The 2nd Asian Rugby Exchange Fest will be held to promote the sport on the occasion of the first Rugby World Cup taking place in an Asian country. Fukuoka will be the only venue amongst the host cities of RWC 2019 games. Matches of XRugby, a new and lower-committed format of the sport will be played seven-on-seven during the event by 16 junior teams from Kyushu and other Asian countries. Young warriors will compete on half a standard pitch, deepening their international connection. The event is organized by World Rugby, Asia Rugby and Japan Rugby Football Union.
Participating countries and regions:
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia (2 teams), Nepal, Thailand, Taiwan, Macau, Japan (Fukuoka 5 teams, Oita, Nagasaki, Kagoshima)
*Information as of Sep. 20, 2019, and subject to change
• 9/28 (Sat.) 10:00~15:40
• 9/29 (Sun.) 10:30~15:15
• Free viewing
• Sanix Global Arena Stadium
• 46-1 Yoshidome, Munakata City, Fukuoka
• https://asian-rugby-exchange-fest.com/
