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 ...
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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 ...
Sri Lanka name squad for ARC Division I
The Sri Lankan Tuskers will be led by their youngest-ever captain for this year’s Asia Rugby Championship Division I. Omalka Gunaratne has been named captain for the tour to Chinese Taipei, with their first match coming against defending champions Philippines on 29 May. 13 debutants have ...
Korea looking to the future with selection for ARC round two
Brad Mika has named an unchanged side for Malaysia’s first home match of the 2019 Asia Rugby Championship. The Bukit Jalil National Stadium plays host to Korea on Saturday and the former All Black makes three changes to his starting XV for the match. Amirul Abas, Hashraffuddin Basir and ...
Malaysia here to make history in ARC
Malaysia will play host this Saturday as the Asia Rugby Championship second round takes place in Kuala Lumpur. Having lost 50-12 in Incheon, Malaysia will attempt to record a historic first-ever victory in the ARC against Korea on home soil. Fixtures and Results ...