Japan put up a splendid performance to clinch the Cup Championship at the Asian Sevens Rugby Series final-leg worked off at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo. Japan continued their dominance once again and went on to beat their arch rivals Hong Kong 17-12 in a thrilling Cup final encounter. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka had to be content with the fourth-place as they suffered a 12-27 defeat at the hands of China in the third-place playoff.
Buddhima Piyarathna is held by two players from China Thailand had limited opportunities to score during the Women’s Cup final
A keen tussle for possession in the Cup final
Iroshan Silva in action during the match against UAE
Japan proved their dominance in the Women’s Cup final against Thailand
Action from the match between Sri Lanka and UAE
Chatura Seneviratne looks for support during the match against Japan
A Hong Kong player looks for support during the Cup final
Japan produced some superb tackling during the Women’s Cup final
Captain of Japan receiving the trophy from Amali Nanayakkara - Group Chief Marketing Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC
Riho Kurogi, Skipper of the Japan Women’s Team receiving the trophy from Lasitha Gunaratne President, SLR
Top points and top try scorer Chihito Matsui (Japan) celebrates
Hong Kong looks to retain possession during the Cup final against Japan