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Thailand National Rugby Sevens Team
The Thailand national rugby sevens team is a minor national sevens side. They have competed in the Hong Kong Sevens The Hong Kong Sevens () is an rugby sevens tournament held annually in Hong Kong on a weekend in late March or early April. Considered the premier tournament on the World Rugby Sevens Series competition, the Hong Kong Sevens is currently the s ... since the 1980s.McLaren, p70 Sri Lanka Rugby 7s : Rugby at the 1998 Asian Games Group B matches - December 7 Rugby at the 2002 Asian Games Group A matches - September 30 References * McLaren, Bill ''A Visit to Hong Kong'' in Starmer-Smith, Nigel & Robertson, Ian (eds) ''The Whitbread Rugby World '90'' (Lennard Books, 1989) See also * Rugby union in Thailand {{Thailand national teams Rugby union in Thailand Thailand national rugby union team National rugby sevens teams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong Sevens
The Hong Kong Sevens () is an rugby sevens tournament held annually in Hong Kong on a weekend in late March or early April. Considered the premier tournament on the World Rugby Sevens Series competition, the Hong Kong Sevens is currently the seventh tournament on the World Series calendar (following the Canada Sevens. The tournament spans three days, beginning on a Friday and concluding on Sunday. The tournament is organised each year by the Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 respectively. The latest Hong Kong Rugby Sevens was held on Friday 4, Saturday 5, Sunday 6 November 2022. History The Hong Kong Sevens was originally the idea of the Marketing and Promotions Manager of Rothman's Export for a Pan Asia 15s Rugby Tournament. Rodney Bentham-Wood wanted Rothmans to sponsor a pan Asia rugby Tournament. Leah May was considering Carlsberg as the main sponsor. However, after a discussion between him and the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s
The 2006 Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s was the eighth year that the Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s tournament had been held. South Korea defeated China 24 - 19 in the final of the Cup. Pool Stage Pool A : ---- ---- Pool B : ---- ---- Pool C : * 40 - 07 Arabian Gulf * Arabian Gulf 30 - 00 * 39 - 00 Pool D : * 38 - 07 * 48 - 00 * 40 - 07 Knockout stage Bowl Plate Cup References {{DEFAULTSORT:Sri Lanka 2006 File:2006 Events Collage V1.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2006 Winter Olympics open in Turin; Twitter is founded and launched by Jack Dorsey; The Nintendo Wii is released; Montenegro 2006 Montenegrin independence referendum, votes to declare ... 2006 rugby sevens competitions 2006 in Asian rugby union rugby sevens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rugby Union In Thailand
Rugby union in Thailand is a significant sport. They are currently ranked 60th, with 16,121 registered players. retrieved 5 July 2009 The governing body is the , which was founded in 1937, and affiliated to the IRFB in 1989.Bath, Richard (ed.) ''The Complete Book of Rugby'' (Seven Oaks Ltd, 1997 ) p75Thai Rugby Union retrieved 5 July 2009 History Thai rugby goes back to the early twentieth century. Unlike most other Asian countries, Thailand does not have a history of |
Bill McLaren
William Pollock McLaren (16 October 1923 – 19 January 2010) was a Scottish rugby union commentator, teacher, journalist and one time rugby player. Known as 'the voice of rugby', he retired from commentating in 2002. Renowned throughout the sport, his enthusiasm and memorable turn of phrase endeared him to many. Early life McLaren was born in Hawick, in the Scottish Borders, in 1923 to a knitwear salesman from Loch Lomond-side who had moved down to the area. As a young boy, he was steeped in local rugby stories: In his teenage years, McLaren grew up to be a useful flank forward.Bill McLaren: the voice of Rugby Union , 24 January 2002. He would later play for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rugby At The 2002 Asian Games
Rugby ( Sevens and Union) was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Ulsan, South Korea. All games played at the Ulsan Public Stadium. The competition included only men's events. Schedule Medalists Union Sevens Medal table Draw The teams were drawn into two groups of four teams for sevens competition, rugby union competitions were played in round robin format. ;Group A * * * * ;Group B * * * * Final standing Union Sevens References2002 Asian Games Official Report, Pages 568–569 External links 2002 Asian Games website {{DEFAULTSORT:Asian Games rugby union 2002 File:2002 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The 2002 Winter Olympics are held in Salt Lake City; Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and her daughter Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon die; East Timor gains East Timor independence, indepe ... 2002 rugby union tournaments for national teams International rugby union competitions hosted by South Korea 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rugby At The 1998 Asian Games
Rugby ( Sevens and Union) was one of the many sports which was held at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand from December 7 to December 18, 1998. Schedule Medalists Union Sevens Medal table Final standing Union Sevens References Results {{DEFAULTSORT:Asian Games rugby union 1998 1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''. Events January * January 6 – The '' Lunar Prospector'' spacecraft is launched into orbit around the Moon, and later finds evidence for frozen water, in soil in permanently ... 1998 rugby union tournaments for national teams International rugby union competitions hosted by Thailand 1998 in Asian rugby union ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s
The 2008 Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s was the tenth year and final year of the Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s tournament. Malaysia defeated South Korea 31 - 21 in the final of the Cup. First round Pool A * 10 - 10 * 28 - 24 Arabian Gulf * 21 - 12 Arabian Gulf * 52 - 00 * 33 - 00 * 19 - 12 Arabian Gulf * 19 - 07 * Arabian Gulf 50 - 00 * 41 - 00 * 45 - 00 : Pool B * 17 - 07 * 21 - 07 * 22 - 7 * 45 - 00 * 45 - 00 * 45 - 00 * 34 - 00 * 31 - 05 * 19 - 07 * 24 - 00 : Second round Bowl Plate Cup References {{DEFAULTSORT:Sri Lanka 2008 File:2008 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Lehman Brothers went bankrupt following the Subprime mortgage crisis; Cyclone Nargis killed more than 138,000 in Myanmar; A scene from the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing; ... 2008 rugby sevens competitions 2008 in Asian rugby union rugby sevens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s
The 2007 Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s was the ninth year of the Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s tournament. Hong Kong defeated South Korea 37 points to 5 in the final of the Cup. First round Pool A * 33 - 10 * 45 - 19 * 36 - 05 * 45 - 00 * 47 - 12 * 28 - 12 * 55 - 00 * 17 - 17 * 47 - 00 * Won - Lost : Pool B * 24 - 15 * 50 - 00 * 15 - 12 * 59 - 00 * 15 - 12 * 19 - 12 * 41 - 00 * 33 - 00 * 19 - 05 * Won - Lost : Second round Bowl Plate Cup References {{DEFAULTSORT:Sri Lanka 2007 File:2007 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Steve Jobs unveils Apple's first iPhone; TAM Airlines Flight 3054 overruns a runway and crashes into a gas station, killing almost 200 people; Former Pakistani Prime Minister of Pakistan, Pr ... 2007 rugby sevens competitions 2007 in Asian rugby union rugby sevens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s
The 2005 Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s was the seventh year of the Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s tournament. Japan defeated South Korea 28 - 10 in the final of the Cup. First round Pool A * 40 - 00 * 26 - 5 * 10 - 5 : Pool B * 21 - 12 Arabian Gulf * 7 - 5 Arabian Gulf * 24 - 05 : Pool C * 26 - 00 * 37 - 07 * 59 - 00 : Pool D * 26 - 12 * 22 - 7 * 57 - 0 : Second round Bowl Plate Cup References {{DEFAULTSORT:Sri Lanka 2005 File:2005 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf of Mexico; the Funeral of Pope John Paul II is held in Vatican City; "Me at the zoo", the first video ever to be uploaded to YouTube; Eris was discovered in ... 2005 rugby sevens competitions 2005 in Asian rugby union rugby sevens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s
The 1999 Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s was the first year of the Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s tournament. South Korea defeated Chinese Taipei 38 - 07 in the final of the Cup. First round Pool A * 33 - 00 * 28 - 12 * 49 - 07 * 21 - 07 * 12 - 07 * 40 - 07 * 26 - 07 * 48 - 05 * 40 - 12 * 56 - 00 : Pool B * 40 - 00 * 29 - 12 * 19 - 12 * 36 - 00 * 38 - 19 * 21 - 19 * 47 - 07 * 33 - 00 * 14 - 14 * 40 - 00 : Second round Bowl Plate Cup {{DEFAULTSORT:Sri Lanka 1999 File:1999 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The funeral procession of King Hussein of Jordan in Amman; the 1999 İzmit earthquake kills over 17,000 people in Turkey; the Columbine High School massacre, one of the first major school shootin ... 1999 rugby sevens competitions 1999 in Asian rugby union rugby sevens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s
The 2004 Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s was the sixth year of the Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7s tournament. It also doubled as an Asian qualifier for the 2005 Rugby World Cup Sevens. Japan defeated Chinese Taipei 38 - 14 in the final of the Cup. First round Pool A * 45 - 7 * 19 - 14 * 31 - 14 : Pool B * 26 - 10 * 26 - 10 * 33 - 05 : Pool C * 31 - 05 * 77 - 00 * 45 - 05 : Pool D * 40 - 07 * Arabian Gulf 31 - 00 * 28 - 14 Arabian Gulf : Second round Bowl Plate Cup References {{DEFAULTSORT:Sri Lanka 2004 2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO). Events January * January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 6 ... 2004 rugby sevens competitions 2004 in Asian rugby union rugby sevens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabian Gulf Rugby Union Team (sevens)
The Arabian Gulf rugby sevens national team was a minor sevens side that represented the Gulf Cooperation Council member states. The team first played in 1990, competing at the Hong Kong Sevens tournament that year before travelling to the qualifying event for the Rugby World Cup Sevens held in Sicily. Over the next two decades the Arabian Gulf was a regular participant at the Hong Hong Sevens and in their home event, the Dubai Sevens. The Arabian Gulf team was dissolved at the end of 2010 to be replaced by single-country national teams. World Series and Rugby World Cup Sevens Arabian Gulf recorded their first win during the World Sevens Series in the inaugural season, defeating Singapore by 45–7 at the 2000 Hong Kong Sevens. The following year, Robert Blignaut scored a try for the Arabian Gulf against eight-time champions New Zealand in their pool match loss at the 2001 Hong Kong Sevens before the team beat Sri Lanka 22–0 in the quarterfinals of the Bowl competition. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
