Asia Rugby has announced a new individual naming structure for all of their tournaments to align them in gender equity. From 1 July 2019 onwards, each tournament will be specifically named either a Men’s or Women’s competition. The existing Asia Rugby Championship will now become the Asia ...
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Japan relegated from World Rugby Sevens Series
Despite a 17-14 victory over France in their opening match of the HSBC Paris Sevens, Japan have been relegated as a core team from the series. It is a disappointing blow for the team as they look to continue their preparations for a home Olympic Games in 2020. Asia Rugby Qualifiers Having ...
Bangladesh RFU become full member of Asia Rugby
Asia Rugby EXCO and Council have approved and confirmed Bangladesh Rugby Football Union to become a full member of Asia Rugby. Having been an associate member since 7 December 2014, they are now promoted to full member status and continue on their pathway to becoming a member of World ...
Gunaratne proud as Sri Lanka finish third in Division I
The Sri Lanka Tuskers finished their Division I campaign with an impressive 72-17 victory over hosts Chinese Taipei. Fazil Marija’s side stormed into a 31-0 lead with five different try scorers crossing the whitewash. Captain Omalka Gunaratne powered his way over the line, while front row Yakoob ...
Sri Lanka blood youth for future goals
Sri Lanka may have suffered a 39-22 defeat at the hands of the Philippines in Division I, but the side is one for the future. With 18 debutants in their 26-man squad and the youngest-ever captain in Omalka Gunaratne, the Sri Lanka Tuskers are using this tournament to further blood new talent ...
Philippines look to step up for Division I final
The Philippines take on Singapore in Saturday’s Division I final aiming to defend the title they won 12 months ago on home soil. Having come through unscathed against the higher ranked Sri Lanka, the Philippines will now be favourites to take the title in Chinese Taipei. Fixtures and Results ...
Captains ready for season finale at HSBC Paris Sevens
The captains of the 16 teams taking part in the final round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2019, held in Paris this weekend, came together at the Eiffel Tower today. As the season draws to a close the race for the series title is more fierce than ever with only two points separating Fiji ...
Hong Kong women aim for second successive Women’s Rugby World Cup
Having made history by qualifying for the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup, Hong Kong are on the hunt for a second successive appearance in the showpiece tournament. They will attempt to qualify for the tournament next year and as they prepare for that, they are currently gaining valuable experience ...
‘Special’ atmosphere created in Malaysia
Despite losing to Korea for a second successive week, Malaysia’s head coach Brad Mika described Saturday’s atmosphere as special at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. Having lost 50-12 in Incheon, Malaysia improved the score losing just 38-16 on home soil. With a week’s break before home and ...
Division I awaits the Philippines ahead of Olympic qualification goal
Justin Coveney spoke to Asia Rugby after the Hong Kong Sevens. This is the second part of a two-part series hearing from the Philippines star. The Philippines will face Sri Lanka on 29 May in Chinese Taipei with the hosts facing Singapore in the other semi-final. Following their recent ...