Japan beer brand Asahi Super Dry has extended its Principal Partnership with World Rugby for all men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups until 2029. The long-term deal includes Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025, Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027, […]
From former pro and international Sevens rugby player to growing the Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix women’s rugby club to be one of the best in Japan (and globally), starting apparel lines and being appointed as Thailand Women’s Sevens Head Coach in […]
Although it has been known for some time, the Japanese club Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars, who compete in the Japan Rugby League One, made the official confirmation of the signing of Springbok star Kurt-Lee Arendse for the upcoming Japanese season. The 28-year-old […]
The Japan Sakura XV play Scotland on Saturday, October 5th 2024 at Athlone Sports Stadium in Cape Town in their second WXV2 match, and it might be their toughest of the campaign as the Scots are the highest-ranked team in […]
The Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy 2024 will be held in Kathmandu Nepal at the Dasharath Stadium from October 4-5, 2024 with 15 men’s and 8 women’s teams set to be involved. The planned Asia Rugby Sevens Emirates Challenge seemingly […]
World Rugby has launched its first global dedicated girls’ participation programme called Rugby Rising Play which they hope will increase the active teenage female player base globally. The programme was mentioned in the launch of the Impact Beyond 2025 Global […]
Hong Kong China Women take on Madagascar on Friday 4 October 2024 for their second WXV3 2024 fixture, and the game is a must-win if the HKCR women want to keep their RWC 2025 qualification dream alive at the Emirates […]
We have been working on this article of a more serious nature relating to the governance and finances of Asia Rugby, which we know World Rugby is partially aware of, for several months. Some of these issues were raised after attending […]
Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) has confirmed that the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2025, will be hosted at the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Spots Park Stadium from 28-30 March 2025. Feature Photo: Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens to kick off […]
World Rugby and Gilbert have unveiled the official ball design for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 which is meant to embody the “vibrant and dynamic energy of the tournament.” Gilbert has a long-standing affiliation with Women’s Rugby World Cups, having […]
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