2022 Asia Rugby Championship division tournaments
Appearance
2022 ARC division tournaments | |||
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Date | 4 June - 25 November 2022 | ||
Countries | 9 | ||
Tournament statistics | |||
Matches played | 9 | ||
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The 2022 Asia Rugby Championship division tournaments refers to the divisions played within the annual international rugby union tournament for the Asian region. The Asia Rugby Championship (ARC) replaced the Asian Five Nations tournament in 2015. The main tournament is now contested by the top three teams in Asia. The other national teams in Asia compete in three divisions.
Teams
The Division 3 West tournament, due to be held in Iran in late September was cancelled due to ongoing instability within Iran.[1]
Pre-tournament world rankings in parentheses[2]
Division 1
Chinese Taipei (64)
Philippines (53)
Singapore (57)
Sri Lanka (44)
Division 2
Guam (69)
Kazakhstan (62)
Thailand (76)
United Arab Emirates (70)
Division 3
Division 2
Tournament details | |
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Host | ![]() |
Venue | Punjab Stadium |
Date | May 29 - June 1 |
Countries | 2 |
Final positions | |
Champions | ![]() |
The Division 2 Tournament was held from 29 May to 1 June at Punjab Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.[3]
Matches
29 May 2022 | Pakistan ![]() |
15-20 | ![]() |
Lahore Stadium, Lahore | ||
Try: Ali Shahid, Khalid Hussain Bhatti Con: Omair Khan Pen: Muhammad Aqib Sidfique |
Try: Sarut Janda, Thanapong Punpang Con: Luc Michel Etienne Legrand, Krit Raphawee Pen: Luc Michel Etienne Legrand (2) |
1 June 2022 | Pakistan ![]() |
24-18 | ![]() |
Punjab Stadium, Lahore | ||
Try: Ali Khan (2), Asrar Ahmed, Khurram Shahzad Con: Omair Khan (2) |
https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/06/02/pakistan-crowned-division-ii-champions/ | Pen: Thanapong Punpang (3), Tanin Compaengyot (2), Luc Michel Etienne Legrand |