2016 U-19 Asia Rugby Championship

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2016 U-19 Asia Rugby Championship
Tournament details
HostFlag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
Date11 – 17 December 2016
Countries4
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong
RelegatedFlag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
2015
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]

Contents

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
1Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 3300182181643015
2Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei 310270117-47217
3Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 310252119-67127
4Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 310275125-50116
Source: ThePapare.com (Participants only, excluding results)

Division 1

2016 U-19 Asia Rugby Championship division 1
Tournament details
HostFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Date14 – 17 December 2016
Countries4
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Tournament statistics
Matches played4

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]

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
14 December 2016
 
 
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 10
 
17 December 2016
 
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 26
 
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 14
 
14 December 2016
 
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates 13
 
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 10
 
 
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates 14
 
Third place play-off
 
 
17 December 2016
 
 
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 35
 
 
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 15
14 December 2016
Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg10–26Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Report
International School Manila, Taguig

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