ASIA NATIONS DIVISION 4

19.06.2014
Mongolia 49, Cambodia 5 in Brunei (Asia Nations Division 4)

Mongolia easily takes out this division. The Cambodia-Brunei match Saturday will determine 2nd and 3rd place.

ASIA NATIONS DIVISION 5

07.07.2013
Cambodia 28, Brunei 0 in Phnom Phen (Asia Nations Division 5-2nd Leg)

Cambodia easily won this division with a 66 aggregate against the visiting Brunei side. The question is will they be promoted to Division 4 with Laos relegated to Division 5?

ASIA NATIONS DIVISION 5 RESULT

05.07.2013
Cambodia 38, Brunei 0 in Phnom Phen (Asia Nations Division 5-1^st Leg)

Briefly
A surprising result as last year Brunei won this one 19-14!

BRUNEI v CAMBODIA; Asia Nations Division 5 1st leg

05.07.2013

Briefly
The only two teams in Division 5 will play a double-header in Phnon Phen, capital of Cambodia. The second leg will be played on Sunday.

Brunei won last year’s encounter 19-14 and should make a strong showing again today.

Prediction: Brunei by 5 points

TEAMS

Cambodia
Coach: Laurie Karatau
Manager:Jean-Baptise Suberbie
1. Suasdey Chea – Front Row
2. Kimseang Chro – Front Row
3. Dara Uk – Front Row
4. Richard Flanagan – Front Row
5. Chhan Vanyuth - Flanker
6. Ut Vuthy – Lock/Flanker
7. Matt Rees – Flanker/ Front Row
8. Vong LongDy - Flanker
9. Chey Sophol – Front Row/ Lock
10. Julien Roumy - Lock
11. Vannak Vong - Flanker
12. Dan Wetherall – Lock / No.8
13. Lavy Arashad – Flanker/ No. 8
14. Luke Wilkie – Scrum Half
15. Ratana Pich- Scrum Half
16. Alexis Chevalier – Fly half
17. Vanak Vireak (C)- Centre
18. Daniel Parkes- Centre
19. Hun Hean – Wing/ Centre
20. Norn Vanara – Wing/ Fullback
21. Nheb Rotha - Fullback
22. Lav Yu Ra - Wing
23. Chan Samedi - Center
24. Sophea Phan – Lock/ Flanker
25. Lach Sopera – Center/ Fly half
26. Khemrin Dul – Fullback/ Wing

Brunei squad not available

ASIA NATIONS TEST RUGBY: Division 5

30.06.2012
Laos v Cambodia in Phnom Phen (Asia Nations Div.5; Mekong Cup)

Venue:

Referee:

Preview
Laos comes into this game on the back of a huge 70-7 win over Brunei on Thursday. Brunei defeated Cambodia 19-15 in a hard fought tournament opener but the Cambodians have had more time to recover. I can see this being a close game.

The game also doubles as a Mekong Cup clash, held between Laos and Cambodia. Laos holds the cup as the scored a better aggregate over the two test matches.

The Mekong Cup was first played for in 2008. Laos won it the first year, Cambodia in 2009, but Laos has prevailed in the last two years.

Last Five Encounters
30.07.2011 Laos 14-7 in Vientiane (Mekong Cup)
16.07.2011 Laos 21-19 in Phnom Phen (Mekong Cup)
26.06.2010 Laos 12-3 in Phnom Phen (Asia Reg.Tournament; Mekong Cup)
15.05.2010 Laos 16-14 in Vientiane (Mekong Cup)
23.05.2009 Cambodia 26-8 in Phnom Phen (Mekong Cup)

GWC Rugby Rankings
Asia Table-Laos 18th, Cambodia 19th

IRB Ranking points do not apply as neither nations is on the IRB rankings.

Prediction: Laos by 3 points

Teams are not available

ASIA NATIONS TEST RUGBY: Division 5 in Cambodia

Cambodia is hosting this years Asia Nations Division 5 competition. The other teams are Laos and Brunei.

Last year only Laos and Cambodia competed in this division with Laos winning a home-away series 2-0. They won 21-19 away and then 14-7 at home.

This year Brunei returns after a years absence.

The schedule is..
Tuesday 26 June: Brunei v Cambodia
Thursday 28 June: Laos v Brunei
Saturday 30 June: Cambodia v Laos (also for the Mekong Cup, held by Laos)

All test matches will be played on the RCAF Old Stadium, Phnom Pehn

26.06.2012
Brunei v Cambodia

Preview
It is very difficult to make predictions for this game. Firstly Brunei wasn’t on the test rugby scene last year so it’s difficult gauge their strengths. I’m going for the host nation to take this game but only narrowly.

Previous Encounters
20.06.2010 Brunei 10-9 in Phnom Pehn
25.03.2009 Brunei 21-10 in Savannakhet
11.07.2007 Cambodia 30-8 in Brunei
29.06.2006 Cambodia 41-10 in Phnom Pehn

GWC Rugby Rankings do not apply as Brunei is unranked, not having played a test match in 2011.IRB Rankings do not apply for either team.

Prediction: Cambodia by 5 points

Teams

Brunei Squad

Iqbal Dato Haji Selamat
Hj Mohd Azmiee Hj Mohd Sunnylai
Reynold Anak Balaja
Lim Chee Chang
Awangku Mohammad Naqiuddin bin Pengiran Mohammad Ali
Muhammad Redha bin Haji Adinin
Muhd Ali Nuurul Saffuan bin Muhd Ali
Md Azahar bin Hj Timbang
Muhammad Ziyad bin Haji Ramlee
Petrus Anak Tuan
Hj Muhd Firdaus Hj Razali
Halil Wakiyuddin bin Kamis
Ronny Anak Tarang
Mohammad Isa bin Haji Mohamad
Lim Shen Quan
Syahwal Nizam bin Haji Yani
Awg Muhd Arif bin Awg Hashim
Mike Potii Faatahe
Abdul Halim bin Ali
Mohd Khairul Anuar bin Awang Hj Matusin
Tajul Barakat bin Haji Abd. Latip
Augustin Asson Anak Mulok
Muhammad Fahmi bin Mahusin
Awangku Muhammad Mu’izuddin bin Pengiran Ismail

http://bruneirugby.wordpress.com/2012/06/24/press-release-for-u20-sevens-and-a5n-fifteen-squad-14/

Cambodia squad not yet available

RUGBY TEST MATCH: Mekong Cup Laos v Cambodia

The Mekong Cup is the symbol of rugby supremacy between Cambodia and laos. The Cup began in 2008. This is the first year that both matches are being played away from other regional tournaments. Laos and Cambodia were originally to play in Asia Nations Division 5, with Brunei and Mongolia. The last two teams pulled out.

30.07.2011
Cambodia v Laos in Vientiane (Mekong Cup)

Venue: Chao Anouyong Stadium

Preview
Laos, the Cup holder, won the first leg 21-19 in Cambodia earlier in the month. This gives them a vital 2 point lead on aggregate going into the second leg which is played in Laos.

More previews here plus a summary of the first game  http://laorugby.com/Lao_Rugby_Federation/Mekong_Cup_2011.html

From Cambodia http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2011072950704/Sport/cup-hangs-in-the-balance.html

Previous Encounters
16.07.2011 Laos 21-19 in Phnom Phen (Mekong Cup)
26.06.2010 Laos 12-3 in Phnom Phen (Asia Regional; Mekong Cup)
15.05.2010 Laos 16-14 in Vientiene (Mekong Cup)
23.05.2009 Cambodia 24-8 in Phnom Phen (Mekong Cup)
28.03.2009 Laos 8-3 in Savannakhet (Asia Regional; Mekong Cup)

GWC Rugby Rankings
Asia Table-Laos 18th, Cambodia 20th

No IRB Ranking Points

Prediction: Laos by 14 points

Teams

Laos squad

FORWARDS (from):
Phanavanh BOUTTHAVONG
Damlongsack CHANTHASOUK
Phetthanousone CHITTHAPHONG
Soukhata CHALUNGLANGSY
Phayphisit MANISENG
Garry WRIGHT
Somphone VONGVILAY
Somxainoy PHOKHAM
Phouphet PHOTTHAVONG
Sompavanh KHETTIYA
Matsumoto HIDEAKI
Ekkasan SENGCHANPHENG
Phonphasit SANSAIYA
Mit Oudone KEOHANAM

BACKS (from):
Vannaxay SOMSUTHI
Chris MASTAGLIO
Thit Outhone THIRAKHOUN
Pisa VONGDEUANPHENG
Saysana VINAVONG
Soukthavi SOULIYACHACK
Savanhxay XAYYASONE
Phoudthasi THAMMAVONG
Phakkham SENSOULIVONG
William LUANGRATH
http://laorugby.com/Lao_Rugby_Federatio ... _2011.html

Cambodian Squad not available

TEST RUGBY: Mekong Cup

16.07.2011
Laos v Cambodia in Phnom Phen (Mekong Cup)

Venue: RCAF Old Stadium

Preview
For the first time the Mekong Cup is being contested as a separate competition, away from Asian regional or division fixtures. Originally set down as Asia Nations Division 5, Brunei and Mongolia withdrew, leaving Laos and Cambodia to play international test rugby in 2011.

Laos is the present holder of the Cup, winning both test matches last year. The Cup is decided on points aggregate over the two matches.

Previous Winners
2008-Laos
2009-Cambodia
2010-Laos

Last Five Encounters
26.06.2010 Laos 12-3 in Phnom Phen (Asia Regional; Mekong Cup)
15.05.2010 Laos 16-14 in Vientiene (Mekong Cup)
23.05.2009 Cambodia 24-8 in Phnom Phen (Mekong Cup)
28.03.2009 Laos 8-3 in Savannakhet (Asia Regional; Mekong Cup)
12.07.2008 Laos 33-0 in Djakarta (Asia Regional; Mekong Cup)

GWC Rugby Rankings
Asia Table-Laos 18th, Cambodia 20th

IRB Rankings do not apply

Prediction: Cambodia by 7 points

Teams

Laos
15. Anousith Chaleunsouk
14. Thit Outhone Thirakhoune
13. Saysana Vinavong
12. Pisa Vongdeuangpheng
11. Soukthavi Souliyachack
10. Chris Mastaglio
9. Vannaxay Somsuthi
8. Phouphet Phoutthavong
7. Somsay Phokham
6. Somphone Vongvilay
5. Phayphisit Maniseng
4. Garry Wright
3. Phettanousone Chittaphong
2. Damlongsack Chanthasouk
1. Phanavanh Bouuthavong, Capt.
Replacements
16. Sompavanh Khettiya
17. Matsumoto Hideaki
18. Ekkasan Sengchanpheng
19. Mit Oudone Keohanam
20. Phonphasit Sansaiya
21. Savanhxay Xayyasone
22. Phoudthasi Thammavongsa

Head Coach: Ian Melhuish

Cambodia Squad
Chro Kim Seng (Sisowath Knights)
Koeut Sovan Raksmey (S Knights)
Mom Samrach (S Knights)
Tun Sopha (PSE Garudas)
Nong Sovanrado (S Knights)
Ut Vuthy (PSE Garudas)
Vong Vannak (PSE Garudas)
Dan Wetherall (S Knights)
Phorn Bophan (PSE Garudas)
Pich Ratana, Capt. (PSE Garudas)
Mout Sarom (Stade Khmer)
Luke Wilkie (Sisowath Knights)
Khoeun Sangsa (Stade Khmer)
Dul Khemrin (Stade Khmer)
Nhab Rotha (PSE Garudas)
Uk Dara (PSE Garudas)
Dul Khemararaingsey (S Knights)
Pen Sophea (Stade Khmer)
Loem Bonpuv (PSE Garudas)
Em Ratana (Stade Khmer)
Lach Sopeara (PSE Garudas)
Man Salida (Stade Khmer)
Head Coach; Richard Flanagan

ASIA REGIONAL RUGBY TOURNAMENT

26.06.2010
Laos v Cambodia in Phnom Phen

Venue: Royal Cambodian AF Stadium

Referee:

Preview
Cambodia lost the opening game of this tournament to Brunei last Sunday. Laos defeated Brunei fairly easily Wednesday by 23-5. Laos will be the favourites to win this tournament on those results. However, Cambodia is playing at home. They also lost by only two points in the first match against Laos, in Vientiane back in late May. Laos may well find the Cambodians a handful in this test match which is also the return Mekong Cup fixture. Cambodia holds the Mekong Cup although Laos holds a two point aggregate advantage.

Last Five Encounters
15.05.2010 Laos 16-14 in Vietiane (Mekong Cup)
23.05.2009 Cambodia 24-8 in Phnom Phen (Mekong Cup)
28.03.2009 Laos 8-3 in Savannakhet (Asia Regional Tourn., Mekong Cup)
12.07.2008 Laos 33-0 in Jakarta (Asia Regional Tourn., Mekong Cup)
31.05.2008 Laos 15-14 in Vientiane (Mekong Cup)

GWC Rugby Rankings
Asia Table-Laos 18th, Cambodia 20th
IRB Rankings do not apply

Prediction: Laos by 14 points

Teams

Laos
15 Anousith Chaleunsouk
14 Gregory Pham
13 Thit Outhone Thirakoun
12 Saysana Vinavong
11 Phakkham Sengsouliving
10 Chris Mastaglio
9 Savannhxay Xayyasone
8 Lee Sheridan
7 Somphone Vongvilay
6 Phouphet Phouttavong
5 Garry Wrigh
4 Phayphisit Maniseng
3 Phettanousone Chitthaphong
2 Damlongsak
1 Phanavan Boutthavong
Replacements
16 Soubin Phensomphu
17 Ekkasan Sengchanpheng
18 Anousith Phaipanya
19 Mit Oudone Keohanam
20 Matsumoto Hideaki
21 Soukthavi Souliyachack
22 Vannaxay Somsuthi
Head Coach: Maloo

4 players making test debut but which 4 not known.

http://www.laorugby.com/Lao_Rugby_Federation/A5N_2010_23_June.html

Cambodia Squad not available

TEST RUGBY IN ASIA: Asia Regional Tournament

Asian rugby is organised into levelled competitions. At the top is the Asia5Nations, followed by divisions 1 to 4, and below that are regional competitions, from which further divisions can be made. In 2010 a new 4th division was created out of a 2009 regional division. The only regional tournament in Asia for 2010 is being held in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia. The teams are Cambodia, Laos and Brunei.

Some more here http://www.asian5nations.com/Regional

The Draw
Sunday 20 June
Cambodia v Brunei

Wednesday 23 June
Laos v Brunei

Saturday 26 June
Cambodia v Laos (also for the Mekong Cup)

Preview
Cambodia v Brunei

Venue:

Referee:

Preview
Cambodia has already played a Mekong Cup test match against Laos, so they will be more match-fit than Brunei. Cambodia is also playing on home turf, a big advantage at this level of international rugby. The Combodians won't forget the loss they suffered against Brunei in the regional tournament held in Laos last year.

Previous Encounters
25.03.2009 Brunei 21-10 in Savannakhet (Asia Regions 1)
11.07.2007 Cambodia 30-8 in Brunei (Asia Nations Series, Div.6)
29.05.2006 Cambodia 41-10 in Phnom Phen (Asia Tournament, Tier 6)

GWC Rugby Rankings
Asia Table-Cambodia 19th, Brunei 20th
IRB Rankings do not apply

Prediction: Cambodia by 14 points

Teams

Not available

Test Rugby Result: Laos wins Tournament

28.03.2009
Laos 8, Cambodia 3 in Savannakhet (Asia Nations Region 1)


Review
In what turned out to be a much closer result than expected, Laos won the Asia Nations Regions 1 tournament held in Laos. Laos scored all their 8 points in the last 7 minutes, with a try and a dropped goal. Cambodia, who has lost 10-21 to Brunei mid-week, were not expected to push the Laotians around but that is what they did.


Photo by: JACOB CAWTHORNE Laos flanker Sengchanpheng Ekasan (right, with ball) is tackled by Cambodian prop Chro Kim Seng during their international match Saturday in Savannakhet, Laos.

Thanks to www.phnompenhpost.com

Review here at http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/Sport/Unbeaten-Laos-win-tourney.html

Rugby Result: Brunei defeats Cambodia

25.03.2009
Brunei 21, Cambodia 10 in Savannakhet (Asia Regions 1)

Brunei defeated Cambodia 21-10. The final match on Saturday between Laos and Cambodia also sees the Mekong Cup up for grabs. Laos looks the favoured side going by the lastest results. If Laos wins then they could well qualify for a Division spot in the 2010 Asia Nations tournaments.

Asia Regional Test Rugby: Regional 1

The first of the 2009 Asia Regional Rugby tournaments gets underway Sunday in Laos. These matches are not part of the Rugby World Cup 2011 qualifying system.

The tournament will be held at the Savannakhet Stadium in Savannakhet, Laos. Savannakhet is the main city (100,000 pop) of the Central-Southern area of Laos. It is situated on the Mekong River.

Teams at this tournament will be the national 15's mens sides from Cambodia, Brunei and Laos.

Schedule
22 March: Laos v Brunei
25 March: Brunei v Cambodia
28 March: Cambodia v Laos