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South Africa captain Impi Visser is poised to win his 51st cap at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

South Africa captain Visser believes changes to sevens format ‘confusing’ for fans

The 30-year-old is hoping to lead the Blitzboks to their first title in the city at this week’s Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong 7s coach’s Olympics ‘desire’, but first eyes Kai Tak, Asian Games joy

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong sevens head has unfinished business, underlines world and Olympic aims

Hong Kong China Rugby

Olympics and World Cup ambition can go hand in hand, Hong Kong rugby bosses say

City’s men also have their eyes on retaining their Asian Games sevens title and reaching the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Hong Kong have already qualified for the Rugby World Cup, with a spot at the LA Olympics sevens tournament next on the list. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong have already qualified for the Rugby World Cup, with a spot at the LA Olympics sevens tournament next on the list. Photo: World Rugby
Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong ready for ‘harsh reality’ of Rugby World Cup, but boss proud of progress

Head coach Logan Asplin is under no illusions about the ‘pretty tough’ fixtures that lie ahead in preparation for the 2027 tournament.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong rugby head coach admits surprise at playing Australia in World Cup opener

World Rugby chairman has been forced to defend a decision that pitches debutants ranked world No 22 against two-time world champions.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s sevens pain as World Rugby meddling plunges beaten city team into void

Head coach Jevon Groves’ side have semi-final victory snatched from grasp by Canada, who join Belgium in HSBC SVNS 2.

Max Denmark, here in action during the victory over Tonga on Saturday, scored Hong Kong’s first try against Canada. Photo: World Rugby
Max Denmark, here in action during the victory over Tonga on Saturday, scored Hong Kong’s first try against Canada. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby star Tsang feels ‘alive’ after winning return from cancer ordeal

Lock forward inspires Kowloon to comeback win in her first match back, 18 months after being diagnosed with aggressive form of the disease.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong star dodges Sri Lanka dogs, cricket balls before crunch 7s series

Harry Sayers leaving nothing to chance as team seek glory at HSBC SVNS 3 tournament in Dubai.

HSBC SVNS Series

Hong Kong men start bid to join 7s elite at SVNS 3 against Samoa, Tonga, Colombia

National Games gold medallists must finish in the top two in eight-team tournament in Dubai to progress to next stage in February.

Hong Kong’s men will be in good shape, having won the National Games title at Kai Tak Stadium only last month. Photo: Sam Tsang
Rugby World Cup 2027

Rugby World Cup 2027: can Hong Kong close gap before facing Wallabies, All Blacks?

City’s rugby chiefs filling next two years with matches they hope will equip players to make the step up for World Cup debut in Australia.

Ben Axten-Burrett takes on South Korea during last year’s Asia Rugby Championship, a tournament Hong Kong now dominate. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Ben Axten-Burrett takes on South Korea during last year’s Asia Rugby Championship, a tournament Hong Kong now dominate. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Rugby World Cup 2027

2027 Rugby World Cup draw: Hong Kong welcome clashes with Australia, New Zealand

‘Everybody loves an underdog, and giant-killers,’ captain Josh Hrstich says after debutants are drawn in Pool A with two rugby superpowers.

Rugby World Cup 2027

2027 Rugby World Cup draw: when is it, how do I watch, who won’t Hong Kong play?

The city’s men have qualified for the tournament for the first time and are in Band 4 for the ceremony in Sydney.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby players eye differing World Cup road maps as club season resumes

City’s women unearthed some new faces on encouraging European tour, while the men, already World Cup-bound, learned a lesson in Portugal.

Jasmine Fung played at centre on the trip to Europe after recovering from shoulder surgery. Photo: HKCR
2025 National Games

Hong Kong target major rugby 7s breakthrough after National Games triumph

City team mainstay Liam Herbert discloses World Championship ambition, hails ‘huge momentum’ for pivotal January Challenger Series.

Liam Herbert (left) and Fong Kit-fung (centre) show off their National Games medals. Photo: Sam Tsang
Liam Herbert (left) and Fong Kit-fung (centre) show off their National Games medals. Photo: Sam Tsang
2025 National Games

Hong Kong savour ‘beautiful’ historic National Games rugby sevens gold

City’s men’s team survive second-half scare to clinch victory over Shandong at Kai Tak Stadium, after women beat Shanghai for fifth.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby team hope for ‘memorable’ Portugal win in first Test of autumn

Head coach Logan Asplin makes changes to his side, believes Portuguese side could be vulnerable in Lisbon after loss to Uruguay last week.

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2025 National Games

Hong Kong 1 win from National Games rugby sevens gold – and want perfection too

Hosts’ men storm past Jiangsu into final, and say they want to ‘put on a show for Hong Kong’.

Fong Kit-fung, a standout for Hong Kong, on the charge against Inner Mongolia. Photo: Dickson Lee
Fong Kit-fung, a standout for Hong Kong, on the charge against Inner Mongolia. Photo: Dickson Lee
2025 National Games

Hong Kong new boy’s National Games dreams come true, but after sleepless night

Matthew Rickard crosses in rout of Tianjin as men begin with twin victories, while city’s women on brink after two losses.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby in delicate balancing act as it hunts Olympic, World Cup spots

Men’s team are favourites in the National Games sevens starting on Wednesday while the women’s team will have a harder fight on their hands.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby teams named for National Games, asked to inspire a generation

Selected players announced as the city’s teams prepare to begin the sevens tournament at Kai Tak Stadium on Wednesday.

Hong Kong’s Max Denmark is being tipped to help inspire the next generation. Photo: Asia Rugby
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby team keep reins on ACT Brumbies, before second-half stampede

While scoreline reflects another heavy loss, there are more positives to take from the performance than in Japan defeat a week ago.

Hong Kong No 8 Jack Bartlett takes on the ACT Brumbies defence in their match at Football Club on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong No 8 Jack Bartlett takes on the ACT Brumbies defence in their match at Football Club on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong face ACT Brumbies seeking signs of progress on road to Rugby World Cup

Team aim to put ‘tough couple of weeks’ behind them after loss to Japan A and revelation of Luke van der Smit’s failed drugs test.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby’s Luke van der Smit facing long ban after failing drugs test

The No 8 reportedly tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance after Asia Rugby Championship clash against Korea in July.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby star to enjoy National Games honour before Christmas of denial

James Christie set to co-captain city team on their return to multi-sports extravaganza, then turn attention to World Series quest.

James Christie (with ball) in action during Hong Kong’s recent Asian Series success in Sri Lanka. Photo: Asia Rugby
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