Independent disciplinary process: Stefan Buruiana (Romania) and Cristobal Game (Chile)
Stefan Buruiana (Romania) has been suspended for three matches, reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, and Cristobal Game (Chile) has been suspended for eight matches, reduced to seven on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme after a Foul Play Review Committee considered their respective red card and citing issued during the 2025 July internationals.
Rugby World Cup 2027
Hong Kong China qualify for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 following victory in Asia Rugby Championship
Hong Kong China have secured qualification for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia after defeating Korea 70-22 in the final round of the Asia Rugby Championship 2025. This result marks the nation’s first-ever qualification for rugby’s showcase tournament.
Discipline
Independent disciplinary process update: Louie Trevett (Wales)
Louie Trevett (Wales) has been suspended for three matches after a Foul Play Review Committee considered his red card issued during the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy on 4 July, 2025.
