Rugby
After Football, China is Aiming to Score Big in Rugby
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 08, 2016 09:49 AM EST |
Rugby may be currently one of the niche sports in China. But if Rugby Union's world governing body has its way, this highly physical contact game may soon become a highly popular game in the world's most populous nation.
Alibaba Inks Deal to Promote Rugby in China
| Girish Shetti | | Apr 10, 2016 02:48 PM EDT |
World Rugby, the international governing body of rugby union, has inked a 10 year deal with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd in a bid to increase popularity of rugby in the world's most populous nation.
Asia Rugby News 2015: Downpour Saves Hong Kong In Asia Rugby Championship Game vs Japan
| Raymund Tamayo | | May 25, 2015 04:47 AM EDT |
An untimely torrential rain saved Hong Kong’s bid against Japan during the finals of the inaugural Asia Rugby Championship held at the Aberdeen Sports Ground in Hong Kong, May 23.
Former Rugby Star Jarryd Hayne Signs with the San Francisco 49ers
| Dino Lirios | | Mar 03, 2015 06:01 AM EST |
Jarryd Hayne, Rugby superstar who previously played for the Parramatta Eels, will be continuing his dream of playing in the National Football League (NFL) with the San Francisco 49ers.
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