News and Features
Invictus
11 Jan 2010
Released last month in the United States and coming to a screen near you soon, wherever you live, ‘Invictus’ is the 2009 biographical drama film based on Nelson Mandela’s life during the 1995 Rugby World Cup Finals in South Africa.
The Stephenson show
23 Nov 2009
The Philippines reinforced against Pakistan, what had been patently apparent in their first two games of this round robin tournament, in that their three-quarters had far too much quality and class for the opposition at this level. Added to that there has been no occasion when an individual has ever given such a consummate performance in the colours of the Philippines at any level, as Ned Stephenson did last Saturday.
Three teams still in with a shout
20 Nov 2009
Laos who were given an absolute drubbing on Tuesday and whose game-end bench looked like a scene from Casualty, showed admirable resolve and no little pride in picking themselves up and making Pakistan fight to the very last minute for their 7-0 win last night.
Philippines cruise to win, whilst Iran win war of attrition over Pakistan
18 Nov 2009
International School Manila provided the perfect setting for two very different opening games in the 2009 Asian Under 20 Division 2 Tournament.
Blue is the colour
18 Nov 2009
With rugby 7s recent inclusion in the Olympic Games, rugby’s popularity is increasing. Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) played its part in promoting rugby among Pakistani universities by hosting the “Universevens”, a universities rugby tournament on the 14th and 15th of November.
The future of Asian rugby
13 Nov 2009
The true level of the massive progress being made in the development of the sport of rugby union throughout Asia can be witnessed next week, when the Philippines plays host to the Asian Under 20’s (Division 2) Championship.
Welcome to Rugby in Pakistan. The game has been played in Karachi since 1926 but was exclusively an expatriate sport. Since the mid nineties rugby has seen a rise in popularity amongst local players. There are several strong club sides, university teams and development clubs.
Rugby has been introduced at provincial and district level by the Pakistan Rugby Union and moves are afoot to introduce rugby as a sport in schools throughout the country.
Pakistan will compete in Division 2 of the Asian 5 Nations this year.
Follow the links to discover more about rugby in Pakistan.
Other News
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Partner with Rugby in Asia
Rugby in Asia is actively seeking partner companies in order to sustain the growth of the site and thereby give rugby union the publicity, in the Asia / Middle East region, that it richly deserves. This is an opportunity to receive wide-ranging promotion of your company whilst, also showing solid support for the game you love.
19 Oct 2009
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Two years to go
Exactly two years today the Rugby World Cup 2011 will kick off in Auckland, New Zealand with the first game being the hosts taking on Tonga.
09 Sep 2009
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Azadi Cup matches are a great success
To celebrate the independence day of Pakistan and to promote sports and cultural activities among the youth, the Pakistan Rugby Association, with the cooperation of Sind / Punjab and Punjab Olympic Association, hosted the Azadi Rugby Cup on 14th August 2009 in three locations; Karachi Bawalnager and Lahore
16 Aug 2009
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Azadi Cup
To celebrate the independence day of Pakistan and to promote sports and cultural activities among the youth the Punjab Rugby Association, under the auspices of the Pakistan Rugby Union and Punjab Olympic Association, is hosting The Azadi Rugby Cup on 14th August 2009 The venue for the event is DHA Rugby Stadium. Entrance is free for all who wish to enjoy a day of watching exciting rugby, played in a festive family atmosphere, over the holiday weekend. The tournament will start at 3 pm and continue untill 9 pm with Live DJ music , commentary on the matches and free refreshments for families.
14 Aug 2009
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Olympic return is within touching distance
Rugby seems set to return to the Olympic Games in 2016. The International Olympic Committee’s executive board voted to include rugby sevens and golf at its Berlin executive board meeting yesterday.
14 Aug 2009
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New I.R.B. Laws Website
If you are a player or a coach at any level of the game it is mandatory that you have a grasp of the Laws of the game.
31 Jul 2009
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Bledisloe is off to the Land of the Rising Sun
Last year’s 4th Bledisloe Cup match, played in Hong Kong, between the Wallabies and the All Blacks netted both unions millions of dollars in much needed additional income and for that reason above any of the other more philanthropic suggestions, Asian rugby fans will have the opportunity to see two of the three highest ranked teams in the world battle it out in Tokyo’s National Stadium on 31st October 2009.
22 Jul 2009
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Asian 5 Nations 2009; the final story
All the matches in the 2009 Asian 5 Nations have now been completed and the final results are detailed below. Japan again dominated the Top Five, but Kazakhstan surprised everyone, not least Korea by finishing in second place. Next year the tournament will double as the qualifiers for the World Cup 2011. In the highly unlikely circumstances that the Arabian Gulf were to qualify it may cause some consternation, as their union is being officially split up into its constituent countries on December 31st 2010.
08 Jul 2009
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Surely rugby sevens will get the nod
Rugby sevens and golf have emerged as the favourites for inclusion in the 2016 Olympic Games. Seven sports; baseball, golf, softball, rugby sevens, roller sports, squash and karate recently put their case to the International Olympic Committee’s Executive Board in Lausanne, Switzerland.
25 Jun 2009
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News from the desert
Here are a few photos from a recent under 14's match played on 10th June 2009 between Khichiwala (black) and Fort Abbas (tan). The match took place at the Government High School in Fort Abbas and was won narrowly, 24-17 by Khichiwala.
16 Jun 2009
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The Yorkshire connection
Pakistan who recently competed in the Asian 5 Nations Division 2 Tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia had amongst their ranks three lads more used to playing in temperate climate of West Yorkshire.
10 Jun 2009
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Malaysia Wins Promotion to HSBC Asian Five Nations Division 1
Malaysia booked its place in the 2010 HSBC Asian Five Nations Division I tournament after a comprehensive 43-15 victory over an under strength China in today’s final of the HSBC Asian Five Nations Division II Tournament played at the UiTM Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In the 3rd/4th place play-off match India outclassed Pakistan 44-3 to maintain its position in Division II while Pakistan will be relegated to next year’s Division III competition.
08 Jun 2009
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Lackluster China scrape through to face Malaysia
China who are currently placed 44th in the official International Rugby Board World Rankings and came into this year’s Asian 5 Nations Division 2 Tournament as overwhelming favourites struggled to an unconvincing win over Pakistan yesterday.
04 Jun 2009
