Young rugby coaches and players from Laos, Vietnam and Philippines will be visiting Japan on 27 June-2 July to take part in the RKU ChildFund Pass It Back Cup. Hosted in Ryugasaki, Ibaraki by Asia Rugby and Ryutsu Keizai University, this is one of many lead-up events to the Rugby World Cup 2019 ...
Philippine Volcanoes win the Asia Rugby Championship Division 1
The Philippine Volcanoes National Men’s 15s Team, completed a two-match sweep against Singapore in the Asia Rugby Championship Division 1 held at Southern Plains, Laguna. With a score of 32-24 last Saturday and 38-12 on Tuesday, June 26th, the Volcanoes managed to bag two wins from two ...
Japan power past Georgia
Japan v Georgia, Japan finished their June test series in style Saturday as they beat Georgia 28-0 at Toyota Stadium, one of the 12 venues for Rugby World Cup 2019. Having split their two-test series with Italy, the Brave Blossoms produced a mature performance despite conditions that seemed ...
UAERF handover of balls to MOE GIR programme
UAE Rugby Federation’s Impact Beyond project gains more momentum with the delivery of 800 balls to the UAERF’s schools programme in public schools. Mr. Salman Hadi, Vice Chairman of UAERF and Chairman of the Development Committee and Mr. Hamdan Suliman, CEO of UAE RF officially handed over ...
World Rugby and Global Rugby Family celebrate Olympic Day
World Rugby and the global rugby family are today celebrating Olympic Day, reflecting on the positive impact inclusion in the Olympic Games has had on rugby sevens and the sport as a whole. VIDEO OF RUGBY SEVENS PLAYERS CELEBRATING OLYMPIC DAY >>> Considered by many as one of the ...
The star factory in Nepal ~ Rugby In Nepal #AsiaRugby
Rugby In Nepal, Situated 28km north of Kathmandu Valley sit Nepal Police Higher Secondary School, also known as the star factory. With 60 boys and 60 girls playing rugby continuously throughout the year it is no surprise they won the U14 national title this year. It is this school that ...
Philippines aim to claim first Division I title since 2012
With two matches to determine the Asia Rugby Division I champion, all eyes will be on Manila this week. The Philippines host Singapore, with the winner claiming the coveted Division I title that was won by Malaysia in 2017. Ranked two places below Singapore, the Philippines are slight ...
Singapore eye Division I title #ARC2018
Singapore and the Philippines face each other in two matches that will determine the ARC Division I champions this week. On 23 and 26 June, the two sides will go head-to-head to take the coveted title. Ranked just two places ahead of the Philippines (56th), Singapore (54th) travel to Manila ...
Q&A with Malaysia’s new head coach Brad Mika
Former All Black Brad Mika has taken over as head coach of the Malaysia side. Having played a role in this year’s ARC Top 3, Mike takes charge as his side look to build on the exposure and experience gained from playing in Asia’s elite competition. We sat down with Mika to look at his plans ...
Japan split series with Italy as Azzurri win in Kobe
Japan split their two-test series with Italy on Saturday as the Brave Blossoms lost 25-22 to the Azzurri at Noevir Stadium Kobe. Playing in front of a big crowd, Japan were starved of possession for much of the game as the Italians bounced back from last week’s defeat in Oita. The game started ...