FanCode to Livestream Asia Rugby Emirates U20 Rugby 7s 2025

Aug 6, 2025 | Blog

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FanCode to bring all the action to sports lovers across the country as Rajgir, Bihar hosts Asia’s premier youth rugby tournament

Mumbai, August 6, 2025: FanCode, India’s premier digital sports destination, will livestream the Asia Rugby Emirates U20 Rugby 7s Championship 2025, scheduled to take place on August 9-10 in Rajgir, Bihar.

The prestigious youth tournament will see participation from some of Asia’s most promising rugby nations, including China, UAE, Hong Kong China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia in the men’s category, along with Nepal fielding a women’s team. India, as the host nation, will compete in both the men’s and women’s categories.

With both men’s and women’s matches on display, the tournament represents a major milestone in India’s journey as a growing force in the Asian rugby circuit. The event also offers fans across the country a rare opportunity to watch top-tier international youth rugby action live on FanCode’s digital platforms.

Rahul Bose, President of the Indian Rugby Football Union, said: “India continues to be a key market in Asia’s rugby ecosystem, and this championship is a testament to the country’s growing presence in the sport. By making the tournament accessible via FanCode, we’re giving Indian audiences a front-row seat to top-tier youth rugby and supporting the long-term development of the game in the region.”

India continues to be a key market in Asia’s rugby ecosystem, and this championship is a testament to the country’s growing presence in the sport. By making the tournament accessible via FanCode, we’re giving Indian audiences a front-row seat to top-tier youth rugby and supporting the long-term development of the game in the region

In recent years, FanCode has become the home of international rugby in India, having previously streamed the Rugby World Cup 2023, the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, and all domestic rugby championships across junior and senior levels. It’s continued commitment to expanding rugby’s digital footprint in India has played a key role in making the sport more accessible to fans and athletes alike.

Yannick Colaco, co-founder, FanCode, added, “We’re proud to support Rugby’s journey from the grassroots to the global stage. Our partnership with Rugby India and Asia Rugby is rooted in a shared vision of making the sport more accessible and visible to fans across the country. From premier international events like the Rugby World Cup to the U20 7s, we’re committed to giving rugby the platform it deserves and helping build a passionate fan base for the sport in India.”

Benjamin van Rooyen, CEO of Asia Rugby, said: “Making the matches available on FanCode means Indian fans can engage with high-level youth rugby like never before. That kind of access fuels interest, inspires young players, and helps lay the foundation for long-term growth of the game across the country.”

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