In his column ahead of the Dubai Sevens, World Rugby ambassador Rob Vickerman sheds light on a thrilling series to come. (http://www.worldrugby.org/news/206751) World Rugby ambassador and TV commentator Rob Vickerman previews what looks set to be a stunning HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series ...
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Russia beat Hong Kong to defend Regal Hotels Cup of Nations title; Zimbabwe finish third
Russia beat Hong Kong to win the 2016 Regal Hotels Cup of Nations crown; Zimbabwe dispatched debutants Papua New Guinea in the play-off to claim third. Russia’s 27-0 victory over the hosts secured their second straight Cup of Nations title in Hong Kong after the defending champions won all three ...
Women’s Rugby World Cup Qualifier Hong Kong
Hong Kong are ready to grab their 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup dream with “both hands” according to coach Jo Hull ahead of December’s key qualifiers against Fiji and Japan in Hong Kong. Hull’s side host the three-team tournament that will determine the final two teams from Asia/Oceania for ...
Hong Kong and Russia lead HKRU Regal Hotels Cup of Nations after Round 1
Hong Kong and Russia reinforced their top contenders’ status after opening wins in the first round of the Regal Hotels Cup of Nations played tonight at Kings Park. Defendinonf g champions Russia, who have yet to lose a test match in Hong Kong after besting the hosts in a one-off test in 2013 ...
HKRU’s Regal Hotels Cup of Nations
HKRU’s Regal Hotels Cup of Nations Hong Kong coach Leigh Jones has included five potential new caps in his side for the opening match of the Cup of Nations 2016. Hong Kong opens its account versus a relative unknown in Papua New Guinea tomorrow (11 Nov.) at Kings Park. The match promises ...
Laos crowned Asia Rugby Division 3 East champions after thumping win over Indonesia #ARCD3E-2016
The Laos national men's rugby team convincingly beat the Indonesia Rhinos 48-12 in the Asia Rugby Championship Division 3 East #ARCD3E-2016 final at the Queen Sirikit Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. On a momentous and memorable outing for the entire team, outside Centre William Luangarath, with no ...
World Rugby First Aid in Rugby (FAIR) course In Colombo Sri Lanka
The first FAIR course in Sri Lanka was extremely well supported, from pre-course setting up of a participant “buddy system” to help with translation of the online modules -a few candidates needed this and appreciated the innovation- through to the end of the tournament 3 days later. There was a ...
Resilient, beautiful Nepal growing the game: Get Into Rugby -Nepal
[soliloquy id="0"]Nepal Rugby Association One of the newest members of the Asia Rugby family, is working hard to promote rugby in the picturesque Republic nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. Nepal has seen a great deal of hardship in recent times, particularly consequent to the ...
World Sevens Series: Appointment of Asia Rugby Referees
World Sevens Series: Appointment of Asia Rugby Referees Two male and one female Referee from Asia have been appointed onto the World Sevens Series match officials panels for the 2016-2017 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Nori Hashimoto, Sukurako Kawasaki (JRFU) and Matt Rodden (HKRU) appointed ...