Asia Rugby sends its congratulations to the following individuals from our Unions appointed by World Rugby to roles at RWC 2019: Match Officiating & ManagementShuhei Kubo (Japan) Tasuku Kawahara (Japan) Tim Baker (Hong Kong) Matt Rodden (Hong Kong)JudicialMs Wang Shao ...
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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 ...
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 ...
India set for record Rugby World Cup coverage as Sony acquires exclusive broadcast rights
Extensive deal reflects rapidly-growing interest across India India home to one of rugby’s largest fanbase RWC 2019 on track to be a very special, game-changing celebration of rugby the broadcast deal also covers Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.Rugby ...
Japan women record incredible victory in China Sevens
Honoka Tsutsumi scored an incredible extra time sudden death try to beat China 22-17 and win the the second round of the Asia Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Huizhou.With the hosts leading 17-7 with less than a minute to go in regular time, Chiharu Nakamura and then Raichelmiyo Bativakalolo drew ...
Hong Kong win first Sevens title since 2017 with victory in China
Jack Neville and Alex McQueen scored tries as Hong Kong beat China 14-7 in a thrilling Cup final to win the second round of the Asia Rugby Men’s Sevens Series in Huizhou.https://twitter.com/i/status/1173195915206807558It was a second successive Cup defeat for the home fans as Japan won the ...
3rd Asia Rugby Exco of 2019 held in Beirut
The 3rd Asia Rugby Exco of 2019 was held in Beirut, West Asia, on Saturday 7th SeptemberUnfortunately, due to the processing period required by the Immigration authorities in Lebanon, it was not possible for certain members of the Exco to receive their visas in time for the meeting; something ...
Japan men secure double in Asia Rugby Sevens Series opener
Japan recorded a 21-12 victory over Hong Kong in the Asia Rugby Men’s Sevens Series final in Incheon.It was an enthralling final but Japan’s victory means they join their female compatriots in winning the first silverware of the season.Fixtures and Results >>>> LinkTom ...
Sri Lanka Women’s Squad for Asia Rugby Sevens Series
This article about the Sri Lanka Women's Sevens Squad has been kindly submitted by Sri Lanka Rugby.An 11 member Sri Lankan Women’s squad for the upcoming Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2019 was named under the captaincy of Sanjeewani De Silva.Fixture and Result.>>>>>>> #ARW7s ...
RWC 2019 set for broadcast innovation and records
Record broadcast footprint for rugby’s showcase event First 8K production of a rugby event Record audience anticipated for tournament’s opening match RWC 2019 the first World Rugby-produced tournamentWith one month to go until Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, Asia’s first tournament will ...