Asia Rugby Sevens 2024: South Korea to host first leg

By Shamseer Jaleel

Asia Rugby Sevens Series will kick off in the region with thrilling rugby action across three countries. The high-octane shorter version of the game will commence on 7 and 8 September at the Namdong Stadium in South Korea.

 Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) with the Special General Meeting (SGM) and the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be conducted in the near future is expected to send sevens outfits to these three events. Both Men’s and Women’s will feature in these three events.

Rugby enthusiasts will then have the opportunity to witness the intense competition in Hangzhou, China on 21 and 22 for the second leg. The series will conclude with a grand finale in Bangkok, Thailand, on 9 and 10 November.

The series features Asia’s top eight men’s and women’s teams, with the United Arab Emirates Women’s and Thailand Men’s teams, joining after winning last year’s Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy in Qatar.

 Longer version of game

The season will come to an end with thrilling fifteens action in December 2024. The Asia Rugby Under-19 Championship, featuring the future stars of Asian rugby, will be hosted by Taipei from 18-22 December. The tournament acts as a qualifier for the World Rugby Under-20 Trophy 2025. Sri Lankan Under-19 outfit is likely to feature in this event.

Asia Rugby Women’s Division 1 will take place in India from 13-21 December, where India will compete against Malaysia and United Arab Emirates,  Malaysia and United Arab Emirates Women’s fifteens teams will make their debut.

 First Leg

South Korea

September 7-8, Incheon Asiad Rugby Stadium, Incheon

Second Leg

China

21-22 September, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou

Third leg

Thailand

9-10 November Police Tero Stadium, Bangkok