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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 Schedule Unveiled

World Rugby has confirmed the schedule for the much-anticipated HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 as the sport looks to capitalise on a highly successful and impactful Olympic Games in Tokyo

The 2022 Series will include 10 men’s and seven women’s rounds over six months; series to kick-off with a pair of combined men’s and women’s events in Dubai; three new hosts as Malaga and Seville in Spain, and Toulouse in France welcome teams; unique system introduced to mitigate the risk…

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    • France and global rugby family celebrate two years to go until Rugby World Cup 2023
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France and global rugby family celebrate two years to go until Rugby World Cup 2023

Action will kick-off on 8 September, 2023 when hosts France take on three-time champions New Zealand at Stade de France

With two years to go until Rugby World Cup 2023 (www.WorldRugby.org) kicks off in France, preparations are on track to deliver a spectacular and transformational event that has players, fans and France at heart. Action will kick-off on 8 September, 2023 when hosts France take on three-time champions New Zealand…

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Heaselgrave appointed World Rugby Chief Revenue and Fan Engagement Officer

Heaselgrave has most recently been advising rights holders, brands and agencies as founder and Chief Executive of Fourth Consulting

World Rugby (www.World.Rugby) has announced the appointment of Richard Heaselgrave as Chief Revenue and Fan Engagement Officer, underscoring the international federation’s mission to advance rugby’s global market footprint and appeal by making it more relevant and accessible in line with its ambitious new strategic plan (https://bit.ly/3h22xbf). Vastly experienced, with an in-depth…

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World Rugby partnering with unions and regions to grow the sport

Plan is focused on empowering the 128 member unions and six regions by increasing their capacity and capability

Participation is one of the three core pillars of World Rugby’s (www.WorldRugby.org) strategic plan launched in April; Plan is focused on empowering the 128 member unions and six regions by increasing their capacity and capability; Ambition to increase the total global playing population to over 10 million by 2025; In…

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Beaumont leads congratulations to Kenya rugby sevens legend Humphrey Kayange on becoming an IOC member

Kayange joins a new-look Athlete’s Commission chaired by Emma Terho of Finland, who has joined the IOC Executive Board

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has led the sport’s congratulations to former Kenya Sevens star Humphrey Kayange, who has been elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after he was appointed to the Athletes’ Commission by IOC President Thomas Bach. Kayange, the chair of the National…

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Women’s rugby sevens ready to take centre stage at Olympic Games in Tokyo

Three days of competition will begin on Thursday and culminate in the medal matches on ‘Super Saturday’ as women's rugby sevens aims to make a big Olympic impact

Women’s Olympic rugby sevens competition begins with France v Fiji at 09:00 local time (GMT+9) on Thursday; The 12 women’s teams are in three pools with reigning Olympic champions Australia set to play USA, China and hosts Japan in Pool C; Current Rugby World Cup Sevens and World Series title…

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Rugby sevens match schedule confirmed for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

The match schedule for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic rugby sevens competition has been confirmed by Tokyo 2020 and World Rugby with 19 days to go

Tokyo 2020 Olympic rugby sevens match schedule announced with 19 days to go to kick-off; Men’s Olympic champions Fiji to face hosts Japan in opening match on 26 July; Women’s competition kicks off with France v Fiji on 29 July; Men’s final set for 28 July; women’s gold medal decided…

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Rugby sevens pools announced for Tokyo 2020 Olympics

The pools for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic rugby sevens competitions have been announced by World Rugby exactly one month ahead of the men’s final at Tokyo Stadium

Tokyo 2020 Olympic rugby sevens pools announced with less than a month to go; The 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams are in three pools of four teams; Reigning men’s gold and silver medalists Fiji and Great Britain will face hosts Japan; Women’s Olympic champions Australia to play USA, China…

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France, Ireland, Russia and Samoa lead the way on day two of Olympic Repechage tournament

France set the pace in both the men’s and women’s Olympic Repechage tournament on a pulsating second day of action at Stade Louis II in Monaco

France, Hong Kong, Ireland and Samoa remain in contention in the men’s repechage while Argentina, Hong Kong, France, Kazakhstan and Russia are undefeated in the women’s tournament. France set the pace in both the men’s and women’s Olympic Repechage tournament on a pulsating second day of action at Stade Louis…

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Tokyo 2020 qualification up for grabs on final day of Olympic Repechage tournament

Two women’s teams and one men’s side will book their tickets for Tokyo 2020 as the Olympic Repechage tournament draws to a conclusion in Monaco on Sunday

We look ahead to day three of the Olympic Repechage tournament in Monaco, on which three teams will book their ticket for next month’s Olympic Games. Two women’s teams and one men’s side will book their tickets for Tokyo 2020 as the Olympic Repechage tournament draws to a conclusion in…