Asia Rugby has welcomed Mr Mohamad Jarkou as the new Chairperson of the Development Committee. Succeeding the esteemed Mr Vela Tan, who headed the committee admirably since 2017, Mr Jarkou brings to the table a wealth of experience, including a distinguished track record in rugby development ...
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Sri Lanka Rugby Membership Reinstated by World Rugby Council
The World Rugby Council has approved the conditional reinstatement of Sri Lanka as a full member of the international federation. Following a governance review of the union in July 2023, consisting of meetings between World Rugby, Asia Rugby, the Sri Lanka government and all relevant ...
Asia Rugby Men’s Division 1: Pakistan Hosts UAE in Lahore
Pakistan is set to host the UAE team in a two-match series in Lahore. The matches will be held at the iconic Punjab Stadium on July 4th and 8th. The Punjab Stadium hosted the Asia Rugby Men’s Division 2 last year, where Pakistan emerged victorious over Thailand, securing promotion to Division ...
Asia Rugby Women’s Championship kicks off in Almaty on May 23rd
The 12th edition of the Asia Rugby Women’s Championship will kick off in Almaty on May 23rd, with Japan, Hong Kong China, and Kazakhstan competing for the title of Champions of Asia. The tournament will take place in Almaty, Kazakhstan from May 23rd to May 28th. The winner and runner-up will earn ...
Nepal, Qatar and Turkey become full members of World Rugby
The ascension of the three national unions from associate members was confirmed at the Annual Meeting of Council on Thursday. Nepal, Qatar and Turkey have been approved as full members at the Annual Meeting of World Rugby Council, which was held virtually on 11 May. Each of the three national ...
Asia Rugby Reinstates Sri Lanka Rugby as Full Member
The Sri Lanka Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs officially confirmed the cancellation of the gazette notification dated April 1st, 2022. Considering this, Asia Rugby has made the prudent decision to reinstate Sri Lanka Rugby as a full member of Asia Rugby. During its meeting on April 9th, ...
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens set for thrilling finale
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens will come to a climax on Sunday after another thrilling day of action at the historic Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday which saw the women’s semi-final and men’s quarter-final line-ups confirmed. Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens women’s semi-finals, men’s ...
Hong Kong Rugby Union announced the men’s and women’s sevens squads for Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2023
The Hong Kong Rugby Union announced the men’s and women’s sevens squads set to compete in the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2023 from 31 March to 2 April at the Hong Kong Stadium. ...
Where to watch Hong Kong V Tonga Rugby World Cup 2023 Asia/Pacific Play-off
Where to watch Hong Kong V Tonga Sunshine Coast Stadium to host Rugby World Cup 2023 Asia/Pacific Play-off First time Tonga have played in Australia in almost 40 years Winner will join Pool B of Rugby World Cup 2023 alongside Ireland, Scotland, South Africa and Romania Loser will ...
Asia Rugby and Sri Lanka Olympic Committee Presidents Meet Post-Suspension:
Asia Rugby and Sri Lanka Olympic Committee Presidents Meet Post-Suspension Qais Al Dhalai Assures Suresh Subramaniam of AR's Support to Sri Lankan Rugby, Players and Athletes After the suspension of Sri Lanka Rugby by Asia Rugby in April this year, Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai met Sri ...