Iran v Lebanon In a dramatic climax to the Iran v Lebanon match played at the Dustlik Stadium in Tashkent, the Lebanese captain, Karim Jammal, lead with his boot and kicked a sideline penalty in the dying seconds to clinch victory over Iran winning 25-24. Jammal showed extreme composure in ...
Coaches as Role Models | Pass It Back | Asia Rugby
Bui Van Truong is a 25-year-old from Nuong Dam Commune in Kim Boi District. He graduated with a degree in mathematics from Northwestern University of Education. Currently, he is both a farmer and an Assistant Coach in the Pass It Back program. According to Truong, “I have only coached players for ...
UZBEKISTAN AND IRAN DRAW IN OPENING MATCH OF ARC DIV III WEST
Asia Rugby Championship Division III West Kicked off In Tashkent Uzbekistan, with Host Uzbekistan taking On Iran at the Dustlik Stadium in Tashkent In a match dominated by the home side in the first half, Iran's Mehdi Golnari scored the visitors second try from sustained forward pressure with ...
Japan’s 5 Different Squads- Problem or Opportunity? | ARC2017
Japan's bid to develop a squad capable of reaching the semifinals of Rugby World Cup 2019 – as hoped for by the Japan Rugby Football Union – has seen it reach all corners of the globe in recent weeks. No less than five different men's squads have been in action in five different continents as ...
Through a Father’s Eyes | Pass it Back |
Support from parents and guardians is essential for children and youth, especially if they are to be able to develop to their full potential and pursue their interests and dreams. This support also has a ripple effect on those around them. For instance, a father supporting his son in his pursuit of ...
Fixtures announced for Hong Kong 7s
The fixtures for the next round of the men's sevens series in Hong Kong, including next season's men's and women's qualfiers have been announced. Hong Kong will play host to four days of action from 6-9 April as the men's tournament and two qualifiers are played out at the Hong Kong Stadium and ...
Re-draw for Asia Rugby Newsletter, Lucky Draw
Unfortunately, Ishan informed us that he was unable to take up his complimentary tickets for the Hong Kong 7’s , but has very kindly offered to put the prize back into the pot! Re-draw As a result, a Re-draw was conducted and the second name out of the hat was Brian Wan Chung Yin from Hong ...
Schedule confirmed for Kitakyushu Sevens
The pools and match schedule have been announced for the first ever round of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Japan, the HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens on 22-23 April. The 11 core teams will be joined by invitation team Japan for the fourth round of the 2016-17 series at the new Mikuni World ...
Rugby Camp in Japan for ASEAN children
Smiles and laughter were everywhere to be seen and heard in Shizuoka, Japan on Friday March 17. The Shizuoka stadium was abuzz with activity as 260 boys and girls between the ages of 13 and 15 from ten South East Asian countries were introduced to rugby. Japan Rugby Football Union staff and ...
SLEMAT RAKISAN RIP
SLEMAT RAKISAN Asia Rugby sends its condolences to the family and friends of Slemat Rakisan, who sadly died, aged 57, as a victim of a road accident in Singapore on Thursday, 16th March. A Singapore Police Rugby Club stalwart, Slemat took to match officiating and became a senior referee for a ...