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Hong Kong China Rugby
Ex-England star Anthony Watson backs Hong Kong to ‘show they belong’ at World Cup
Dazzling former wing at peace with forced retirement, anticipates his old boss Steve Borthwick turning around England fortunes.
25 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
British & Irish Lions
Rugby Australia eyes brighter future as Lions tour brings cash windfall
22 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong given 7s world series hope but told to up game for more elite chances
22 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
Rugby World Cup 2027
New Zealand coach Rennie shakes up back room team as 2027 Rugby World Cup looms
Hong Kong’s highest-ranked group stage opponent for tournament in Australia retain one member of previous team, bring in All Blacks legend.
24 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
Dave Rennie, who was named New Zealand coach earlier this month, has been given the task of whipping the All Blacks into shape for next year’s World Cup in Australia. Photo: AP
HSBC SVNS Series
HSBC SVNS Perth: New Zealand women win again, South Africa halt Fijian momentum
Black Ferns back up win in Singapore to lead series by four points, while the Fijian men’s failure to win sees their advantage cut to four.
8 Feb 2026 - 9:08PM
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.
5 Feb 2026 - 9:02AM
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Rugby World Cup 2027
Japan coach Eddie Jones says Rugby World Cup schedule ‘fair’, helps small teams
He says that, unlike in previous tournaments, the fixtures for next year’s event give all teams equal preparation time between matches.
3 Feb 2026 - 3:16PM
Japan’s players celebrate their win over South Africa in Brighton at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The Japanese then had to face Scotland with only four days’ preparation and lost. Photo: AP
British & Irish Lions
British and Irish Lions women’s team announce fixture list for tour of New Zealand
Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch have been confirmed to host matches against the Black Ferns and an invitational side.
21 Jan 2026 - 1:45PM
Rugby World Cup 2027
All Blacks fire coach Robertson less than two years before World Cup
The 51-year-old said he was ‘gutted’ to be leaving the team; former Australia coach Dave Rennie has been linked to the job.
15 Jan 2026 - 11:04AM
Year in Review
Year in rugby: South Africa dominate, France win Six Nations, England rising
British & Irish Lions complete 2-1 series victory in Australia, England lift the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
25 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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.
4 Dec 2025 - 6:50PM
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.
3 Dec 2025 - 8:46PM
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.
3 Dec 2025 - 11:16PM
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.
28 Nov 2025 - 8:00AM
Asia Rugby
Coach Eddie Jones tells his Japanese rugby players to beef up after bruising tour
Australian says he wants to see those who hope to play for national side to work harder, says his team can make last four of next World Cup.
25 Nov 2025 - 12:55AM
Japan full-back Yoshitaka Yazaki makes a break during the Autumn Nations Series match against Ireland in Dublin on November 8. The Irish won 41-10. Photo: AFP
Rugby World Cup 2027
Samoa last team to reach 2027 Rugby World Cup after winning qualifying event
They join Hong Kong and 22 other teams in the draw on December 3 following tense draw with Belgium in Dubai.
19 Nov 2025 - 4:40PM
Hong Kong International Test Rugby
Rugby chiefs unveil ‘watershed’ Nations Championship to crown top team, hemisphere
Top 12 teams to play in international windows of July and November, while 12 more teams including Hong Kong will play in second-tier Nations Cup.
18 Nov 2025 - 2:26AM
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Rugby World Cup 2027
Belgium on brink of surprise Rugby World Cup spot, but must beat Samoa to make it
The Belgians will face the Pacific Islanders for a spot at the 2027 tournament after both teams get two wins in the qualifiers in Dubai.
15 Nov 2025 - 11:06PM
Belgium’s Felipe Geraghty pounces on a loose ball during the Rugby World Cup 2027 final qualification tournament match against Brazil in Dubai on Thursday. Photo: Getty Images
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.
14 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
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.
7 Nov 2025 - 5:42PM
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.
12 Dec 2025 - 4:39PM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong handed 9-try Rugby World Cup reality check by Japan A
City’s men lose Kai Tak Stadium encounter 59-14, with coach Andrew Douglas ‘pretty disappointed’ with team’s performance.
24 Oct 2025 - 10:30PM
Japan centre Yuto Mori races clear of the Hong Kong defence on the way to scoring one of his side’s nine tries. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong name side with eye on Rugby World Cup future for Japan A clash
Andrew Douglas looking to ‘build something’ with 23-man squad that includes some different combinations in forwards and backs.
23 Oct 2025 - 3:15PM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong rugby coach ‘pretty happy’ with new-look side despite loss to Japan club
Andrew Douglas impressed by performances of six debutants in fast-paced display, with only blip an injury to young scrum-half Eric Chui.
12 Oct 2025 - 6:29PM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Japan tour set to gauge Hong Kong’s progress on road to 2027 Rugby World Cup
Players and coaches relishing trip, which features two matches, to see how far they have come since qualifying for 2027 tournament.
11 Oct 2025 - 9:00AM
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