...IRB chairman Bernard Lapasset said: “RWC 7s provides an opportunity for a large number of nations to compete at a high level. Like all Olympic sports, we believe that a world championship event will increase competitiveness, interest and participation, slotting into the multi-sport Games cycle and enhancing Rugby 7s in the Olympic Games and the sport as a whole.” “Moscow 2013 is a reflection of the truly global reach of our sport and the event is on track to be a wonderful success. With unprecedented interest in hosting Rugby 7s events, spurred on by inclusion in the Olympic Games, I am sure we can anticipate a keenly contested tender process for Rugby World Cup 7s 2018.” From June 28-30, the 2013 edition of the record-breaking event takes place at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, which will see the finest rugby 7s players on the planet showcase their skills ahead of the Rio Olympic Games in three years’ time... Read More At: fijisun.fj/?p=160014
Posted on: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:06:10 +0000
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