2023 Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series

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2023 Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series
HostsFlag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Date26 August–15 October 2023
Nations8
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Japan.svg  Japan
Runners-upFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
ThirdFlag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
2022
2023 (II)

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]

Contents

Japan won the series in a clean sweep and were undefeated in both rounds of competition. [3] [4]

Teams

Eight teams featured in the series: [1] [2]

Tour Venues

The official schedule for the 2023 Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Series is:

LegStadiumCityDatesWinner
South Korea Asiad Namdong Stadium Incheon 26–27 August 2023Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Thailand Royal Thai Police Stadium Bangkok 14–15 October 2023Flag of Japan.svg  Japan

Final Standings

RankTeamSouth KoreaThailandPoints
Gold medal icon.svgFlag of Japan.svg  Japan 121224
Silver medal icon.svgFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 10818
Bronze medal icon.svgFlag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 71017
4Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 8715
5Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 5510
6Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 426
7Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 145
8Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 213

Tournaments

South Korea

The tournament was held 26–27 August in South Korea. All times in Korea Standard Time (UTC+09:00). [5] [1]

Pool Stage

Pool A

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 33008912+779Advances to Cup
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 32016324+397
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 31022034–145Advances to Plate
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 30030102–1023
26 August 2023 Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg17–0Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan Asiad Namdong Stadium 
11:40
26 August 2023 China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg48–0Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Asiad Namdong Stadium 
12:05
26 August 2023 Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg39–0Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Asiad Namdong Stadium 
15:00
26 August 2023 China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg17–5Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan Asiad Namdong Stadium 
15:25
26 August 2023 Kazakhstan  Flag of Kazakhstan.svg15–0Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Asiad Namdong Stadium 
18:20
26 August 2023 China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg24–7Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Asiad Namdong Stadium 
18:45

Pool B

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 330013519+1169Advances to Cup
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 32019455+397
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 31024194–535Advances to Plate
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 300327129–1023
26 August 2023 Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg36–12Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Asiad Namdong Stadium 
12:30
26 August 2023 Japan  Flag of Japan.svg61–0Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Asiad Namdong Stadium 
12:55
26 August 2023 Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg46–10Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Asiad Namdong Stadium 
15:50
26 August 2023 Japan  Flag of Japan.svg41–7Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Asiad Namdong Stadium 
16:15
26 August 2023 Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg22–17Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Asiad Namdong Stadium 
19:10
26 August 2023 Japan  Flag of Japan.svg33–12Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand Asiad Namdong Stadium 
19:35

Knockout Stage

Plate

 
Semi-finalsPlate Final
 
      
 
27 August, 10:00
 
 
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 39
 
27 August, 13:45
 
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 0
 
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 32
 
27 August, 10:25
 
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 5
 
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 10
 
 
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 5
 
7th Place
 
 
27 August, 13:20
 
 
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 26
 
 
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 10

Cup

 
Semi-finalsCup Final
 
      
 
27 August, 10:50
 
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 12
 
27 August, 15:50
 
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 0
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 14
 
27 August, 11:15
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 12
 
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 7
 
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 27
 
3rd Place
 
 
27 August, 15:00
 
 
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 22
 
 
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 14

Thailand

The tournament was held 14–15 October in Thailand. All times in Thailand Standard Time (UTC+07:00). [6] [2]

Pool Stage

Pool A

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 33007914+659Advances to Cup
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 32017732+457
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 31022957–285Advances to Plate
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 30031092–823
14 October 2023 Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg31–5Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan Royal Thai Police Stadium 
11:40
14 October 2023 Japan  Flag of Japan.svg36–0Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Royal Thai Police Stadium 
12:05
14 October 2023 Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg39–10Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Royal Thai Police Stadium 
15:40
14 October 2023 Japan  Flag of Japan.svg26–7Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan Royal Thai Police Stadium 
16:05
14 October 2023 Kazakhstan  Flag of Kazakhstan.svg17–0Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Royal Thai Police Stadium 
19:00
14 October 2023 Japan  Flag of Japan.svg17–7Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Royal Thai Police Stadium 
19:25

Pool B

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 321011212+1008Advances to Cup
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 32108712+758
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 310224105–815Advances to Plate
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 3003599–943
14 October 2023 Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg43–0Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Royal Thai Police Stadium 
12:30
14 October 2023 China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg43–0Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Royal Thai Police Stadium 
12:55
14 October 2023 Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg32–0Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Royal Thai Police Stadium 
16:30
14 October 2023 China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg57–0Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Royal Thai Police Stadium 
16:55
14 October 2023 Singapore  Flag of Singapore.svg24–5Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Royal Thai Police Stadium 
19:50
14 October 2023 China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg12–12Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand Royal Thai Police Stadium 
20:15

Knockout Stage

Plate

 
Semi-finalsPlate Final
 
      
 
15 October, 10:00
 
 
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 34
 
15 October, 13:45
 
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 0
 
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 26
 
15 October, 10:25
 
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 19
 
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 24
 
 
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 15
 
7th Place
 
 
15 October, 13:20
 
 
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 10
 
 
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 5

Cup

 
Semi-finalsCup Final
 
      
 
15 October, 10:50
 
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 14
 
15 October, 15:50
 
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 5
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 29
 
15 October, 11:15
 
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 5
 
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 17
 
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 14
 
3rd Place
 
 
15 October, 15:00
 
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 19
 
 
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 0

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