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The SEA Games rugby competition once again delivered high-intensity action as the region’s best teams battled for honors in Rugby Sevens at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. With fast-paced matches and tightly contested results, the tournament highlighted the continued growth of rugby across Southeast Asia.
Among the standout stories of SEA Games rugby 2025 were the podium finishes by Singapore and the Philippines — two proud Pillar Sports partners — who showcased resilience, discipline, and progress on one of the region’s biggest sporting stages.
Rugby Sevens was contested over two days in Bangkok as part of the 33rd SEA Games, featuring men’s and women’s competitions. The shortened format tested squads not only on skill and speed, but also depth, conditioning, and tactical execution.
With several nations investing heavily in rugby development, Rugby at the SEA Games has become a key benchmark for measuring progress across Southeast Asia.
This year’s tournament saw Singapore and the Philippines both secure podium finishes, reinforcing their status as consistent contenders in regional rugby.
For Pillar Sports, these results represent more than medals — they reflect long-term partnerships focused on performance, preparation, and the continued development of rugby communities in the region.
Singapore delivered a strong showing at SEA Games 2025 rugby, earning:
The men’s team pushed hosts Thailand in the final, while the women’s side displayed composure and competitiveness throughout the tournament. Singapore’s return to the podium marked a significant milestone after several rebuilding years, reaffirming its position among the region’s leading rugby nations.
The Philippines men’s rugby sevens team also made its mark, claiming:
The team secured bronze after a determined performance against Malaysia, a result widely shared across Philippine sports media. Footage of the decisive match and celebration was published by One Sports Philippines:
The podium finish reflects the continued rise of Philippine rugby and its growing competitiveness within the SEA Games rugby environment.
While Singapore and the Philippines celebrated podium success, the gold medals belonged to the hosts.
Thailand completed a clean sweep of the rugby sevens events on home soil, winning both finals with disciplined defense and explosive attacking play.
Their double-gold achievement was reported in detail by Rugby Asia 247:
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| Medal | Men’s Rugby Sevens | Women’s Rugby Sevens |
| 🥇 Gold | Thailand | Thailand |
| 🥈 Silver | Singapore | Malaysia |
| 🥉 Bronze | Philippines | Singapore |
Beyond medals, SEA Games continues to play a vital role in developing the sport across Southeast Asia. The competition provides international exposure, accelerates player development, and raises performance standards across participating nations.
The closely contested results in 2025 underline how competitive and evenly matched the region has become.
Pillar Sports is proud to support partners who continue to raise the standard of rugby in the region. The podium finishes by Singapore and the Philippines at SEA Games 2025 Rugby reflect not only match-day performances, but also the long-term dedication of athletes, coaches, and support staff.
As regional rugby continues to grow, moments like these reinforce why the SEA Games remains such a meaningful platform for the sport.
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