Asian Sevens

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.

Hong Kong won the Asia U18 7s in Johor Bahru, Malaysia after India - the leading team on Day 1 - imploded on Day 2

China won the second leg of Asia 7s in Hangzhou and should lift the overall title in Bangkok in November

Japan missed out on a place in the final of the first round of the Asian 7s in Incheon, putting winners China firmly in the driving seat

Thailand won the South East Asia 7s in Singapore on Friday.