Hosts Philippines narrowly overcame India 32-27 to set up a final against China in the Asia Rugby Women’s Championship Division 1. In an enthralling match, the Philippines held on despite India scoring four tries in an impressive outing. Fixtures and Results ...
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Philippines gearing up for historic women’s competition
The Philippines host this year’s Asia Rugby Women’s Championship Division I and they are looking forward to putting on a strong performance in front of their home crowd. With their male compatriots having claimed a second successive men’s Division I title, this is an opportunity to showcase how ...
Title win accompanied by big rankings rise for the Philippines
After successfully defending their Asia Rugby Championship Division I title following a 29-21 win in a thrilling final against Singapore, the Philippines have jumped up 11 places in the World Rugby Rankings to an all-time high of 42nd - seven places higher than their previous best. Fixtures and ...
Division I set for competitive action in Taipei
Singapore, Sri Lanka, Chinese Taipei and the Philippines will all compete for this year’s Asia Rugby Championship Division 1 title. On 29 May Sri Lanka will face the Philippines while hosts Chinese Taipei take on Singapore. Fixtures and Results >>>>>> #ARC2019D1 The ...
Philippines return to the global stage in style
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 ...
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 ...