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All 40 international team captains lined up in front of majestic Table Mountain in Cape Town on Wednesday as excitement reaches fever pitch ahead of the highly anticipated Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022, which takes place from 9-11 September at Cape Town Stadium.

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Related Article :\u00a0Four Asian teams book their berths at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town

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With an anticipated record-breaking crowd of more than 150,000 fans set to create an unforgettable atmosphere in an iconic venue, Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 aims to set new standards in innovation, fan-engagement and sporting excitement to reinforce rugby sevens as one of the fastest growing Olympic sports and continue to attract new fans from an increasing global audience.

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The unique \u2018winner takes all\u2019 knock-out competition format first introduced at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 in San Francisco means every match counts as teams will need to win every time they enter the pitch in order to become world champions.

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VIEW COMPETITION FORMAT VIDEO >>

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The 24-team men\u2019s competition kicks off the action on day one with a qualification round involving teams seeded from nine to 24. The winners of the qualification round will progress to the round of 16 where they will take on the top eight seeded teams, while the losers will go into the Bowl competition which will decide positions 17 to 24.

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VIEW MATCH SCHEDULE >>

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There will be some hard fought matches in the qualification round as ninth-seeds Ireland, who have been in outstanding form on the World Series this year, play Portugal, who overcame core Series team Spain in the European qualifier to claim their place in Cape Town.

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Germany and Chile who have both impressed as invitational teams on the World Series come face-to-face in the qualification round where fireworks can be expected with survival at stake.

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Hosts South Africa are top seeds in men\u2019s tournament following a remarkable 36-match winning streak which saw them win six rounds of the World Series in a row across 2021-2022. However they will face stiff competition with Australia seeded second and double Olympic champions Fiji seeded third. New Zealand are the reigning men\u2019s champions and are seeded fifth coming in to the event.

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The 16-team women\u2019s tournament also begins on Friday with the round of 16 knock out matches based on seedings on the first day of competition, meaning fans will be kept on the edge of their seats from the very first kick to the last.

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Women\u2019s Olympic champions and reigning RWC Sevens winners New Zealand play Colombia, top seeds Australia take on debutants Madagascar, and hosts South Africa face Olympic silver medallists France.

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Women\u2019s teams qualified either via finishing in the top four at the last RWC Sevens in 2018, and through regional qualification tournaments. Men\u2019s teams qualified by finishing in the top eight at the last RWC Sevens in 2018, and via regional qualification tournaments. Madagascar and Poland women are making their Rugby World Cup Sevens debuts.

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The seedings for both men\u2019s and women\u2019s competitions were based on points accrued during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in 2020 and 2022, while teams who do not participate on the Series were seeded using their rankings gained at World Rugby Sevens events and regional ranking positions ending in July 2022.

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The eighth men\u2019s and fourth women\u2019s edition of Rugby World Cup Sevens represents the first Rugby World Cup of any kind since the famous 1995 Rugby World Cup when South Africa were victorious on home soil as President Nelson Mandela handed the Webb Ellis Cup to Francois Pienaar to inspire the Rainbow Nation.

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Siviwe Soyizwapi, captain of South Africa men said: \u201cFor us as a team we\u2019re just chasing perfection.\u00a0This is a standalone tournament, a massive tournament in front of our home crowd and we\u2019re really excited for that.

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\u201cThe fact that it is a knockout tournament doesn\u2019t change the mindset for us.\u00a0 We are focused on getting the perfect game and we focus on ourselves as a team and the standards that we uphold.\u00a0 We are chasing that perfect game from game one.

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\u201cTo be double would champions [alongside South Africa Men XV] would be massive.\u00a0 It would be great for the nation. We all know what rugby can do for our country.\u00a0This our first home sevens rugby since 2019 here in Cape Town so as players and a team, the whole system is excited to run out there this weekend and represent our country.\u00a0 We know how the crowd can get behind us and the fans will really make this tournament. As a team we are really excited.\u201d

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Sarah Hirini, captain of New Zealand women said: \u201cI\u2019m really excited as it is my first time here in Cape Town and for a Rugby World Cup too, it is a pretty cool place to play.\u00a0 I know there are a lot of kiwi supporters in Cape Town so we\u2019re looking forward to the fans coming out and cheering us on.

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\u201cCompeting in Rugby World Cup Sevens means a lot.\u00a0 Watching it and you see how this tournament is the pinnacle for so many rugby players and you can see that in the way the game will be played at the weekend.\u00a0 I\u2019m really looking forward to how special this is going to be this weekend

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\u201cWith the knock out competition it can be hard to look beyond the next game but we hope we\u2019ll do well.\u00a0 When you come to a pinnacle event you want to go all the way, we\u2019ve done that a few times and it was pretty special for New Zealand.\u201d

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Australia\u2019s men arrive in Cape Town full of confidence having claimed the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 title in Los Angeles last month, captain Nick Malouf said: \u201cCape Town is a magical city and this is one of the pinnacles of our game, the Rugby World Cup with so much history. It\u2019s going to be a super exciting weekend.

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\u201cIt will be a fantastic competition for the spectators, there are so many good teams here. Plus it\u2019s a really interesting and exciting knockout format. You can\u2019t really keep anything in the locker, you\u2019ve got to fire all your shots from the start. I\u2019m expecting lots of good games of rugby.

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\u201cThere is no more expectation here than what we put on ourselves as a team. After the success of the World Series we really don\u2019t want to let ourselves down with a poor performance here. We take all the confidence from doing well throughout the World Series and now it\u2019s up to us to make sure that we go out there and get a good result.\u201d

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Sam Dickson, reigning champions New Zealand captain said: \u201cIt is great to be back in Cape Town and we have a lot of good memories from here over the years.

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\u201cWe\u2019ve won Rugby World Cup Sevens a few times over the last few years so we\u2019ll be expecting to do exactly the same but we take it game by game.\u00a0 With the format of straight knock out it can be pretty ruthless so we\u2019ve got to be on our game from the first kick off.

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\u201cIt is always an honour to play in Rugby World Cup and always special to represent New Zealand in any format of rugby and wear the black jersey.\u201d

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The action kicks off at 08:45 (GMT+2) local time on Friday when Ireland and Portugal take to the pitch in the men\u2019s competition. The women\u2019s tournament gets under way when Australia face Madagascar at 12:11 on Friday.

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Australia\u2019s women are the top ranked team after dominating the 2022 Series and captain Demi Hayes said: \u201cIt is really cool to be in Cape Town.\u00a0 We\u2019ve been here before and we know how big the crowd here is.\u00a0 It is really exciting to be here and we\u2019ll make the most of the next few days leading into the competition on Friday.

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\u201cOff the back of the World Series and the Commonwealth Games, we definitely want to do well again and stay consistent. We\u2019ve spoken about consistency the entire season and this would top off our whole season.\u00a0 Our group has trained so hard since the Commonwealth Games and we\u2019re really excited to get going.

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World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: \u201cRugby World Cup in South Africa created one of the most iconic images the game has ever known.\u00a0 Now for the first time since that unforgettable day in 1995, we are delighted to be staging another Rugby World Cup back in the rainbow nation as rugby sevens comes to Cape Town with 40 teams from all corners of the world in action.

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\u201cFans can expect to see the best men\u2019s and women\u2019s players, playing exciting, highly skilled, fast paced rugby sevens with all the jeopardy of the knockout format, where every game counts.\u00a0 This weekend players and supporters will create memories that once again shape our sport for years to come.

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\u201cSince gaining Olympic status rugby sevens continues to grow and entertain new fans around the globe. Played in a full, iconic stadium with a festive atmosphere, Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 will be the perfect showcase for everything this vibrant sport has to offer.\u201d

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A world class entertainment programme and Fan Village will entertain spectators during the three day feast of rugby sevens. Rugby sevens fans around the world can watch the action via live stream on\u00a0www.rwcsevens.com\u00a0in countries where there is no national broadcaster covering the event.

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WHERE TO WATCH >>

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The last few remaining tickets are available from\u00a0https://www.ticketmaster.co.za/feature/RWCSevens/

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The post Cape Town set for landmark Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 appeared first on Asia Rugby.

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The winners of the qualification round will progress to the round of 16 where they will take on the top eight seeded teams, while the losers will go into the Bowl competition which will decide positions 17 to 24.\nVIEW MATCH SCHEDULE >>\nThere will be some hard fought matches in the qualification round as ninth-seeds Ireland, who have been in outstanding form on the World Series this year, play Portugal, who overcame core Series team Spain in the European qualifier to claim their place in Cape Town.\nGermany and Chile who have both impressed as invitational teams on the World Series come face-to-face in the qualification round where fireworks can be expected with survival at stake.\nHosts South Africa are top seeds in men\u2019s tournament following a remarkable 36-match winning streak which saw them win six rounds of the World Series in a row across 2021-2022. However they will face stiff competition with Australia seeded second and double Olympic champions Fiji seeded third. New Zealand are the reigning men\u2019s champions and are seeded fifth coming in to the event.\nThe 16-team women\u2019s tournament also begins on Friday with the round of 16 knock out matches based on seedings on the first day of competition, meaning fans will be kept on the edge of their seats from the very first kick to the last.\nWomen\u2019s Olympic champions and reigning RWC Sevens winners New Zealand play Colombia, top seeds Australia take on debutants Madagascar, and hosts South Africa face Olympic silver medallists France.\nWomen\u2019s teams qualified either via finishing in the top four at the last RWC Sevens in 2018, and through regional qualification tournaments. Men\u2019s teams qualified by finishing in the top eight at the last RWC Sevens in 2018, and via regional qualification tournaments. Madagascar and Poland women are making their Rugby World Cup Sevens debuts.\nThe seedings for both men\u2019s and women\u2019s competitions were based on points accrued during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in 2020 and 2022, while teams who do not participate on the Series were seeded using their rankings gained at World Rugby Sevens events and regional ranking positions ending in July 2022.\nThe eighth men\u2019s and fourth women\u2019s edition of Rugby World Cup Sevens represents the first Rugby World Cup of any kind since the famous 1995 Rugby World Cup when South Africa were victorious on home soil as President Nelson Mandela handed the Webb Ellis Cup to Francois Pienaar to inspire the Rainbow Nation.\nSiviwe Soyizwapi, captain of South Africa men said: \u201cFor us as a team we\u2019re just chasing perfection.\u00a0This is a standalone tournament, a massive tournament in front of our home crowd and we\u2019re really excited for that.\n\u201cThe fact that it is a knockout tournament doesn\u2019t change the mindset for us.\u00a0 We are focused on getting the perfect game and we focus on ourselves as a team and the standards that we uphold.\u00a0 We are chasing that perfect game from game one.\n\u201cTo be double would champions [alongside South Africa Men XV] would be massive.\u00a0 It would be great for the nation. We all know what rugby can do for our country.\u00a0This our first home sevens rugby since 2019 here in Cape Town so as players and a team, the whole system is excited to run out there this weekend and represent our country.\u00a0 We know how the crowd can get behind us and the fans will really make this tournament. As a team we are really excited.\u201d\nSarah Hirini, captain of New Zealand women said: \u201cI\u2019m really excited as it is my first time here in Cape Town and for a Rugby World Cup too, it is a pretty cool place to play.\u00a0 I know there are a lot of kiwi supporters in Cape Town so we\u2019re looking forward to the fans coming out and cheering us on.\n\u201cCompeting in Rugby World Cup Sevens means a lot.\u00a0 Watching it and you see how this tournament is the pinnacle for so many rugby players and you can see that in the way the game will be played at the weekend.\u00a0 I\u2019m really looking forward to how special this is going to be this weekend\n\u201cWith the knock out competition it can be hard to look beyond the next game but we hope we\u2019ll do well.\u00a0 When you come to a pinnacle event you want to go all the way, we\u2019ve done that a few times and it was pretty special for New Zealand.\u201d\nAustralia\u2019s men arrive in Cape Town full of confidence having claimed the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 title in Los Angeles last month, captain Nick Malouf said: \u201cCape Town is a magical city and this is one of the pinnacles of our game, the Rugby World Cup with so much history. It\u2019s going to be a super exciting weekend.\n\u201cIt will be a fantastic competition for the spectators, there are so many good teams here. Plus it\u2019s a really interesting and exciting knockout format. You can\u2019t really keep anything in the locker, you\u2019ve got to fire all your shots from the start. I\u2019m expecting lots of good games of rugby.\n\u201cThere is no more expectation here than what we put on ourselves as a team. After the success of the World Series we really don\u2019t want to let ourselves down with a poor performance here. We take all the confidence from doing well throughout the World Series and now it\u2019s up to us to make sure that we go out there and get a good result.\u201d\nSam Dickson, reigning champions New Zealand captain said: \u201cIt is great to be back in Cape Town and we have a lot of good memories from here over the years.\n\u201cWe\u2019ve won Rugby World Cup Sevens a few times over the last few years so we\u2019ll be expecting to do exactly the same but we take it game by game.\u00a0 With the format of straight knock out it can be pretty ruthless so we\u2019ve got to be on our game from the first kick off.\n\u201cIt is always an honour to play in Rugby World Cup and always special to represent New Zealand in any format of rugby and wear the black jersey.\u201d\nThe action kicks off at 08:45 (GMT+2) local time on Friday when Ireland and Portugal take to the pitch in the men\u2019s competition. The women\u2019s tournament gets under way when Australia face Madagascar at 12:11 on Friday.\nAustralia\u2019s women are the top ranked team after dominating the 2022 Series and captain Demi Hayes said: \u201cIt is really cool to be in Cape Town.\u00a0 We\u2019ve been here before and we know how big the crowd here is.\u00a0 It is really exciting to be here and we\u2019ll make the most of the next few days leading into the competition on Friday.\n\u201cOff the back of the World Series and the Commonwealth Games, we definitely want to do well again and stay consistent. We\u2019ve spoken about consistency the entire season and this would top off our whole season.\u00a0 Our group has trained so hard since the Commonwealth Games and we\u2019re really excited to get going.\nWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: \u201cRugby World Cup in South Africa created one of the most iconic images the game has ever known.\u00a0 Now for the first time since that unforgettable day in 1995, we are delighted to be staging another Rugby World Cup back in the rainbow nation as rugby sevens comes to Cape Town with 40 teams from all corners of the world in action.\n\u201cFans can expect to see the best men\u2019s and women\u2019s players, playing exciting, highly skilled, fast paced rugby sevens with all the jeopardy of the knockout format, where every game counts.\u00a0 This weekend players and supporters will create memories that once again shape our sport for years to come.\n\u201cSince gaining Olympic status rugby sevens continues to grow and entertain new fans around the globe. Played in a full, iconic stadium with a festive atmosphere, Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 will be the perfect showcase for everything this vibrant sport has to offer.\u201d\nA world class entertainment programme and Fan Village will entertain spectators during the three day feast of rugby sevens. 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Tickets are now on sale for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022, to be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa on 9-11 September

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  • Tickets for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town from 9-11 September are on sale from 07:00 GMT on Monday 28 February
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  • Affordable and accessible tickets range from R150 ($9.90 / \u20ac8.65 / \u00a37.30) to R1,750 ($115 / \u20ac100 / \u00a385) for the three-day spectacular
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Tickets are now on sale for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022, to be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa on 9-11 September.

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The three-day event will see the eyes of the global rugby family turned on South Africa as the best players in the world from 40 teams battle for the title of men\u2019s and women\u2019s world champions.

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Cape Town will provide a picturesque and iconic backdrop to the tournament and organisers are planning for a packed stadium with more teams, more action and more at stake than ever seen before at a Cape Town event.

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Ticket sales began at 07:00 GMT (09:00 SAST) on Monday, 28 February and can be purchased only via\u00a0www.rwcsevens.com\u00a0where full details are available.

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The 2022 edition of Rugby World Cup Sevens follows a hugely successful event in San Francisco, USA in 2018. It was New Zealand who came out on top in both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s tournaments \u2013 beating England and France respectively in the finals, and will be looking to defend their titles in Cape Town.

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As regular hosts of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, Cape Town is a highlight in every team\u2019s calendar and will provide the perfect location for Rugby World Cup Sevens to continue the strong momentum from the Tokyo Olympic Games to engage and inspire many more new players and fans around the world.

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World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: \u201cThe opening of ticket sales is a major milestone as momentum builds on the road to what promises to be a fantastic Rugby World Cup Sevens in a hugely popular destination for sevens.

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\u201cCape Town has a strong track record of hosting world class rugby sevens competitions and fans can look forward to a feast of entertainment over three action-packed days, while the teams will be looking forward to playing in front of a passionate and knowledgeable crowd.

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\u201cFollowing in the footsteps of rugby sevens highly impactful second appearance at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town will provide a perfect platform for the best players in the world to showcase the speed, skill and drama of rugby sevens and inspire many more new players and fans around the world.

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\u201cWe will continue to work closely with the SA Rugby Union and all other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a safe and secure world class event for players, teams and fans to enjoy.\u201d

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Jurie Roux, CEO of SA Rugby said: \u201cThe opportunity of seeing the best rugby teams on the planet vying for the title of world champions hasn\u2019t been experienced in South Africa since 1995, which will make this a very special occasion.

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\u201cWorld Cups are unlike any other rugby tournament; for its duration the eyes of the rugby world will be on South Africa, as all roads lead to Cape Town.

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\u201cIt\u2019ll be bigger, bolder and brighter than anything we have put on before and will climax with the lifting of the Melrose Cup and the Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup Sevens trophy on a do-or-die final day.

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\u201cThis will be a premium experience at a premium event, clearly distinguishable from a World Series tournament, and I am sure the local and global audience will be keen to show their support.\u201d

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Related Article :\u00a0Four Asian teams book their berths at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town

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A number of sevens teams previously unseen at the Cape Town event \u2013 such as Colombia (women) and Hong Kong and Korea (men) \u2013 have already qualified to join five pre-qualified women\u2019s teams and eight pre-qualified men\u2019s teams, which include both the Springbok men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams.

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In total 21 teams have already secured their place in Cape Town and over the forthcoming months attention will turn to the regional competitions as the 19 remaining spots will be filled from around the globe.

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The event will be the first return of international rugby sevens to Cape Town in almost three years. The 2020 and 2021 Cape Town Sevens events both fell victim to the impact of the pandemic meaning the Rugby World Cup Sevens will be the first chance since for fans to enjoy the unique spirit and atmosphere of rugby sevens again.

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Tickets will cost between R150 ($9.90 / \u20ac8.65 / \u00a37.30) and R1,750 ($115 / \u20ac100 / \u00a385) with most tickets (72%) priced between R250 ($16.50 / \u20ac14.50 / \u00a312.15) for category D on Day One to R1,350 ($89 / \u20ac78 / \u00a366) for Category B on Day Three.

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Discounted family and scholar tickets and packages as well as a \u2018Party Stand\u2019 package will also be available.

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Roux added: \u201cThe global vaccine roll-out has allowed the return of capacity crowds around the world and we\u2019re expecting that experience to return to South Africa by the time of the Rugby World Cup Sevens.

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\u201cThe health and safety of athletes and fans will be of the highest priority, and the current expectation is that all attendees will need to be vaccinated to gain entry. That requirement may be dropped in due course at which point the requirement will be removed.

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Details of event hospitality as well as tour and travel packages will be announced in due course.

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Supporters wishing to receive updated information directly to their inbox can sign up for the Rugby World Cup Sevens Newsletter at\u00a0www.rwcsevens.com/signup

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Springboks Sevens players (left to right) Lusanda Dumke, Zain Davids, Shakes Soyizwapi and Nadine Roos are pictured celebrating the announcement of ticket sales for the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in front of one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Table Mountain.

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The post Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 tickets on sale appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Tickets are now on sale for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022, to be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa on 9-11 September\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town from 9-11 September are on sale from 07:00 GMT on Monday 28 February\nAffordable and accessible tickets range from R150 ($9.90 / \u20ac8.65 / \u00a37.30) to R1,750 ($115 / \u20ac100 / \u00a385) for the three-day spectacular\nTicket purchases can only be made online through the official ticket agency at\u00a0rwcsevens.com\nThe best players in the world from 40 teams will battle for the title of men\u2019s and women\u2019s world champions\nRugby World Cup Sevens will be the climax to a hugely exciting year for the Olympic sport\n\nTickets are now on sale for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022, to be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa on 9-11 September.\nThe three-day event will see the eyes of the global rugby family turned on South Africa as the best players in the world from 40 teams battle for the title of men\u2019s and women\u2019s world champions.\nCape Town will provide a picturesque and iconic backdrop to the tournament and organisers are planning for a packed stadium with more teams, more action and more at stake than ever seen before at a Cape Town event.\nTicket sales began at 07:00 GMT (09:00 SAST) on Monday, 28 February and can be purchased only via\u00a0www.rwcsevens.com\u00a0where full details are available.\nThe 2022 edition of Rugby World Cup Sevens follows a hugely successful event in San Francisco, USA in 2018. It was New Zealand who came out on top in both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s tournaments \u2013 beating England and France respectively in the finals, and will be looking to defend their titles in Cape Town.\nAs regular hosts of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, Cape Town is a highlight in every team\u2019s calendar and will provide the perfect location for Rugby World Cup Sevens to continue the strong momentum from the Tokyo Olympic Games to engage and inspire many more new players and fans around the world.\nWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: \u201cThe opening of ticket sales is a major milestone as momentum builds on the road to what promises to be a fantastic Rugby World Cup Sevens in a hugely popular destination for sevens.\n\u201cCape Town has a strong track record of hosting world class rugby sevens competitions and fans can look forward to a feast of entertainment over three action-packed days, while the teams will be looking forward to playing in front of a passionate and knowledgeable crowd.\n\u201cFollowing in the footsteps of rugby sevens highly impactful second appearance at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town will provide a perfect platform for the best players in the world to showcase the speed, skill and drama of rugby sevens and inspire many more new players and fans around the world.\n\u201cWe will continue to work closely with the SA Rugby Union and all other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a safe and secure world class event for players, teams and fans to enjoy.\u201d\nJurie Roux, CEO of SA Rugby said: \u201cThe opportunity of seeing the best rugby teams on the planet vying for the title of world champions hasn\u2019t been experienced in South Africa since 1995, which will make this a very special occasion.\n\u201cWorld Cups are unlike any other rugby tournament; for its duration the eyes of the rugby world will be on South Africa, as all roads lead to Cape Town.\n\u201cIt\u2019ll be bigger, bolder and brighter than anything we have put on before and will climax with the lifting of the Melrose Cup and the Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup Sevens trophy on a do-or-die final day.\n\u201cThis will be a premium experience at a premium event, clearly distinguishable from a World Series tournament, and I am sure the local and global audience will be keen to show their support.\u201d\nRelated Article :\u00a0Four Asian teams book their berths at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town\nA number of sevens teams previously unseen at the Cape Town event \u2013 such as Colombia (women) and Hong Kong and Korea (men) \u2013 have already qualified to join five pre-qualified women\u2019s teams and eight pre-qualified men\u2019s teams, which include both the Springbok men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams.\n\n#2021 year In review \nQualified !!! Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 -Cape Town #Rugby #Rugby7s #RWC7s #AsiaRugby@KoreaRugbyUnion @JRFURugby @JRFUMedia @HongKongRugby pic.twitter.com/0cbPWRwiPN\n— Asia Rugby (@asiarugby) January 2, 2022\n\n \nIn total 21 teams have already secured their place in Cape Town and over the forthcoming months attention will turn to the regional competitions as the 19 remaining spots will be filled from around the globe.\nVIEW QUALIFIED TEAMS >>\nThe event will be the first return of international rugby sevens to Cape Town in almost three years. The 2020 and 2021 Cape Town Sevens events both fell victim to the impact of the pandemic meaning the Rugby World Cup Sevens will be the first chance since for fans to enjoy the unique spirit and atmosphere of rugby sevens again.\nTickets will cost between R150 ($9.90 / \u20ac8.65 / \u00a37.30) and R1,750 ($115 / \u20ac100 / \u00a385) with most tickets (72%) priced between R250 ($16.50 / \u20ac14.50 / \u00a312.15) for category D on Day One to R1,350 ($89 / \u20ac78 / \u00a366) for Category B on Day Three.\nDiscounted family and scholar tickets and packages as well as a \u2018Party Stand\u2019 package will also be available.\nRoux added: \u201cThe global vaccine roll-out has allowed the return of capacity crowds around the world and we\u2019re expecting that experience to return to South Africa by the time of the Rugby World Cup Sevens.\n\u201cThe health and safety of athletes and fans will be of the highest priority, and the current expectation is that all attendees will need to be vaccinated to gain entry. That requirement may be dropped in due course at which point the requirement will be removed.\nDetails of event hospitality as well as tour and travel packages will be announced in due course.\nSupporters wishing to receive updated information directly to their inbox can sign up for the Rugby World Cup Sevens Newsletter at\u00a0www.rwcsevens.com/signup\nSpringboks Sevens players (left to right) Lusanda Dumke, Zain Davids, Shakes Soyizwapi and Nadine Roos are pictured celebrating the announcement of ticket sales for the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in front of one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Table Mountain.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 tickets on sale appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-02-28T19:55:57+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-02-28T19:55:57+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/2022/02/RWC7_SA2022_EventMark_TicketVisualforPressRelease_Im02.jpg", "tags": [ "RWC7s", "Rugby World Cup Sevens", "Featured" ] }, { "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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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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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 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": [ "DIALOG", "AR7s", "RWC7s", "Featured", "#ARW7s", "Qais Al-Dhalai", "Asia Rugby Sevens Series", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=4315", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2018/07/23/rugby-world-cup-sevens-3/", "title": "Hong Kong finish as Bowl runners-up at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 #RWC7s", "content_html": "

Hong Kong finish as Bowl runners-up at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018

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Hong Kong lost to Chile 20-7 in its first-ever Bowl final appearance at a Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament.

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Hong Kong finished in 18th place overall of the 24 men\u2019s teams competing at the world championships this weekend in San Francisco.

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Another slow start saw Hong Kong under the cosh early on in the final, as Chile scored three unanswered tries to take a 15-0 lead at halftime.

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Scrumhalf Cado Lee Ka-to put his side on the board with a try in the ninth minute.\u00a0 Captain Ben Rimene\u2019s conversion was successful, but Chile managed a fourth try three minutes later to close out the match comfortably and claim the Bowl.

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Defensively Hong Kong held the line well against Chile, missing only four tackles \u2013 albeit each of those proved crucial.

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Aided by some confusing decision-making by the referee at the contact area during critical periods of play, the Chileans beat Hong Kong for a second time on the trot this season, after having ushered the hosts out of the World Series qualifier in April at the Hong Kong Stadium.

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\u201cIt was a tough ask probably for this side, considering the short time the team has been together. Chile are a good team, so I\u2019m not really disappointed with the loss,\u201d said coach Paul John after the match.

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\u201cWe defended ok, but when we had the ball, we didn’t really take it to our opposition like we had in the morning [against Uruguay]. We weren\u2019t as decisive as we had been in our last two games.

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\u201cBut we managed to get a lot of players some good experience in a quality tournament this weekend. We won two and lost two, and weren\u2019t far away from winning a third so it\u2019s been pretty successful really,\u201d said John.

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John was pleased with the performance of the three players in the side making their senior sevens debuts, each of whom got significant playing time over the weekend: Alessandro Nardoni, Liam Herbert and Max Denmark.

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\u201cThey all played well,\u201d said John. \u201cThey have also gotten their first experience of top quality sevens now, so from that point of view alone it has been a great tournament for us.

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The successful return of Hugo Stiles and Lee Jones from injury will build further competition in the squad, who return to Hong Kong on Tuesday to start preparations for the Asian Games in late August and the Asian Sevens Series starting in September.

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\u201cThere are a lot of boys at home who weren\u2019t selected and the boys here are performing well, so we should have a very competitive selection now for the Asian Games and the Asia Rugby Sevens Series, which is important,\u201d said John.

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The post Hong Kong finish as Bowl runners-up at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 #RWC7s appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Hong Kong finish as Bowl runners-up at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 \nHong Kong lost to Chile 20-7 in its first-ever Bowl final appearance at a Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament.\nHong Kong finished in 18th place overall of the 24 men\u2019s teams competing at the world championships this weekend in San Francisco.\nWatch the Video: Final Day 3\nAnother slow start saw Hong Kong under the cosh early on in the final, as Chile scored three unanswered tries to take a 15-0 lead at halftime.\nScrumhalf Cado Lee Ka-to put his side on the board with a try in the ninth minute.\u00a0 Captain Ben Rimene\u2019s conversion was successful, but Chile managed a fourth try three minutes later to close out the match comfortably and claim the Bowl.\nDefensively Hong Kong held the line well against Chile, missing only four tackles \u2013 albeit each of those proved crucial.\nAided by some confusing decision-making by the referee at the contact area during critical periods of play, the Chileans beat Hong Kong for a second time on the trot this season, after having ushered the hosts out of the World Series qualifier in April at the Hong Kong Stadium.\n\u201cIt was a tough ask probably for this side, considering the short time the team has been together. Chile are a good team, so I\u2019m not really disappointed with the loss,\u201d said coach Paul John after the match.\n\u201cWe defended ok, but when we had the ball, we didn’t really take it to our opposition like we had in the morning [against Uruguay]. We weren\u2019t as decisive as we had been in our last two games.\n\u201cBut we managed to get a lot of players some good experience in a quality tournament this weekend. We won two and lost two, and weren\u2019t far away from winning a third so it\u2019s been pretty successful really,\u201d said John.\nJohn was pleased with the performance of the three players in the side making their senior sevens debuts, each of whom got significant playing time over the weekend: Alessandro Nardoni, Liam Herbert and Max Denmark.\n\u201cThey all played well,\u201d said John. \u201cThey have also gotten their first experience of top quality sevens now, so from that point of view alone it has been a great tournament for us.\nFull Fixtures RWC7s\nThe successful return of Hugo Stiles and Lee Jones from injury will build further competition in the squad, who return to Hong Kong on Tuesday to start preparations for the Asian Games in late August and the Asian Sevens Series starting in September.\nAsian Games and the Asia Rugby Sevens Series\n\u201cThere are a lot of boys at home who weren\u2019t selected and the boys here are performing well, so we should have a very competitive selection now for the Asian Games and the Asia Rugby Sevens Series, which is important,\u201d said John.\nThe post Hong Kong finish as Bowl runners-up at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 #RWC7s appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2018-07-23T15:42:17+08:00", "date_modified": "2018-08-17T21:22:20+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/2018/07/Hong-Kong-RWC7s-2-.jpg", "tags": [ "Hong Kong", "RWC7s", "News", "Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=4310", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2018/07/22/hong-kong-4/", "title": "Hong Kong jam Jamaica 24-10 to advance to Bowl Semi Final at Rugby World Cup Sevens #RWC7s", "content_html": "

A more relaxed Hong Kong beat Jamaica 24-10 this morning at the Rugby World Cup Sevens to advance to the semi final of the Bowl tomorrow against Uruguay.

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Hong Kong recovered from another slow start at AT&T Park to come back for a comprehensive win over the Jamaicans, propelled by first half tries from Jamie Hood and Salom Yiu Kam-shing.

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Hong Kong led 14-5 at the break, before second half scores from Toby Fenn and senior squad debutant Alessandro Nardoni extended the lead to 24-5. \u00a0Jamaica scored at the death to claw the score back to 24-10.

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Hong Kong will now face familiar opponents Uruguay in the second Bowl semi final tomorrow at 10.06 local time (1.06am, 23 July, Hong Kong time).\u00a0 Chile will face Uganda in the other semi-final after Chile edged Tonga 33-29 and Uganda beat Zimbabwe 24-10 in the quarters.

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Coach Paul John was pleased with the overnight improvement but was still looking for a complete performance from his charges.

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\u201cWe started yesterday\u2019s game with three errors; the boys were nervous and we went 21 points down against a core team quickly. You are always going to be in trouble in that position and that\u2019s what happened,\u201d said John.

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\u201cToday, we bounced back a bit. We had a much better first half, but we were nervous again mind, and we were fairly inaccurate.

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\u201cIn the second half, the boys loosened up a bit, they relaxed and started to play a bit of rugby. When we did that, the lads looked okay out there.\u201d

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Hong Kong will front up against Uruguay, who edged Papua New Guinea 21-19 in the quarterfinal, but John is not focussed on the opposition.

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\u201cWith only one game today, we have a little bit more time to study Uruguay and to have a look at them, but I think it\u2019s more about getting our game right to be honest with you.

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\u201cWe are letting sides get a bit of momentum against us at the start of games. If we start games a bit better we will be a more difficult side to play.

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\u201cI\u2019m just really pleased with the way the boys bounced back and got that win, because that was important for us to be in that 16-20 spot overall, especially after losing yesterday. So that was vital for us to get that win.

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\u201cNow we have to go as best we can in that group of four now. It is like a Hong Kong Sevens qualifier tournament for us again isn\u2019t it? [ED note: All four semi finalists played in the Hong Kong qualifier in 2018].

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\u201cIt gives us a chance to practice against teams that we will probably come to meet in those kind of tournaments, so it is important that we grow and enjoy the tournament this weekend, but also that we get a lot out of it and that starts with showing that same level of improvement day to day,\u201d John added.

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The post Hong Kong jam Jamaica 24-10 to advance to Bowl Semi Final at Rugby World Cup Sevens #RWC7s appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "A more relaxed Hong Kong beat Jamaica 24-10 this morning at the Rugby World Cup Sevens to advance to the semi final of the Bowl tomorrow against Uruguay.\nWatch it Live :\u00a0Live\nHong Kong recovered from another slow start at AT&T Park to come back for a comprehensive win over the Jamaicans, propelled by first half tries from Jamie Hood and Salom Yiu Kam-shing.\n\nHong Kong led 14-5 at the break, before second half scores from Toby Fenn and senior squad debutant Alessandro Nardoni extended the lead to 24-5. \u00a0Jamaica scored at the death to claw the score back to 24-10.\nHong Kong will now face familiar opponents Uruguay in the second Bowl semi final tomorrow at 10.06 local time (1.06am, 23 July, Hong Kong time).\u00a0 Chile will face Uganda in the other semi-final after Chile edged Tonga 33-29 and Uganda beat Zimbabwe 24-10 in the quarters.\nCoach Paul John was pleased with the overnight improvement but was still looking for a complete performance from his charges.\n\u201cWe started yesterday\u2019s game with three errors; the boys were nervous and we went 21 points down against a core team quickly. You are always going to be in trouble in that position and that\u2019s what happened,\u201d said John.\n\u201cToday, we bounced back a bit. We had a much better first half, but we were nervous again mind, and we were fairly inaccurate.\n\u201cIn the second half, the boys loosened up a bit, they relaxed and started to play a bit of rugby. When we did that, the lads looked okay out there.\u201d\nHong Kong will front up against Uruguay, who edged Papua New Guinea 21-19 in the quarterfinal, but John is not focussed on the opposition.\n\u201cWith only one game today, we have a little bit more time to study Uruguay and to have a look at them, but I think it\u2019s more about getting our game right to be honest with you.\n\u201cWe are letting sides get a bit of momentum against us at the start of games. If we start games a bit better we will be a more difficult side to play.\nSalom-Yiu-claims-the-restart-against-Jamaic\n\u201cI\u2019m just really pleased with the way the boys bounced back and got that win, because that was important for us to be in that 16-20 spot overall, especially after losing yesterday. So that was vital for us to get that win.\n\u201cNow we have to go as best we can in that group of four now. It is like a Hong Kong Sevens qualifier tournament for us again isn\u2019t it? [ED note: All four semi finalists played in the Hong Kong qualifier in 2018].\n\u201cIt gives us a chance to practice against teams that we will probably come to meet in those kind of tournaments, so it is important that we grow and enjoy the tournament this weekend, but also that we get a lot out of it and that starts with showing that same level of improvement day to day,\u201d John added.\nThe post Hong Kong jam Jamaica 24-10 to advance to Bowl Semi Final at Rugby World Cup Sevens #RWC7s appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2018-07-22T23:02:49+08:00", "date_modified": "2018-08-17T21:21:58+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/2018/07/Toby-Fenn-licks-his-chops-as-he-moves-outside-the-Jamaica-defence.jpg", "tags": [ "Hong Kong", "RWC7s", "Bowl FInal", "Unions", "Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=4304", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2018/07/20/rugby-world-cup-sevens-2/", "title": "Final squads confirmed ahead of RWC Sevens kick-off in San Francisco", "content_html": "\n

The final squads have been confirmed by all 40 teams ahead of the hotly anticipated Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018, which kicks off on Friday at the AT&T Park in San Francisco with over 95,000 fans expected through the turnstiles over three days of action.

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As reigning champions in both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s events New Zealand have named strong squads for San Francisco. The women\u2019s team will be looking to the inspirational Portia Woodman to continue her unstoppable form from the HSBC Women\u2019s World Rugby Sevens Series where she led the scoring charts with 43 tries and 215 points overall in the 2018 season.

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In the men\u2019s competition, hosts the United States welcome back speedster Perry Baker who amassed 37 tries during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series before missing the last two legs through injury and will form an exciting attacking partnership with dangerman Carlin Isles, who was the top try scorer for the 2018 season with 49 tries.

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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 represents the third edition of the women\u2019s competition and the seventh of the men\u2019s, which was first held at Murrayfield, Scotland, in 1993.

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Seven women\u2019s players from five countries will enter the pitch in San Francisco to make their third Rugby World Cup Sevens appearance: Beatrice Muhlbauer (Brazil), Claire Allan and Heather Fisher (England), Fanny Horta (France), Zenay Jordaan (South Africa) and Marina Bravo and Barbara Pla (Spain).

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Meanwhile six men\u2019s players will be appearing at the Rugby World Cup Sevens for the third time: James Rodwell (England), Manoel Dall Igna (France), Collins Injera (Kenya), Alatasi Tupou (Samoa), Scott Riddell (Scotland) and Philip Snyman (South Africa).

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Retired Fijian legend Waisale Serevi is the only player to have appeared in four Rugby World Cup Sevens tournaments and he is also the record points scorer with 297 points to his name.

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VIEW FINAL WOMEN\u2019S SQUADS HERE >>

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VIEW FINAL MEN\u2019S SQUADS HERE >>

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While the players have been putting the final touches to their physical and mental preparation in the Golden City, the iconic AT&T Park has undergone a transformation from one of the world\u2019s most famous baseball diamonds to a spectacular rugby sevens venue.

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Rugby World Cup Sevens will see the introduction of an innovative new \u2018knock-out\u2019 style format meaning that teams will have to win every match to be crowned World Cup winners in both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s competitions.

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VIEW FULL MATCH DAY SCHEDULE HERE >>

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The action gets underway at 10:00 local time on Friday 20 July (GMT-7) with Fiji taking on Spain in the women\u2019s competition. The men\u2019s tournament also kicks off on day one with Kenya facing Tonga in the first game of the preliminary round at 13:01 local time (GMT -7).

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WHERE TO WATCH >>

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Single day tickets are still available, for more information visit\u00a0www.rwcsevens.com/tickets. To follow all the action download the official Rugby World Cup Sevens App\u00a0here\u00a0or @WorldRugby7s on Twitter and Facebook.

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The post Final squads confirmed ahead of RWC Sevens kick-off in San Francisco appeared first on Asia Rugby.

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