2023 Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series
| 2023 Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series | |
|---|---|
| Hosts |  South Korea Thailand |
| Date | 26 August–15 October 2023 |
| Nations | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Japan |
| Runners-up |  China |
| Third |  Hong Kong |
← 2022 | |
The 2023 Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series was the twenty third edition of the series. It was played over two legs in South Korea and Thailand.[1][2]
Japan won the series in a clean sweep and were undefeated in both rounds of competition.[3][4]
Teams[edit]
Eight teams featured in the series: [1][2]
Tour Venues[edit]
The official schedule for the 2023 Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series is:
| Leg | Stadium | City | Dates | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Asiad Namdong Stadium | Incheon | 26–27 August 2023 | Japan
|
| Thailand | Royal Thai Police Stadium | Bangkok | 14–15 October 2023 | Japan
|
Final Standings[edit]
| Rank | Team | South Korea | Thailand | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Japan
|
12 | 12 | 24 |
|
China
|
10 | 8 | 18 |
|
Hong Kong
|
7 | 10 | 17 |
| 4 | Thailand
|
8 | 7 | 15 |
| 5 |  Kazakhstan
|
5 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 |  Singapore
|
4 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 |  Malaysia
|
1 | 4 | 5 |
| 8 |  Philippines
|
2 | 1 | 3 |
Tournaments[edit]
South Korea[edit]
The tournament was held 26–27 August in South Korea. All times in Korea Standard Time (UTC+09:00).[5][1]
Pool Stage[edit]
Pool A
| Teams | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/− | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 12 | +77 | 9 | Advances to Cup |
| Hong Kong
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 63 | 24 | +39 | 7 | |
| Kazakhstan
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 34 | –14 | 5 | Advances to Plate |
| Singapore
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 102 | –102 | 3 |
| 26 August 2023 | Hong Kong
|
17–0 | Kazakhstan
|
Asiad Namdong Stadium | ||
| 11:40 |
| 26 August 2023 | China
|
48–0 | Singapore
|
Asiad Namdong Stadium | ||
| 12:05 |
| 26 August 2023 | Hong Kong
|
39–0 | Singapore
|
Asiad Namdong Stadium | ||
| 15:00 |
| 26 August 2023 | China
|
17–5 | Kazakhstan
|
Asiad Namdong Stadium | ||
| 15:25 |
| 26 August 2023 | Kazakhstan
|
15–0 | Singapore
|
Asiad Namdong Stadium | ||
| 18:20 |
| 26 August 2023 | China
|
24–7 | Hong Kong
|
Asiad Namdong Stadium | ||
| 18:45 |
Pool B
| Teams | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/− | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 19 | +116 | 9 | Advances to Cup |
| Thailand
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 94 | 55 | +39 | 7 | |
| Philippines
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 94 | –53 | 5 | Advances to Plate |
| Malaysia
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 129 | –102 | 3 |
| 26 August 2023 | Thailand
|
36–12 | Philippines
|
Asiad Namdong Stadium | ||
| 12:30 |
| 26 August 2023 | Japan
|
61–0 | Malaysia
|
Asiad Namdong Stadium | ||
| 12:55 |
| 26 August 2023 | Thailand
|
46–10 | Malaysia
|
Asiad Namdong Stadium | ||
| 15:50 |
| 26 August 2023 | Japan
|
41–7 | Philippines
|
Asiad Namdong Stadium | ||
| 16:15 |
| 26 August 2023 | Philippines
|
22–17 | Malaysia
|
Asiad Namdong Stadium | ||
| 19:10 |
| 26 August 2023 | Japan
|
33–12 | Thailand
|
Asiad Namdong Stadium | ||
| 19:35 |
Knockout Stage[edit]
Plate
| Semi-finals | Plate Final | |||||
| 27 August, 10:00 | ||||||
| Kazakhstan | 39 | |||||
| 27 August, 13:45 | ||||||
| Malaysia | 0 | |||||
| Kazakhstan | 32 | |||||
| 27 August, 10:25 | ||||||
| Singapore | 5 | |||||
| Singapore | 10 | |||||
| Philippines | 5 | |||||
| 7th Place | ||||||
| 27 August, 13:20 | ||||||
| Philippines | 26 | |||||
| Malaysia | 10 | |||||
Cup
| Semi-finals | Cup Final | |||||
| 27 August, 10:50 | ||||||
| China | 12 | |||||
| 27 August, 15:50 | ||||||
| Thailand | 0 | |||||
| Japan | 14 | |||||
| 27 August, 11:15 | ||||||
| China | 12 | |||||
| Hong Kong | 7 | |||||
| Japan | 27 | |||||
| 3rd Place | ||||||
| 27 August, 15:00 | ||||||
| Thailand | 22 | |||||
| Hong Kong | 14 | |||||
Thailand[edit]
The tournament was held 14–15 October in Thailand. All times in Thailand Standard Time (UTC+07:00).[6][2]
Pool Stage[edit]
Pool A
| Teams | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/− | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 14 | +65 | 9 | Advances to Cup |
| Hong Kong
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 77 | 32 | +45 | 7 | |
| Kazakhstan
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 57 | –28 | 5 | Advances to Plate |
| Malaysia
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 92 | –82 | 3 |
| 14 October 2023 | Hong Kong
|
31–5 | Kazakhstan
|
Royal Thai Police Stadium | ||
| 11:40 |
| 14 October 2023 | Japan
|
36–0 | Malaysia
|
Royal Thai Police Stadium | ||
| 12:05 |
| 14 October 2023 | Hong Kong
|
39–10 | Malaysia
|
Royal Thai Police Stadium | ||
| 15:40 |
| 14 October 2023 | Japan
|
26–7 | Kazakhstan
|
Royal Thai Police Stadium | ||
| 16:05 |
| 14 October 2023 | Kazakhstan
|
17–0 | Malaysia
|
Royal Thai Police Stadium | ||
| 19:00 |
| 14 October 2023 | Japan
|
17–7 | Hong Kong
|
Royal Thai Police Stadium | ||
| 19:25 |
Pool B
| Teams | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/− | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 112 | 12 | +100 | 8 | Advances to Cup |
| Thailand
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 87 | 12 | +75 | 8 | |
| Singapore
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 105 | –81 | 5 | Advances to Plate |
| Philippines
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 99 | –94 | 3 |
| 14 October 2023 | Thailand
|
43–0 | Singapore
|
Royal Thai Police Stadium | ||
| 12:30 |
| 14 October 2023 | China
|
43–0 | Philippines
|
Royal Thai Police Stadium | ||
| 12:55 |
| 14 October 2023 | Thailand
|
32–0 | Philippines
|
Royal Thai Police Stadium | ||
| 16:30 |
| 14 October 2023 | China
|
57–0 | Singapore
|
Royal Thai Police Stadium | ||
| 16:55 |
| 14 October 2023 | Singapore
|
24–5 | Philippines
|
Royal Thai Police Stadium | ||
| 19:50 |
| 14 October 2023 | China
|
12–12 | Thailand
|
Royal Thai Police Stadium | ||
| 20:15 |
Knockout Stage[edit]
Plate
| Semi-finals | Plate Final | |||||
| 15 October, 10:00 | ||||||
| Kazakhstan | 34 | |||||
| 15 October, 13:45 | ||||||
| Philippines | 0 | |||||
| Kazakhstan | 26 | |||||
| 15 October, 10:25 | ||||||
| Malaysia | 19 | |||||
| Malaysia | 24 | |||||
| Singapore | 15 | |||||
| 7th Place | ||||||
| 15 October, 13:20 | ||||||
| Singapore | 10 | |||||
| Philippines | 5 | |||||
Cup
| Semi-finals | Cup Final | |||||
| 15 October, 10:50 | ||||||
| Japan | 14 | |||||
| 15 October, 15:50 | ||||||
| Thailand | 5 | |||||
| Japan | 29 | |||||
| 15 October, 11:15 | ||||||
| Hong Kong | 5 | |||||
| Hong Kong | 17 | |||||
| China | 14 | |||||
| 3rd Place | ||||||
| 15 October, 15:00 | ||||||
| China | 19 | |||||
| Thailand | 0 | |||||
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2023 - Korea 7s". RugbyAsia247. 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ a b c "Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2023 Leg 2 Bangkok". RugbyAsia247. 2023-10-13. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ "Japan Men and Women Defend Asia Rugby Sevens Series Title". Asia Rugby. 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ McNamara, Paul (2023-10-15). "Hong Kong's men win Asia Rugby Sevens Series' Bangkok leg after women lose final". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ "Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series 2023 Korea". Asia Rugby. 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ "Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series 2023 Thailand". Asia Rugby. 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2024-02-28.