Schedule Released for 2026 Asian Rugby Championship

"The schedule aligns with the Asian Games sevens, preparing teams for major international events."

Asia Rugby has released the 2026 Competitions Calendar, showing all major rugby tournaments across the continent. The calendar features men’s and women’s championships, age-group competitions, and sevens tournaments. It aims to strengthen rugby development and increase participation throughout Asia.

Top men’s teams, including the UAE, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong China, and Korea, will compete in the Men’s Championship. The Women’s Championship will gather the best teams in Almaty. Asia Rugby also plans new tournaments, including a July event in Sri Lanka, giving emerging teams more opportunities to compete at a high level.

The calendar aligns with the Asian Games sevens in October, helping teams prepare for major international competitions. Organizers hope that these tournaments will improve performance standards and give players valuable experience under competitive conditions.

Asia Rugby announced the 2026 schedule in late January 2026. The detailed calendar provides teams, unions, and fans with a clear roadmap for the year’s rugby action and highlights Asia’s growing presence in the global rugby scene.