Despite Japan finishing twelfth in Kitakyushu this weekend, the tournament itself is part of a global opportunity for the sport. The hosts ended their weekend with 33-14 defeat against Canada in the 11th place play-off, ending a disappointing campaign. But despite not reaching their goal ...
China qualify for Kitakyushu quarter finals
In their first tournament since qualifying for the 2018/19 HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series, China booked their spot in the quarter-finals. Despite losing their opening match to Australia 33-5, a narrow 19-17 defeat so Spain and an impressive 24-12 win over Ireland now means they face New ...
China and Japan set for Kitakyushu
China and Japan will compete in this weekend’s Kitakyushu Sevens, the third round of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series. For China, it is a first opportunity to play alongside the top nations after their victory in Hong Kong saw them qualify for the 2018/19 series. “Things went very ...
Malaysia captain eyes Rugby World Cup qualifiers and future fame for the sport
The Asia Rugby Championship swings into action next weekend with six matches to determine which side continues their Rugby World Cup dream. Malaysia are one of three sides with a chance to progress alongside the more fancied Korea and Hong Kong. For captain Mohd Syahir Asraf Bin Rosli the next ...
Malaysia eye “historical moment” in Rugby World Cup qualifiers #ARC2018
Malaysia eye “historical moment” in Rugby World Cup qualifiers, The Asia Rugby Championship kicks off next weekend with three teams vying to continue their dream of Rugby World Cup qualification. Hong Kong, Korea and Malaysia will battle it out for a chance to face the Cook Islands in a home and ...
Sri Lanka learn valuable lessons from Commonwealth Games
Sri Lanka gained a lot of plaudits following their performances at the recent Commonwealth Games. Despite not winning any of their three pool matches, the Tuskers took the lead in each of their matches against Fiji, Wales and Uganda. Without any further classification matches, Sri Lanka could ...
Malaysia’s insight into world class rugby at Commonwealth Games
With less than four minutes to go in their third and final match of this year’s Commonwealth Games, Malaysia finally scored a well-deserved try through Firdaus Tarmizi against Papua New Guinea. A daunting task faced the Malaysians in Australia, coming up against defending Commonwealth Games ...
Sri Lanka and Malaysia miss out but shine bright at Commonwealth Games
Both Asian representatives failed to make the semi-finals after an enthralling day of action at the Commonwealth Games in Australia. Despite losing all three of their pool matches, both sides had several moments to celebrate at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast. In the Tusker’s opening match ...
Seedings announced for Rugby World Cup Sevens
With less than 100 days to go until the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco, the seedings for the competition were announced. Following the recent Hong Kong Sevens the four Asian teams now know their seedings, with the match schedule to follow shortly. In the men’s competition Japan, who ...
Nasrun: Comm Games will be highlight of career
Muhammad Ameer Nasrun is gearing up for the Commonwealth Games this weekend when Malaysia take centre stage. Rugby sevens has been part of the Commonwealth Games since 1998, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the Asian side has been part of every edition except for 2006 in Melbourne. It will ...