Philippines bounce back to top at Asian 7s
After being relegated last year, Philippines bounced straight back to the Asian 7s Championship after winning the Asian Trophy in Kathmandu, while India lost in the final for the fourth competition in succession.
Published by John Birch, October 5th, 2024
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Eight teams came together in Kathmandu this weekend to compete for a place in next year’s Asian Sevens Championship.
But in practice there were only two teams in it. Philippines, winners in 2019 but relegated from Championship last year; and India, runners up 2019 - and every Trophy since.
Both comfortably won their pools, India only conceding points to Indonesia and Philippines only allowing Guam to cross their line.
The final was incredibly tight. Philippines scored under the posts near the end of the first half with the try being converted. India scored with three minutes to go… but the kick hit the post and that was the difference, Philippines winning 7-5.
Results
Pool E: Guam 12-10 Uzbekistan; Philippines 37-0 Nepal; Philippines 34-0 Uzbekistan; Guam 17-5 Nepal; Uzbekistan 7-12 Nepal; Philippines 27-12 Guam
Pool F: India 29-10 Sri Lanka; Iran 0-20 Indonesia; India 17-10 Indonesia; Iran 0-20 Sri Lanka; Indonesia 17-15 Sri Lanka; India 20-0 Iran
5th-8th Place Semi Finals: Uzbekistan 20-0 Iran; Nepal 15-17 Sri Lanka
Semi-Finals: Philippines 19-10 Indonesia; Guam 7-24 India
7th Place: Iran 0-20 Nepal
5th Place: Uzbekistan 19-21 Sri Lanka
3rd Place: Indonesia 19-22 Guam
Final: Philippines 7-5 India