The Indian women's rugby team claimed a historic first-ever international Rugby 15s victory with a 21-19 win over Singapore to finish third in the Asia Women's – Division 1 Rugby XVs Championship in Manila today.

The tournament was one of the qualifying rounds for the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup to be held in New Zealand.

China won the tournament with a 68-0 victory over hosts Philippines in a one-sided final.

The Asian tournament was being held from June 19 to 22.