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International Cooperation: Asian Scrum Project 

The Asian Scrum Project is international cooperation initiative by the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) . The initiative aims to develop the Asian region and deepen mutual understanding through rugby. Since its launch in 2011, JRFU has been building bonds across Asia by using the power of the game to build bonds across borders, aiming for the realization of a sustainable society. 

The Asian Scrum Project has three objectives:

• 1Rugby Development/Promotion

  Supporting the rugby development/promotion from grassroots to high performance, promote sustainable growth, primarily within the Asian region.

• 2Mutual Understanding and Coexistence through rugby

  Using rugby,deepen mutual understanding among Asian nations and strive to realize multicultural coexistence through the game. 

• 3 Human Resource Development and Social Contribution

  Encourage the personal growth of participants and support them to leverage the experience gained through rugby to tackle social issues 

Background

"Tender for Asia"   Japan’s bid to host the Rugby World Cup 2019 was campaigned under the theme"Tender for Asia". By hosting the Rugby World Cup  in Asia — a departure from previous editions held exclusively in traditional powerhouse nations—Japan pledged to contribute to the development of rugby for the entire region. Following the successful bid, the Asian Scrum Project was launched in 2011 to take this promise into action.

Programme Map

The Asian Scrum Project is widely active across Asia and other parts of the world. We have delivered many programmes tailored to the specific needs and conditions of each country. programmes are diverse, from training local coaches and players, support tournament operation, and infrastructure development, etc.

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  Letter of Appreciation from the Commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency

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  Asia Rugby Award for Character

Programmes

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  JICA-JRFU Scrum Project 

  In partnership with the JICA, this project dispatches JICA Rugby Volunteers to various countries.

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  Youth Leadership Program 

  Targeting the youth generation in Japan and across Asia, the programme aims to develop next-generation leaders. Participants learn about rugby development, addressing social issues through rugby, as well as learning international leadership and management skills. 

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  Other Projects  

  For more details on other initiatives, click here