A boost for women rugby players as 15s format makes a return


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 21 Jun 2025

High five: The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) involving three nations to host the Women’s 15s Championship.

PETALING JAYA: While much of the rugby world continues to focus on the fast-paced 7s format, the Southeast Asia Rugby Federation (SEARF) are taking a bold step forward by launching the Women’s 15s Championship.

The inaugural edition will feature three countries Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines, with Malaysia stepping up as host.

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