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When \u2018unstoppable\u2019 Christabelle Lim Mee, whistle at hand, stepped out onto the rugby pitch in Tunis yesterday, Sunday 14th\u00a0October 2022, and took charge of a Tunisia vs. Senegal match, deftly enabling free-flowing play while firmly establishing no-nonsense match official\u2019s writ, she became only the second Asian, male or female, to referee at the Africa Women\u2019s Cup.
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\u201cI\u2019m really humbled and glad to be selected, and for the faith that Asia Rugby has in me\u201d, Christabelle told Asia Rugby before departing for Tunisia.
\nElated at both, visiting Africa for the first time, and what she dubbed a \u201cfantastic opportunity\u201d rugby-wise. \u201cJust looking at their videos\u2026 to see what the teams are like and, you know, they\u2019re really, really good. Some good gameplay and some good personal play\u2026can\u2019t wait!\u201d
\nlink Related Article: Eri Kamimura, Becomes First Asian Match Official, to Officiate South Africa vs. Namibia Women’s XV
\nChristabelle, a long-standing member of the Singapore Women\u2019s team before she \u201cdecided to pick up the whistle\u201d and hailed as one of Asia Rugby\u2019s Unstoppable Ambassadors this year, added: \u201cI would like to take this opportunity to thank Asia Rugby for nominating me, and thank Rugby Africa for this excellent opportunity, and for hosting me in Africa.\u201d
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Earlier this year, Asia Rugby and Rugby Africa Presidents Qais Al Dhalai and Khalid Babbou, with World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont present, inked a historic Memorandum of Understanding in Cape Town, on 9th\u00a0September 2022, to pave the way for expanded cooperation between two of the world\u2019s largest regional governing bodies in the world of rugby.
\nLink: Asia Rugby and Rugby Africa Sign Historic MOU in Cape Town
\nSubsequently, on 23rd\u00a0June, in the first ever Asia Rugby-Rugby Africa exchange, Japan\u2019s Eri Kamimura became the first Asian referee, man or woman, to officiate an international XVs test match at the Africa Women\u2019s Cup \u2013 between South Africa and Namibia \u2013 also delivering a stellar refereeing performance.
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The post Unstoppable Christabelle Becomes Second Asian to Officiate at Africa Women\u2019s Cup appeared first on Asia Rugby.
\n", "content_text": "When \u2018unstoppable\u2019 Christabelle Lim Mee, whistle at hand, stepped out onto the rugby pitch in Tunis yesterday, Sunday 14th\u00a0October 2022, and took charge of a Tunisia vs. Senegal match, deftly enabling free-flowing play while firmly establishing no-nonsense match official\u2019s writ, she became only the second Asian, male or female, to referee at the Africa Women\u2019s Cup.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m really humbled and glad to be selected, and for the faith that Asia Rugby has in me\u201d, Christabelle told Asia Rugby before departing for Tunisia.\nElated at both, visiting Africa for the first time, and what she dubbed a \u201cfantastic opportunity\u201d rugby-wise. \u201cJust looking at their videos\u2026 to see what the teams are like and, you know, they\u2019re really, really good. Some good gameplay and some good personal play\u2026can\u2019t wait!\u201d\nlink Related Article: Eri Kamimura, Becomes First Asian Match Official, to Officiate South Africa vs. Namibia Women’s XV\nChristabelle, a long-standing member of the Singapore Women\u2019s team before she \u201cdecided to pick up the whistle\u201d and hailed as one of Asia Rugby\u2019s Unstoppable Ambassadors this year, added: \u201cI would like to take this opportunity to thank Asia Rugby for nominating me, and thank Rugby Africa for this excellent opportunity, and for hosting me in Africa.\u201d\n\nEarlier this year, Asia Rugby and Rugby Africa Presidents Qais Al Dhalai and Khalid Babbou, with World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont present, inked a historic Memorandum of Understanding in Cape Town, on 9th\u00a0September 2022, to pave the way for expanded cooperation between two of the world\u2019s largest regional governing bodies in the world of rugby.\nLink: Asia Rugby and Rugby Africa Sign Historic MOU in Cape Town\nSubsequently, on 23rd\u00a0June, in the first ever Asia Rugby-Rugby Africa exchange, Japan\u2019s Eri Kamimura became the first Asian referee, man or woman, to officiate an international XVs test match at the Africa Women\u2019s Cup \u2013 between South Africa and Namibia \u2013 also delivering a stellar refereeing performance.\n\n \nThe post Unstoppable Christabelle Becomes Second Asian to Officiate at Africa Women\u2019s Cup appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-10-15T13:22:23+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-10-15T13:22:23+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/2022/10/africa-rugby-refree-excoange.jpg", "tags": [ "Match Officials", "Singapore", "Featured" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8609", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/04/16/historic-mou/", "title": "Chinese Taipei and Singapore Rugby Unions sign a historic MOU", "content_html": "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.
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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.
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.
\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![\"Singapore](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ART_9273-e1650118648689.jpg\")
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
\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![\"\"](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/29745082_1890423761249886_5631491696928539568_o74-300x300.jpg\")
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.
It 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.
\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=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\nAs 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 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.
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.![\"Terence](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/57155048_10157247322629962_7789306568666775552_n-e1619072293911-300x268.jpg\")
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.”
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": [ "Medical #playerwelfare", "Singapore", "Immediate Care in Rugby", "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)
\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![\"World](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2020-07-23-15.44.11-e1596415137613.jpg\")
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.
\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![\"World](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2020-07-23-09.40.04-e1596415204226.jpg\")
The 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 ![\"World](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2020-07-23-15.01.27-e1596415277573.jpg\")
classroom helped in this regard.
Hand 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:
\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.
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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": [ "World Rugby FAIR course", "Singapore", "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.
\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 >>
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.
\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.
\n![\"sevens](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Hong-Kong-7s-3-Heard.jpg\")
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.
\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
The 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.
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.
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.
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.
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": [ "Singapore", "Rugby 7s", "Hong Kong", "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.
\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.
\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=6730", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2019/12/12/asia-rugby-mens-u19-championship-2/", "title": "U19 Championship set for thrilling finale", "content_html": "The Asia Rugby Men\u2019s U19 Championship will go down to the wire with Hong Kong, Korea and Chinese Taipei all still in the running for the title.
\nHong Kong will face Korea and Chinese Taipei meet Singapore on Saturday 14 December and all three sides head into the final round of matches with a chance of taking the silverware.
\nFixtures and Results >>>>>>>#ARu19C
\nKorea are currently favorites having recorded two victories and remain the only side unbeaten. In the opening round of fixtures Daeyeon Kim, Euitae Kim and Gisu Shin all crossed the whitewash as they beat hosts Chinese Taipei 22-7.
\nChinese Taipei bounced back from that defeat to shock Hong Kong on 11 December with a famous 28-15 victory. Jin Yu Lin was the star of the show scoring two tries and converting all four of Taipei\u2019s tries.
\nSingapore are out of the running having suffered two defeats, first a 47-20 defeat to Hong Kong with James Rivers and Toby Jurecka scoring two tries apiece before.
\nThey were also edged out by the unbeaten Korea 32-28 with Euitae Kim continuing his fine form in the tournament with two of Korea\u2019s four tries.
\nThe event draws to a close on Saturday at the National Stadium in Kaohsiung with all matches being streamed live on Asia Rugby\u2019s Facebook page
\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\u00a0@Asia.rugby
\nNational Stadium, Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei
\n8th-14th Dec
\nHong 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]
Asia Rugby Facebook Page\u00a0
\nThe post U19 Championship set for thrilling finale appeared first on Asia Rugby.
\n", "content_text": "The Asia Rugby Men\u2019s U19 Championship will go down to the wire with Hong Kong, Korea and Chinese Taipei all still in the running for the title.\nHong Kong will face Korea and Chinese Taipei meet Singapore on Saturday 14 December and all three sides head into the final round of matches with a chance of taking the silverware.\nFixtures and Results >>>>>>>#ARu19C\nKorea are currently favorites having recorded two victories and remain the only side unbeaten. In the opening round of fixtures Daeyeon Kim, Euitae Kim and Gisu Shin all crossed the whitewash as they beat hosts Chinese Taipei 22-7.\nChinese Taipei bounced back from that defeat to shock Hong Kong on 11 December with a famous 28-15 victory. Jin Yu Lin was the star of the show scoring two tries and converting all four of Taipei\u2019s tries.\nSingapore are out of the running having suffered two defeats, first a 47-20 defeat to Hong Kong with James Rivers and Toby Jurecka scoring two tries apiece before.\nThey were also edged out by the unbeaten Korea 32-28 with Euitae Kim continuing his fine form in the tournament with two of Korea\u2019s four tries.\nThe event draws to a close on Saturday at the National Stadium in Kaohsiung with all matches being streamed live on Asia Rugby\u2019s Facebook page\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\u00a0@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 U19 Championship set for thrilling finale appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2019-12-12T20:16:05+08:00", "date_modified": "2021-06-17T09:47:28+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/head-day2.jpg", "tags": [ "Singapore", "Chinese taipei", "#ARu19", "Hong Kong", "Korea", "Asia Rugby u19", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=6392", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2019/08/25/hong-kong-u20s-win-third-successive-u20s-sevens-title/", "title": "Hong Kong men with third successive U20s Sevens title", "content_html": "Hong Kong U20s won the Asia Rugby men\u2019s Sevens title for a third successive year with a 26-14 victory over Chinese Taipei in the final.
\nLuke Rae-Howard and Harry Laidler both crossed for impressive tries in the first-half, before Rae-Howard added two more to grab a hat-trick before the half-time hooter.
\nFixtures and Results >>>>>\u00a0\u00a0#ARu20M7s
\nHan-Zheng Zhao and Yu-Hung Liu gave Chinese Taipei a glimmer of hope in the second half, but Hong Kong\u2019s impressive opening seven minutes did the damage.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WhatsApp-Image-2019-08-25-at-06.46.501-e1566737414524.jpeg\")
Rae-Howard scored 21 points in the win, leaving him as the tournament\u2019s top points scorer with 55. Laider\u2019s first-half try meant he finished as the joint leading try scorer across the weekend with seven alongside Rae-Howard.
\nIt was a fitting end to an enthralling weekend with Hong Kong the only side to win all five of their matches in Laos.
\nEarlier Rae-Howard scored twice for Hong Kong in their 17-0 victory over Thailand in the second semi-final after Liu scored two tries as Chinese Taipei beat Singapore 19-7
\nThailand finished third with a 17-5 win over Singapore with tries for Artit Prerawaorasakul, Panarito Boonsnong and Supakan Netkham while after a disappointing day one, Malaysia impressed on day two to win the Plate.
\nThe Young Hibiscus scored a total of 160 points on day two, conceding just 14 including beating Laos 53-0 in the Plate semi-final and Korea 57-14 in the final.
\nShafiq Ikmal Ibrahim and Shah Izwan Nordin both scored hat-tricks against Korea taking their try tally for the day, and the weekend, to six each.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/48613175812_51857a2268_z-1.jpg\")
Uzbekistan recorded their first win of the weekend by beating Laos 26-5 to finish seventh overall thanks to two tries from Sirojbek Rakhmonov.
\nFINAL STANDINGS
\n1. Hong Kong
\n2. Chinese Taipei
\n3. Thailand
\n4. Singapore
\n5. Malaysia
\n6. Korea
\n7. Uzbekistan
\n8. Laos
\n
The post Hong Kong men with third successive U20s Sevens title appeared first on Asia Rugby.
\n", "content_text": "Hong Kong U20s won the Asia Rugby men\u2019s Sevens title for a third successive year with a 26-14 victory over Chinese Taipei in the final.\nLuke Rae-Howard and Harry Laidler both crossed for impressive tries in the first-half, before Rae-Howard added two more to grab a hat-trick before the half-time hooter.\nFixtures and Results >>>>>\u00a0\u00a0#ARu20M7s\nHan-Zheng Zhao and Yu-Hung Liu gave Chinese Taipei a glimmer of hope in the second half, but Hong Kong\u2019s impressive opening seven minutes did the damage.\n\nRae-Howard scored 21 points in the win, leaving him as the tournament\u2019s top points scorer with 55. Laider\u2019s first-half try meant he finished as the joint leading try scorer across the weekend with seven alongside Rae-Howard.\nIt was a fitting end to an enthralling weekend with Hong Kong the only side to win all five of their matches in Laos.\nEarlier Rae-Howard scored twice for Hong Kong in their 17-0 victory over Thailand in the second semi-final after Liu scored two tries as Chinese Taipei beat Singapore 19-7\nThailand finished third with a 17-5 win over Singapore with tries for Artit Prerawaorasakul, Panarito Boonsnong and Supakan Netkham while after a disappointing day one, Malaysia impressed on day two to win the Plate.\nThe Young Hibiscus scored a total of 160 points on day two, conceding just 14 including beating Laos 53-0 in the Plate semi-final and Korea 57-14 in the final.\nShafiq Ikmal Ibrahim and Shah Izwan Nordin both scored hat-tricks against Korea taking their try tally for the day, and the weekend, to six each.\n\nUzbekistan recorded their first win of the weekend by beating Laos 26-5 to finish seventh overall thanks to two tries from Sirojbek Rakhmonov.\nFINAL STANDINGS\n1. Hong Kong\n2. Chinese Taipei\n3. Thailand\n4. Singapore\n5. Malaysia\n6. Korea\n7. Uzbekistan\n8. Laos\n \nThe post Hong Kong men with third successive U20s Sevens title appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2019-08-25T20:52:09+08:00", "date_modified": "2019-11-18T06:05:59+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-ARu20-m.jpg", "tags": [ "Singapore", "Uzbekistan", "Thailand", "Laos", "malaysia", "Chinese taipei", "#ARU20M7S", "Hong Kong", "Korea", "News", "ARU20 Sevens Men" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=6391", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2019/08/25/hong-kong-win-womens-u20-sevens-competition/", "title": "Eden stars as Hong Kong win women\u2019s U20 Sevens competition", "content_html": "Jessica Eden scored two first-half tries to help Hong Kong to a 29-7 victory over Thailand in the final of the Asia Rugby U20 Women\u2019s Sevens.
\nFixtures and Results >>>>>\u00a0\u00a0#ARu20W7s
\nFlorence Symonds also continued her fine form across the weekend adding her sixth try of the tournament in the second half. Sarah Lucas added Hong Kong\u2019s fourth try but there was still time for Suttuda Gerdlab to score one of the tries of the weekend for Thailand.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/48612685863_98c08caeaf_z.jpg\")
Yee Kei Cherly So added Hong Kong\u2019s fifth with the last play of the match.
\nThe victory ensured Hong Kong maintained a perfect record across the two-day competition having won all four of their pool matches against Laos, Singapore, India and Thailand.
\nThe win was made all the more impressive with their defensive record, conceding just the one try in their five matches, against hosts Laos on day one.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/48613018041_286d9071b8_z.jpg\")
India finished third in the competition, beating Sinapore 26-12. Lachmi Oraon opened the scoring in the third place play-off with a penalty try before Sweety Kumari once again showed her impressive speed to increase India\u2019s lead.
\nKumari, with her seventh try of the weekend, and Sandhya Rai confirmed the victory with further tries in the second half.
\nEarlier Hong Kong beat Thailand 7-0 in their final pool match to finish top of the pool, with Florence Symonds scoring her fifth try of the weekend.
\nParbati Kisku showed great pace to give India a first win of the day over Singapore for them to finish third in the pool. Nayak and Kumari\u2019s fifth tries of the weekend also added to India\u2019s victory.
\nWith four defeats across the weekend, hosts Laos finished fifth overall.
\nAsia Rugby u20 Women’s Sevens 2019
\nFINAL STANDINGS
\n1. Hong Kong
\n2. Thailand
\n3. India
\n4. Singapore
\n5. Laos
\n
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The post Eden stars as Hong Kong win women\u2019s U20 Sevens competition appeared first on Asia Rugby.
\n", "content_text": "Jessica Eden scored two first-half tries to help Hong Kong to a 29-7 victory over Thailand in the final of the Asia Rugby U20 Women\u2019s Sevens.\nFixtures and Results >>>>>\u00a0\u00a0#ARu20W7s\nFlorence Symonds also continued her fine form across the weekend adding her sixth try of the tournament in the second half. Sarah Lucas added Hong Kong\u2019s fourth try but there was still time for Suttuda Gerdlab to score one of the tries of the weekend for Thailand.\n\nYee Kei Cherly So added Hong Kong\u2019s fifth with the last play of the match.\nThe victory ensured Hong Kong maintained a perfect record across the two-day competition having won all four of their pool matches against Laos, Singapore, India and Thailand.\nThe win was made all the more impressive with their defensive record, conceding just the one try in their five matches, against hosts Laos on day one.\n\nIndia finished third in the competition, beating Sinapore 26-12. Lachmi Oraon opened the scoring in the third place play-off with a penalty try before Sweety Kumari once again showed her impressive speed to increase India\u2019s lead.\nKumari, with her seventh try of the weekend, and Sandhya Rai confirmed the victory with further tries in the second half.\nEarlier Hong Kong beat Thailand 7-0 in their final pool match to finish top of the pool, with Florence Symonds scoring her fifth try of the weekend.\nParbati Kisku showed great pace to give India a first win of the day over Singapore for them to finish third in the pool. Nayak and Kumari\u2019s fifth tries of the weekend also added to India\u2019s victory.\nWith four defeats across the weekend, hosts Laos finished fifth overall.\nAsia Rugby u20 Women’s Sevens 2019\nFINAL STANDINGS\n1. Hong Kong\n2. Thailand\n3. India\n4. Singapore\n5. Laos\nAsia Rugby Facebook\u00a0\n \n \nThe post Eden stars as Hong Kong win women\u2019s U20 Sevens competition appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2019-08-25T20:42:08+08:00", "date_modified": "2019-11-18T06:05:47+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-ARu20-W.jpg", "tags": [ "Hong Kong", "Singapore", "India", "Thailand", "Laos", "Unstoppable", "News", "ARU20 Sevens Women" ] }, { "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.
\nIn an enthralling match, the Philippines held on despite India scoring four tries in an impressive outing.
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\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.
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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.
\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.
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