Ahead of this week’s HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Hong Kong, all 12 competing sides have named their final squads. For Asia, Hong Kong, Japan and Kazakhstan will all be competing and looking to follow in the footsteps of China who won this tournament in 2018. Back then all ...
Hong Kong and Philippines primed for World Rugby Sevens tilt
The captains of the 12 teams competing in the Men’s World Rugby Sevens Series Qualifier will all be aiming to earn a core place on the 2020 series following today’s official launch. Pool E of the men’s qualifier includes hosts Hong Kong and fellow Asian representatives the Philippines, alongside ...
Lebanon title defence off to winning start in Asia Rugby Championship
[ Lebanon v Jordan] Lebanon began their title defence of the Asia Rugby Championship Division III West competition with an impressive 71-6 win over Jordan. Lebanon v Jordan>>> Full Match Video Having won the tournament in 2017 and 2018 Lebanon will be aiming to win a third successive ...
Philippines to put their hearts on the field at the Hong Kong Sevens
Donald Coleman and his Philippines teammates are all set for this weekend’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series qualifier. Having beaten Sri Lanka in the third and final round of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series, the Philippines secured enough points to finish third behind Japan and Hong Kong overall and ...
All eyes on qualifier for Hong Kong says Neville
After reaching the final of the Borneo Sevens last weekend, attention turns to this weekend’s World Rugby Sevens Series qualifier for Hong Kong. Having it played on home soil gives them a boost with the qualifier being played alongside the main series competition once more. In 2018 ...
Qatar open with impressive win in ARC Div III West
[ Qatar v Jordan ] Hosts Qatar impressively beat Jordan 77-0 in the Asia Rugby Championship Division III West opener. Both sides will now go on and play defending champions Lebanon before the first piece of silverware in the Asia Rugby calendar is decided. Brook Tremayne gave Qatar an ...
Rugby sevens regional qualifiers confirmed for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
World Rugby has announced the location and dates for the men’s and women’s regional association Olympic Games qualification tournaments, which will take place from June – November 2019. With the top four placed teams in the men’s and women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series the first to guarantee ...
Five on debut for World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier
The Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) today announced the squads to compete in the Men’s and Women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series qualifiers, played as part of the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. The men’s qualifier will be played from Friday to Sunday, 5-7 April, in the Hong Kong Stadium, ...
Asia Rugby Championship is vital for Jordan Rugby #ARC2019
John Mataira heads into the Asia Rugby Championship Division III West as Jordan’s new head coach. Jordan will compete against Lebanon and Qatar for the first piece of silverware in this year’s Asia Rugby Championship. Asia Rugby Championship Page >>>>> Link Fixtures and ...
Lebanon will aim for ARC Div III West title defence #ARC2019
Lebanon will take to this year’s Asia Rugby Championship Division 3 West aiming for a third consecutive title. Having beaten Iran 29-7 in the final in 2018, this year they face matches with Qatar and Jordan for the first Asia Rugby Championship silverware of the year. Asia Rugby Championship ...