The 20th Asian Games (Aichi, Nagoya) Rugby 7s was won by the Hong Kong China men, who completed a historic three-peat, and the Japan Sakura 7s, who reclaimed the gold they last won two Games ago. Photo Credit: Asian Games […]
Japan Sakura XV lost to Ireland for the second weekend running with a scoreline of 19-43, which leaves them winless in four straight matches and heading back to Japan to face Wales twice in the WXV Global Series. Photo Credit […]
Touch Rugby is on the rise in Asia, and tournaments continue to take place across the region. We take our regular annual look at the Best 2026 Touch Tournaments in Asia. Updated August 2026 Feature Photo Credit – Pattaya Panthers […]
The Asia Pacific Seniors Touch Cup will take place from 7-10 October 2026 at the Tochigi Sports Park in Utsunomiya, an hour north of Tokyo, with 13 nations set to compete. Photo Credit – Touch Singapore Japan Touch Association Board […]
Japan Sakura XV and Ireland will go at it again, although not as part of the WXV Global Series 2026, as the teams play on Saturday 3 October at Virgin Media Park, Tramore Rd, Cork. Photo Credit – IRFU Following […]
Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) confirmed the election of Rod Lai as its new Chairman at the 70th Annual General Meeting, replacing departing Chairman Chris Brooke after his four years of dedicated service. In a statement, HKCR said that Rod […]
The 2026 Asian Games will take place in Aichi & Nagoya, Japan, and the Rugby 7s will take place from 1-3 October at the Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium in Nagoya – we look at the teams competing and confirmed pools. […]
The World Rugby U20 Challenger Cup 2026 will be hosted in Santiago, Chile, from 2-17 October at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento (CAR) sports complex, with 8 nations involved, including Hong Kong China. Photo Credit – Rugby Chile – Team […]
The Sakura XV lost to Ireland 24-31 in the WXV Global Series but came back well after another poor start to show some of their attacking intent and speed of play, which they are renowned for, but the result did […]
Fijiana won the inaugural World Rugby WXV Global Series Challenger 2026 title, defeating the Netherlands 20-17, while Manusina beat Hong Kong China Rugby 34-17. Due to a prolonged heat delay, the final match between Spain and Brazil was cancelled. Photo […]
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