Hong Kong China have secured qualification for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia after defeating Korea 70-22 in the final round of the Asia Rugby Emirates Men's Championship 2025. This result marks the nation’s first-ever qualification for rugby’s showcase tournament.The United Arab Emirates ...
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Asia Rugby Launches ‘Try Together’ Development Program Backed by Emirates
Asia Rugby is proud to officially launch Try Together, a landmark initiative program supported by Emirates. TTP program was endorsed at the Asia Rugby Council meeting in November 2024 and is set to accelerate rugby development initially across six targeted member unions through structured ...
Asia Rugby President Welcomes Launch of India’s Rugby Premier League
Asia Rugby extends its heartfelt congratulations to Rugby India and its esteemed partners on the historic launch of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) — India’s first-ever professional, franchise-based rugby sevens competition. This bold and visionary initiative marks a transformative milestone for ...
Statement from the President of Asia Rugby
Since being elected President in November 2019, I’ve been deeply honored by the trust and support shown by our General Assembly and Member Federations. This trust fuels my commitment to lead with vision, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to our shared values—Equality, Transparency, and ...
Asia Rugby Emirates Match Official Appointments for the 2025 Emirates Men’s Championship
Asia Rugby Emirates Match Official Appointments for the 2025 Emirates Men’s Championship Elite Officials from Across the Region to Oversee Crucial Men's Rugby World Cup Qualifying Matches Asia Rugby has officially unveiled the panel of match officials for the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s ...
Four Nations, One Dream: Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2025
Asia’s Journey to the Rugby World Cup 2027 Begins This June The road to the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 intensifies as the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2025 kicks off this June. This year's edition is the most pivotal since 2014, when Japan’s triumph paved their path to RWC 2015 — a ...
Japan Triumph at 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Women’s Championship
Japan Women’s XVs have again been crowned champions of Asia, completing a perfect campaign at the 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Women’s Championship 2025 with a dominant 63-5 victory over Hong Kong China in the final match in Fukuoka, Japan. The result sealed Japan’s fourth consecutive title and their ...
Dubai to host final qualifier for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in November
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) has been selected to host the Final Qualification Tournament for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, with the decisive event scheduled to take place from 8–18 November, 2025 at The Sevens Stadium. This final chapter in the qualification journey will determine the 24th and last ...
Emirates Match Officials Announced for the Asia Rugby Emirates Women’s Championship 2025
Emirates Match Officials Announced for the Asia Rugby Emirates Women’s Championship 2025Asia Rugby is pleased to announce the panel of match officials appointed for the Asia Rugby Emirates Women’s Championship 2025, taking place in Fukuoka, Japan, from 15 to 25 May 2025. The following match ...
World Rugby unveils evolved SVNS model
World Rugby has confirmed an evolved HSBC SVNS competition model designed to deliver long-term financial sustainability and grow the global reach of rugby sevens in the lead-up to the LA World Rugby continues to be fully committed to rugby sevens as a key driver of global fan and participation ...