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In a historic move for Asia Rugby, two active member unions \u2013 Chinese Taipei Rugby Union (CTRU) and Singapore Rugby Union (SRU), announced to reopen their rugby borders in line with the progressive lifting of international Covid-19 restrictions.

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The affirmation came after two years of inaction and was witnessed at Phuket Sevens in Thailand at the\u00a0 \u00a0Committee meeting.

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\"\"The announcement was sealed with immediate effect by the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the President of Chinese Taipei\u00a0 – Herman Huang and the President of Singapore Rugby- Terence Khoo. As per the MoU, the two-member nations have agreed to support each other in several ways, including conducting training and educational workshops, and undertaking coaching and officiating responsibilities.

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Other than this, the two unions along with the support of Asia Rugby have also mutually decided to organize regular Test and friendly league matches for different age groups and help in streamlining the day-to-day operational and administrative duties.

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Early discussions regarding restarting the bilateral ties between the two unions had begun in February this year and were initiated by the President of Asia Rugby – Qais Al-Dhalai \u2013 himself, in a bid to uplift the sport in developing unions.

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Expressing his delight over a prompt action from both the unions, the President said, \u201cI have always believed in the strong association between Singapore and Chinese Taipei and I am certain that by way of this MoU, Rugby will reach even greater heights.\u201d

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He lauded the efforts of Terence Khoo who as an Asia Rugby Executive Committee Member and World Rugby Council Member, tirelessly performed all his assigned duties with professionalism. Additionally, he also recognized the contribution of Herman Huang who with his vast experience in the capacity of an Executive Committee Member and now in his new role as the First Deputy of the Gender Equity Committee.

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President Qais Al-Dhalai signed off with a message to both unions, \u201cSingapore Rugby Union and Chinese Taipei Rugby Union are\"\" inking history by signing this vital MoU. Both unions are amongst the very active rugby bodies in Asia and resumed playing post a long pause due to COVID-19 restrictions in both countries.

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It is evident that with this MoU signing, athletes in both countries will benefit immensely with bilateral exchanges of various programs.\u201d

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Terence Khoo added “I am delighted that with the easing of covid restrictions and borders opening up, we are now able to rekindle the\u00a0special relationship between both unions which has been forged since 2013 during our Asia Tri-Nations Tournament.

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Both nations have played each other in Asia Rugby competitions, but we wanted to ensure that this special relationship can continue to grow deeply and that our fixture would be something we could look forward to annually.

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Moreover, we wanted to share resources and support each other on and off the field as we progress together in rugby as a region.”

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The post Chinese Taipei and Singapore Rugby Unions sign a historic MOU appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "In a historic move for Asia Rugby, two active member unions \u2013 Chinese Taipei Rugby Union (CTRU) and Singapore Rugby Union (SRU), announced to reopen their rugby borders in line with the progressive lifting of international Covid-19 restrictions.\nThe affirmation came after two years of inaction and was witnessed at Phuket Sevens in Thailand at the\u00a0 \u00a0Committee meeting.\nThe announcement was sealed with immediate effect by the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the President of Chinese Taipei\u00a0 – Herman Huang and the President of Singapore Rugby- Terence Khoo. As per the MoU, the two-member nations have agreed to support each other in several ways, including conducting training and educational workshops, and undertaking coaching and officiating responsibilities.\nOther than this, the two unions along with the support of Asia Rugby have also mutually decided to organize regular Test and friendly league matches for different age groups and help in streamlining the day-to-day operational and administrative duties.\nEarly discussions regarding restarting the bilateral ties between the two unions had begun in February this year and were initiated by the President of Asia Rugby – Qais Al-Dhalai \u2013 himself, in a bid to uplift the sport in developing unions.\n\nExpressing his delight over a prompt action from both the unions, the President said, \u201cI have always believed in the strong association between Singapore and Chinese Taipei and I am certain that by way of this MoU, Rugby will reach even greater heights.\u201d\nHe lauded the efforts of Terence Khoo who as an Asia Rugby Executive Committee Member and World Rugby Council Member, tirelessly performed all his assigned duties with professionalism. Additionally, he also recognized the contribution of Herman Huang who with his vast experience in the capacity of an Executive Committee Member and now in his new role as the First Deputy of the Gender Equity Committee.\nPresident Qais Al-Dhalai signed off with a message to both unions, \u201cSingapore Rugby Union and Chinese Taipei Rugby Union are inking history by signing this vital MoU. Both unions are amongst the very active rugby bodies in Asia and resumed playing post a long pause due to COVID-19 restrictions in both countries.\nIt is evident that with this MoU signing, athletes in both countries will benefit immensely with bilateral exchanges of various programs.\u201d\nTerence Khoo added “I am delighted that with the easing of covid restrictions and borders opening up, we are now able to rekindle the\u00a0special relationship between both unions which has been forged since 2013 during our Asia Tri-Nations Tournament.\nBoth nations have played each other in Asia Rugby competitions, but we wanted to ensure that this special relationship can continue to grow deeply and that our fixture would be something we could look forward to annually.\nMoreover, we wanted to share resources and support each other on and off the field as we progress together in rugby as a region.”\nThe post Chinese Taipei and Singapore Rugby Unions sign a historic MOU appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-04-16T22:19:55+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-04-16T22:19:55+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MOU.jpg", "tags": [ "Singapore", "Featured", "Qais Al-Dhalai", "Chinese Taipei" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8152", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2021/07/13/world-rugby-sevens-series-2021/", "title": "Hong Kong 7s, Singapore 7s and Dubai 7s Dates Confirmed", "content_html": "

World Rugby has announced an updated schedule for the highly anticipated return of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021

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As excitement continues to build towards the Olympic rugby sevens tournament in Tokyo later this month, World Rugby has today announced an updated schedule for the highly anticipated return of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021.

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ASIA RUGBY CALENDAR 2021>>

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The updated Series, which builds on the initially announced schedule in March, sees six men\u2019s and four women\u2019s rounds planned to take place in the final four months of the year.

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VIEW HSBC WORLD RUGBY SEVENS SERIES 2021 SCHEDULE >>

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The 2021 Series is now scheduled to kick off with a pair of men\u2019s events in Canada, with the traditional HSBC Canada Sevens venue of BC Place in Vancouver hosting teams on 18-19 September, followed by Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on 25-26 September.

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Advanced discussions are ongoing towards hosting a women\u2019s event in Paris following the postponement of the previously scheduled event at Marcoussis in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation.

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WATCH HSBC WORLD RUGBY SEVENS SERIES HYPE VIDEO >>

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The health and wellbeing of players, fans and the wider community remains top priority and both World Rugby and the host organisations will work closely with the relevant national governments and health agencies to ensure the safe and secure delivery of the events.

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World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin said: \u201cThe next six months are an exciting time for rugby sevens\u2019 re-emergence as the Olympic Games are followed by today\u2019s updated HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series schedule of events.

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Hong Kong 7s >>

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\u201cWe sincerely thank HSBC and all partners, hosts and participating teams for their continued commitment, support and spirit of teamwork as we navigate the incredibly complex circumstances relating to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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\u201cOn-going work continues with all respective governments, health agencies, stakeholders and partners to ensure the events meet relevant COVID-19 requirements as the health and wellbeing of players, fans and all involved remains paramount.

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\u201cThe inclusion of rugby sevens for the first time in the Olympic Games at Rio 2016 attracted an estimated 30 million new fans globally and the 2021 Series presents us with a great opportunity to build on the positive effects of competing on the Olympic stage and engaging new fans with the sport.

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\u201cWe are all looking forward with great enthusiasm to seeing the fast-paced, action-packed nature of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series back in action, bringing much needed joy and excitement to fans around the globe.\u201d

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Dubai 7s>>

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Rugby Canada CEO Allen Vansen said, \u201cOn behalf of Rugby Canada, I thank World Rugby for these opportunities to bring the spirit of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series back to Vancouver and introducing it to another Canadian host city. Hosting Series events across two different Provinces, combined with the return of our community game in most regions, is so encouraging for rugby and sport in Canada.\u201d

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The squad of match officials that will take charge of fixtures in the men\u2019s and women\u2019s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021 has also been confirmed today.

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VIEW THE MATCH OFFICIALS >>

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Following detailed discussions between the RFU and World Rugby, the HSBC London Sevens tournament will not take place in 2021. Planning is already underway for the 2022 HSBC London Sevens, which will be the 20th edition of the tournament.

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The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 schedule will be announced in due course following the Olympic Games in what is set to be a very busy and exciting year for rugby sevens with the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England on 29-31 July, and Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa on 9-11 September.

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Singapore 7s >>

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With its dynamic, high octane style, rugby sevens is expected to be one of the most highly anticipated events of the Tokyo Games. The Olympic competition, which will take place on 26-31 July, 2021 at Tokyo Stadium, follows the outstanding success of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, which captured the nation\u2019s imagination with record-breaking broadcast audiences and huge numbers of new rugby fans across Japan and Asia.

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The post Hong Kong 7s, Singapore 7s and Dubai 7s Dates Confirmed appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "World Rugby has announced an updated schedule for the highly anticipated return of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021\n\nHong Kong, Singapore and Dubai 7s Dates Confirmed\nAsia to Host 2 women’s events and 3 men’s events in 2021\nHSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021 to kick off with a pair of men\u2019s events hosted in Canada, with Vancouver on 18-19 September followed by Edmonton on 25-26 September\nSix men\u2019s and four women\u2019s rounds planned to take place in the final four months of 2021\nThe health and safety of players, teams and all involved remains the top priority as all stakeholders continue to closely monitor global developments with the COVID-19 pandemic\n\nAs excitement continues to build towards the Olympic rugby sevens tournament in Tokyo later this month, World Rugby has today announced an updated schedule for the highly anticipated return of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021.\nASIA RUGBY CALENDAR 2021>>\nThe updated Series, which builds on the initially announced schedule in March, sees six men\u2019s and four women\u2019s rounds planned to take place in the final four months of the year.\n\nVIEW HSBC WORLD RUGBY SEVENS SERIES 2021 SCHEDULE >>\nThe 2021 Series is now scheduled to kick off with a pair of men\u2019s events in Canada, with the traditional HSBC Canada Sevens venue of BC Place in Vancouver hosting teams on 18-19 September, followed by Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on 25-26 September.\nAdvanced discussions are ongoing towards hosting a women\u2019s event in Paris following the postponement of the previously scheduled event at Marcoussis in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation.\nWATCH HSBC WORLD RUGBY SEVENS SERIES HYPE VIDEO >>\nThe health and wellbeing of players, fans and the wider community remains top priority and both World Rugby and the host organisations will work closely with the relevant national governments and health agencies to ensure the safe and secure delivery of the events.\nWorld Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin said: \u201cThe next six months are an exciting time for rugby sevens\u2019 re-emergence as the Olympic Games are followed by today\u2019s updated HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series schedule of events.\nHong Kong 7s >>\n\u201cWe sincerely thank HSBC and all partners, hosts and participating teams for their continued commitment, support and spirit of teamwork as we navigate the incredibly complex circumstances relating to the global COVID-19 pandemic.\n\u201cOn-going work continues with all respective governments, health agencies, stakeholders and partners to ensure the events meet relevant COVID-19 requirements as the health and wellbeing of players, fans and all involved remains paramount.\n\u201cThe inclusion of rugby sevens for the first time in the Olympic Games at Rio 2016 attracted an estimated 30 million new fans globally and the 2021 Series presents us with a great opportunity to build on the positive effects of competing on the Olympic stage and engaging new fans with the sport.\n\u201cWe are all looking forward with great enthusiasm to seeing the fast-paced, action-packed nature of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series back in action, bringing much needed joy and excitement to fans around the globe.\u201d\nDubai 7s>>\nRugby Canada CEO Allen Vansen said, \u201cOn behalf of Rugby Canada, I thank World Rugby for these opportunities to bring the spirit of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series back to Vancouver and introducing it to another Canadian host city. Hosting Series events across two different Provinces, combined with the return of our community game in most regions, is so encouraging for rugby and sport in Canada.\u201d\nThe squad of match officials that will take charge of fixtures in the men\u2019s and women\u2019s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021 has also been confirmed today.\nVIEW THE MATCH OFFICIALS >>\nFollowing detailed discussions between the RFU and World Rugby, the HSBC London Sevens tournament will not take place in 2021. Planning is already underway for the 2022 HSBC London Sevens, which will be the 20th edition of the tournament.\nThe HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 schedule will be announced in due course following the Olympic Games in what is set to be a very busy and exciting year for rugby sevens with the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England on 29-31 July, and Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa on 9-11 September.\nSingapore 7s >>\nWith its dynamic, high octane style, rugby sevens is expected to be one of the most highly anticipated events of the Tokyo Games. The Olympic competition, which will take place on 26-31 July, 2021 at Tokyo Stadium, follows the outstanding success of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, which captured the nation\u2019s imagination with record-breaking broadcast audiences and huge numbers of new rugby fans across Japan and Asia.\nThe post Hong Kong 7s, Singapore 7s and Dubai 7s Dates Confirmed appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2021-07-13T19:41:58+08:00", "date_modified": "2021-07-13T19:53:31+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/stadium.jpg", "tags": [ "Dubai 7s", "Hong Kong 7s", "Singapore 7s", "Featured", "Hong Kong", "Hong Kong Sevens", "Singapore", "UAE" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=7961", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2021/04/22/immediate-care-in-rugby-course-singapore/", "title": "Singapore Rugby Holds Immediate Care in Rugby Course", "content_html": "\r\n

As player welfare being at the heart of Asia Rugby and its member unions\u2019 ‘Return to Play’ strategy,\u200e Singapore Rugby Union conducted the first in-person World Rugby Level 2 Immediate Care in Rugby (ICIR) Course in Asia.

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Related Link:\u00a0Player Welfare Medical Committee

The course was delivered by experienced faculty comprising three experienced World Rugby Medical Trainers as well as two new educators and including doctors, physiotherapists a nurse and an emergency medical technician (EMT)

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The group was kept small to comply with COVID-19 regulations and guidelines.\u200e Temperature taking, hygiene practices and contact tracing and all relevant standard operating procedure (SOP) were all adhered to.

The course also afforded an opportunity to conduct face to face quality assurance for two new Medical Educators.

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In a further effort to streamline course proceedings, the union trialled an online Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) test. This was extremely successful as it made scoring and collating candidate scores much quicker and easier as well as easing the administrative workload.

\"TerenceSingapore Rugby President and World Rugby Council member\u00a0 Mr Terence Khoo said “Singapore Rugby is committed to a safe Return to Play, the World Rugby Training and education courses play a large part in getting those involved fully trained. thus, helping us ensure the safety of all involved in the game. “

Mr Khoo further added, “I am happy to see we are getting back to face-to-face courses and looking forward to Rugby returning to the field in Singapore and throughout Asia.”

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The post Singapore Rugby Holds Immediate Care in Rugby Course appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "As player welfare being at the heart of Asia Rugby and its member unions\u2019 ‘Return to Play’ strategy,\u200e Singapore Rugby Union conducted the first in-person World Rugby Level 2 Immediate Care in Rugby (ICIR) Course in Asia.\r\nRelated Link:\u00a0Player Welfare Medical CommitteeThe course was delivered by experienced faculty comprising three experienced World Rugby Medical Trainers as well as two new educators and including doctors, physiotherapists a nurse and an emergency medical technician (EMT)\r\nThe group was kept small to comply with COVID-19 regulations and guidelines.\u200e Temperature taking, hygiene practices and contact tracing and all relevant standard operating procedure (SOP) were all adhered to. The course also afforded an opportunity to conduct face to face quality assurance for two new Medical Educators.\r\nIn a further effort to streamline course proceedings, the union trialled an online Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) test. This was extremely successful as it made scoring and collating candidate scores much quicker and easier as well as easing the administrative workload.Singapore Rugby President and World Rugby Council member\u00a0 Mr Terence Khoo said “Singapore Rugby is committed to a safe Return to Play, the World Rugby Training and education courses play a large part in getting those involved fully trained. thus, helping us ensure the safety of all involved in the game. “Mr Khoo further added, “I am happy to see we are getting back to face-to-face courses and looking forward to Rugby returning to the field in Singapore and throughout Asia.”\r\nThe post Singapore Rugby Holds Immediate Care in Rugby Course appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2021-04-22T14:25:50+08:00", "date_modified": "2021-04-22T14:25:50+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Singaproe-ICRC.jpg", "tags": [ "Immediate Care in Rugby", "Medical #playerwelfare", "Singapore", "Featured", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=7351", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2020/08/03/singapore-runs-first-face-to-face-world-rugby-fair-course/", "title": "Singapore runs first face to face World Rugby FAIR course during circuit breaker", "content_html": "

[World Rugby FAIR course, Singapore] Ms. Merianne Selvaraj (World Rugby Medical Trainer) shares her thoughts on her first Face to Face World Rugby Medical Course (World Rugby FAIR course) since the inception of the COVID-19 lockdown and social distancing protocols (July 2020)

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In these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 global pandemic, where so much has changed, it was good to return to a small semblance of normalcy.

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Related News:\u00a0World Rugby course completions reach 1.5 million as e-learning surges during COVID-19 pandemic

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For me, that was the opportunity to teach a face to face World Rugby First Aid in Rugby (FAIR) course in Singapore. Embracing the new normal, Singapore Rugby Union took up the challenge of running the first face to face World Rugby FAIR course with the new COVID-19 restrictions.

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Singapore had recently begun the first phase of relaxing the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. In this phase, face to face medical courses are allowed to be run in small groups of 1:5 which worked well with the World Rugby educator to participant ratio.

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Prior to running the course, educators and union staff checked the Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council\u2019s guidelines and ensured compliance with all national regulations.

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The course was requested by United World College South East Asia and was conducted for their new school nurses.

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Having healthcare practitioners meant that participants had strong foundational knowledge of anatomy and biology.

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However, the challenge still remained as the nurses confessed to having little, or no knowledge of rugby other than the online rugby ready module.

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\"World

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The smaller group of 4 participants ensured there was sufficient space for social distancing and added time for sanitising in between.

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The course was run in the school during the term break. This meant very few students were around and there was strict control and tracking of individuals entering and leaving the school along with temperature taking which was beneficial in helping us to stay as safe as possible.

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All participants and educators were required to sit at least 1 metre apart and to wear a mask at all times during the course.

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This proved to be a challenge for us all as it made it difficult to hear one another at times. Thankfully, the quiet \"Worldclassroom helped in this regard.

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Hand sanitizers and disinfectant wipes were available and used regularly during the course.

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Close proximity, as well as physical contact during a course like this, is inevitable, particularly during the practical sessions. Special precautions had to be employed here:

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It was challenging to adhere to, but with the collaboration of both educator and participants, reminding one another, it worked quite well.

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Despite the many challenges and adjustments, the course was enjoyable and successful with all the participants achieving competence.

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For me as an educator, \u00a0the chance to deliver the course was refreshing, as I was able to connect with others, share knowledge and passion for the sport – which is a valued piece of normalcy during these uncertain times.

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This sentiment was heartily shared by the participants on the course, who all reported having enjoyed themselves.

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It may not be the normal we are used to but perhaps a new normal that will be established, one with safety in mind while still allowing us a chance to enjoy a sport we all love.

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The post Singapore runs first face to face World Rugby FAIR course during circuit breaker appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "[World Rugby FAIR course, Singapore] Ms. Merianne Selvaraj (World Rugby Medical Trainer) shares her thoughts on her first Face to Face World Rugby Medical Course (World Rugby FAIR course) since the inception of the COVID-19 lockdown and social distancing protocols (July 2020)\nIn these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 global pandemic, where so much has changed, it was good to return to a small semblance of normalcy.\nRelated News:\u00a0World Rugby course completions reach 1.5 million as e-learning surges during COVID-19 pandemic\nFor me, that was the opportunity to teach a face to face World Rugby First Aid in Rugby (FAIR) course in Singapore. Embracing the new normal, Singapore Rugby Union took up the challenge of running the first face to face World Rugby FAIR course with the new COVID-19 restrictions.\nSingapore had recently begun the first phase of relaxing the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. In this phase, face to face medical courses are allowed to be run in small groups of 1:5 which worked well with the World Rugby educator to participant ratio.\n\nPrior to running the course, educators and union staff checked the Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council\u2019s guidelines and ensured compliance with all national regulations.\nThe course was requested by United World College South East Asia and was conducted for their new school nurses.\nHaving healthcare practitioners meant that participants had strong foundational knowledge of anatomy and biology.\nHowever, the challenge still remained as the nurses confessed to having little, or no knowledge of rugby other than the online rugby ready module.\n\nThe smaller group of 4 participants ensured there was sufficient space for social distancing and added time for sanitising in between.\nThe course was run in the school during the term break. This meant very few students were around and there was strict control and tracking of individuals entering and leaving the school along with temperature taking which was beneficial in helping us to stay as safe as possible.\nAll participants and educators were required to sit at least 1 metre apart and to wear a mask at all times during the course.\nThis proved to be a challenge for us all as it made it difficult to hear one another at times. Thankfully, the quiet classroom helped in this regard.\nHand sanitizers and disinfectant wipes were available and used regularly during the course.\nClose proximity, as well as physical contact during a course like this, is inevitable, particularly during the practical sessions. Special precautions had to be employed here:\n\nAll were reminded to utilise the hand sanitizer before and after any contact with one another or the equipment\nCPR mannequins were wiped down after each use.\nAdded precaution close proximity or physical contact between participants was limited to 15 minutes at a time. (In accordance with CDC recommendations)\n\nIt was challenging to adhere to, but with the collaboration of both educator and participants, reminding one another, it worked quite well.\nDespite the many challenges and adjustments, the course was enjoyable and successful with all the participants achieving competence.\nFor me as an educator, \u00a0the chance to deliver the course was refreshing, as I was able to connect with others, share knowledge and passion for the sport – which is a valued piece of normalcy during these uncertain times.\nThis sentiment was heartily shared by the participants on the course, who all reported having enjoyed themselves.\nIt may not be the normal we are used to but perhaps a new normal that will be established, one with safety in mind while still allowing us a chance to enjoy a sport we all love.\n \nThe post Singapore runs first face to face World Rugby FAIR course during circuit breaker appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2020-08-03T09:49:17+08:00", "date_modified": "2020-08-03T09:49:17+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Singapore-Fair-Cercit-Head.jpg", "tags": [ "Singapore", "World Rugby FAIR course", "Featured", "COVID-19", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=7243", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2020/07/01/hsbc-world-rugby-sevens-series-2020-concluded/", "title": "New Zealand awarded titles as HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 concluded", "content_html": "

Following a comprehensive consultation process the remaining rounds of the women\u2019s and men\u2019s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 in Langford, London, Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong have been cancelled due to the ongoing and dynamic global nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the 2020 Series to an early conclusion.

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The decision follows detailed and constructive dialogue with the host and participating unions, and has been taken with the health and wellbeing of the rugby community and the wider public as top priority, and in line with the relevant national government and public health authority advice.

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Related Article: How Rugby Sevens become an Olympic sport\u00a0

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New Zealand will be awarded both the women\u2019s and men\u2019s titles courtesy of being top of the standings before the pandemic interrupted the Series with five of the eight women\u2019s rounds and six of the 10 men\u2019s rounds successfully completed.

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The Black Ferns Sevens had topped the podium in four of the five rounds in the women\u2019s Series so far, while the All Blacks Sevens had claimed three victories and five podium finishes in the six rounds completed in the men\u2019s Series.

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Olympic champions Australia finish second in the women\u2019s Series with Canada in third. In the men\u2019s Series, the 2018 champions South Africa finish in second place with Olympic and 2019 Series champions Fiji in third. There will be no relegation from the women\u2019s or men\u2019s Series in 2020.

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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 women\u2019s final standings >>
\nHSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 men\u2019s final standings >>

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The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series men\u2019s and women\u2019s final events will also not take place in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Challenger Series was launched by World Rugby this year to boost rugby sevens\u2019 development across the globe, particularly in emerging nations, and this objective remains a key priority, providing a promotion pathway into the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

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Japan are awarded the inaugural men\u2019s Challenger Series title as they topped the rankings after the two completed events, claiming gold and bronze in the two rounds that took place earlier in 2020 in Chile and Uruguay. Japan will join the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021 as the 16th core team.

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Recent Article: Qualification process set for rugby world cup 2023

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There will be no promotion to the women\u2019s Series this year as the inaugural Challenger Series event originally scheduled for 28-29 March in Stellenbosch, South Africa, was not able to take place.

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As a result of these amendments, seedings for the Tokyo Olympic Games will be adapted to include results from the 2021 Series to ensure they provide the most robust and accurate representation of current form when the Games commence in July 2021.

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World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: \u201cWhile it is very disappointing for players, fans, organisers and everyone involved to have to cancel these events due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the health and wellbeing of the rugby community and wider society remains the number one priority.

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\u201cThese difficult decisions have been taken following detailed consultation with our union partners and in line with advice from the various government and public health agencies around the world, given the global nature of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

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\u201cRugby sevens is a key driver of global growth for our sport, particularly in emerging nations, and it firmly remains a top priority for our organisation. As we begin to see light at the end of the tunnel, 2021 has potential to be a very exciting year for rugby sevens with the Tokyo Olympic Games on the horizon.

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\u201cCongratulations to New Zealand on being awarded both the women\u2019s and men\u2019s Series titles following their outstanding and consistent performances prior to the onset of the pandemic, and to Japan for being crowned champions of the inaugural Challenger Series and securing a core place on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021.

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\u201cWe thank our union, commercial and broadcast partners for their continued support and solidarity during this difficult time. We are united in our commitment and will continue to work hard in a spirit of collaboration as we plan for a return to international rugby sevens as soon as safely possible.\u201d

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HSBC Global Head of Brand Partnerships Jonathan Castleman said: \u201cAs long-term global partner of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, we fully support the difficult decision taken to cancel these tournaments in response to the ongoing impact of Coronavirus. The health, safety and welfare of the players, fans and everyone working on the events must be the priority. We will be working closely with our partners, World Rugby, to help the sport rebuild and to ensure that as soon as it is safe to do so, rugby sevens will once again entertain and inspire communities around the world.\u201d

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International Rugby Players Head of Legal and Player Welfare, David Quinlan said: \u201cPlayers are naturally disappointed at today\u2019s announcement, however given the circumstances of this pandemic, it\u2019s the right decision for all concerned. We will continue to work with World Rugby on next season\u2019s schedule so that players can focus on getting back on the pitch and preparing for an Olympic Games in 2021.\u201d

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Ticket holders for the cancelled HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 events in Langford, London, Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong are advised to contact the event organiser for more information regarding their respective event.

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Further information on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021 will follow in due course.

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Hong Kong Rugby 7s

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The HKRU remain appreciative of the significant and sustained efforts exerted by all parties including
\nWorld Rugby, other tournament hosts, participating teams and the players themselves in seeking to
\ncomplete the Series.

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\u201cWe are of course disappointed not to be hosting the world-famous Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong
\nSevens for the first time in 45 years, but we understand the extraordinary circumstances
\nsurrounding today\u2019s cancellation of the remainder of the Series,\u201d said Mr Robbie McRobbie, Chief
\nExecutive of the Hong Kong Rugby Union.
\n\u201cLike our national sevens athletes, we now turn our attention to preparations for the 2021 season,
\nand we look forward to welcoming everyone back to help us celebrate the 45th Cathay Pacific/HSBC
\nHong Kong Sevens, the world\u2019s biggest rugby party.\u201d

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The 2021 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is scheduled for 2-4 April.

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All tickets purchased through official HKRU channels will be honoured for the April 2021 event or can
\nbe refunded, while the public ballot will not be redrawn – more information on ticketing is available
\nvia the Hong Kong Sevens website at www.hksevens.com.

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Singapore Sevens 2021

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The HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens 2021 is scheduled for April 10 and 11. All tickets purchased for the
\n2020 event are valid for the 2021 edition.

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For 2020 ticket holders who are unable to attend the event in 2021, your tickets will be fully refunded.
\nPlease email enquiry@apactix.com or call +65 3158 8588 to request your refund, and include the
\nname of the credit card holder used to make the ticket purchase.

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We look forward to welcoming the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens back to the National Stadium in
\n2021. Ticket purchase information for the 2021 edition will be available at www.singapore7s.com.sg
\nin the last quarter of 2020.

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The post New Zealand awarded titles as HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 concluded appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Following a comprehensive consultation process the remaining rounds of the women\u2019s and men\u2019s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 in Langford, London, Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong have been cancelled due to the ongoing and dynamic global nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the 2020 Series to an early conclusion.\nThe decision follows detailed and constructive dialogue with the host and participating unions, and has been taken with the health and wellbeing of the rugby community and the wider public as top priority, and in line with the relevant national government and public health authority advice.\nRelated Article: How Rugby Sevens become an Olympic sport\u00a0\nNew Zealand will be awarded both the women\u2019s and men\u2019s titles courtesy of being top of the standings before the pandemic interrupted the Series with five of the eight women\u2019s rounds and six of the 10 men\u2019s rounds successfully completed.\nThe Black Ferns Sevens had topped the podium in four of the five rounds in the women\u2019s Series so far, while the All Blacks Sevens had claimed three victories and five podium finishes in the six rounds completed in the men\u2019s Series.\nOlympic champions Australia finish second in the women\u2019s Series with Canada in third. In the men\u2019s Series, the 2018 champions South Africa finish in second place with Olympic and 2019 Series champions Fiji in third. There will be no relegation from the women\u2019s or men\u2019s Series in 2020.\nHSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 women\u2019s final standings >>\nHSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 men\u2019s final standings >>\nThe HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series men\u2019s and women\u2019s final events will also not take place in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Challenger Series was launched by World Rugby this year to boost rugby sevens\u2019 development across the globe, particularly in emerging nations, and this objective remains a key priority, providing a promotion pathway into the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.\nJapan are awarded the inaugural men\u2019s Challenger Series title as they topped the rankings after the two completed events, claiming gold and bronze in the two rounds that took place earlier in 2020 in Chile and Uruguay. Japan will join the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021 as the 16th core team.\nRecent Article: Qualification process set for rugby world cup 2023\nThere will be no promotion to the women\u2019s Series this year as the inaugural Challenger Series event originally scheduled for 28-29 March in Stellenbosch, South Africa, was not able to take place.\nAs a result of these amendments, seedings for the Tokyo Olympic Games will be adapted to include results from the 2021 Series to ensure they provide the most robust and accurate representation of current form when the Games commence in July 2021.\nWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: \u201cWhile it is very disappointing for players, fans, organisers and everyone involved to have to cancel these events due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the health and wellbeing of the rugby community and wider society remains the number one priority.\n\u201cThese difficult decisions have been taken following detailed consultation with our union partners and in line with advice from the various government and public health agencies around the world, given the global nature of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.\n\u201cRugby sevens is a key driver of global growth for our sport, particularly in emerging nations, and it firmly remains a top priority for our organisation. As we begin to see light at the end of the tunnel, 2021 has potential to be a very exciting year for rugby sevens with the Tokyo Olympic Games on the horizon.\n\u201cCongratulations to New Zealand on being awarded both the women\u2019s and men\u2019s Series titles following their outstanding and consistent performances prior to the onset of the pandemic, and to Japan for being crowned champions of the inaugural Challenger Series and securing a core place on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021.\n\u201cWe thank our union, commercial and broadcast partners for their continued support and solidarity during this difficult time. We are united in our commitment and will continue to work hard in a spirit of collaboration as we plan for a return to international rugby sevens as soon as safely possible.\u201d\nHSBC Global Head of Brand Partnerships Jonathan Castleman said: \u201cAs long-term global partner of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, we fully support the difficult decision taken to cancel these tournaments in response to the ongoing impact of Coronavirus. The health, safety and welfare of the players, fans and everyone working on the events must be the priority. We will be working closely with our partners, World Rugby, to help the sport rebuild and to ensure that as soon as it is safe to do so, rugby sevens will once again entertain and inspire communities around the world.\u201d\nInternational Rugby Players Head of Legal and Player Welfare, David Quinlan said: \u201cPlayers are naturally disappointed at today\u2019s announcement, however given the circumstances of this pandemic, it\u2019s the right decision for all concerned. We will continue to work with World Rugby on next season\u2019s schedule so that players can focus on getting back on the pitch and preparing for an Olympic Games in 2021.\u201d\nTicket holders for the cancelled HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 events in Langford, London, Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong are advised to contact the event organiser for more information regarding their respective event.\nFurther information on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021 will follow in due course.\nHong Kong Rugby 7s\n\nThe HKRU remain appreciative of the significant and sustained efforts exerted by all parties including\nWorld Rugby, other tournament hosts, participating teams and the players themselves in seeking to\ncomplete the Series.\n\u201cWe are of course disappointed not to be hosting the world-famous Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong\nSevens for the first time in 45 years, but we understand the extraordinary circumstances\nsurrounding today\u2019s cancellation of the remainder of the Series,\u201d said Mr Robbie McRobbie, Chief\nExecutive of the Hong Kong Rugby Union.\n\u201cLike our national sevens athletes, we now turn our attention to preparations for the 2021 season,\nand we look forward to welcoming everyone back to help us celebrate the 45th Cathay Pacific/HSBC\nHong Kong Sevens, the world\u2019s biggest rugby party.\u201d\nThe 2021 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is scheduled for 2-4 April.\nAll tickets purchased through official HKRU channels will be honoured for the April 2021 event or can\nbe refunded, while the public ballot will not be redrawn – more information on ticketing is available\nvia the Hong Kong Sevens website at www.hksevens.com.\nSingapore Sevens 2021\nThe HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens 2021 is scheduled for April 10 and 11. All tickets purchased for the\n2020 event are valid for the 2021 edition.\nFor 2020 ticket holders who are unable to attend the event in 2021, your tickets will be fully refunded.\nPlease email enquiry@apactix.com or call +65 3158 8588 to request your refund, and include the\nname of the credit card holder used to make the ticket purchase.\nWe look forward to welcoming the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens back to the National Stadium in\n2021. Ticket purchase information for the 2021 edition will be available at www.singapore7s.com.sg\nin the last quarter of 2020.\nThe post New Zealand awarded titles as HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 concluded appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2020-07-01T09:23:17+08:00", "date_modified": "2020-07-01T09:23:17+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/rugby-8s.jpg", "tags": [ "Hong Kong", "Singapore", "Rugby 7s", "COVID-19", "Hong Kong Sevens", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=6847", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2020/02/14/world-rugby-statement-singapore-and-hong-kong-sevens-rescheduled/", "title": "World Rugby Statement: Singapore and Hong Kong Sevens rescheduled", "content_html": "

World Rugby, the Hong Kong Rugby Union and Sport Singapore have taken the decision to reschedule the Hong Kong and Singapore rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 in response to continued health concerns relating to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

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The health and safety of our players, fans and everyone working on the event is always our highest priority. This prudent decision has been taken in order to help protect the global rugby community and the wider public and was taken based on the World Health Organisation and relevant public authority travel and health guidelines.

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The decision is fully supported by stakeholders, including unions and commercial partners.

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Both events will be rescheduled to conclude the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 with the HSBC Singapore Sevens now taking place on 10-11 October and the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens completing the series on 16-18 October.

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Hong Kong and Singapore will host HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021 tournaments as per usual in April.

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Fans who have purchased tickets for Singapore and Hong Kong via official channels are advised that their tickets will be honoured for the rescheduled events and a full refund will be provided in the event fans are unable to attend the rescheduled events.

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Hong Kong ticket information:\u00a0www.hksevens.com

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Singapore ticket information:\u00a0www.singapore7s.com.sg

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The post World Rugby Statement: Singapore and Hong Kong Sevens rescheduled appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "World Rugby, the Hong Kong Rugby Union and Sport Singapore have taken the decision to reschedule the Hong Kong and Singapore rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 in response to continued health concerns relating to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.\nThe health and safety of our players, fans and everyone working on the event is always our highest priority. This prudent decision has been taken in order to help protect the global rugby community and the wider public and was taken based on the World Health Organisation and relevant public authority travel and health guidelines.\nThe decision is fully supported by stakeholders, including unions and commercial partners.\nBoth events will be rescheduled to conclude the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 with the HSBC Singapore Sevens now taking place on 10-11 October and the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens completing the series on 16-18 October.\nHong Kong and Singapore will host HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021 tournaments as per usual in April.\nFans who have purchased tickets for Singapore and Hong Kong via official channels are advised that their tickets will be honoured for the rescheduled events and a full refund will be provided in the event fans are unable to attend the rescheduled events.\nHong Kong ticket information:\u00a0www.hksevens.com\nSingapore ticket information:\u00a0www.singapore7s.com.sg\nThe post World Rugby Statement: Singapore and Hong Kong Sevens rescheduled appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2020-02-14T14:05:13+08:00", "date_modified": "2021-06-17T09:53:20+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/AB1U5158-e1565922811364.jpg", "tags": [ "Hong Kong", "Singapore" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=6720", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2019/12/08/asia-rugby-mens-u19-championship/", "title": "Live Streaming Link Asia Rugby Men\u2019s U19 Championship", "content_html": "

\"\ud83c\udfc9\" Live Streaming Asia Rugby Men\u2019s U19 Championship

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Asia Rugby Men\u2019s U19 Championship

\n

Live Streaming Link Asia Rugby Men\u2019s U19 Championship

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14 May 2019
\nKo\u00a0 Game 1 5:00 PM\u00a0 \u00a0 (-8GMT)\u00a0 Hong Kong V Korea
\nLINK\u00a0 \u00a0(link will be live 10 min to Kick off )

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Ko\u00a0 Game 2\u00a0 7:00 PM\u00a0 \u00a0 (-8GMT) Chinese Taipei v Singapore
\nLINK\u00a0 \u00a0(link will be live 10 min to Kick off )

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Fixtures and Results >>>>>>>#ARu19C

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World Rugby Trophy 2020 Qualifiers\u00a0

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Where to watch: The Asia Rugby Men\u2019s U19 Championship will be live-streamed on the Asia Rugby\u00a0 Facebook page @Asia.rugby

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National Stadium, Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei

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8th-14th Dec

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Hong Kong\u00a0|\u00a0Korea\u00a0|\u00a0Chinese Taipei\u00a0|\u00a0Singapore\u00a0

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\nAsia Rugby u19 Men\u2019s Championship \u00a0#ARu19M
\n[Championship]\u00a0 \u00a0[Div 1]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0[Div 2]

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Asia Rugby Facebook Page\u00a0

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The post Live Streaming Link Asia Rugby Men\u2019s U19 Championship appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Live Streaming Asia Rugby Men\u2019s U19 Championship\nAsia Rugby Men\u2019s U19 Championship\nLive Streaming Link Asia Rugby Men\u2019s U19 Championship\n14 May 2019\nKo\u00a0 Game 1 5:00 PM\u00a0 \u00a0 (-8GMT)\u00a0 Hong Kong V Korea\nLINK\u00a0 \u00a0(link will be live 10 min to Kick off )\nKo\u00a0 Game 2\u00a0 7:00 PM\u00a0 \u00a0 (-8GMT) Chinese Taipei v Singapore\nLINK\u00a0 \u00a0(link will be live 10 min to Kick off )\nFixtures and Results >>>>>>>#ARu19C\nWorld Rugby Trophy 2020 Qualifiers\u00a0\nWhere to watch: The Asia Rugby Men\u2019s U19 Championship will be live-streamed on the Asia Rugby\u00a0 Facebook page @Asia.rugby\nNational Stadium, Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei\n8th-14th Dec\nHong Kong\u00a0|\u00a0Korea\u00a0|\u00a0Chinese Taipei\u00a0|\u00a0Singapore\u00a0\n_____________________________________\nAsia Rugby u19 Men\u2019s Championship \u00a0#ARu19M\n[Championship]\u00a0 \u00a0[Div 1]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0[Div 2]\nAsia Rugby Facebook Page\u00a0\nThe post Live Streaming Link Asia Rugby Men\u2019s U19 Championship appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2019-12-08T10:27:53+08:00", "date_modified": "2019-12-15T11:27:53+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Live-streaming.jpg", "tags": [ "#Tokyo2020", "Asia Rugby u19", "Chinese Taipei", "Hong Kong", "Korea", "Live Streaming", "Singapore" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=6350", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2019/08/11/malaysia-men-crowned-champions-in-sevens-trophy/", "title": "Malaysia men crowned champions in Sevens Trophy", "content_html": "

Malaysia beat Singapore 17-14 in an enthralling final of the Asia Rugby Men\u2019s Sevens Trophy to make an immediate return to the Sevens Series.

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Fixtures and Results >>>> #ARMST

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Having been relegated last season Malaysia were always going to be one of the favourites and they lived up to that billing with four victories across the two days.

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Nathan Wong gave Singapore a 7-0 lead but Hazim Nasarrudin continued his fine form across the weekend with Malaysia\u2019s first try in the final adding to two in the 26-0 semi-final victory over Mongolia.

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Farhan Amran extended Singapore\u2019s lead to 14-5 at the half-time break but Malaysia put in an experienced display in the second seven minutes to keep their opponents scoreless.

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Muhammad Zulhisham Rasli scored immediately after the restart before they turned defence into attack with Nasarrudin scoring a 90-metre length of the field try following a try-saving tackle.

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Earlier, Singapore\u2019s Wong scored two tries in their 14-12 victory against Thailand, before the eventual defeat to Malaysia in the final.

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Elsewhere, India won the Plate with a 24-14 victory against hosts Indonesia thanks to a hat-trick from Prince Khatri taking his tally to nine for the weekend and leaving him as the top try scorer.

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Thailand finished third with a 24-14 defeat of Mongolia with the latter putting in an incredible showing on their sevens debut.

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OVERALL STANDINGS
\n1. Malaysia
\n2. Singapore
\n3. Thailand
\n4. Mongolia
\n5. India
\n6. Indonesia
\n7. Afghanistan
\n8. Laos
\n9. Uzbekistan
\n10. Bangladesh
\n11. Brunei

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FINAL MEN'S STANDINGS

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2.\"\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddec\"
3.\"\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\udded\"
4.\"\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf3\"
5.\"\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\"
6.\"\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\udde9\"
7.\"\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddeb\"
8.\"\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\udde6\"
9.\"\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddff\"
10.\"\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\udde9\"
11.\"\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf3\" pic.twitter.com/lQdULb44Wk

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— Asia Rugby (@asiarugby) August 11, 2019

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Link\u00a0 DAY 2
\nLink (Day 1 )

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Fixtures and Results >>>>>\u00a0#ARWST

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Fixtures and Results >>>>>\u00a0#ARMST

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The post Malaysia men crowned champions in Sevens Trophy appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Malaysia beat Singapore 17-14 in an enthralling final of the Asia Rugby Men\u2019s Sevens Trophy to make an immediate return to the Sevens Series.\nFixtures and Results >>>> #ARMST\nHaving been relegated last season Malaysia were always going to be one of the favourites and they lived up to that billing with four victories across the two days.\n\nNathan Wong gave Singapore a 7-0 lead but Hazim Nasarrudin continued his fine form across the weekend with Malaysia\u2019s first try in the final adding to two in the 26-0 semi-final victory over Mongolia.\nFarhan Amran extended Singapore\u2019s lead to 14-5 at the half-time break but Malaysia put in an experienced display in the second seven minutes to keep their opponents scoreless.\nMuhammad Zulhisham Rasli scored immediately after the restart before they turned defence into attack with Nasarrudin scoring a 90-metre length of the field try following a try-saving tackle.\nEarlier, Singapore\u2019s Wong scored two tries in their 14-12 victory against Thailand, before the eventual defeat to Malaysia in the final.\nElsewhere, India won the Plate with a 24-14 victory against hosts Indonesia thanks to a hat-trick from Prince Khatri taking his tally to nine for the weekend and leaving him as the top try scorer.\n \nThailand finished third with a 24-14 defeat of Mongolia with the latter putting in an incredible showing on their sevens debut.\nOVERALL STANDINGS\n1. Malaysia\n2. Singapore\n3. Thailand\n4. Mongolia\n5. India\n6. Indonesia\n7. Afghanistan\n8. Laos\n9. Uzbekistan\n10. Bangladesh\n11. Brunei\n\nFINAL MEN'S STANDINGS\n1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11. pic.twitter.com/lQdULb44Wk\n— Asia Rugby (@asiarugby) August 11, 2019\n\nLink\u00a0 DAY 2\nLink (Day 1 )\nFixtures and Results >>>>>\u00a0#ARWST\nFixtures and Results >>>>>\u00a0#ARMST\nThe post Malaysia men crowned champions in Sevens Trophy appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2019-08-11T20:10:38+08:00", "date_modified": "2019-11-18T06:03:21+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Head-win-Mal.jpg", "tags": [ "Malaysia", "Singapore", "Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=6142", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2019/06/19/china-to-face-philippines/", "title": "China to face Philippines in Division 1 final", "content_html": "

Hosts Philippines narrowly overcame India 32-27 to set up a final against China in the Asia Rugby Women\u2019s Championship Division 1.

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In an enthralling match, the Philippines held on despite India scoring four tries in an impressive outing.

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Fixtures and Results >>>>>\u00a0ARWCD1\u00a0

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Happy Denuyo, Maia Sobejana (2) Jheewel Idea, Riclaire Martinez and Janine Jamieson were all on the scoreboard for the Philippines who lead 15-10 at half-time.

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Philippines hooker Ada Milby, also a member of World Rugby Council, was pleased with her side\u2019s performance.

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\u201cI was so proud at how the girls dug deep in the match,\u201d explained Milby, who suffered a broken nose after five minutes but completed 80 minutes.

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\u201cIndia were an amazing opponent and they have really improved over the last 12 months. China looked good against Singapore so Saturday\u2019s final is likely to be a thriller.

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\u201cWe hope to be on the winning side as we then get an opportunity to continue on our Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup pathway.\u201d

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India will now face Singapore aiming for their first win on Saturday ahead of the final where China await the hosts having beaten defending champions Singapore 59-7 in their first Test since 2011.

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#TryAndStopUs

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Watch live now! https://t.co/AIc4mSiJQ2 pic.twitter.com/UtnYFwmAt2

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— Asia Rugby (@asiarugby) June 19, 2019

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Both India and Singapore have now officially been ruled out of qualification for Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup 2021, with China and the Philippines now with an opportunity to win Division 1 and continue on the pathway.

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The winner of the competition will then face Kazakhstan in a play-off for a place in next year\u2019s Asia Rugby Women\u2019s Championship, from which the winner will qualify for the marquee event in New Zealand.

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The matches were streamed live on Asia Rugby’s Facebook page and viewed by more than 30,000 people. Saturday’s matches will also be available to view live.

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The post China to face Philippines in Division 1 final appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Hosts Philippines narrowly overcame India 32-27 to set up a final against China in the Asia Rugby Women\u2019s Championship Division 1.\nIn an enthralling match, the Philippines held on despite India scoring four tries in an impressive outing.\nFixtures and Results >>>>>\u00a0ARWCD1\u00a0\nHappy Denuyo, Maia Sobejana (2) Jheewel Idea, Riclaire Martinez and Janine Jamieson were all on the scoreboard for the Philippines who lead 15-10 at half-time.\nPhilippines hooker Ada Milby, also a member of World Rugby Council, was pleased with her side\u2019s performance.\n\n\u201cI was so proud at how the girls dug deep in the match,\u201d explained Milby, who suffered a broken nose after five minutes but completed 80 minutes.\n\u201cIndia were an amazing opponent and they have really improved over the last 12 months. China looked good against Singapore so Saturday\u2019s final is likely to be a thriller.\n\u201cWe hope to be on the winning side as we then get an opportunity to continue on our Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup pathway.\u201d\nIndia will now face Singapore aiming for their first win on Saturday ahead of the final where China await the hosts having beaten defending champions Singapore 59-7 in their first Test since 2011.\n\n#TryAndStopUs\nvv\nWatch live now! https://t.co/AIc4mSiJQ2 pic.twitter.com/UtnYFwmAt2\n— Asia Rugby (@asiarugby) June 19, 2019\n\nBoth India and Singapore have now officially been ruled out of qualification for Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup 2021, with China and the Philippines now with an opportunity to win Division 1 and continue on the pathway.\n\nThe winner of the competition will then face Kazakhstan in a play-off for a place in next year\u2019s Asia Rugby Women\u2019s Championship, from which the winner will qualify for the marquee event in New Zealand.\n\nThe matches were streamed live on Asia Rugby’s Facebook page and viewed by more than 30,000 people. Saturday’s matches will also be available to view live.\nMatch Video\nLinks to match Video>>>>>>>>Link\n \nThe post China to face Philippines in Division 1 final appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2019-06-19T20:37:50+08:00", "date_modified": "2019-11-18T05:46:40+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/WhatsApp-Image-2019-06-19-at-10.22.41-e1560946703253.jpeg", "tags": [ "Philippines", "Singapore", "India", "China", "Asia Rugby Women\u2019s Championship" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=5944", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2019/05/28/division-1-set-for-competitive-action-in-taipei/", "title": "Division I set for competitive action in Taipei", "content_html": "

Singapore, Sri Lanka, Chinese Taipei and the Philippines will all compete for this year\u2019s Asia Rugby Championship Division 1 title.

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On 29 May Sri Lanka will face the Philippines while hosts Chinese Taipei take on Singapore.

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Fixtures and Results >>>>>> #ARC2019D1

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The winners will then meet on 1 June in the final at the Taipei Municipal Stadium.

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Philippines vs Sri Lanka. Photo by Mark Cristino

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As the highest ranked side in the competition, Sri Lanka (44th) will go in as favourites, but the Philippines (53rd), Singapore (57th) and hosts Chinese Taipei (63rd) will have hopes of moving up the rankings with victories in the tournament.

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In 2018 the Philippines won the tournament beating Singapore 32-24 and 38-12 in a two-legged play-off in Manila and their aim is to reclaim the historic title they won for the first time since 2012.

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Chinese Taipei were promoted from Division II for this year\u2019s Division I and will face Singapore on home soil.

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The matches will be streamed live on Asia Rugby\u2019s Facebook and YouTube channels.

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Asia Rugby Facebook @asia.rugby
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Links to #ARC2019 Tournament Pages

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The post Division I set for competitive action in Taipei appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Singapore, Sri Lanka, Chinese Taipei and the Philippines will all compete for this year\u2019s Asia Rugby Championship Division 1 title.\nOn 29 May Sri Lanka will face the Philippines while hosts Chinese Taipei take on Singapore.\nFixtures and Results >>>>>> #ARC2019D1\nThe winners will then meet on 1 June in the final at the Taipei Municipal Stadium.\nPhilippines vs Sri Lanka. Photo by Mark Cristino\nAs the highest ranked side in the competition, Sri Lanka (44th) will go in as favourites, but the Philippines (53rd), Singapore (57th) and hosts Chinese Taipei (63rd) will have hopes of moving up the rankings with victories in the tournament.\nIn 2018 the Philippines won the tournament beating Singapore 32-24 and 38-12 in a two-legged play-off in Manila and their aim is to reclaim the historic title they won for the first time since 2012.\n\nChinese Taipei were promoted from Division II for this year\u2019s Division I and will face Singapore on home soil.\nThe matches will be streamed live on Asia Rugby\u2019s Facebook and YouTube channels.\nAsia Rugby Facebook @asia.rugby\nAsia Rugby Youtube Channel @AsiaRugbylive\u00a0\nLinks to #ARC2019 Tournament Pages\n#ARC2019\n#ARC2019D1\u00a0|\u00a0#ARC2019D2\n#ARC2019D3w\u00a0| \u00a0#ARC2019D3c\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0#ARC2019D3es\nThe post Division I set for competitive action in Taipei appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2019-05-28T06:55:46+08:00", "date_modified": "2019-11-18T05:41:46+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/201805-ARC-2019-Div-1-.jpg", "tags": [ "ARC 2019", "Philippines", "Div 1", "Sri Lanka", "Singapore", "Chinese Taipei", "Asia Rugby Championship" ] } ] }