Growth Conference Returning to Fukuoka, Japan World Rugby Growth Conference 2026 in Conjunction with Asia Rugby Asia Rugby is pleased to announce that the World Rugby Growth Conference 2026 in conjunction with Asia Rugby will be held in Fukuoka, Japan, on 28–29 September 2026, bringing ...
Asia Rugby Confirms Final Schedule for the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2026
Asia Rugby has officially confirmed the final match schedule for the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2026, Asia’s premier men’s 15s competition and a key pathway on the Road to Rugby World Cup qualification. The revised schedule follows changes to the tournament due to the ongoing regional ...
Asia Rugby Announces Emirates Match Officials Panels for 2026
Asia Rugby is proud to officially unveil the Emirates Match Officials Panels for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to excellence, integrity, and the continued advancement of officiating across the continent. The 2026 panels showcase the depth of talent within Asia, underpinned by a clearly defined ...
Japan Secure Asia Rugby Emirates Women’s Championship 2026 Title with Victories Over Hong Kong China, and Kazakhstan
The Sakura XV continued their dominance as they got crowned champions of the Asia Rugby Emirates Women’s Championship 2026 following a commanding 71–12 victory over Hong Kong China in Game 2 in Almaty. Japan showcased their class, depth, and attacking precision to secure the title with authority, ...
Hong Kong set to host WXV Global Series Challenger in 2026
Building on the momentum of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, World Rugby has announced that Hong Kong will host the WXV Global Series Challenger central competition, the second division of the WXV Global Series competition from 13 - 26 September 2026. ...
Asia Rugby Appoints A ONE as Official Apparel Partner
Asia Rugby is pleased to announce AONE Sportswear International Limited as its Official Apparel Partner and Match Officials Kit Supplier, marking a significant step forward in enhancing the professionalism, performance, and global identity of match officials across Asia. Under the agreement, AONE ...
Asia Rugby Statement: Confirmation of Executive Committee Status
Asia Rugby Statement: Confirmation of Executive Committee Status Asia Rugby reconfirms that Mr Kensuke Iwabuchi continues to serve as a member of the Asia Rugby Executive Committee and Vice President. While this was previously confirmed in writing, this statement is issued to provide further ...
Asia Rugby Extends Strategic Partnership with Rhino Rugby as Official Match Ball Supplier
Asia Rugby is pleased to confirm the extension of its strategic partnership with Rhino Rugby, which will continue as the Official Match Ball Supplier across all Asia Rugby competitions. The renewed agreement builds on a successful collaboration established in 2017 and reflects a shared commitment ...
Historic weekend reaches glorious crescendo for the Blitzboks and Black Ferns Sevens
Glory for Blitzboks and Black Ferns Sevens as Hong Kong 50-year anniversary is celebrated in style as huge crowds flock to Kai Tak Sports Park. ...
Hong Kong to Host 2026 WXV Global Series Challenger
Hong Kong will play host for the WXV Global Series Challenger 2026 from 13 September to 26 September 2026, with the tournament’s nine matches to be played as three triple-header matchdays all to be held at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground. The announcement comes on the morning of the final day of a ...
