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Philippine Volcanoes win the Asia Rugby Championship Division 1

The Philippine Volcanoes National Men’s 15s Team,  completed a two-match sweep against Singapore in the  Asia Rugby Championship Division 1 held at Southern Plains, Laguna. With a score of 32-24 last Saturday and 38-12 on Tuesday, June 26th, the Volcanoes managed to bag two wins from two appearances  to secure the Asia Rugby Division 1 Title

After early points to Singapore, Philippine Volcanoes…

Singapore eye Division I title #ARC2018

 Singapore and the Philippines face each other in two matches that will determine the ARC Division I champions this week.

On 23 and 26 June, the two sides will go head-to-head to take the coveted title.

Ranked just two places ahead of the Philippines (56th), Singapore (54th) travel to Manila for the two matches with one eye on seeing the hard work pay off according to captain Gaspar Tan.

“It has…

Rugby World Cup Top 3 finale between Hong Kong and Korea to be streamed live

This weekend the all-important Asia Rugby Championship Top 3 finale takes place.

Korea travel to Hong Kong for a top of the table clash in Rugby World Cup qualification and the match will be streamed live on Asia Rugby’s Facebook page.

Although Hong Kong are in the driving seat and know any win will guarantee they face the Cook Islands in the next phase of RWC qualification, Korea are still very…

Hong Kong return to Rugby World Cup driving seat after beating Malaysia , Malaysia v Hong Kong

Malaysia v Hong Kong, Hong Kong made it three wins from three in the Asia Rugby Championship as they beat Malaysia 91-10 at the Hong Kong Football Club.

The impressive win puts them back on top of the Top 3 standings and in the driving seat to reach the next stage of Rugby World Cup 2019 qualification.

For hosts Hong Kong they now know a win next week against Korea will see them win the Top 3 and…

Thailand set for Division II finale in Pattaya Thailand v Chinese Taipei

Thailand v Chinese Taipei ,  Thailand take on Chinese Taipei on Saturday to determine who will be crowned Asia Rugby Division II champions.

With both sides winning their round-robin matches with India, all that is left is for these two sides to battle it out in Pattaya.

While Chinese Taipei won 44-5, Thailand were made to work a little harder in their 18-12 victory against India.

With seven…

Chinese Taipei win Div II encounter with India to set up thrilling final in Pattaya #ARC2018

Chinese Taipei v India, Chinese Taipei beat India 44-5 on Wednesday and will now face Thailand in a winner-takes-all match on Saturday for the ARC Division II crown.

Following an 18-12 win over India, Saturday will see either Thailand or Chinese Taipei become ARC Div II champions.

In the second match of the tournament, Chinese Taipei got off to a flying start and never looked back.

Chun-Hao Yeh…