With the HSBC Sevens World Series roadshow of the past 2 weekends departing Asia, the attention of Asia Rugby’s A Panel referees immediately turns to the region’s annual 15-a-side championship, which starts this weekend.
The referee appointments are as follows:
Saturday, 22 April 2017
South Korea v Japan at Ansan Wa Stadium, Ansan
Referee: Stephen Copeman (Hong Kong)
Saturday, 29 April 2017
Japan v South Korea at Chichibunomiya Stadium, Tokyo
Referee: Matthew Rodden (Hong Kong)
Saturday, 6 May 2017
Japan v Hong Kong at Chichibunomiya Stadium, Tokyo
Referee: Timothy Baker (Hong Kong)
Saturday, 13 May 2017
Hong Kong v Japan at Hong Kong Football Club
Referee: Shuhei Kubo (Japan)
Saturday, 27 May 2017
South Korea v Hong Kong at Ansan Wa Stadium, Ansan
Referee: Taku Otsuki (Japan)
Saturday, 3 June 2017
Hong Kong v South Korea at Hong Kong Football Club
Referee: Akihisa Aso (Japan)
Asia Rugby Championship 2017
Asia Rugby Referee Panels for 2017