The Asia Rugby Executive Committee (EXCO) has unanimously approved the Nomination Committee's proposal of appointing Mr Asanga Seneviratne and Mr Trevor Gregory as independent members. As part of the continual governance reforms by Asia Rugby leadership, on the 12th of January 2021, Asia Rugby ...
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Doris Chow aiming to inspire women and girls in Hong Kong
The World Rugby Women’s Executive Leadership Scholarship recipient wants to make it easier for young women in the region to connect with the game Doris Chow has not always seen herself as a role model, but she is now keen to use her experience in rugby to inspire young women and girls in Hong ...
New Zealand awarded titles as HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 concluded
Following a comprehensive consultation process the remaining rounds of the women’s and men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 in Langford, London, Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong have been cancelled due to the ongoing and dynamic global nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the 2020 Series to ...
Hong Kong Rugby Union Chief Rugby Officer Dai Rees to step down
After a 12-year contribution to Hong Kong rugby, Dai Rees has announced that he is stepping down from his role as Chief Rugby Officer of the Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) effective 1 July. “The HKRU and our thriving local rugby community owe a great debt to Dai for his dedication and commitment. ...
Asia Rugby says Farewell to Ross Mitchell
Ross Mitchell, General Manager of Asia Rugby, will be retiring from Asia Rugby at the end of this month. He has been involved with rugby in Asia for over 45 years. Ross arrived in Hong Kong in 1975 and started playing for the Police Rugby Club. In the late 80s he 'took up the whistle’ and went on ...
2020 Asia Rugby Women’s Championship (RWC 2021 Qualifier) postponed
Following the decisions on 14 February to reschedule this year’s Hong Kong and Singapore Sevens tournaments, in light of the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, Asia Rugby, in coordination with its participating unions, is rescheduling the 2020 Asia Rugby Women’s Championship in Hong Kong until the provisional ...
Hong Kong Men’s seven set for World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series
The Hong Kong Rugby Union’s men’s sevens squad is in Santiago Chile to kick off the new World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series. Head coach Paul John has included all 12 of the team that qualified for the 2020 Olympics repechage this June in a very competitive touring side. Experienced ...
World Rugby Statement: Singapore and Hong Kong Sevens rescheduled
World Rugby, the Hong Kong Rugby Union and Sport Singapore have taken the decision to reschedule the Hong Kong and Singapore rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 in response to continued health concerns relating to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The health and safety of ...
RWC 2021 set to break new ground as tournament dates are announced
The dates for Rugby World Cup 2021 have been announced as tournament heads to Southern Hemisphere for first time Matches to be played at Waitakere Stadium, Northland Events Centre and Auckland’s Eden Park from 18 September to 16 October 2021 Tournament brand unveiled symbolising the power and ...
Live Streaming Link Asia Rugby Men’s U19 Championship
🏉 Live Streaming Asia Rugby Men’s U19 Championship Asia Rugby Men’s U19 Championship Live Streaming Link Asia Rugby Men’s U19 Championship 14 May 2019 Ko Game 1 5:00 PM (-8GMT) Hong Kong V Korea LINK (link will be live 10 min to Kick off ) Ko Game 2 7:00 PM (-8GMT) Chinese ...