Hong Kong will start their Asia Rugby Men’s Championship title defence this weekend as they visit Korea for round three of the tournament. Korea v Hong Kong With their hosts having recorded two bonus point victories over Malaysia in the opening two matches, Hong Kong will be out to get their own ...
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Gender equality central to Philippines as Women’s Division I countdown continues
This year’s Asia Rugby Women’s Division I will be hosted by the Philippines. Having seen their men’s side lift the Division I title in Chinese Taipei on Saturday, the mood in camp will be buoyant, and a home tournament for the women will continue the momentum. Fixtures and Results ...
Chinese Taipei’s Hearts Touched With Home Tournament
Chinese Taipei may have lost both of their Asia Rugby Men’s Division I matches, but hosting the tournament generated great exposure for the side. Having been promoted from Division 2, Chinese Taipei put on an excellent event and a passionate crowd were treated to four thrilling ...
Title win accompanied by big rankings rise for the Philippines
After successfully defending their Asia Rugby Championship Division I title following a 29-21 win in a thrilling final against Singapore, the Philippines have jumped up 11 places in the World Rugby Rankings to an all-time high of 42nd - seven places higher than their previous best. Fixtures and ...
Asia Rugby brings competition naming structure into gender equity
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 ...
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 ...