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Social Rugby in Asia


Social rugby in Asia is incredibly popular and fast-growing - we look at social and touring rugby clubs and development programs.
Phnom Penh Social Rugby Club

Phnom Penh Social Rugby Club

Social rugby in Asia is incredibly popular and fast-growing. Although traditionally many clubs have been formed by expats from countries where rugby is seen as traditionally more popular (UK and Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa), the mix of players and standards at social clubs throughout the continent are increasing.

Another important factor is the rise of local players from the respective Asian countries as well as a higher number of impactful youth rugby programs, often started by passionate rugby volunteers who are eager to share their experience and love of the game. It’s also important to note there are far more female players playing the sport in Asia.

Rugby Tens in Asia

In addition, the Tens format of rugby has ensured that almost everyone can still play, offering a perfect balance between the athleticism that 7s rugby requires and the problem faced with lack of numbers to field XVs teams.

Touch Rugby in Asia

Lastly, touch rugby (touch, touch-footy) is also ever-expanding throughout Asia and offers a less physical introduction to rugby for youths and senior players who may want to venture into contact rugby or stay with the touch format of the game.

See a summary of the rugby tournaments below:

Best Rugby tournaments in Asia 2019

Best Touch Rugby tournaments in Asia

Best Rugby tournaments in Asia 2020

The 2020 and 2021 seasons have been disrupted by COVID-19 and we will resume these monthly guides once things are settled. There are tournaments still happening so please do a search.

Social Rugby Clubs in Asia

RugbyAsia247 will over time add a database of social rugby clubs in Asia as well as the growing number of rugby tournaments that take place in Asia. All the social rugby clubs profiles can be seen here.

Asian Social Touring ClubsBest Asian Rugby Podcasts and Web Series

Rugby Clubs Cambodia

Rugby Clubs China

Rugby Clubs Hong Kong

Rugby Clubs Japan

Rugby Clubs Korea

Rugby Clubs Laos

Rugby Clubs Malaysia

Rugby in Asia 2020

Rugby Clubs Myanmar

Rugby Clubs Thailand

Rugby Clubs Vietnam

Grassroots Rugby in Asia

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