Monaco Rugby Sevens Repechage Schedule – Tokyo Olympics

World Rugby has released the Monaco Rugby Sevens Repechage schedule which will determine the final team places for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.  The Governing body also confirmed that fans will be able to attend the event from 18-20 June.

World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin said: “The Monaco repechage is also symbolic in its own way – a reflection and celebration of sevens international re-emergence from the unprecedented challenges that society and sportspeople have faced. I know that these players are excited to be representing their nations with the opportunity of qualification for the pinnacle of sevens – the Olympic Games.”

UPDATES:

On June 17th, World Rugby confirmed that the Uganda men’s team had to be withdrawn from the World Rugby Sevens Repechage competition in Monaco following a number of positive COVID-19 results determined during scheduled arrival testing.

This means that their fixtures will be treated as byes* and the opposition awarded a win in Pool B – Chile, France, Hong Kong and Jamaica.

The Jamaica women’s team also withdrew late from the tournament due to travel complications.

Their Pool B women’s matches against Kazakhstan, Papua New Guinea and Tunisia will be treated as byes with no points awarded.

Monaco Rugby Sevens Repechage Schedule

The match schedule has been developed with player welfare at heart said World Rugby  “No team will have more than three games in each day, resulting in the two games being organised on Friday evening, accommodating the reduction to 10 teams in the men’s competition.

Due to late kick-off times, the two Friday games will be played behind closed doors. You can read more about the pools for the Monaco Rugby Sevens Repechage.

Full Women’s Schedule can be seen here.

Kazakhstan Women Schedule (Pool B):

• 19 June 2021: Kazakhstan vs Jamaica (bye Kazakhstan awarded win)
• 19 June 2021: Kazakhstan 12-0 Tunisia
• 20 June 2021: Papua New Guinea vs Kazakhstan

See the Kazakhstan Women’s squad news here.

Hong Kong Women Schedule (Pool C):

• 19 June 2021: Hong Kong 31-10 Colombia
• 19 June 2021: Hong Kong 19-12 Madagascar
• 20 June 2021: France vs Hong Kong

Full Men’s Schedule can be seen here.

Hong Kong Women Schedule (Pool B):

• 19 June 2021: Hong Kong vs Uganda* (see Update – bye HK awarded win)
• 19 June 2021: Hong Kong 31-5 Jamaica
• 19 June 2021: Hong Kong 26-15 Chile
• 20 June 2021: France vs Hong Kong

See the Hong Kong 7s squad news here.

Photo Credit: (World Rugby) Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Monaco Rugby Sevens Repechage – Fans Allowed

The Stade Louis II stadium in Monaco will be allowed to host up to 5,000 rugby fans at the Sevens rugby event, and tickets are as little as 10 euros per day.

The World Rugby CEO added “It will be extra special that they get to showcase their skills in front of fans. I would like to thank their Serene Highnesses and the Monegasque Rugby Union for embracing our event and providing the players with the perfect platform to challenge for Tokyo 2020 qualification.”

Monaco Rugby Sevens Repechage Tickets

Online ticketing for the World Rugby Sevens Repechage will open on Friday 28 May and can be purchased at monaco-rugby.com

From 8 June 2021, Rugby fans will also be able to buy tickets directly in Monaco at the ticket offices located at the Stade Louis II’s entrance.

• Tickets will start at 10€ per fan per day.
• The discounted ticket price of 5€ is available for Monaco students and FFR licence holders.

COVID-19 Precautions

Fan travelling to Monaco to watch the action will need to:

• Present a negative PCR test, less than 72 hours old, upon their entrance in the Monaco Principality (except for French residents living in the 06 and 83 departments).
• Fans will be required to wear face masks and respect social distancing.

More information on the measures can be found here.

How to Watch the Monaco Rugby Sevens Repechage?

The Sevens rugby in Monaco will be streamed live on world.rugby and also on the World Rugby Youtube and Facebook pages.

• Date: 18-20 June 2021
• Venue: Stade Louis II, Monaco

Tokyo Olympics Rugby Sevens

The rugby sevens competition takes place from 26-31 July 2021 at Tokyo Stadium and Asia will be represented by Match officials from Hong Kong and Japan.

No overseas fans will be allowed to attend Olympic events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there remain some concerns about whether the Olympic Games could still be cancelled. The organisers recently held a rugby 7s test event to prepare for the Games

World Rugby Tournaments

• Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Wheelchair Rugby Pools.
• Rugby World Cup 2021 Match Schedule Released.
• World Rugby Sevens Tokyo Repechage Pools.
• Rugby World Cup 2023 Tickets.