Full Fan Guide to Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 Leg 2 Colombo

The Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 Leg 2 takes place from 18-19 October in Colombo, Sri Lanka, at the Racecourse Stadium, as an expanded format of 12 women’s and 12 men’s teams go ahead in this final leg of the regional qualifiers for World Rugby HSBC SVNS Division 3 2026, and to be crowned Asian Sevens Champions.

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Following the first leg held in China, the Japanese women and Hong Kong men are in pole position to become Asian champions. For HKCR, if they do finish on top of the standings after the second leg, they will represent Asia at the World Rugby HSBC SVNS Division 3 (with details of venue and dates still TBC).

For the women, both the Japanese Sakura (SVNS 1) and Chinese women (SVNS 2), are already guaranteed to play the global series, but it remains a two-way fight between HKCR women and Thailand, and the highest finisher will proceed to HSBC SVNS Division 3.

Asia Rugby has not yet publicly explained if there is promotion and relegation with the Trophy 7s, and if there is, how many teams might be impacted. Currently sitting at the bottom of the log for the Men is the Philippines, and for the women, it is Indonesia.

Pavithra Fernando, the newly elected President of Sri Lanka Rugby, said, “I am proud to welcome all teams, officials, and the Asia Rugby family to Colombo for this prestigious finale. We are committed to hosting more international events of this calibre and to bringing back the glory days of Sri Lanka Rugby — united, competitive, and inspiring a new generation of players and fans.”

Photo Credit – Asia Rugby – Japan and China Women

We will be updating this article as more information is released by Asia Rugby and the participating teams.

Men’s Standings ARESS 2025 Leg 1

Photo Credit – Mr Wu / Chinese Taipei Rugby

Photo Credit – Mr Wu / Chinese Taipei Rugby – HKCR and Thailand women

Pools – Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 Leg 2 Colombo

Men

Pool A

• Hong Kong China
• Malaysia
• Korea
• Phillipines

Pool B

• Japan
• UAE
• Chinese Taipei
• Thailand

Pool C

• China
• Sri Lanka
• Uzbekistan
• Singapore

The Men’s schedule and results will be made available via Asia Rugby.

Photo Credit – Mr Wu / Chinese Taipei Rugby –  Singapore and Thailand men

Women

Pool D

• Japan
• India
• UAE
• Indonesia

Pool E

• China
• Kazakhstan
• Malaysia
• Philippines

The Chinese women are said to be sending their development team and might relinquish their Asian crown as Japan currently leads the log. The National Games take place in November, with teams from China, Hong Kong, and Macau involved, and it seems to be prioritised by the CRFA.

Pool F

• Hong Kong China
• Thailand
• Sri Lanka
• Singapore

“Big Tony” Pol. Lt. Col. Kunthon Prachuapmoh, President of the Rugby Football Association of Thailand, said via a post online that he has “encouraged both teams of athletes and asked them to play their best, fight to the fullest, and be worthy of being Thai national athletes and bring victory back to Thailand.”

The Women’s schedule and results will be made available via Asia Rugby.

Photo Credit – Mr Wu / Chinese Taipei Rugby

Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 Squads – Leg 2 Colombo

India Women 7s Squad

India surprised some with their 6th overall finish in Leg 2, but they have been knocking on the door for some time after being repeat runners-up in the Trophy 7s and the investment they have made domestically (and hiring international coaches). The impressive team beat both the Philippines (24-5) and the UAE (19-12) in China.

Rahul Bose, President of the Indian Rugby Football Union, said, “The performance in Hangzhou was both encouraging and inspiring. To debut in Asia’s premier competition and finish sixth reflects the dedication and progress of our women’s rugby programme. As the team prepares for Colombo, we look forward to building on this momentum and continuing our journey towards establishing India among Asia’s elite.”

New Head Coach of the Indian Women’s Sevens Team, Paul Delport, explained, “We took valuable lessons from Leg 1 – both in execution and in consistency. The focus now is on converting those learnings into results in Colombo. The players have shown great commitment, and we’re eager to see them perform with confidence and clarity once again.”

Confirmed Squad:
Shikha Yadav (C), Dumuni Marndi (VC), Amandeep Kaur, Ujjwala Ghuge, Guriya Kumari, Sandhya Rai, Bhumika Shukla, Sandhyarani Tudu, Nirmalya Rout, Arti Kumari, Kalyani Patil, Vaishnavi Patil, Tarulata Naik

Photo Credit – Rugby India

Malaysia Women’s and Men’s 7s Squads

Japan Women’s and Men’s 7s Squads – Colombo

Sakura 7s Women’s Squad

You can see more about the Japan Women’s 7s team on the JRFU website.

Wakana AKITA, Hanako UTSUMI, Hazuki OUCHIDA, Mei OHTANI, Mifuyu KOIDE, Chiaki SAEGUSA, Savannah BODMAN, Honoka TSUTSUMI, Hana NAGATA, Ayane HASEBE, Yume HIRANO, Himawari MATSUDA, Sakurako YAZAKI

Men’s Squad

You can see more about the Japan Men’s 7s team on the JRFU website.

Haruhiko UEMURA, Ren OUCHI, Naoya OGITA, Yoshiyuki KOGA, Ryodai SHIRAKUNI, Toma SHIWACHI, Ryosei TAKAI, Tomu TAKAMOTO, Shotaro TSUOKA, Takemichi NAKANO, Jone NABETELEVU, Koki MIYASAKA, Jisu LEE

Hong Kong China Squads

Hong Kong China 7s Women’s Squad

HO Jessica Wai On (USRC Tigers), AU YEUNG Sin Yi (USRC Tigers), Chloe CHAN © (Valley), CHAN Stephanie Chor Ki (Gai Wu), CHONG Ka Yan (USRC Tigers), Jessica EDEN (Valley), Shanna FORREST (Kowloon), LI Nim Yan Melody Blessing (Gai Wu), NAM Ka Man (USRC Tigers), Julia Mibuy MBA OYANA (Kowloon), Natasha OLSON-THORNE © (USRC Tigers), Sabay LYNAM (Kowloon), Gabriella RIVERS (Kowloon)

Ka-Yan Chong, who assisted and scored tries in the opening leg and who has been a core part of the team for a long period of time, said, “We were happy with how we performed in that first leg, and we knew we came into the Series as a strong contender. By winning our pool games and winning bronze, we know that we are capable of playing good rugby.”

Hong Kong China 7s Men’s Squad

Juan Esono MBA OYANA (USRC Tigers), Alessandro NARDONI (HK Scottish), James CHRISTIE © (HK Scottish), Sebastian BRIEN © (HKU Sandy Bay), Callum McCULLOUGH (HKFC), Jack COMBES (USRC Tigers), Bryn PHILLIPS (Kowloon), Matthew RICKARD (HKU Sandy Bay), Julien BOURRON (HKFC), Harry SAYERS (Valley), Liam HERBERT (USRC Tigers), FONG Kit Fung (Kowloon), Max DENMARK (HKFC)

Liam Herbert said, “How we are playing now, I think we are back to our best, and we are very keen to go again. We have focused on our fitness and changed our programme, and we have benefited from it.”

You can read more from an HKCR perspective in this collaboration piece.

Thailand Men’s 7s Squad

Singapore Sevens Squads

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Korean Men’s 7s Squad

The Korea Rugby Union said of the squad selected (via translation), “The national team is preparing for a more refined match based on the experience gained from the previous competition and the intensive training in Jincheon. We are providing opportunities for various players, especially rookie college players, to compete. We expect this competition to be a stage where they can fully demonstrate the skills they have prepared for on the international stage.”

The team is comprised of younger players, and the 17-member team consists of 13 players from Hyundai Glovis, Korea University, Dankook University, Yonsei University, and Wonkwang University.

Photo Credit – KRU

Sri Lanka Women’s & Men’s 7s Squads

Men’s Squad:

09) Gayan Perera, 12) Kavindu Perera – Capt, 15) Kalana Chamuditha, 13) Akash Madusanka, 11) Dinal Ekanayake, 03) Yehan Bulathsinghela, 04) Heshan Jansen, 01) Diluksha Dange, 02) Janindu Dilshan, 08) Chathura Soysa, 05) Srinath Sooriyabandara, 06) Suranga Tennakoon, 07) Dharshana Dabare

Women’s Squad:

01) Randika Kumudumali, 02) Sanju Wijethilake, 04) Shanika Madumali, 03) Jayanthi Kumari (Kubi), 11) Sarani Nayanathara, 13) Sandika Hemakumari, 06) Diliki Sathsarani, 08) Dilini Kanchana, 07) Charani Thikshana, 05) Kanchana Mahendran, 14) LG Jayasingha 12) NM Jayasingha, 10) Hekasini Krishnakumar

Philippines Women and Men’s Sevens Squads

Korea Men’s 7s Squad

How To Watch the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025

The 7s tournament will be streamed live on Asia Rugby’s digital platforms, including Facebook and YouTube. The 7s will also be available on RugbyPassTV.

Asia Rugby Tournaments 2025

• Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 Leg 1 Review – HKCR Men and Japan Women Crowned Winners
• 2026 HSBC SVNS Series Dates and Venues Mostly Confirmed.
• Your Guide To Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Calendar 2025.
• Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy 2025 Preview.