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New look Tigers ready to topple Force May 10, 2019 The return of marquee signing Tom Varndell has given the South China Tigers a boost ahead of their clash against the unbeaten Western Force on Sunday in Hong Kong. Coach Craig Hammond hasn’t been afraid to throw his side around, Varndell is...

Live stream of this game available on the SC Tigers' website from 1:45PM (AEST). https://southchinatigers.com/

This shows the 1st 9-point try scored by the Western Force under the new rules. Terrific to see the support play from the Forwards - especially Prop Harry Lloyd who was right there as an option right to the end. https://www.facebook.com/rapidrugby/videos/1550218131784790/

Team Announcement | Western Force vs South China Tigers May 10, 2019 USA Eagles star Marcel Brache will captain the Western Force when they take on the South China Tigers in the final game of the Global Rapid Rugby Asia Showcase Series in Hong Kong on Sunday. Brache will take on the role with...

Good to see Marcel Brache get a chance to lead the team in the absence of Ian Prior. Good follow-on from his USA Eagles gig. Like the mix with some new faces (Particularly Ben Grant & Angus Taylor). Pleased that the WF can get the numbers correct.

Brynard Stander's view on the recent Asian Tour and the upcoming game against the SC Tigers.

‘Rugby has to evolve’: Western Force coach Tim Sampson talks Global Rapid Rugby ahead of Hong Kong tilt with Tigers Tim Sampson brings his team to Hong Kong for second match against the South China Tigers Coach supports Andrew Forrest’s vision of making rugby more fan-friendly and fast-paced...

https://www.westernforce.com.au/tessmann-talks-tough-win-over-dragons/

The SC Tigers must be excited enough to get their team out early.

Rugby: Asia Pacific Dragons aiming for more local players The Straits Times - 6 May 2019 SINGAPORE - The Singapore-based Asia Pacific Dragons lost 7-3 to Australia's Western Force in their last Global Rapid Rugby match last Sunday (May 5), without a Singaporean player in their squad, but the...

Excellent support from the Sea of Blue in Singapore.

APD keep faith for clash with Force May 3, 2019 The Asia Pacific Dragons have made just one change to their starting XV for Sunday’s historic clash that will pit the Singapore based side against Australia’s Western Force for the first time in Asia. The Dragons turned in an impressive...

Minimal team changes for both sides. (I can't explain the numbering system. Read it from 1 - 24)

For those who may be in Singapore this evening (Thursday, 2 May).

https://www.facebook.com/APDsRugby/videos/833539997001458/ No TV coverage of this game.

The Western Force is totally owned by Minderoo and is operated independently from RugbyWA.

The model is clearly fixed with private ownership of teams and the competition run by a professional organisation. It's not depending upon crowd numbers at this stage. Andrew Forrest has committed $150 Million to the cause over the initial 3 years. Clearly a strong business case is not there...

Fantastic to see Michael McDonald as Captain and Carlo Tizzano getting a start. Both earned their first caps with the Western Force in the Asia Pacific showcase against the Asia Pacific Dragons. Both also products of the Future Force Foundation and local club rugby.

And expanding to the Reds since the Sunwolves game last year and to the Rebels since the Brumbies game this year. This summary says it all (and it doesn't include the missing low numbers). PS I hear that the Ground Announcer at Bankwest Stadium announced attendance as 7,799 yet the...

https://www.rapidrugby.com/dragons-fire-in-front-of-home-fans/