Rugby Asia 247 had our question answered by Sally Horrox (World Rugby Director of Women’s Rugby) and Alan Gilpin (World Rugby Chief Executive) at the RWC 2021 Tournament Opening Press Conference on making the most out of rugby development programs […]
The RWC 2021 Tournament Opening Press Conference took place today in Auckland at The Grand – SkyCity in Auckland today, and although we could not be there in person we joined the global media online to listen and bring you […]
With the start of the Rugby World Cup 2021 this coming weekend, the 12 national teams and organisers have gone through the final preparation before the action takes place on the field. The 12 captains of the nations for the […]
World Rugby has asked for national member unions to apply to participate in the pilot programme for its new version of the Get Into Rugby 2.0 programme. The governing body has been flying the flag of this non-contact, mixed-gender entry-level […]
The organisers of the Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand say the ticket sales mean the opening match day at Eden Park on 8 October of the global showpiece for women’s rugby is set to break the world record […]
The inaugural Saxo Bank Women & Girls Sports 7s takes place from 21-22 October 2022 at the Seven’s Stadium, Dubai and will feature tag, junior girls touch rugby, as well as junior girls and women’s contact rugby. Saxo Bank Women […]
The Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) has announced that Englishman Simon Amor has been appointed as Head Coach of the Japan National Men’s Sevens rugby team. His first challenge will be the upcoming HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 which […]
The Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) launched their 2022/2023 domestic seasons this week with Nan Fung Group/SEWIT sponsoring the Premiership. The HKRU posted “We are thrilled to be welcoming Nan Fung Group/SEWIT to the HKRU family, with support from Prezitt, […]
The rugby union season in the United Arab Emirates and Gulf region kicks off this weekend as the Premiership, Division 1 & 2 leagues all see the first matches of the season being played. The full season will get underway […]
We spoke with South Korean men’s XVs and Sevens Head Rugby Coach (as well as High-Performance Director / General Manager at the KRU) Charlie Louw following the RWC Sevens 2022 as he reflects on the team’s learning experiences, aspirations and […]
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