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JAPAN AND HONG KONG LEAD SUZHOU CHARGE

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The opening chapter of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2026, powered by Emirates, delivered everything fans could ask for, speed, drama, comebacks and unforgettable finishes. With 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams battling across two action-packed days in Suzhou, China, the continent’s finest sevens players produced a spectacular start to the championship. In the women’s competition, defending champions Japan showed why they remain the team to beat. China stunned Japan by scoring first in the Cup Final, but the champions responded with composure and quality. Yume Hirano levelled the score before Mei Ohtani , Seika Ohashi and Wakana Akita completed a 24-7 victory. Japan collected 20 points to lead the standings, with China second on 18 and Thailand third on 16. Thailand produced one of the weekend’s biggest comebacks, recovering from 12-0 down against Hong Kong to force golden-point extra time before winning 17-12. The men’s competition was equally explosive. Defending champions Hong...
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BERINGIN RENDANG RISE TO CM CUP GLORY

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Hang Tuah Stadium erupted with rugby drama as Beringin Rendang RC stormed to victory in the Melaka Chief Minister Cup 2026, ending two days of bruising battles with the biggest prize of all. Organised by Melaka Rugby on 29 and 30 August, the tournament brought together 14 of Malaysia’s top Men’s teams and eight Veterans sides, turning the iconic Melaka venue into a battlefield of power, pride and experience. Beringin Rendang saved their best for the biggest moment, edging Drillers Oldboys 12–5 in a tense Men’s Open final to lift the coveted Cup. SMS Oldboys secured third place after beating Highlanders 10–5. Defending champions SSTMI Tsunami were denied another Cup triumph but finished on a high, destroying PMM Hornets 54–7 to claim the Plate. In the Veterans division, JLJ Otai showed why experience matters, producing a commanding 26–0 victory over Black Water Oldboys in the final. K.R.A.S took third with a 12–5 win against X-Moruc . But the rugby battles were only part of t...
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ASIA’S TOP SEVENS TEAMS BATTLE IN SUZHOU

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The wait is almost over. Asia’s best rugby sevens teams are ready to battle for supremacy when the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series , kicks off in Suzhou, China. And this year, the stakes are higher than ever. Twelve men’s teams and 12 women’s teams will go head-to-head in a tournament packed with speed, power, skill and drama. Every try matters. Every tackle counts. Every point could make the difference when the championship reaches its final round. Round One takes place in Suzhou on 29–30 August, before the action moves to Colombo, Sri Lanka, for the decisive second round on 17–18 October. There will also be fresh faces and new ambitions. India and Kazakhstan have earned promotion into the men’s Series, while Iran and Uzbekistan make their women’s Series debut after impressive performances at the Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy in Muscat. The established powerhouses, however, will be ready. Hong Kong enter as the defending men’s champions after winning the 2025 Series, with Japan fi...
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FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO SELANGOR TOP DIVISION

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Some rugby clubs are built for a season. Others are built for generations. For Rhinoz Warriors , the journey has been 23 years in the making. It all began when STJ Oldboys Warriors entered the Selangor Rugby League , laying the foundation for a club driven by passion, commitment and an unwavering love for the game. In 2016, the club entered a new era by merging with Rhinoz King Selayang Rugby Club , forming Rhinoz Warriors. In a sporting landscape where many clubs fade away, Rhinoz Warriors have continued to grow stronger. Their longevity is a testament to the dedication of countless players, coaches, volunteers and supporters who refused to let the dream die. The past two seasons have marked the club's rise. In 2024, Rhinoz Warriors celebrated their first major silverware by winning the Selangor Rugby Plate while finishing runners-up in Selangor Rugby Division 2. Instead of settling for second best, they came back even stronger in 2025, capturing the Selangor Rugby Division 2 ch...
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PHILIPPINES REIGN SUPREME IN THRILLING UNION CUP FINAL

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The Philippines cemented their status as Southeast Asia 's rugby powerhouse after successfully defending the Union Cup with a commanding 39-18 victory over Malaysia in a thrilling final at Nonthaburi Provincial Stadium, Thailand. The triumph secured the Volcanoes ' second consecutive Union Cup title and extended their dominance in the region's premier 15s competition. However, the final was anything but straightforward. Malaysia , fielding a youthful squad packed with new faces, stunned the defending champions with an inspired first-half display. Playing with speed, determination and fearless ambition, the Bunga Raya matched the experienced Filipinos blow for blow as the teams headed into halftime locked at 15-15. The turning point came during the break. The Philippines team management made crucial tactical adjustments, while the players' experience began to shine. The defending champions returned with greater composure, dominated possession and territory, and took co...
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SELANGOR COMPLETE HISTORIC NATIONAL TOUCH TITLE THREEPEAT SUCCESS

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The fourth edition of the National Touch Championship (NTC) and the inaugural Junior National Touch Championship (JNTC) concluded in spectacular fashion at UKM Bangi, marking another historic chapter for Malaysian Touch. Organised by the Malaysia Touch Association , the combined championship brought together the nation's finest senior and junior athletes in the biggest Touch event ever staged in Malaysia. A total of 54 teams representing nine states. Selangor , Kuala Lumpur , Putrajaya , Pahang , Perak , Negeri Sembilan , Melaka , Penang , and Johor competed in an action-packed weekend filled with breathtaking speed, remarkable skill, tactical brilliance, and outstanding sportsmanship. Selangor once again proved their dominance by successfully defending the overall National Touch Championship title for the third time, collecting three gold and three silver medals. Kuala Lumpur finished as overall runners-up with an impressive haul of three gold, two silver, and one bronze med...
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SOUTH AFRICA RETAIN JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CROWN IN STYLE

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South Africa successfully defended their World Rugby Junior Championship title after overcoming France 16-5 in a fiercely contested final at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday. The victory saw the Junior Springboks become only the fourth nation to win back-to-back Junior World Championship titles, joining New Zealand , England and France in the prestigious list. It was a triumph built on resilience and physical dominance as South Africa extended their winning streak in the competition to 11 matches. Despite having three tries ruled out, the defending champions never lost their composure. Fly-half Yaqeen Ahmed proved the difference with an outstanding kicking display, contributing 11 crucial points, while Markus Muller crossed for South Africa's only try. France's lone try came through flanker Raphael Audebert early in the second half, but it was not enough to deny the determined Springboks. Captain Siphosethu Mnebelele , a member of last year...
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