The iconic Asia Rugby Championship 2018 began in Beirut Lebanon on Thursday, the first of many tournaments in this year’s edition. Hosts Lebanon and Iran will meet in the final of Division III W, before Malaysia and Korea begin the ARC Top 3 on Saturday. All ARC2018 Top 3 Matches will be ...
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Iran and Lebanon set up ARC Div III W decider #ARC2018
Iran and Lebanon will meet each other in the ARC Division III West final on Friday after winning their respective matches at the Fouad Chehab Stadium. When the sides met last year in the same competition Lebanon recorded a 25-24 point over Iran so all eyes will be on the final in Beirut on ...
China witness ‘world class’ teams first-hand
China have made quite the impact over the past couple of weeks in the world or rugby sevens. First they qualified unbeaten from the Hong Kong Sevens for next season’s women’s series. Then they were seeded twelfth for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco in July. And at the recent ...
China gain experience from sevens heavyweights
China finished eighth in the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series, their first tournament since qualifying for the 2018/19 series in Hong Kong. Having impressed in Hong Kong, China picked up where they left off and reached their first-ever quarter-final after beating Ireland on day ...
Japan sevens leg presents Olympic opportunities
Despite Japan finishing twelfth in Kitakyushu this weekend, the tournament itself is part of a global opportunity for the sport. The hosts ended their weekend with 33-14 defeat against Canada in the 11th place play-off, ending a disappointing campaign. But despite not reaching their goal ...
China qualify for Kitakyushu quarter finals
In their first tournament since qualifying for the 2018/19 HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series, China booked their spot in the quarter-finals. Despite losing their opening match to Australia 33-5, a narrow 19-17 defeat so Spain and an impressive 24-12 win over Ireland now means they face New ...
China and Japan set for Kitakyushu
China and Japan will compete in this weekend’s Kitakyushu Sevens, the third round of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series. For China, it is a first opportunity to play alongside the top nations after their victory in Hong Kong saw them qualify for the 2018/19 series. “Things went very ...
Malaysia captain eyes Rugby World Cup qualifiers and future fame for the sport
The Asia Rugby Championship swings into action next weekend with six matches to determine which side continues their Rugby World Cup dream. Malaysia are one of three sides with a chance to progress alongside the more fancied Korea and Hong Kong. For captain Mohd Syahir Asraf Bin Rosli the next ...
Malaysia eye “historical moment” in Rugby World Cup qualifiers #ARC2018
Malaysia eye “historical moment” in Rugby World Cup qualifiers, The Asia Rugby Championship kicks off next weekend with three teams vying to continue their dream of Rugby World Cup qualification. Hong Kong, Korea and Malaysia will battle it out for a chance to face the Cook Islands in a home and ...
Sri Lanka learn valuable lessons from Commonwealth Games
Sri Lanka gained a lot of plaudits following their performances at the recent Commonwealth Games. Despite not winning any of their three pool matches, the Tuskers took the lead in each of their matches against Fiji, Wales and Uganda. Without any further classification matches, Sri Lanka could ...