The Philippines went back-to-back and defended the Unions Cup Men’s XV title in Thailand, defeating Malaysia 39-18 at the Nonthaburi Provincial Stadium on Saturday, 18th July 2026. Chinese Taipei beat Singapore to claim third overall; Thailand were 5th with a […]
With the confirmed list from Asia Rugby* for the international tournaments in 2026, several unions are also involved in World Rugby tournaments, including the new WXV format, Nations Cup and Nations Championship – we look at the Asian International Rugby […]
The Asian champions, Hong Kong China, left it late but secured their first win of the Nations Cup 2026 and left South America on a positive note after Paul Altier slotted the game-winning penalty in the 81st minute at Estadio […]
Malaysia are in the Unions Cup 2026 final for the first time in their first attempt competing in the SEARF-organised tournament, and new Men’s Head Coach Duke Krishnan is excited about the tournament and the long-term development of the squad […]
The Philippines Men’s team has navigated their way into a second consecutive Unions Cup final and will face the Malaysians on Saturday, 18th July 2026, in Bangkok. We heard from Head Coach Josh Sutcliffe, as well as co-captains Dylan Davies […]
Hong Kong China play Uruguay at Estadio Charrúa, Montevideo, in Uruguay on 18 July 2026, with both sides looking for their first win in the Nations Cup 2026. Feature Photo Credit – Hong Kong China The South American side are […]
Japan play France at the Tokyo National Stadium on Saturday, 18 July, 2026 to complete the first half of the new Nations Championship 2026 schedule. Feature Photo Credit – Nations Championship Japan have beaten Italy and lost to Ireland with […]
Japan U20s will take on Spain in the 13th-place final on Friday, 17th July, in Tbilisi at the Junior World Championship, looking to end the tournament on a high. Feature Photo Credit – JRFU Both sides won their 13th-place semifinals […]
The second matchday of the Unions Cup 2026 saw both favourites and highest-ranked teams, defending champions, the Philippines, and newcomers to the tournament, Malaysia, win their respective Cup semifinals to set up an enticing final on Saturday 18th July in […]
The second round of fixtures at the Unions Cup 2026 takes place on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, with two Cup Semifinals and two 5th-place Semifinals in Bangkok, Thailand. We look at the teams competing and the matchups in the second […]
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