Asia Rugby and Rugby Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to further expand cooperation between two of the biggest regional governing bodies of World Rugby. World Rugby Chairman, Bill Beaumont along with senior World Rugby officials, Rugby Africa officials and members of Asia ...
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Benjamin van Rooyen Appointed Asia Rugby Interim CEO
Asia Rugby is delighted to announce the appointment of Benjamin van Rooyen as an interim Chief Executive Officer of Asia Rugby. Benjamin has been with Asia Rugby since May 2016 and will continue to also look after the development portfolio since he has played a key role in the growth and ...
Chinese Taipei and Singapore Rugby Unions sign a historic MOU
In a historic move for Asia Rugby, two active member unions – Chinese Taipei Rugby Union (CTRU) and Singapore Rugby Union (SRU), announced to reopen their rugby borders in line with the progressive lifting of international Covid-19 restrictions. The affirmation came after two years of inaction ...
Asia Rugby continues to strive for Equality, Transparency and Accountability via Athletes Committee
The Regional Association announced changes and additions to the committees giving even more members a voice in Asia Rugby matters in an unprecedented stance of 34 federations out of 35 national federations having members on various committees. In December 2021, Asia Rugby Council approved the ...
Ahmad Al Falasi meets with World Rugby Chairman
His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Vice President of the National Olympic Committee, Chairman of the Executive Office and the President of UAE General Authority of Sport met with the World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont His Excellency ...
Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021
Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, who have come forth as the title sponsor of the much looked forward to Asia Rugby Sevens series which would be the combination and culmination of the three legs of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series to be played in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, ...
Asia Rugby pushes female representation in Committees to 30%
Asia Rugby pushes female representation in Committees to 30% Asia Rugby appointed six new members to various standing committees for the period January 2021 until December 2024. - Ms Aigul Jartybayeva the President of Kazakhstan Rugby Federation to be appointed as the 2nd Deputy Chair of the ...
Emirates Airline Dubai 7s Dates Announced for 2021 #7sWillReturn
The organisers of the Emirates Airline Dubai 7s have today announced that the 2021 edition of the tournament will take place on 2-4th December. The tournament will celebrate its 51st anniversary as the world of rugby returns to the desert following the cancellation of the 2020 tournament due to ...
Asia Rugby Announces 2021 Competitions Calendar
Asia Rugby confirmed the commencement of the year 2021 competitions with Hong Kong hosting the Asia Rugby Women's Championship (ARWC) which was initially scheduled for 2020, the championship will also be considered as the qualifiers for the Rugby World Cup 2021 scheduled for September 2021 in New ...
Asia Rugby Committees for the period Jan 2021 until Dec 2024
Asia Rugby Committees for the period Jan 2021 until Dec 2024 Asia Rugby announces its revamped nine committees for the period, January 2021 until December 2024. For the first time in Asia Rugby’s history, the composition of the Committees have witnessed 29% female members representation, and an ...