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Philippines National Rugby Union Team
The Philippines national rugby union team, nicknamed the "Volcanoes", represents the Philippines in international rugby union. The Philippines have been playing in the Asia Rugby Championship since 2006 when the team was first created. In 2012 they won the Division I championship and were promoted to the top 5 for the 2013 tournament where they earned 4th place and again in the 2014 tournament. The Philippines have yet to make their debut at the Rugby World Cup. In the March 19, 2012 World Rugby Rankings, Philippines, along with Mexico and Pakistan, were listed for the first time, entering with the base rating of 40 points (which positioned the three national teams in 71st place). The national side is ranked 41st in the world (as of 29 July 2019). History In 1998 the Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU), the national governing body for rugby union in the Philippines, was formed. Rugby union in the Philippines was introduced mainly through the large number of British, Austral ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volcano
A volcano is a rupture in the crust of a planetary-mass object, such as Earth, that allows hot lava, volcanic ash, and gases to escape from a magma chamber below the surface. On Earth, volcanoes are most often found where tectonic plates are diverging or converging, and most are found underwater. For example, a mid-ocean ridge, such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, has volcanoes caused by divergent tectonic plates whereas the Pacific Ring of Fire has volcanoes caused by convergent tectonic plates. Volcanoes can also form where there is stretching and thinning of the crust's plates, such as in the East African Rift and the Wells Gray-Clearwater volcanic field and Rio Grande rift in North America. Volcanism away from plate boundaries has been postulated to arise from upwelling diapirs from the core–mantle boundary, deep in the Earth. This results in hotspot volcanism, of which the Hawaiian hotspot is an example. Volcanoes are usually not created where two tectonic plates slide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asian Rugby Football Union
Asia Rugby, formerly the Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU), is the governing body of rugby union in Asia under the authority of World Rugby. Founded in 1968 by eight charter nations, the Union today has 36 member unions in countries across Asia, stretching from Kazakhstan to Guam. The aim of Asia Rugby is "to raise physical and moral standards in Asia by education in the healthy pursuit of Rugby Football and to promote friendship among Asian countries". Members Asia Rugby has 36 member unions. Not all member unions are members of World Rugby. Asia Rugby members are listed below, with the year each union joined World Rugby shown in brackets. World Rugby associates are shown in ''italics''. There are 19 World Rugby members, and 9 World Rugby associates: There are 9 members not affiliated with World Rugby Other unions not affiliated with Asia Rugby Several rugby governing bodies for countries in Asia (partially, largely or entirely) – such as , , , , and – are members ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Asia Rugby Championship Division Tournaments
The 2019 Asia Rugby Championship division tournaments refers to the divisions played within the annual international rugby union tournament for the Asian region. The Asia Rugby Championship (ARC) replaced the Asian Five Nations tournament in 2015. The main tournament is now contested by the top three teams in Asia. The other national teams in Asia compete in three divisions. Teams The following teams were announced as playing the 2019 tournaments: Pre-tournament world rankings in parentheses Division 1 * (64) * (53) * (57) * (44) Division 2 * (69) * (62) * (76) * (70) Division 3 West * (N/A) ''(withdrawn)'' * (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) Central * (93) * (90) South-East * (87) * (82) * (102) Division 1 The Division 1 Tournament was held from 29 May to 1 June at Taipei Municipal Stadium in Taipei, Taiwan. Semi-Finals Finals Division 2 The Division 2 Tournament was held from 15–18 May at Bang Bon Sport Center in Bangkok, Thailand. Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Asia Rugby Championship Division Tournaments
The 2018 Asia Rugby Championship division tournaments refers to the divisions played within the annual international rugby union tournament for the Asian region. The Asia Rugby Championship (ARC) replaced the Asian Five Nations tournament in 2015. The main tournament is now contested by the top three teams in Asia. The other national teams in Asia compete in three divisions. Teams The teams involved in the division tournaments: Division 1 * (56) * (58) Division 2 * (63) * (84) * (77) Division 3 West * (NA) * (NA) * (NA) * (NA) Central * (61) * (NA) * (91) * (NA) East * (NA) * (87) * (69) Note: The national teams from United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka (both Division I) and Laos (Division 3 East) were originally scheduled to play in their respective divisions, but withdrew prior to the draw being finalised. Division 1 The Division 1 tournament consists of two matches between the Philippines and Singapore on 23 and 26 June. Both games took place at Sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Asia Rugby Championship Division Tournaments
The 2017 Asia Rugby Championship division tournaments refers to the divisions played within the annual international rugby union tournament for the Asian region. The Asia Rugby Championship (ARC) replaced the Asian Five Nations tournament in 2015. The main tournament is now contested by the top three teams in Asia. The other national teams in Asia compete in three divisions. Teams The teams involved in the division tournaments, with their world rankings prior to the competition in brackets: Division 1 * (41) * (54) * (57) * (72) Division 2 * (59) * (67) * (76) * (80) Division 3 West * (94) * (NA) * (NA) East * (73) * (99) * (81) * (NA) Division 1 The Division 1 tournament will be held in Ipoh, Malaysia. All times are Malaysia Time (UTC+8) For the 2017 edition of the tournament, Division 1 doubles as part of qualification for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. All teams that do not win Division 1 will be eliminated from World Cup qualification. Table ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Asia Rugby Championship Division Tournaments
The 2016 Asia Rugby Championship division tournaments refers to the divisions played within the annual international rugby union tournament for the Asian region. The Asia Rugby Championship (ARC) replaced the Asian Five Nations tournament in 2015. The main tournament is now contested by the top three teams in Asia. The other national teams in Asia compete in three divisions. Teams The teams involved in the division tournaments, with their world rankings prior to the competition in brackets: Division 1 * (38) * (54) * (58) * (59) Division 2 * (73) * (75) * (83) * (89) Division 3 East * (98) * (NA) West * (NA) * (NA) * UAE Shaheen (NA) West-Central * (NA) * (NA) * (NA) Notes Singapore was promoted to Division 1 prior to the scheduled start of competition to replace Kazakhstan, who withdrew from the tournament. Thailand was promoted to Division 2 prior to the scheduled start of competition to replace the Singapore team promoted to Division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Asia Rugby Championship Division Tournaments
The 2015 Asian Rugby Championship division tournaments refers to the divisions played within the annual Asian Rugby Championship rugby union tournament. The Asian Rugby Championship replaced the Asian Five Nations tournament. The main tournament is now participated by the top three teams in Asia, less teams competing at the 2014 Asian Five Nations, which saw the top five teams in Asia participate. In this edition, Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea participated at the main tournament. Teams The teams involved, with their world rankings pre tournament (as of 14 April), were: Division 1 * (39) * (52) * (55) * (38) Division 2 * (60) * (61) * (65) * (91) Division 3 East * (64) * (80) * (91) West * (NA) * (NA) * (NA) South Central * (69) * (79) (withdrew) * (88) Division 4 No tournaments for the Div 4 teams: * (NA) * (NA) * (NA) * (NA) * (NA) * (NA) * (NA) * (NA) Division 1 Division 1 of the 2015 Asian Rugby Championship was held at the P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Asian Five Nations Division Tournaments
*''For main Top 5 Division, see: 2011 Asian Five Nations'' The 2011 Asian Five Nations division tournaments, known as the 2011 HSBC Asian 5 Nations due to the tournament's sponsorship by the HSBC, refer to the divisions played within the tournament. This was the 4th series of the Asian Five Nations. There were five divisional teams in the 2011 version who contested for a place in the Top 5 tournament. Who ever finished last place in a division was relegated, while the winner of a division was promoted. Last place in division 1 was replaced by the winner of division 2, winner of division 3 replaced last place in division 2, winner in division 4 replaced last in division 3 and winner in division 5 replaced last in division 4. Changes from 2010 * South Korea becomes one of the first Asian Top 5 giants to be relegated to Division 1. * Sri Lanka are no longer competing in Division 1, following promotion to the Top 5 Division. * Philippines have replaced Chinese Taipei in Division 1, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 Asian Five Nations Division Tournaments
''For main Top 5 Division, see: 2010 Asian Five Nations'' The 2010 Asian Five Nations division tournaments, known as the 2010 HSBC Asian 5 Nations due to the tournament's sponsorship by the HSBC, refer to the Asian Five Nations divisions played within the tournament. This was the 3rd series of the Asian Five Nations. There were four main divisions, with further regional division. The winners of Division 1 would be promoted up to the Top Division for 2011, as will the winner of Division 2 being promoted to Division 1. The loser of Division 1, drops to Division 2, and the winner of Division 3 replaces the last place team in Division 2. Scoring system: 5 points for a win, three for a draw, one bonus point for being within seven points of the winning team, and one for four tries. Changes from 2009 * The Arabian Gulf are no longer competing in Division 1, following promotion to the Top 5 Division. * Malaysia have replaced Thailand in Division 1, with Thailand competing in Division 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 Asian Five Nations Division Tournaments
''For main Top 5 Division, see: 2009 Asian Five Nations'' The 2009 Asian Five Nations division tournaments, known as the 2009 HSBC Asian 5 Nations due to the tournament's sponsorship by the HSBC, refer to the Asian Five Nations divisions played within the tournament. This was the 2nd series of the Asian Five Nations. There were three main divisions, with two further regional divisions. The winners of Division 1 would be promoted up to the Top Division for 2010, as will the winner of Division 2 being promoted to Division 1. The loser of Division 1, drops to Division 2. With the newly included Division 3, this also means the winner of Division 3 will replace the loser of Division 2 in 2010. Scoring system: 5 points for a win, three for a draw, one bonus point for being within seven points of the winning team, and one for four tries. Changes from 2008 * Singapore are no longer competing in Division 1, following promotion to the Top 5 Division. * Thailand have replaced China in Div ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Asian Five Nations Division Tournaments
''For main Top 5 Division, see: 2008 Asian Five Nations'' The 2008 Asian Five Nations division tournaments, known as the 2008 HSBC Asian 5 Nations due to the tournament's sponsorship by the HSBC, refer to the Asian Five Nations divisions played within the tournament. This was the 1st series of the Asian Five Nations, following the merge of the ARFU Asian Rugby Series and Asian Rugby Championship. There were two main divisions, with three further regional divisions. The winners of Division 1 would be promoted up to the Top Division for 2009, as will the winner of Division 2 being promoted to Division 1. The loser of Division 1, drops to Division 2. Scoring system: 5 points for a win, three for a draw, one bonus point for being within seven points of the winning team, and one for four tries. Teams The teams involved, with their world rankings pre tournament, were: Division 1 * (48) * (55) * (50) Division 2 * (81) * (79) * (NA) * (65) South-East Asia Division * (NA) * (N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 ARFU Asian Rugby Series
The 2007 ARFU Asian Rugby Series was the fourth edition of a tournament created by Asian Rugby Football Union for national teams. In 2008, it was replaced by the Asian Five Nations. Tournaments First Division ---- ---- ---- Ranking : * 1. (admitted to 2008 Asian Five Nations) * 2. (admitted to 2008 Asian Five Nations) * 3. (admitted to 2008 Asian Five Nations) Second division ---- ---- ---- Ranking : * 1. (admitted to 2008 Asian Five Nations) * 2. Arabian Gulf (admitted to 2008 Asian Five Nations) * 3. (admitted to division 1 of 2008 Asian Five Nations) Third division ---- ---- ---- Ranking : * 1. (admitted to division 1 of 2008 Asian Five Nations) * 2. (admitted to division 1 of 2008 Asian Five Nations) * 3. (admitted to division 2 of 2008 Asian Five Nations) Fourth Division ---- ---- ---- Ranking : * 1. (admitted to division 1 of 2008 Asian Five Nations) * 2. (admitted to division 2 of 2008 Asian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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