Asia Rugby Sevens 2025 – Men Storm Semis, Women Falter

The Sri Lanka men’s team showcased their dominance on Day 1 of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025, cruising into the cup semi-finals at the Colombo Race Course Ground.

The grand finale leg of the series kicked off yesterday, with teams competing for the title of Asia’s champions and a spot on the World Rugby HSBC SVNS Division 3 pathway. The Sri Lankan Tuskers remained unbeaten, securing two wins before their final match was postponed due to adverse weather conditions.

However, it was a tough day for the Sri Lanka women’s team, who lost all three matches against strong opponents from Hong Kong, China, Thailand, and Singapore.

Day 1 Highlights

Women’s Results:

• Thailand 43 - 0 Sri Lanka
• Hong Kong China 31 - 0 Sri Lanka

Other notable results:

• India 17 - 7 UAE
• Japan 73 - 0 Indonesia
• China 46 - 0 Philippines

Men’s Results:

• Sri Lanka 26 - 14 Uzbekistan
• Sri Lanka 22 - 5 Singapore

Other notable results:

• Hong Kong China 50 - 0 Korea
• Japan 68 - 0 Chinese Taipei
• China 31 - 0 Uzbekistan

With their strong performance, the Sri Lanka men’s squad looks poised to make a serious run for the cup, while the women’s team will aim to bounce back in upcoming matches.

Stay tuned for more updates from the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2025 as the action continues in Colombo.