3+ hour, 29+ min ago  (235+ words) The JRFU announced the JAPAN XV squad for the training camp in Oita, with the players due to be involved in the two Japan Select XV matches against Hong Kong China Select V, and the Maori All Blacks in the…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (737+ words) Sri Lanka seems to be the touring destination of choice for overseas teams, as the Northampton Saints have agreed to play the Asia Pacific Lions in Sri Lanka on 28 August 2026 at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo. David Campese, who…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (253+ words) The Japan Rugby Football Union has decided to suspend the Brave Blossoms Head Coach Eddie Jones from his coaching duties for six weeks following disciplinary action from the U23 Japan national team's tour of Australia earlier this year. The JRFU announcement…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (532+ words) Six Women's and six Men's teams will compete in CASA 7s Tashkent" 2026 for the alliance's first tournament, which will take place in from 16-17 May. Gerald (Gerry') Prabhu, the Honorary Secretary of Rugby India and an Asia Rugby Executive Committee member, told…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (207+ words) Asia Rugby has confirmed that the World Rugby Growth Conference 2026 will be held in Fukuoka, Japan, from 2829 September 2026. The event will welcome representatives from Asia Rugby Member Unions, World Rugby, and regional development teams. Fukuoka previously hosted the Growth Conference…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (301+ words) Asia Rugby confirmed the 2026 Match Officials Panels, which include elite, talent identification, and development panels to oversee key tournaments in the region. The regional governing body said the selection spanned "the full breadth of Asia Rugby's membership, the appointments underline…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (724+ words) The Asia Rugby Emirates Women's Championship 2026 (AREWC) comes to a conclusion on Sunday, 10th May, with Japan already having defended the title. Kazakhstan will play Hong Kong China to determine the runner-up at the Almaty Sport Complex. Hong Kong China have…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1271+ words) It's the final Round 18 of the Japan Rugby League One 2025-2026 regular season from 9-11 May, and although lots is known, teams are still vying for crucial table positions before the post-season commences. We know which teams have qualified for the three-week…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (608+ words) The Piala Agong, or King's Cup tournament, will run from May 9 to June 28, 2026, with the participation of 9 Men's XV teams in Malaysia " it is seen as the premier Men's competition in the country. The tournament has had six different winners…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (1398+ words) Gerald (Gerry) Prabhu is the Honorary Secretary of Rugby India, an Asia Rugby Executive Committee member (nominated by Japan) and part of the Central Asia South Asia (CASA) Alliance, which was formed in 2026. He was voted onto the Rugby India…...