 2022.

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Hong Kong was announced as the undisputed champions over the weekend in UAE as they displayed their A-game and dominated the men\u2019s side.

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A young UAE side impressed throughout the tournament and was able to secure in their first cup final spot at the Asia Rugby Men\u2019s Sevens Series.

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Hong Kong attacked early in the final match against the UAE and secured a comfortable 14-0 lead before halftime.

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The score remained unchanged for a better part of the second half, changing only to tilt in the winners\u2019 favour eventually. UAE kept its ground and fought till the end, displaying immense character, and scoring a solitary try before the final hooter.

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UAE Speedster Tobias did not disappoint when he converted a brilliant run from the right wing into a try. At full-time, Hong Kong celebrated a 21-5 victory over the hosts.

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On the other hand, short on making the final, Japan men\u2019s team concluded their campaign with a third-place finish over China, 33-21.

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In the women\u2019s event, China presided over Japan in a gripping final, winning 21-14. China capitalized on a loose defense from Japan in the starting minutes of the women\u2019s final match and continued to attack throughout the game.

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Even as Japan attempted a stupendous comeback, it fell short by one try. In the third-place match for women\u2019s, Thailand clinched a rousing 24-10 victory over Hong Kong.

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At the end of the two-day Asia Rugby Sevens Series UAE 7s 2022 event, Jeongmin Jang of South Korea and Sayo Yasui of Japan won the individual bragging rights as tournament top try scorers in men\u2019s and women\u2019s competitions, respectively.

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The closing ceremony was presided over by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum – President of the UAE Rugby Federation. His Excellency Qais Abdulla Al-Dhalai President of Asia Rugby .His Excellency Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajri the Director General of Al Ain Zoo & Aquarium Public Institution His Excellency Mohammed Rashid Al Nasiri the General Manager of Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting And Golf Club His Excellency ZHANG Yiming ambassador for the People\u2019s Republic of China to the United Arab Emirates.

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The post Hong Kong and China Clinch Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022 appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Hong Kong men\u2019s team lifted the Asia Rugby Men\u2019s Sevens Series UAE 7s 2022 trophy after putting up a spectacular performance against hosts UAE, beating them 21-5. In the women\u2019s segment, China emerged victorious over the gritty Japanese side with a score line of 21-14.\nThe second runners-up spots were secured by Japan and Thailand in men\u2019s and women\u2019s competitions, respectively. The series was held at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club in UAE on November 26-27, 2022.\n\nHong Kong was announced as the undisputed champions over the weekend in UAE as they displayed their A-game and dominated the men\u2019s side.\nA young UAE side impressed throughout the tournament and was able to secure in their first cup final spot at the Asia Rugby Men\u2019s Sevens Series.\nHong Kong attacked early in the final match against the UAE and secured a comfortable 14-0 lead before halftime.\nThe score remained unchanged for a better part of the second half, changing only to tilt in the winners\u2019 favour eventually. UAE kept its ground and fought till the end, displaying immense character, and scoring a solitary try before the final hooter.\nUAE Speedster Tobias did not disappoint when he converted a brilliant run from the right wing into a try. At full-time, Hong Kong celebrated a 21-5 victory over the hosts.\n\nOn the other hand, short on making the final, Japan men\u2019s team concluded their campaign with a third-place finish over China, 33-21.\nIn the women\u2019s event, China presided over Japan in a gripping final, winning 21-14. China capitalized on a loose defense from Japan in the starting minutes of the women\u2019s final match and continued to attack throughout the game.\nEven as Japan attempted a stupendous comeback, it fell short by one try. In the third-place match for women\u2019s, Thailand clinched a rousing 24-10 victory over Hong Kong.\nAt the end of the two-day Asia Rugby Sevens Series UAE 7s 2022 event, Jeongmin Jang of South Korea and Sayo Yasui of Japan won the individual bragging rights as tournament top try scorers in men\u2019s and women\u2019s competitions, respectively.\nThe closing ceremony was presided over by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum – President of the UAE Rugby Federation. His Excellency Qais Abdulla Al-Dhalai President of Asia Rugby .His Excellency Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajri the Director General of Al Ain Zoo & Aquarium Public Institution His Excellency Mohammed Rashid Al Nasiri the General Manager of Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting And Golf Club His Excellency ZHANG Yiming ambassador for the People\u2019s Republic of China to the United Arab Emirates.\nThe post Hong Kong and China Clinch Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022 appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-11-29T07:44:21+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-11-29T07:44:21+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/CHina-Ar7s.jpg", "tags": [ "Asia Rugby", "Hong Kong Rugby", "Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022", "Featured", "Asia Rugby Sevens Series", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=9086", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/11/09/sri-lanka-mens-and-womens-rugby-teams/", "title": "Asia Rugby grants green light for Sri Lanka to participate in the elite continental sevens tournament", "content_html": "

Asia Rugby announced the inclusion of the Sri Lanka Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s rugby teams in the last two legs of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series, the teams will play under the Sri Lanka National Olympic Committee flag.

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Careful consideration was given by the Asia Rugby Executive Committee for a one-time waiver to allow the Sri Lanka athletes to compete in the final two legs of\u00a0 the\u00a02022 Asia Rugby Sevens Series due to be held in South Korea on 12th and 13th November and in the United Arab Emirates on 26th and 27th on the same month respectively.

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Asia Rugby initially received a request for Sri Lankan teams to take part in the series from the\u00a0President of the National Olympic Committee Sri Lanka Suresh Subramaniam when he was received in Dubai by Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai.

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Earlier today at Asia Rugby Headquarters in the UAE – Dubai, President @qaisuae met @OlympicLK President Suresh Subramaniam with talks of mutual interests and future cooperations were discussed. Both bodies ensure that Rugby athletes will be supported by all means \"\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddf0\"\"\ud83c\udfc9\"#Ar7s pic.twitter.com/BXKdSIsXNC

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— Asia Rugby (@asiarugby) November 1, 2022

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A further request was made by Roshan Ranasighe, Sri Lanka Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs when he also met Asia Rugby President at the Asia Rugby Head Office in Dubai. With both Sri Lankan highest sport\u00a0authorities being\u00a0aligned, Asia Rugby\u00a0Executive Committee\u00a0approved the participation of the Sri Lankan teams in the final two rounds of the\u00a0Asia Rugby Sevens Series.

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The tournaments will be streamed live in its entirety on\u00a0Asia Rugby\u2019s Facebook page and YouTube channel; fans will get to watch all the action in real-time as the top men\u2019s and women\u2019s national squads compete for the title of Asia\u2019s Rugby Sevens Champions a year ahead of the multi-sport Asian Games at n China and the Paris Olympics 2024 Asian Qualifiers.

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Final standing of Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022 post the first leg held in Thailand during last October:

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Hong Kong Men, China Women Clinch the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022 First Leg

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\n4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hong Kong
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\n6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Malaysia
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The post Asia Rugby grants green light for Sri Lanka to participate in the elite continental sevens tournament appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Asia Rugby announced the inclusion of the Sri Lanka Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s rugby teams in the last two legs of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series, the teams will play under the Sri Lanka National Olympic Committee flag.\nCareful consideration was given by the Asia Rugby Executive Committee for a one-time waiver to allow the Sri Lanka athletes to compete in the final two legs of\u00a0 the\u00a02022 Asia Rugby Sevens Series due to be held in South Korea on 12th and 13th November and in the United Arab Emirates on 26th and 27th on the same month respectively.\nAsia Rugby initially received a request for Sri Lankan teams to take part in the series from the\u00a0President of the National Olympic Committee Sri Lanka Suresh Subramaniam when he was received in Dubai by Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai.\n\nEarlier today at Asia Rugby Headquarters in the UAE – Dubai, President @qaisuae met @OlympicLK President Suresh Subramaniam with talks of mutual interests and future cooperations were discussed. Both bodies ensure that Rugby athletes will be supported by all means #Ar7s pic.twitter.com/BXKdSIsXNC\n— Asia Rugby (@asiarugby) November 1, 2022\n\nA further request was made by Roshan Ranasighe, Sri Lanka Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs when he also met Asia Rugby President at the Asia Rugby Head Office in Dubai. With both Sri Lankan highest sport\u00a0authorities being\u00a0aligned, Asia Rugby\u00a0Executive Committee\u00a0approved the participation of the Sri Lankan teams in the final two rounds of the\u00a0Asia Rugby Sevens Series.\nRelated Articles\nAsia Rugby President receives Sri Lanka Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs\u00a0\nSeparate Cases, Due Process Followed in Sri Lanka Rugby, Rizly Ilyas suspensions: Asia Rugby Clarifies\nAsia Rugby and Sri Lanka Olympic Committee Presidents Meet Post-Suspension\u00a0\nBirmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Photo credit: Mike Lee – KLC fotos for World Rugby\nThe tournaments will be streamed live in its entirety on\u00a0Asia Rugby\u2019s Facebook page and YouTube channel; fans will get to watch all the action in real-time as the top men\u2019s and women\u2019s national squads compete for the title of Asia\u2019s Rugby Sevens Champions a year ahead of the multi-sport Asian Games at n China and the Paris Olympics 2024 Asian Qualifiers.\nFinal standing of Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022 post the first leg held in Thailand during last October:\nHong Kong Men, China Women Clinch the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022 First Leg\n \nMen\n1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hong Kong\n2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Japan\n3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Korea\n4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0UAE\n5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0China\n6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Philippines\n7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Malaysia\nWomen\n1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0China\n2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Japan\n3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Thailand\n4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hong Kong\n5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Kazakhstan\n6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Malaysia\n7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Philippines\nAsia Rugby Men\u2019s Sevens Series 2022 #AR7s\nThailand 7s\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Korea 7s\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0UAE 7s\nAsia Rugby\u00a0Women\u2019s\u00a0Sevens Series\u00a0 2022 #ARW7s\nThailand 7s\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Korea\u00a0 7s\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0UAE\u00a0 7s\n \nThe post Asia Rugby grants green light for Sri Lanka to participate in the elite continental sevens tournament appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-11-09T08:22:34+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-11-09T10:21:18+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/2022/11/Sri-Lanka-Rugby.jpg", "tags": [ "Sri Lanka", "Featured", "Asia Rugby Sevens Series" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=9051", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/10/24/asia-rugby-sevens-series-2/", "title": "Hong Kong Men, China Women Clinch the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022 First Leg", "content_html": "

The first leg of the eagerly anticipated Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022,\u00a0 the Thailand 7s, lived up to the billing with an action-packed weekend of top-class Sevens action concluding with a bang in Bangkok on Sunday, 23rd October 2022.

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Thailand take well deserved bronze medal
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The Hong Kong Men\u2019s team capped off an impressive, dominant and undefeated showing at the tournament with a convincing 36-19 victory in the final.

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In the Women\u2019s competition, China prevailed over favourites Japan in the dying seconds of a thrilling, truly nail-biting final, eking out a 21-17 victory.

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In the Men\u2019s semi-finals, Hong Kong\u2019s defensive play proved impenetrable, shutting out South Korea, while also proving equally effective on the offence front, notching up 26 points; Japan, on the other hand, reached the final with a relatively hard-fought 19 – 5 victory against a much-improved UAE team.

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In the Women\u2019s semi-finals, Japan defeated Hong Kong 14-7 in a toughly contested match, whilst China overwhelmed Thailand with a thumping 33 -5 win.

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Congratulations \"\ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddf0\" and \"\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf3\" \"\ud83d\udc4f\" \"\ud83c\udf89\"
Champions of the first leg in Thailand.#ARSS #ARSS2022 #Rugby7s #Thailand7s #HK7s #China7s pic.twitter.com/QBG5ARpEA6

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— Asia Rugby (@asiarugby) October 23, 2022

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Hong Kong Men\u2019s Max Denmark and Japan Women\u2019s Wakaba Hara had outstanding outings on both days of the tournament, and ended up Thailand 7s top try scorers: Max, with his deft footwork and superb bursts, secured 8, and Wakaba, with her blazing speed and amazing game sense, 7 tries.

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The second and third legs, comprised of the Korea 7s and the UAE 7s, are both slated for November, the 12th and 13th, and 26th and 27th, respectively.

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All three Sevens tournaments will be streamed live in their entirety on\u00a0 Asia Rugby\u2019s Facebook page and YouTube channel; fans will get to watch all the action in real-time as the top men\u2019s and women\u2019s national squads compete for the title of Asia\u2019s best sevens team.

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Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022 : Thailand 7s Final Standings:

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1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hong Kong
\n2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Japan
\n3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Korea
\n4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0UAE
\n5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0China
\n6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Philippines
\n7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Malaysia

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1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0China
\n2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Japan
\n3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Thailand
\n4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hong Kong
\n5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Kazakhstan
\n6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Malaysia
\n7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Philippines

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Fixtures and Results
\nWomen’s\u00a0 [\u00a0Thailand 7s\u00a0 ]

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\nThailand 7s\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Korea 7s\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0UAE 7s

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Asia Rugby\u00a0Women’s\u00a0Sevens Series\u00a0 2022 #ARW7s
\nThailand 7s\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Korea\u00a0 7s\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0UAE\u00a0 7s

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The post Hong Kong Men, China Women Clinch the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022 First Leg appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "The first leg of the eagerly anticipated Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022,\u00a0 the Thailand 7s, lived up to the billing with an action-packed weekend of top-class Sevens action concluding with a bang in Bangkok on Sunday, 23rd October 2022.\nThailand take well deserved bronze medal\n \nThe Hong Kong Men\u2019s team capped off an impressive, dominant and undefeated showing at the tournament with a convincing 36-19 victory in the final.\nIn the Women\u2019s competition, China prevailed over favourites Japan in the dying seconds of a thrilling, truly nail-biting final, eking out a 21-17 victory.\nIn the Men\u2019s semi-finals, Hong Kong\u2019s defensive play proved impenetrable, shutting out South Korea, while also proving equally effective on the offence front, notching up 26 points; Japan, on the other hand, reached the final with a relatively hard-fought 19 – 5 victory against a much-improved UAE team.\nIn the Women\u2019s semi-finals, Japan defeated Hong Kong 14-7 in a toughly contested match, whilst China overwhelmed Thailand with a thumping 33 -5 win.\n\nCongratulations and Champions of the first leg in Thailand.#ARSS #ARSS2022 #Rugby7s #Thailand7s #HK7s #China7s pic.twitter.com/QBG5ARpEA6\n— Asia Rugby (@asiarugby) October 23, 2022\n\nHong Kong Men\u2019s Max Denmark and Japan Women\u2019s Wakaba Hara had outstanding outings on both days of the tournament, and ended up Thailand 7s top try scorers: Max, with his deft footwork and superb bursts, secured 8, and Wakaba, with her blazing speed and amazing game sense, 7 tries.\n\nThe second and third legs, comprised of the Korea 7s and the UAE 7s, are both slated for November, the 12th and 13th, and 26th and 27th, respectively.\nAll three Sevens tournaments will be streamed live in their entirety on\u00a0 Asia Rugby\u2019s Facebook page and YouTube channel; fans will get to watch all the action in real-time as the top men\u2019s and women\u2019s national squads compete for the title of Asia\u2019s best sevens team.\n\u00a0\nAsia Rugby Sevens Series 2022 : Thailand 7s Final Standings:\nMen\n1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hong Kong\n2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Japan\n3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Korea\n4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0UAE\n5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0China\n6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Philippines\n7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Malaysia\n \nWomen\n1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0China\n2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Japan\n3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Thailand\n4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hong Kong\n5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Kazakhstan\n6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Malaysia\n7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Philippines\n \nFixtures and Results\nMen’s\u00a0 [ Thailand 7s\u00a0 ]\nFixtures and Results\nWomen’s\u00a0 [\u00a0Thailand 7s\u00a0 ]\nAsia Rugby Men’s Sevens Series 2022 #AR7s\nThailand 7s\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Korea 7s\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0UAE 7s\nAsia Rugby\u00a0Women’s\u00a0Sevens Series\u00a0 2022 #ARW7s\nThailand 7s\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Korea\u00a0 7s\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0UAE\u00a0 7s\nThe post Hong Kong Men, China Women Clinch the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022 First Leg appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-10-24T09:15:25+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-10-25T05:00:31+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/2022/10/WhatsApp-Image-2022-10-23-at-17.13.59.jpeg", "tags": [ "AR7s", "Thailand 7s #ARW7s", "Featured", "#ARW7s", "Asia Rugby Sevens Series" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8354", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2021/11/21/sevens-2022-in-south-africa/", "title": "Four Asian teams book their berths at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town", "content_html": "\r\n

Watch out for China. This was the upbeat message from the President of Asia Rugby, Qais Al Dhalai, after both Japan and China booked their berths in the women\u2019s competition at the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in South Africa next September.

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Japan and China, the finalists at the Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens in Dubai, will represent Asia at the 16-team women\u2019s tournament at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town from September 9-11, 2022.

In the men\u2019s competition, South Korea and Hong Kong qualified for the 24-team Rugby World Cup Sevens, by reaching the final in Dubai with a score of 33-7.

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Related Article: Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 places on the line in Dubai | Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021

Japan defeated China 14-12 in the women\u2019s final in Dubai on Saturday, November 20, yet despite the loss Asia Rugby chief, Al Dhalai was left mightily impressed with the Chinese team and believes they can win a medal at next year\u2019s Rugby World Cup Sevens.

\u201cThere is a big chance China can win a medal. My expectations are that they can win a bronze,\u201d Al Dhalai commented. \u201cChina played in the women\u2019s tournament at the Tokyo Olympics and finished seventh out of the 12 teams. They are a very strong team and they will do well in South Africa.\u201d

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Al Dhalai added: \u201cIn the men\u2019s competition at the World Cup, I expect both Korea and Hong Kong to be very competitive.\u201d

Korea stunned pre-tournament favourites and seven-time Asian champions Japan 21-14 in the men\u2019s semi-finals, while Hong Kong defeated China 24-0 to book their World Cup berths.

The two-day tournament at Dubai Sports City featured eight men\u2019s teams and eight women\u2019s teams vying for the four places at Rugby World Cup Sevens.

In the men\u2019s competition, hosts United Arab Emirates were drawn with a young Japanese outfit, Sri Lanka and China while the other group comprised Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines and Malaysia.

In the women\u2019s qualifiers, Pool A comprised Japan, Kazakhstan, Thailand and the Philippines while in Pool B, powerhouse China was grouped with Hong Kong, Malaysia and Sri Lanka.

\u201cIt was a spectacular weekend. We had the top eight men\u2019s and women\u2019s sides in Asia vying for the Asia Rugby Sevens title in Dubai which was also a qualifier for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022.\u201d Al Dhalai pointed out.

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\u201cThe competition was of a high standard and proved that the finalists will be competitive come next year. I\u2019m happy with the standard of rugby in Asia. We are the biggest continent and top player growth in world rugby.

\u201cWe have over 150,000 registered players across Asia, both men and women. Rugby Sevens as an Olympic sport is progressing very well in Asia,\u201d added Al Dhalai

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Fixtures and Results

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Men\u2019s\u00a0 >>>>>\u00a0Link\u00a0

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Women\u2019s>>>>> Link\u00a0


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The post Four Asian teams book their berths at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Watch out for China. This was the upbeat message from the President of Asia Rugby, Qais Al Dhalai, after both Japan and China booked their berths in the women\u2019s competition at the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in South Africa next September.\r\nJapan and China, the finalists at the Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens in Dubai, will represent Asia at the 16-team women\u2019s tournament at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town from September 9-11, 2022.In the men\u2019s competition, South Korea and Hong Kong qualified for the 24-team Rugby World Cup Sevens, by reaching the final in Dubai with a score of 33-7.\r\nRelated Article: Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 places on the line in Dubai | Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021Japan defeated China 14-12 in the women\u2019s final in Dubai on Saturday, November 20, yet despite the loss Asia Rugby chief, Al Dhalai was left mightily impressed with the Chinese team and believes they can win a medal at next year\u2019s Rugby World Cup Sevens.\u201cThere is a big chance China can win a medal. My expectations are that they can win a bronze,\u201d Al Dhalai commented. \u201cChina played in the women\u2019s tournament at the Tokyo Olympics and finished seventh out of the 12 teams. They are a very strong team and they will do well in South Africa.\u201d\r\nAl Dhalai added: \u201cIn the men\u2019s competition at the World Cup, I expect both Korea and Hong Kong to be very competitive.\u201dKorea stunned pre-tournament favourites and seven-time Asian champions Japan 21-14 in the men\u2019s semi-finals, while Hong Kong defeated China 24-0 to book their World Cup berths.The two-day tournament at Dubai Sports City featured eight men\u2019s teams and eight women\u2019s teams vying for the four places at Rugby World Cup Sevens.In the men\u2019s competition, hosts United Arab Emirates were drawn with a young Japanese outfit, Sri Lanka and China while the other group comprised Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines and Malaysia.In the women\u2019s qualifiers, Pool A comprised Japan, Kazakhstan, Thailand and the Philippines while in Pool B, powerhouse China was grouped with Hong Kong, Malaysia and Sri Lanka.\u201cIt was a spectacular weekend. We had the top eight men\u2019s and women\u2019s sides in Asia vying for the Asia Rugby Sevens title in Dubai which was also a qualifier for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022.\u201d Al Dhalai pointed out.\r\n\u201cThe competition was of a high standard and proved that the finalists will be competitive come next year. I\u2019m happy with the standard of rugby in Asia. We are the biggest continent and top player growth in world rugby.\u201cWe have over 150,000 registered players across Asia, both men and women. Rugby Sevens as an Olympic sport is progressing very well in Asia,\u201d added Al Dhalai\r\nFixtures and Results\r\nMen\u2019s\u00a0 >>>>>\u00a0Link\u00a0\r\nWomen\u2019s>>>>> Link\u00a0\r\nThe post Four Asian teams book their berths at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2021-11-21T19:38:40+08:00", "date_modified": "2021-11-21T19:38:40+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/2021/11/Japanqww-win.jpg", "tags": [ "Featured", "#ARW7s", "AR7s", "Asia Rugby Sevens Series", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8343", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2021/11/16/dialog-asia-rugby-sevens-series-2021-2/", "title": "Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021", "content_html": "\r\n

Sri Lanka\u2019s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, who have come forth as the title sponsor of the much looked forward to Asia Rugby Sevens series which would be the combination and culmination of the three legs of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series to be played in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on the 19th and 20th of November 2021.

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Asia Rugby Calander 2021

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From 2015 onwards, Dialog Axiata has sponsored the Sri Lankan leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series tourney which was traditionally played at the Racecourse Grounds, Colombo.

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The Sri Lankan leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series was last played at Colombo in 2019 and wasn\u2019t played ever since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021 to be hosted in Dubai, will be a culmination of the traditional three legs of the tournament played across Asia to qualify for the World Cup.

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Hon. Namal Rajapaksa MP, Minister of Youth and Sports said, \u201cI don\u2019t have to introduce Dialog to rugby, and it was in 2012 that Dialog partnered with us when I was playing (national team). Dialog is a very strong partner for rugby and not only rugby for most of the sports in Sri Lanka.\u201d

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\u201cAsia has the biggest potential to popularize this sport that we all love making it a truly international sport for all, male and female,\u201d said, Qais Al-Dhalai, President, Asia Rugby. \u201cAsia Rugby ultimate objective was always to partner with a reputable and efficient organisation which we found Dialog super fit.\u201d

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Al Dhalai added, Asia has over 130,750 registered players, 450,000 regular participants and nearly 1,000,000 social media followers.
Dialog, together with Asia Rugby launched a unique fan jersey ahead of the tourney that captures the spirit of rugby in the Asian continent.

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Website Link >>> Link

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The fan jersey designed and stitched in Sri Lanka, encompasses the vibrant colours and unique designs of Asia as well as sporting the map of the continent on the right-hand sleeve, which incidentally has the highest viewership for rugby in the world.
The fan jersey would be available in all sizes at leading fashion retail outlets such for Rs.1,650/.

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\"Dialog\"

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Dialog Axiata is the proud sponsor of the Sri Lanka National Cricket, Volleyball and Netball teams. The Company also has a close association with the President\u2019s Gold Cup Volleyball, Junior Volleyball, National Junior and Senior Netball tourneys, Schools Rugby League, Knockout and Sevens tourneys, Premier Football, Schools Cricket, and Paralympic sports – by powering the Army Para Games, National Para Games and the Sri Lankan contingent to the World Paralympic Games.

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The post Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021 appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Sri Lanka\u2019s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, who have come forth as the title sponsor of the much looked forward to Asia Rugby Sevens series which would be the combination and culmination of the three legs of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series to be played in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on the 19th and 20th of November 2021.\r\nAsia Rugby Calander 2021\r\nFrom 2015 onwards, Dialog Axiata has sponsored the Sri Lankan leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series tourney which was traditionally played at the Racecourse Grounds, Colombo.\r\nThe Sri Lankan leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series was last played at Colombo in 2019 and wasn\u2019t played ever since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021 to be hosted in Dubai, will be a culmination of the traditional three legs of the tournament played across Asia to qualify for the World Cup.\r\nHon. Namal Rajapaksa MP, Minister of Youth and Sports said, \u201cI don\u2019t have to introduce Dialog to rugby, and it was in 2012 that Dialog partnered with us when I was playing (national team). Dialog is a very strong partner for rugby and not only rugby for most of the sports in Sri Lanka.\u201d\r\n\u201cAsia has the biggest potential to popularize this sport that we all love making it a truly international sport for all, male and female,\u201d said, Qais Al-Dhalai, President, Asia Rugby. \u201cAsia Rugby ultimate objective was always to partner with a reputable and efficient organisation which we found Dialog super fit.\u201d\r\nAl Dhalai added, Asia has over 130,750 registered players, 450,000 regular participants and nearly 1,000,000 social media followers. Dialog, together with Asia Rugby launched a unique fan jersey ahead of the tourney that captures the spirit of rugby in the Asian continent.\r\nWebsite Link >>> Link\r\nThe fan jersey designed and stitched in Sri Lanka, encompasses the vibrant colours and unique designs of Asia as well as sporting the map of the continent on the right-hand sleeve, which incidentally has the highest viewership for rugby in the world.The fan jersey would be available in all sizes at leading fashion retail outlets such for Rs.1,650/.\r\n\r\nDialog Axiata is the proud sponsor of the Sri Lanka National Cricket, Volleyball and Netball teams. The Company also has a close association with the President\u2019s Gold Cup Volleyball, Junior Volleyball, National Junior and Senior Netball tourneys, Schools Rugby League, Knockout and Sevens tourneys, Premier Football, Schools Cricket, and Paralympic sports – by powering the Army Para Games, National Para Games and the Sri Lankan contingent to the World Paralympic Games. \r\nThe post Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021 appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2021-11-16T05:31:39+08:00", "date_modified": "2021-11-16T05:31:39+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/2021/11/Dialog-Head2-.jpg", "tags": [ "AR7s", "RWC7s", "DIALOG", "Featured", "#ARW7s", "Qais Al-Dhalai", "Asia Rugby Sevens Series", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8326", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2021/10/29/dialog-asia-rugby-sevens-series-2021/", "title": "Asia Rugby Announces Landmark Sponsorship Deal with Dialog Axiata PLC", "content_html": "

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka\u2019s premier connectivity provider, has signed up to become the title sponsor for the ‘Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021’.

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Announcing the partnership Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai said, \u201c I\u2019m delighted that our objective as Asia Rugby is to partner with a reputable, efficient and profitable organization which we found Dialog super fit.

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I\u2019m proud that after nearly 7 years with no substantial partner today we celebrate this groundbreaking partnership agreement that will only be the beginning of a long term strategic partnership.\u201d

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Elaborating on the importance of both, the tournament, and this partnership, the Asia Rugby President added: \u201cAsia Rugby Sevens Series is the pinnacle of the sevens game in Asia featuring the only top 8 men\u2019s and 8 women\u2019s teams taking the field.

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I do look at this partnership as a solid foundation that Asia Rugby and Dialog Axiata will collectively be working to spread out the true Asian Rugby guiding principles of Equality, Transparency and Accountability.\u201d

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Moreover, \u201cAsia Rugby and Dialog will focus on the coming few months to activate various programs that will have a positive impact amongst the under-privileged population across different territories in Asia aiming at embrace the slogan of Asia Rugby ‘We do better but TOGETHER’,” he concluded.

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\u200eThe Dialog Rugby Sevens Series 2021 doubles as the Asian Qualifier for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022, which will be played in Cape Town, South Africa.

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\"Dialog

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In a message from Sri Lanka, Honorable Namal Rajapaksa MP, Sri Lanka Minister of Youth and Sports, said: \u201cI am indeed pleased that a Sri Lankan company has come forth as the title sponsor of a tournament of such a calibre as the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021.

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I take this opportunity to wish Asia Rugby, its title sponsor Dialog Axiata and our very own Tuskers the very best as they prepare to kick off this tourney.\u201d

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Supun Weerasinghe, Chief Executive of Dialog Axiata said. \u201c Dialog has been sponsoring the Colombo leg of the highly anticipated Asia Rugby Sevens Series from 2015 and I wish to thank Asia Rugby for giving us the opportunity to come forth as the title sponsor and wish a successful tournament.\u201d

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Rugby fans across the globe will be able to tune in to Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series in real-time as Asia Rugby will live stream the entire tournament on its Facebook page and Youtube channel.

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Link to the…\u00a0 Calendar 2021

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The post Asia Rugby Announces Landmark Sponsorship Deal with Dialog Axiata PLC appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka\u2019s premier connectivity provider, has signed up to become the title sponsor for the ‘Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021’.\nAnnouncing the partnership Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai said, \u201c I\u2019m delighted that our objective as Asia Rugby is to partner with a reputable, efficient and profitable organization which we found Dialog super fit.\nI\u2019m proud that after nearly 7 years with no substantial partner today we celebrate this groundbreaking partnership agreement that will only be the beginning of a long term strategic partnership.\u201d\nElaborating on the importance of both, the tournament, and this partnership, the Asia Rugby President added: \u201cAsia Rugby Sevens Series is the pinnacle of the sevens game in Asia featuring the only top 8 men\u2019s and 8 women\u2019s teams taking the field.\nI do look at this partnership as a solid foundation that Asia Rugby and Dialog Axiata will collectively be working to spread out the true Asian Rugby guiding principles of Equality, Transparency and Accountability.\u201d\n\nMoreover, \u201cAsia Rugby and Dialog will focus on the coming few months to activate various programs that will have a positive impact amongst the under-privileged population across different territories in Asia aiming at embrace the slogan of Asia Rugby ‘We do better but TOGETHER’,” he concluded.\n\u200eThe Dialog Rugby Sevens Series 2021 doubles as the Asian Qualifier for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022, which will be played in Cape Town, South Africa.\n\nIn a message from Sri Lanka, Honorable Namal Rajapaksa MP, Sri Lanka Minister of Youth and Sports, said: \u201cI am indeed pleased that a Sri Lankan company has come forth as the title sponsor of a tournament of such a calibre as the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021.\nI take this opportunity to wish Asia Rugby, its title sponsor Dialog Axiata and our very own Tuskers the very best as they prepare to kick off this tourney.\u201d\nSupun Weerasinghe, Chief Executive of Dialog Axiata said. \u201c Dialog has been sponsoring the Colombo leg of the highly anticipated Asia Rugby Sevens Series from 2015 and I wish to thank Asia Rugby for giving us the opportunity to come forth as the title sponsor and wish a successful tournament.\u201d\nRugby fans across the globe will be able to tune in to Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series in real-time as Asia Rugby will live stream the entire tournament on its Facebook page and Youtube channel.\nLink to the…\u00a0 Calendar 2021\nThe post Asia Rugby Announces Landmark Sponsorship Deal with Dialog Axiata PLC appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2021-10-29T10:03:10+08:00", "date_modified": "2021-10-29T10:03:10+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/2021/10/Dialog-Head.jpg", "tags": [ "#AR7s", "Dialog Asia Rugby", "Featured", "Asia Rugby Sevens Series", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8319", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2021/10/28/regional-qualifiers-for-rugby-world-cup/", "title": "Dubai to host a spectacular Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series the Regional Qualifiers for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022", "content_html": "

Dubai to host a spectacular Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series the Regional Qualifiers for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

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The official draw for Asia qualifiers was announced at a press conference organized by Asia Rugby in association with Dubai Sports Council and the UAE Rugby Federation on Tuesday, 26th October 2021.

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The qualifying tournament scheduled to be played at Dubai Sports City on the 19th and 20th November 2021 will see a total of eight teams each in men\u2019s and women\u2019s categories.

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Champions of the recently concluded West Asia Rugby 7s, hosts UAE have been drawn alongside seven-time Asia Rugby Seven Series winners Japan together with Sri Lanka and China in Pool B of the men\u2019s qualifiers. Pool A boasts of Asian powerhouses South Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines and Malaysia.

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In the women\u2019s qualifiers, Pool A will comprise of Japan, Kazakhstan, Thailand and the Philippines while Pool B features China, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

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Each team will play a total of three matches in the round-robin format before entering the knock-out stage. The top two finalists, both in the men\u2019s and women\u2019s draws, will qualify for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022.

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The conference organized in the Dubai Sports City was graced by the presence of Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai, Khalid Al Awar, Director of Dubai Sports Council\u2019s Sports Events Department; Trevor Gregory, Member of Asia Rugby Executive Committee, Mohamed Sultan Al Zaabi the Secretary-General of UAE Rugby Federation, Johny Stavrinou, CEO Asia Rugby and Apollo Perelini, UAE Rugby Performance Director.

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Trevor Gregory, a Member of the Asia Rugby Executive Committee said \u201cTop two teams from each pool will qualify to compete further and fight for a place in the final. Both the teams reaching the final will then qualify for the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022\u201d

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He added \u201cA fast-growing global competition only after the Olympics and the football world cup, the Rugby World Cup is a special tournament played once every four years. As compared to the Olympics which has a pool of only 12 teams each for men\u2019s and women\u2019s, the Rugby World Cup provides a larger platform for Asian teams to compete against the best in the world.\u201d

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\"AsangaAsanga Seneviratne Chairperson of Asia Rugby Competitions Committee was delighted to announce UAE and in particular, Dubai as the host city for the qualifiers as rugby makes its way to the city of Dubai after hosting two international tournaments in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in September and Doha, Qatar during the current month.

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“The qualifier is played only once every four years. So, it’s a big event for us. The top eight Asian men’s and women’s teams will all be competing in Dubai Sports City to give us the top two finalists who will rub shoulders with the best in the world in Cape Town, South Africa next year at the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022. We have full faith in the city of Dubai to deliver another spectacular event.”

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The post Dubai to host a spectacular Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series the Regional Qualifiers for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Dubai to host a spectacular Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series the Regional Qualifiers for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022\n\n\u00a08 men\u2019s teams and 8 women\u2019s teams to compete to be crowned champions of Asia\n\u00a0Two Men\u2019s teams and two women\u2019s teams will directly qualify for Rugby World Cup Sevens in September 2022 in South Africa – Cape Town\nDubai Sports Council pledge support to the tournament and future Asia Rugby Events.\nAsia Rugby Chair of Competitions Committee has full faith in Dubai to deliver a top-level tournament.\n\nThe official draw for Asia qualifiers was announced at a press conference organized by Asia Rugby in association with Dubai Sports Council and the UAE Rugby Federation on Tuesday, 26th October 2021.\nThe qualifying tournament scheduled to be played at Dubai Sports City on the 19th and 20th November 2021 will see a total of eight teams each in men\u2019s and women\u2019s categories.\nLink >>>> Calendar-2021\nChampions of the recently concluded West Asia Rugby 7s, hosts UAE have been drawn alongside seven-time Asia Rugby Seven Series winners Japan together with Sri Lanka and China in Pool B of the men\u2019s qualifiers. Pool A boasts of Asian powerhouses South Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines and Malaysia.\n\nIn the women\u2019s qualifiers, Pool A will comprise of Japan, Kazakhstan, Thailand and the Philippines while Pool B features China, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.\nEach team will play a total of three matches in the round-robin format before entering the knock-out stage. The top two finalists, both in the men\u2019s and women\u2019s draws, will qualify for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022.\n\nThe conference organized in the Dubai Sports City was graced by the presence of Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai, Khalid Al Awar, Director of Dubai Sports Council\u2019s Sports Events Department; Trevor Gregory, Member of Asia Rugby Executive Committee, Mohamed Sultan Al Zaabi the Secretary-General of UAE Rugby Federation, Johny Stavrinou, CEO Asia Rugby and Apollo Perelini, UAE Rugby Performance Director.\nTrevor Gregory, a Member of the Asia Rugby Executive Committee said \u201cTop two teams from each pool will qualify to compete further and fight for a place in the final. Both the teams reaching the final will then qualify for the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022\u201d\nHe added \u201cA fast-growing global competition only after the Olympics and the football world cup, the Rugby World Cup is a special tournament played once every four years. As compared to the Olympics which has a pool of only 12 teams each for men\u2019s and women\u2019s, the Rugby World Cup provides a larger platform for Asian teams to compete against the best in the world.\u201d\nAsanga Seneviratne Chairperson of Asia Rugby Competitions Committee was delighted to announce UAE and in particular, Dubai as the host city for the qualifiers as rugby makes its way to the city of Dubai after hosting two international tournaments in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in September and Doha, Qatar during the current month.\n“The qualifier is played only once every four years. So, it’s a big event for us. The top eight Asian men’s and women’s teams will all be competing in Dubai Sports City to give us the top two finalists who will rub shoulders with the best in the world in Cape Town, South Africa next year at the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022. We have full faith in the city of Dubai to deliver another spectacular event.”\nThe post Dubai to host a spectacular Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series the Regional Qualifiers for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2021-10-28T19:55:38+08:00", "date_modified": "2021-10-28T19:58:28+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/2021/10/Dubai.jpg", "tags": [ "#AR7s", "#AR7s #UAE7s", "Rugby World Cup Sevens", "Dubai 7s", "Featured", "Asia Rugby Sevens Series" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8261", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2021/09/16/sevens-calendar/", "title": "The wait is over! Asia Rugby kicks off the Sevens calendar", "content_html": "

The wait is over! Asia Rugby kicks off the Sevens calendar

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Asia Rugby Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Sevens tournaments will be held in the United Arab Emirates on the 19th and 20th\u00a0of\u00a0November,\u00a02021. This event\u00a0will act as\u00a0Asian\u00a0Qualifiers for the\u00a0Rugby World Cups\u00a07\u2019 2022\u00a0to be held in South Africa\u00a0and as a ranking tournament for the Asian Games 2022 which will be held in Hangzhou \u2013 China next year.

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A mouthwatering\u00a0month\u00a0ahead\u00a0in which\u00a0the\u00a0top 8 Men\u2019s and 8 Women\u2019s\u00a0Sevens\u00a0teams\u00a0from Asia, as well as the world,\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0featured\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0United Arab Emirates\u00a0with\u00a0the Asian Qualifiers followed by\u00a0back-to-back Emirates Dubai 7s events\u00a0scheduled for\u00a026th\u00a0and\u00a027th\u00a0November followed by 3rd\u00a0to\u00a04th\u00a0December 2021.

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In accord with Asia Rugby\u2019s \u2018Return To Play\u2019 strategy, preparations for the Sub-Regional 7s tournaments announced earlier are in full swing. As an update and owing COVID19 implications, the West Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy that was to be hosted by the Lebanese Rugby Union Federation in Beirut during the current month has been moved to be hosted by Qatar Rugby Federation in Doha on the 8th and 9th of October 2021.

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Heading into these major events, with players welfare set as paramount, Asia Rugby has conducted Training and Education courses in all strands virtually, targeting the specific needs of each region and ensuring safe Return to Play.

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Asia Rugby is witness this week a face to face training courses in Tashkent only a few days away from the start of the Asia Rugby U18 Girls Sevens tournament in Uzbekistan and will continue the physical engagement training courses in every staged event across the region.

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Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy Series

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Asia Rugby tournament dates can be viewed at the updated Asia Rugby Calendar 2021\u00a0here:
\nAsia Rugby Calendar 2021

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The post The wait is over! Asia Rugby kicks off the Sevens calendar appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "The wait is over! Asia Rugby kicks off the Sevens calendar\n\nAsia Rugby confirms the final dates of the Asia Rugby Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Sevens tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.\nWest Asia Rugby Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Sevens Trophy is confirmed in Doha, Qatar.\n\nAsia Rugby Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Sevens tournaments will be held in the United Arab Emirates on the 19th and 20th\u00a0of\u00a0November,\u00a02021. This event\u00a0will act as\u00a0Asian\u00a0Qualifiers for the\u00a0Rugby World Cups\u00a07\u2019 2022\u00a0to be held in South Africa\u00a0and as a ranking tournament for the Asian Games 2022 which will be held in Hangzhou \u2013 China next year.\n\nA mouthwatering\u00a0month\u00a0ahead\u00a0in which\u00a0the\u00a0top 8 Men\u2019s and 8 Women\u2019s\u00a0Sevens\u00a0teams\u00a0from Asia, as well as the world,\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0featured\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0United Arab Emirates\u00a0with\u00a0the Asian Qualifiers followed by\u00a0back-to-back Emirates Dubai 7s events\u00a0scheduled for\u00a026th\u00a0and\u00a027th\u00a0November followed by 3rd\u00a0to\u00a04th\u00a0December 2021.\nIn accord with Asia Rugby\u2019s \u2018Return To Play\u2019 strategy, preparations for the Sub-Regional 7s tournaments announced earlier are in full swing. As an update and owing COVID19 implications, the West Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy that was to be hosted by the Lebanese Rugby Union Federation in Beirut during the current month has been moved to be hosted by Qatar Rugby Federation in Doha on the 8th and 9th of October 2021.\n\nHeading into these major events, with players welfare set as paramount, Asia Rugby has conducted Training and Education courses in all strands virtually, targeting the specific needs of each region and ensuring safe Return to Play.\nAsia Rugby is witness this week a face to face training courses in Tashkent only a few days away from the start of the Asia Rugby U18 Girls Sevens tournament in Uzbekistan and will continue the physical engagement training courses in every staged event across the region.\nAsia Rugby Sevens Trophy Series\n\n\u00a0West Asia Rugby Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Sevens Trophy will be hosted by Qatar in Doha in October.\n\u00a0South and Central Asia Rugby Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Sevens Trophy will be hosted by Uzbekistan in Tashkent in October.\n\u00a0East and South-East Asia Rugby Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Sevens Trophy will be hosted by Thailand in Phuket in November.\n\nAsia Rugby tournament dates can be viewed at the updated Asia Rugby Calendar 2021\u00a0here:\nAsia Rugby Calendar 2021\n \nThe post The wait is over! Asia Rugby kicks off the Sevens calendar appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2021-09-16T14:58:38+08:00", "date_modified": "2021-09-16T14:58:38+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/2019/11/Head-AR7s-Q2.jpg", "tags": [ "Dubai 7s", "Featured", "Asia Rugby Sevens Series", "Asia Rugby Sevens Women's Trophy", "Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8217", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2021/08/06/sevens-series-2021-update/", "title": "Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021 Update", "content_html": "

Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021 Update

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Upon a continuous dialogue between Asia Rugby, South Korea Rugby Union and the participating unions, the difficult decision was taken as a result of the pandemic-related challenges faced by the participating unions; particularly consequent to continual uncertainty of travel restrictions.

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Asia Rugby sought input from World Rugby in the event of non-confirmations from Participating Unions, to which World Rugby responded by saying that, in such a situation, cancelling would be “practical and sensible.”

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World Rugby earlier announced the cancellation of the HSBC 7s series rounds in Hong Kong, Langford, London, and \u00a0Paris.

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The remaining two legs of the Asia Rugby Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Sevens Series will both be held in the United Arab Emirates in November 2021 .as well as Asia Rugby Men\u2019s and Women’s 15s Championships have all been greenlighted to go ahead as per the calendar since they serve as Asian qualifiers for the upcoming\u00a015s and 7s Rugby World Cups\u200e.

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In accordance with Asia Rugby\u2019s Return To Play strategy, preparations for the Sub-Regional 7s tournaments announced earlier are in full swing with the first tournament to be hosted by the Lebanese Rugby Union Federation in Beirut, Lebanon, in September 2021.

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Rugby Sevens inclusion and success at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has set up an exciting time for the Sevens game with the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town, Asian Games and Youth Asian Games in China, and the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, all looming ahead.

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Asia Rugby tournament dates can be viewed at the updated Asia Rugby Calendar 2021:

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Link>>> Asia Rugby Calendar 2021

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The post Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021 Update appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021 Update\n\nAsia Rugby announces the cancellation of the South Korea leg of the Asia Rugby Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Sevens Series. The event was the first leg of the three-leg series for 2021.\n\nUpon a continuous dialogue between Asia Rugby, South Korea Rugby Union and the participating unions, the difficult decision was taken as a result of the pandemic-related challenges faced by the participating unions; particularly consequent to continual uncertainty of travel restrictions.\nAsia Rugby sought input from World Rugby in the event of non-confirmations from Participating Unions, to which World Rugby responded by saying that, in such a situation, cancelling would be “practical and sensible.”\nWorld Rugby earlier announced the cancellation of the HSBC 7s series rounds in Hong Kong, Langford, London, and \u00a0Paris.\n\nThe remaining two legs of the Asia Rugby Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Sevens Series will both be held in the United Arab Emirates in November 2021 .as well as Asia Rugby Men\u2019s and Women’s 15s Championships have all been greenlighted to go ahead as per the calendar since they serve as Asian qualifiers for the upcoming\u00a015s and 7s Rugby World Cups\u200e.\n\nIn accordance with Asia Rugby\u2019s Return To Play strategy, preparations for the Sub-Regional 7s tournaments announced earlier are in full swing with the first tournament to be hosted by the Lebanese Rugby Union Federation in Beirut, Lebanon, in September 2021.\nRugby Sevens inclusion and success at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has set up an exciting time for the Sevens game with the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town, Asian Games and Youth Asian Games in China, and the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, all looming ahead.\nAsia Rugby tournament dates can be viewed at the updated Asia Rugby Calendar 2021:\nLink>>> Asia Rugby Calendar 2021\nThe post Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021 Update appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2021-08-06T09:29:42+08:00", "date_modified": "2021-08-06T09:29:42+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/2021/08/23-UAE-v-sri-sri-Lanka-7.jpg", "tags": [ "Korea", "Asia Rugby Sevens Series", "Rugby World Cup Sevens", "Featured" ] } ] }