In addition to the launch of the IMPACT Beyond 2019 legacy programme for Rugby World Cup 2019 at the Asia Rugby General Assembly in Mongolia, and in keeping with the RWC theme, evidence of Asia’s growing importance in the global Game was attendance at the meeting by the senior officials of the 3 ...
Massive impact of RWC 2019 will be an enduring legacy in Asia | Impact Beyond 2019
Inspiring sustainable rugby growth and attracting one million new participants in Asia is the aim of the Impact Beyond 2019 programme, which was launched today. Announced at the Asia Rugby General Assembly in Mongolia, Impact Beyond 2019 is a partnership between World Rugby, Asia Rugby and the ...
Malaysia’s dream of RWC Qualification continues as they win the ARC Division I
Malaysia, after a nervous first half riddled with errors and dropped balls came to life in the second half in front of their vociferous fans putting Sri Lanka to the sword as they claimed the Asia Rugby Championship Division I title in Ipoh, Malaysia, 22 – 9. And with it, a spot in next year’s top ...
Jordan Rugby Name Strong Squad For Saudi Arabia Test
Jordon Rugby reports that following two tough trial matches, Jordan Rugby selectors have finalised the squad that will take on Saudi Arabia this Friday in an unofficial test match. Twenty-three players from all four Premier League sides have made the cut, with the Citadel’s Nart Kalimat named ...
SPI Volcanoes to fight for third place in Asia Rugby Championships
The SPI Volcanoes are looking to finish strong in their final match of the Asia Rugby Championships as they face United Arab Emirates in a playoff match for third place this Saturday in Ipoh, Malaysia. The Volcanoes have not been able to withstand and convert pressure into points in their first ...
Malaysia And Sri Lanka Move A Step Closer To Rwc Dream | #ARC2016 D1
Hosts Malaysia and Sri Lanka ran out convincing winners in their respective ARC Division I matches today in Ipoh, Malaysia. Sri Lanka easily beat UAE, 33 – 17 while the hosts dispatched a lackluster Philippines, 40 – 8. In the first match, Sri Lanka had to fight for all of their points in the ...
Malaysia Victorious Over Uae In Arc Division I | #ARC2017 D1 | Malaysia Vs UAE
Malaysia overcame early jitters to beat the visitors, UAE, 36 – 22, in the 2nd match of the opening day of the Asia Rugby Championship Division I in Ipoh, Malaysia. The hosts began the game very much in control, exerting pressure from the word go, as Jone Mawara Nasalo, the outside center, broke ...
Sri Lanka Dominant In Opening Match| #ARC2017 D1 | Sri Lanka vs Philippines
Sri Lanka vs Philippines, Sri Lanka put out a marker of intent in the opening match of the Asia Rugby Championship 2017 - Division 1 at the Padang Ipoh, Perak as they cast aside Philippines, 24 - 13. The Tuskers used their pace and quick passing movement to great effect despite the heavy pitch ...
Advantage Malaysia and Sri Lanka | #ARC2017 D1 | #RWC2019 Qualifiers
It is advantage Malaysia and Sri Lanka in the race for the Asia Rugby Championship 2017 Div 1 title – and the chance to make further progress on the road to RWC 2019 – after opening wins over the United Arab Emirates and the Philippines respectively. Jone Nasalo was the toast of the Malaysian ...
Japan win ARC | #ARC2017
Japan beat a battling Hong Kong 16-0 0n Saturday to win the 2017 Asia Rugby Championship. The victory – together with an earlier win over the same opponents in Tokyo and home-and-away victories over South Korea – see the Brave Blossoms finish their campaign with 19 points from a possible ...