'53-Year Tradition' Promising Rugby Players Gather in Incheon! 21 Teams Compete for Four Days in 7-a-Format... Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister's Cup Held

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"Promising players who will take responsibility for the future of rugby in Korea are gathering in Incheon."

The Korea Rugby Association announced on the 16th that it will hold the "53rd Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister's Cup National Rugby Tournament" from the 17th to the 20th at the Incheon Namdong Asiaad Rugby Stadium.

A total of 21 teams will participate in this tournament: 12 teams in the under-15 category and 9 teams in the under-18 category. The under-15 division includes Daeseo Middle School, Baejae Middle School, Bucheon G Sports Club, Bupyeong Middle School, Ansan G Sports, Yangjeong Middle School, Yeonsu Middle School, Iribuk Middle School, Ilsandong Middle School, Jindo Middle School, Pyeongri Middle School, and Siheung G Sports Club A.

In the under-18 division, teams including the Gyeongnam Rugby Association, Daegu Sangwon High School, Baeksin High School, Siheung G Sports Club, Yangjeong High School, Incheon Mechanical High School, Jeonnam High School, Jeju NLCS, and Jindo Industrial High School will compete for the championship.

The tournament will be conducted using a combined league and knockout format. The first match begins at 11 a.m. on the 17th, with participating teams competing over four days for the title.

This tournament holds significance not only as a national competition but also as a platform where young rugby players across Korea can gain practical experience and assess their current skills.

Players in both the under-15 and under-18 categories will face peers from all over the country, providing opportunities to improve game management, tactics, and match readiness. For athletes aspiring to reach university leagues, professional teams, or even the national team, this event offers a chance to demonstrate their growth potential.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister's Cup National Rugby Tournament was established in 1974 and is now in its 53rd edition. Over more than half a century, it has contributed significantly to nurturing Korean rugby players and expanding the sport's base, becoming one of the country's most representative national tournaments. Matches will be broadcast live on SOOP and can also be viewed afterward on the official YouTube channel of the Korea Rugby Association.

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