ARFU Asian Rugby Series
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Sport | Rugby union |
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Instituted | 2003 |
Inaugural season | 2003-04 |
Ceased | 2007 |
Replaced by | Asian Five Nations |
Region | Asia (ARFU) |
Holders | Japan (2007) |
Most titles | Japan (3 titles) |
Qualification | Rugby World Cup |
The Asian Rugby Series was an international rugby union competition held between Asian national rugby sides. The tournament started in 2003, initially used as an alternative tournament to the ARFU Asian Rugby Championship, but similarities meant it was merged with the Asian Rugby Championship in 2008, to create the Asian Five Nations.
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Year | Winner | Runner-up | Third |
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2003-04 | South Korea | Japan | Taiwan |
2005 | Japan | South Korea | Hong Kong |
2006 | Japan | South Korea | Arabian Gulf |
2007 | Japan | Hong Kong | South Korea |
Categories:
- ARFU Asian Rugby Series
- Rugby union competitions in Asia for national teams
- Recurring sporting events established in 2003
- Defunct rugby union competitions for national teams
- 2003 establishments in Asia