Asia Rugby sends its congratulations to the following individuals from our Unions appointed by World Rugby to roles at RWC 2019: Match Officiating & Management Shuhei Kubo (Japan) Tasuku Kawahara (Japan) Tim Baker (Hong Kong) Matt Rodden (Hong Kong) Judicial Ms Wang Shao ...
Japan v Scotland at Yokohama to go ahead as scheduled
Full assessment confirms venue ready to host big Pool A match World Rugby praises Yokohama City and match venue Fans advised to plan travel and arrive early Travel services progressively returning to normal There will be reduced levels of food and beverage services World Rugby and ...
Brave blossoms squad verses Samoa
Japan V Somoa, Japan coach Jamie Joseph has named his team for the Pool A match against Samoa at City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday. Japan have made three changes to the starting XV that defeated Ireland. Atsushi Sakate, Wimpie van der Walt and Michael Leitch all come into the starting ...
Asia Rugby statement on final 2019 Asia Rugby Sevens Series standings
Asia Rugby statement on final 2019 Asia Rugby Sevens Series standings At the end of this year's men's and women's Asia Rugby Sevens Series, several teams were tied on points in the final standings. For clarity, Asia Rugby wishes to confirm how the final standings are determined. Where two ...
Impact Beyond ‘Mini World Cup’ unites children from across Asia at Japan hero’s club
Impact Beyond 'Mini World Cup' X Rugby tournament , As Kenki Fukuoka was writing his name in Rugby World Cup history by scoring Japan's decisive try against Ireland in Shizuoka on Saturday, 750km away at the Genkai Junior Rugby Club, a room full of children from across Asia, below, were going into ...
Japan’s Perfect Weekend
Japan’s epic Men’s 15s performance in the RWC on Saturday to overcome Tier 1 Ireland inspired their Men’s and Women’s 7s squads on the other side of Asia in Sri Lanka to both win the 2019 Asia Rugby Sevens Series and cap a perfect weekend for Asia’s rugby powerhouse. Fixtures and Results ...
Joseph’s pride as magnificent Japan stun Ireland in World Cup classic
Japan v Ireland, Japan were sensational - no other word will do - in winning an all-time classic of a rugby match. Ireland’s Rugby World Cup ambitions suffered a significant blow when they could not withstand a ferocious onslaught from the hosts in a quite magnificent contest at Shizuoka ...
Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2019 Sri Lanka 7s Live Stream Link!
🏉 Live Streaming Asia Rugby Men’s Sevens 2019Asia Rugby Women’s Sevens 2019 KO Day 2 10:00 am Sri Lanka Time ( GMT+5:30)LINK DAY 2 ( Live ) KO Day 1 13:30 Sri Lanka Time ( GMT+5:30)DAY 1LINK Fixtures and Results >>>#ARM7s Men Fixtures and Results>>>> #ARW7s ...
Coach joseph names Japan team for match against Ireland
Japan coach Jamie Joseph has named his team for the Pool A match against Ireland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Saturday, 28 September: Japan V Ireland Japan have made four changes to the starting XV that defeated Russia 30-10 in the opening match at RWC 2019. Captain Michael Leitch drops to ...
Stage set for spectacular Rugby World Cup 2019 opening ceremony
Sold-out Tokyo Stadium and massive worldwide television audience set to be delighted by uniquely Japanese opening ceremony Fans advised to plan transport well in advance and arrive early for opening match and all subsequent matches to soak up the unique festival atmosphere Final remaining ...