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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 as an alternative to the ARFU Asian Rugby Championship, but was merged with the ARC in 2008, to create the Asian Five Nations.
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Japan |
 Taiwan
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| 2005 | Japan |
South Korea |
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| 2006 | Japan |
South Korea |
Arabian Gulf |
| 2007 | Japan |
Hong Kong |
South Korea
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