Ahead of Sunday’s first matches in this year’s ARC Division 1, today’s ‘State of the Union’ report is on the top seeds and one of the region’s oldest unions, Sri Lanka. Always hovering around 40th in the World Rugby rankings and by far the highest of the 4 competing countries, they enter the ...
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The Philippines Volcanoes are ready to explode! #ARC2017 D1 #RWC2019 Qualifier
In the 2nd of our ‘State of the Union’ articles, ahead of Sunday’s opening matches in the 2017 Asia Rugby Championship Division 1/RWC 2019 Qualifier in Malaysia, we focus on the Philippines. (Philippines Volcanoes) It may surprise new readers that the Philippines have already been to a Rugby ...
Apollo Perelini looks to take the UAE to New Heights | #ARC2017 D1 #RWC2019 Qualifier
Asia Rugby Championship Division 1 2017 / RWC 2019 Qualifier As we build up towards the forthcoming Asia Rugby Championship Division 1/RWC 2019 Qualifier, this is our first of 4 ‘State of the Union’ reports on the unions playing in Ipoh, Malaysia next week. We start with the 4th seed, promoted from ...
Japan Defeat Valiant Hong Kong | #ARC2017 | Japan Vs Hong Kong
Japan beat Hong Kong 29-17 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on Saturday to move ever closer to securing the 2017 Asia Rugby Championship. But the visitors can take heart from a spirited performance that left coach Leigh Jones ruing what might have been. “From a pure coaching ...
Hong Kong squad named for Asia Rugby Championship
The Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) has announced its 32-man squad for the upcoming Asia Rugby Championship (ARC). Ahead of the first test against Japan in Tokyo next week, Leigh Jones, General Manager of Rugby Performance at the HKRU, commented on the squad for this year’s campaign: “We have a ...
Japan run in 12 tries in much improved performance | #ARC2017 | Match2
Japan bounced back from a less-than impressive Asia Rugby Championship opener as they ran in 12 tries to beat South Korea 80-10 on Saturday in Tokyo. Five tries in the first half and seven in the second saw Jamie Joseph's side beat a spirited South Korean side, who to their credit never gave ...
Japan top South Korea in ARC opener | #ARC2017 |
INCHEON, South Korea (April 22) – The 2017 Asia Rugby Championship got underway Saturday at Incheon Namdong Asiad Rugby Field with Japan defeating South Korea 47-29. The visitors outscored their gallant hosts seven tries to five to ensure they head into next week's rematch between the two teams ...
Japan, S.Korea get set to launch ARC 2017 | #ARC2017 | M1 Korea Vs Japan
South Korea take on Japan in the 2017 Asia Rugby Championship opener (Korea Vs Japan) on Saturday hoping the benefit and confidence gained from a ground breaking tour will hold them in good stead. The Koreans shared a two-test series with Chile in November 2016 and head coach John Walters said ...
South Korea looks to build on November Tour Success in 2017
The South Korea team’s preparation for their first 2017 Asian Rugby Championship match this Saturday against Japan has gone “reasonably well” says Head Coach John Walters. “We have an even balance of youth and experience with the more experienced players contributing well to the learning environment ...
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Japan will put one of the longest unbeaten streaks in rugby on the line when they head into the 2017 Asia Rugby Championship. The last time Japan lost a game in the tournament was November 2002 when they went down 22-20 to South Korea in Bangkok. And since the format of the tournament was changed ...