The Philippines came away from the recent Hong Kong Sevens having made an historic return to the tournament after an absence of seven years. Having never beaten a side outside of Asia, the Philippines created history with a 24-12 win over Zimbabwe and in doing so reached the quarter-finals of the ...
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Hong Kong and Philippines have mixed success in Hong Kong
Hong Kong and the Philippines both began their Hong Kong Sevens tournament on Friday as 12 men’s teams are competing for one coveted spot on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. For the hosts, they head into the second day of competition with an unblemished record, while the Philippines will have ...
Hong Kong and Philippines squads named for Hong Kong Sevens qualifier
The final squads for the men’s qualifier at the Hong Kong Sevens have been named. Both Hong Kong and the Philippines will represent Asia in the men’s competition and have named strong sides for the competition. Max Woodward captains a Hong Kong side with many experienced players ahead of their ...
Hong Kong and Philippines primed for World Rugby Sevens tilt
The captains of the 12 teams competing in the Men’s World Rugby Sevens Series Qualifier will all be aiming to earn a core place on the 2020 series following today’s official launch. Pool E of the men’s qualifier includes hosts Hong Kong and fellow Asian representatives the Philippines, alongside ...
Philippines to put their hearts on the field at the Hong Kong Sevens
Donald Coleman and his Philippines teammates are all set for this weekend’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series qualifier. Having beaten Sri Lanka in the third and final round of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series, the Philippines secured enough points to finish third behind Japan and Hong Kong overall and ...
Hong Kong Sevens 2019 Official Draw
The Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) held the official draw for the 44th annual Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens (5-7 April) and HSBC World Rugby Men’s and Women’s Sevens Series Qualifiers 2019 tonight at Hysan Place in Hong Kong. Participating guests officiating tonight’s draws were Mr KS ...
Ada Milby: Gender equality imperative for Asia Rugby
Asia Rugby are identifying a number of influential women in the region as part of this year’s International Women’s Day. In Ada Milby, Asia Rugby has a World Rugby and Asia Rugby Council Member who updated us on the developments she has seen in the region. Today, the world celebrates ...
Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour sees Albay Bulkans on the highway to overnight success in the Philippines
Fancy travelling all night in a 14-seater coach, arriving at 6am after a 12-hour journey and then playing your first game four hours later? Meet the Albay Bulkans, the Philippines’ most southerly rugby team in the shadow of the Mayon Volcano, who travelled to the Development Series Sevens at ...
Rugby World Cup 2019 trophy tour continues with another Asian Destination, Philippines
•The seventh leg of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Trophy Tour arrives in the Philippines • Webb Ellis Cup to climb active volcano for touch rugby session with local junior players • Activities joined by members of the Philippine Volcanoes team that won the Asia Rugby Division 1 title earlier this ...
Red-hot Volcanoes enjoy rankings rise
Back-to-back victories over Singapore have resulted in the Philippines clinching the Asia Rugby Championship Division I title and a three-place rise in the World Rugby Rankings. The Volcanoes beat Singapore 38-12 in the return leg in Laguna having won the first match 32-24, to ease to a 70-36 ...