2016 U-19 Asia Rugby Championship Explained

2016 U-19 Asia Rugby Championship
Host:Malaysia
Date:11 – 17 December 2016
Countries:4
Champion:Hong Kong
Relegated:Malaysia
Matches:6
Preceded By:2015
Succeeded By:2017

The 2016 U-19 Asia Rugby Championship is an international rugby union competition for Under 20 national teams in Asia. The winners will secure a berth at the 2017 World Rugby Under 20 Trophy.[1]

Top division

The top division will be hosted by Malaysia from 11–17 December 2016.[1]

Champions and qualification
for the 2017 World Rugby Under 20 Trophy.
Relegated
PositionNationGamesPointsBonusPoint
PlayedWonDrawnLostForAgainstDifferenceTriesLosing
13300182181643015
2310270117-47217
3310252119-67127
4310275125-50116
Source: ThePapare.com (Participants only, excluding results)

Division 1

2016 U-19 Asia Rugby Championship division 1
Host:Philippines
Date:14 – 17 December 2016
Countries:4
Champion:South Korea
Matches:4

Division 1 was hosted by the Philippines at the International School Manila in Taguig from 14–17 December 2016. The winner was promoted to the top division.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Cader. Saabir. Asia Rugby U19 in December. 9 December 2016. ThePapare.com. 3 October 2016.
  2. News: Jr Volcanoes eye promotion in U-19 meet. 9 December 2016. Malaya Business Insight. 7 December 2016. 20 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220071333/http://malaya.com.ph/business-news/sports/jr-volcanoes-eye-promotion-u-19-meet. dead.
  3. News: Junior Volcanoes eye Asian Rugby U19 title after 6-year drought. 9 December 2016. Fox Sports Philippines. 7 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161221034955/http://www.foxsportsasia.com/en-ph/news/junior-volcanoes-eye-asian-rugby-u19-title-after-6-year-drought/. 21 December 2016. dead.