Japan, China and Hong Kong will carry the hopes of the Asian Region at the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens (RWC7s). The three-day tournament from the July 20-22 will be played at the iconic AT&T Park in San Francisco . 16 Women’s and 24 Men’s sides will compete for the coveted trophy; currently both held by New Zealand. […] READ MORE
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Asian Teams Qualify for 2018/19 HSBC Sevens Series a ‘Boost’ for Sevens
In a boost for both the game, and for representation, Asian teams qualify for the 2018/19 HSBC Sevens Series. And it was not handed to them either – both the Chinese women and Japanese men held nothing back this weekend, to reach their goals. Not only did they compete and win at the 2018 Cathay […] READ MORE
2018 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Fiji wins historic fourth consecutive title
The 2018 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens came to an enthralling end, as Fiji won an historic fourth consecutive title. They humbled Kenya again in the final 24-12, in a repeat of the Canada Sevens final. It ended four days of breathtaking rugby sevens. South Africa settled for bronze, with the young Kiwi side finishing fourth. […] READ MORE
2018/19 HSBC Sevens Series Qualifiers: South Africa and Japan tournament favorites
Twelve men’s and women’s International teams will compete alongside the ‘big guns’ in a three day tournament in Hong Kong. In the competition that runs alongside the feature tournament, all sides will be aiming to join the World Rugby series, and become a core team member if they win the 2018/19 HSBC Sevens Series Qualifiers. The […] READ MORE
Silicon Valley Sevens: North Americans Brace For Pacific Onslaught
The inaugural Silicon Valley Sevens will be held from November 4-5 in San Jose, California. It will be an International Sevens Rugby extravaganza, with 12 national sides competing. Plenty of thrills and spills are expected as North Americans brace for a Pacific onslaught. The iconic Avaya Stadium, home of the MSL San Jose Earthquakes, will be […] READ MORE
2018 RWC Sevens Qualifiers: Japan Joins Uganda After Claiming Respective Regional Qualifiers
Two more Regional winners for 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens have qualified for the trip to San Francisco. Japan joins Uganda after claiming their respective regional qualifiers over the weekend. The third leg of the Asian Regional Qualifiers was held over the weekend with Hong Kong walking away with the title but Japan finish on […] READ MORE
HSBC London Sevens: Fiji Bundled Out In Pool Stages, as Kiwis Fly-high
The Scots may have an uphill battle to defending their title, but they will go all out to get it. South Africa can always turn up on Day Two, as have the English over this season [winners in Africa]. However, the underdogs look good too, to do some real damage at the HSBC London Sevens. READ MORE