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  • RWC 2015 dream still alive for Philippines

    RWC 2015 dream still alive for Philippines

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Saturday 18 May 2013

    The Philippines avoid relegation by beating UAE in the HSBC Asian 5 Nations to remain in the hunt for a place at Rugby World Cup 2015.

  • Two key battles on final weekend of Top 5

    Two key battles on final weekend of Top 5

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Friday 17 May 2013

    Korea, Hong Kong, the Philippines and United Arab Emirates all have something to play for as the HSBC Asian 5 Nations Top 5 draws to a close

  • Japan continue to lead the way in Asia

    Japan continue to lead the way in Asia

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Monday 13 May 2013

    Japan cut loose against the UAE in claiming another Asian 5 Nations title, while Korea also beat the Philippines on the penultimate weekend.

  • Japan and Hong Kong victorious in A5N

    Japan and Hong Kong victorious in A5N

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Saturday 4 May 2013

    Japan all but wrap up another Asian 5 Nations title by beating Korea, while Hong Kong prove too strong for the Philippines.

  • Japan on course for A5N Top 5 title

    Japan on course for A5N Top 5 title

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Sunday 28 April 2013

    Japan maintain their HSBC Asian 5 Nations unbeaten record against Hong Kong as Korea defeat UAE.

  • Israel and Netherlands on rise in rankings

    Israel and Netherlands on rise in rankings

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Monday 22 April 2013

    Israel and Netherlands improve their IRB World Rankings as four nations confirm their places in the European play-off process for RWC 2015.

  • Japan and Hong Kong off to winning starts

    Japan and Hong Kong off to winning starts

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Saturday 20 April 2013

    Japan prove too strong for the Philippines with a 121-0 win, while Hong Kong beat UAE in the opening HSBC Asian 5 Nations Top 5 matches.

  • Focus turns to RWC 2015 for Asia's Top 5

    Focus turns to RWC 2015 for Asia's Top 5

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Friday 19 April 2013

    Japan, Hong Kong and UAE will enter the race to Rugby World Cup 2015 this weekend when the HSBC Asian 5 Nations Top 5 kicks off.

  • Philippines ready for the big time

    Philippines ready for the big time

    (Other) Thursday 18 April 2013

    The Philippines are set for the next step in a meteoric rise when they tackle Japan in their HSBC Asian 5 Nations Top 5 opener on Saturday.

  • Sri Lanka remain in the hunt for RWC 2015

    Sri Lanka remain in the hunt for RWC 2015

    (IRB.COM) Saturday 6 April 2013

    Sri Lanka overwhelm Kazakhstan to win the HSBC Asian 5 Nations Division I title and keep their qualification dream alive.

  • Japan out to set the record straight

    Japan out to set the record straight

    (Other) Thursday 4 April 2013

    With Japan soon to get their qualifying campaign for Rugby World Cup 2015 underway, we've looked at their desire to end an unwanted streak.

 
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Asia Round 1
15-Apr-2012Sri Lanka36 - 8Chinese TaipeiRizal National Stadium
15-Apr-2012Singapore20 - 37PhilippinesRizal National Stadium
18-Apr-2012Sri Lanka35 - 10SingaporeRizal National Stadium
18-Apr-2012Philippines34 - 12Chinese TaipeiRizal National Stadium
21-Apr-2012Sri Lanka18 - 28PhilippinesRizal National Stadium
21-Apr-2012Singapore31 - 49Chinese TaipeiRizal National Stadium
30-May-2012Guam38 - 17IndonesiaKelana Jaya Stadium
30-May-2012India34 - 5PakistanKelana Jaya Stadium
31-May-2012Thailand37 - 17IranKelana Jaya Stadium
31-May-2012Malaysia89 - 0ChinaKelana Jaya Stadium
01-Jun-2012Indonesia13 - 7PakistanKelana Jaya Stadium
01-Jun-2012Guam16 - 18IndiaKelana Jaya Stadium
02-Jun-2012China3 - 52IranKelana Jaya Stadium
02-Jun-2012Malaysia19 - 22ThailandKelana Jaya Stadium
14-Jul-2012Thailand42 - 29IndiaThephasadin Stadium
31-Mar-2013Kazakhstan10 - 33ThailandHavelocks RFC
31-Mar-2013Sri Lanka39 - 8Chinese TaipeiHavelocks RFC
03-Apr-2013Kazakhstan42 - 10Chinese TaipeiHavelocks RFC
03-Apr-2013Sri Lanka45 - 7ThailandHavelocks RFC
06-Apr-2013Chinese Taipei52 - 23ThailandHavelocks RFC
06-Apr-2013Sri Lanka49 - 18KazakhstanHavelocks RFC
20-Apr-2013Japan121 - 0PhilippinesLevel 5 Stadium
20-Apr-2013Hong Kong53 - 7UAEHong Kong Football Club Ground
26-Apr-2013UAE10 - 75KoreaPalm Sports Resort
27-Apr-2013Hong Kong0 - 38JapanHong Kong Football Club Ground
04-May-2013Japan64 - 5KoreaPrince Chichibu Memorial Stadium
04-May-2013Philippines20 - 59Hong KongRizal National Stadium
10-May-2013UAE3 - 93JapanThe Sevens
18-May-2013Philippines24 - 8UAERizal National Stadium

    • Korea finished second in the HSBC Asian 5 Nations after beating Hong Kong 43-22, the same placing in the 2014 Top 5 will see the Koreans represent Asia in the Repechage to determine the final qualifier for RWC 2015.
    • The Philippines lost 62-19 to Korea in the penultimate weekend of the HSBC Asian 5 Nations 2013 Top 5, meaning they have to beat the United Arab Emirates on 18 May to remain in the hunt for a place at Rugby World Cup 2015.
    • Japan celebrate a sixth successive HSBC Asian 5 Nations title following a 93-3 win over the United Arab Emirates in the latest round of RWC 2015 qualifying matches in the region.
    • Hong Kong centre Stuart Megaw tries to tackle his counterpart Male Sa’u during the HSBC A5N Top 5 match between Hong Kong and Japan at Hong Kong Football Club on 26 April, 2013
    • Ayumu Goromaru scored 33 points in Japan's record 121-0 win over the Philippines in round one of the HSBC Asian 5 Nations 2013 Top 5, the first step on the road they hope will lead to Rugby World Cup 2015.
    • Hong Kong captain Tom McColl makes a break during their 53-7 win over the United Arab Emirates during week one of the HSBC Asian 5 Nations 2013 Top 5, which forms part of the Rugby World Cup 2015 qualification process.
    • Japan prop Masataka Mikami will make his Test debut on Saturday when the Brave Blossoms face HSBC Asian 5 Nations Top 5 newcomers the Philippines in Fukuoka. The match will be Japan's first on the road to RWC 2015. Photo: Kenji Demura (RJP).
    • Wing Chamara Dabare and his Sri Lanka team breezed by Kazakhstan to win the HSBC Asian 5 Nations Division I title and keep their Rugby World Cup 2015 qualification dream alive.
    • Maxim Lifontov kicked 22 points as Kazakhstan bounced back from a shock loss to Thailand to beat Chinese Taipei 42-10 and keep alive their hopes of winning the HSBC Asian 5 Nations Division I title and staying in the hunt for a place at Rugby World Cup 2015.
    • The four captains of the HSBC Asian 5 Nations 2013 Division I pose with the trophy at the Sri Lanka Independence Momument in Independence Square in Colombo. Left to right are Chatree Wannadit (Thailand), Yoshitha Rajapakse (Sri Lanka), Serik Zhanseitov (Kazakhstan) and Lu Wei-fan (Chinese Taipei).
    • Fly half Fazil Marija scored a brace of tries as HSBC Asian 5 Nations Division I hosts Sri Lanka overcame Chinese Taipei 39-8 on day one of a tournament they must win if they are to keep alive their hopes of reaching Rugby World Cup 2015.
    • Pichit Yingcharoen tries to break through the Indian defence during Thailand's 42-29 victory in their HSBC Asian 5 Nations play-off to determine who earns promotion to Division I in 2013 and also keeps their RWC 2015 qualification dream alive. Photo: Kenji Demura (RJP).
    • Thailand's players celebrate after beating India 42-29 in the HSBC Asian 5 Nations play-off to earn promotion to Division I in 2013 and also keep alive their dream of qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2015. Photo: Kenji Demura (RJP).
    • Action from the Malaysia v Thailand match in Asian 5 Nations Division 2 2012. Thailand defeated Malaysia 22-19 to secure promotion to Asian 5 Nations Division 1 in 2013 and to progress to the next round of RWC 2015 Asian qualifying
    • Action from the Iran v China match in Asian 5 Nations Division 2 2012. Iran defeated China 52-3 to send China down to A5N Division 3 in 2013
    • Malaysia lock turned wing Dinesvaran Krisnan scored a hat trick versus China in the Division 2 semi final of the Asian 5 Nations 2012.
    • The Philippines fielded three sets of brothers in their HSBC Asian 5 Nations Division I success, including Matt Saunders. The brothers scored 79 of the Philippines 99 points as they earned promotion to the Top 5 in 2013 and kept alive their RWC 2015 qualification dreams.
    • Sri Lankan full back Rizah Mubarak gets by Singapore's Nicholas Groen in their HSBC Asian 5 Nations Division 1 encounter in Manila, a tournament doubling as a Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifier. 
    • Namal Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka slips through the Chinese Taipei defence on the first match Asian 5 Nations Division 1 2012 match day, also the first day of RWC 2015 Asian qualifying, on 15 April 2012 at the Rizal National Stadium in Manila, Philippines
    • The Webb Ellis Cup was a hit when it went on display in Manila
    • IRB Regional General Manager Asia Jarrad Gallagher (left) and members of the Philippines team with the Webb Ellis Cup ahead of the first qualifying matches in the Region for RWC 2015
    • L-R: Koji Tokumasu (JR 2019 General Manager), Paul Vaughan (ER 2015 CEO), Martin Snedden (RNZ 2011 CEO) and Claude Atcher (France 2007 CEO) outside the England Rugby 2015 headquarters at Twickenham.
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