After running Japan close last weekend in a 29-17 loss in Tokyo, Hong Kong coach Leigh Jones has stuck with a largely settled squad for this Saturday’s Asia Rugby Championship (ARC) re-match Hong Kong V Japan at Hong Kong Football Club (16.00). Hong Kong held its own against Japan and even ...
Can top ranked Sri Lanka see off the challengers? #ARC2017 D1 #RWC2019 Qualifier
Ahead of Sunday’s first matches in this year’s ARC Division 1, today’s ‘State of the Union’ report is on the top seeds and one of the region’s oldest unions, Sri Lanka. Always hovering around 40th in the World Rugby rankings and by far the highest of the 4 competing countries, they enter the ...
The Philippines Volcanoes are ready to explode! #ARC2017 D1 #RWC2019 Qualifier
In the 2nd of our ‘State of the Union’ articles, ahead of Sunday’s opening matches in the 2017 Asia Rugby Championship Division 1/RWC 2019 Qualifier in Malaysia, we focus on the Philippines. (Philippines Volcanoes) It may surprise new readers that the Philippines have already been to a Rugby ...
Japan target shock as RWC 2019 draw delivers mouth-watering pools
Hosts Japan will face Ireland, Scotland, the Europe 1 qualifier and Play-off winner in the pool phase of Rugby World Cup 2019 as the official draw delivered the promise of some fascinating fixtures. And in what was a major boost for the event, the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzō Abe, was guest of ...
World Rugby announces historic eligibility regulation reform
A historic programme of reform of rugby’s international eligibility regulation has been approved by the World Rugby Council today at its special meeting in Kyoto, Japan. Regulation 8 change follows detailed review and union consultation and is designed to create a framework that protects the ...
Rugby World Cup pool draw – Where to watch?
Rugby World Cup pool draw is a defining moment for all teams and fans on the road to RWC 2019. You will be able to follow every moment of the draw live, sharing in the excitement of the build-up and big unveiling. The live pool draw takes place in Kyoto State Guest House in Kyoto, Japan. Coverage ...
Apollo Perelini looks to take the UAE to New Heights | #ARC2017 D1 #RWC2019 Qualifier
Asia Rugby Championship Division 1 2017 / RWC 2019 Qualifier As we build up towards the forthcoming Asia Rugby Championship Division 1/RWC 2019 Qualifier, this is our first of 4 ‘State of the Union’ reports on the unions playing in Ipoh, Malaysia next week. We start with the 4th seed, promoted from ...
Asia Rugby Championship 2017 Division 1 : Referee Appointments
The annual Asia Rugby Championship 2017 Division 1 tournament kicks off this Sunday in Ipoh, northern Malaysia, which this year is also a qualifier tournament on the pathway to Rugby World Cup 2019, whereby the tournament winner will be promoted to the Asia Rugby Championship next year for a shot at ...
Pakistan Rugby Union Holds L1 Medical Course in Lahore, Pakistan
Pakistan Rugby Union hosted its first ever World Rugby Medical Level 1 First Aid in Rugby (FAIR) course in Lahore on April 22nd & 23rd 2017. Two (2) one day FAIR courses were conducted by Dr. Namith Sankalpana (World Rugby Medical Educator), a sports medicine specialist from Sri ...
Japan Defeat Valiant Hong Kong | #ARC2017 | Japan Vs Hong Kong
Japan beat Hong Kong 29-17 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on Saturday to move ever closer to securing the 2017 Asia Rugby Championship. But the visitors can take heart from a spirited performance that left coach Leigh Jones ruing what might have been. “From a pure coaching ...
