ARFU Asian Rugby Series | |
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Sport | Rugby union |
Instituted | 2003 |
Inaugural season | 2003-04 |
Ceased | 2007 |
Replaced by | Asian Five Nations |
Region | Asia (ARFU) |
Holders | Japan (2007) |
Most titles | Japan (3 titles) |
Qualification | Rugby World Cup |
The Asian Rugby Series was an international rugby union competition held between Asian national rugby sides. The tournament started in 2003, initially used as an alternative tournament to the ARFU Asian Rugby Championship, but similarities meant it was merged with the Asian Rugby Championship in 2008, to create the Asian Five Nations.