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Timothy Lafaele (centre) and Japan teammates celebrating their 2019 Rugby World Cup pool-stage win over Ireland in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture. Photo: Kyodo
Rugby World Cup 2027

Why immigration politics in Japan is leaving its Rugby World Cup stars in limbo

Timothy Lafaele starred for Japan at 2019 Rugby World Cup, but now, under new rules for the local league, he is not sure whether he belongs.

Hong Kong International Test Rugby

Hong Kong end Nations Cup rugby campaign with come-from-behind win over Uruguay

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong handed Rugby World Cup reality check by dominant Chile in Nations Cup

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong brace themselves for hostile Chile Rugby World Cup dress rehearsal

City team ready for Vina del Mar encounter with South Americans, with both sides due to do battle again at World Cup in Australia next year.

Josh Hrstich, here trying to break through a tackle in training, will return to captain Hong Kong against Chile on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Josh Hrstich, here trying to break through a tackle in training, will return to captain Hong Kong against Chile on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong receive rude awakening at hands of Samoa in Nations Cup demolition

Pacific Islanders were rattling along at a point a minute at one stage of the 66-19 hammering in the National Stadium in Santiago, Chile.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong start Nations Cup campaign against Samoa with plenty to prove

Match in Chile is the start of six games for the city side to try to establish credibility ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia.

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Rugby World Cup 2027

Japan coach Jones to serve last match of suspension in Nations Championship opener

Team start rugby campaign in Tokyo against Italy on Saturday, then face Ireland in Newcastle, Australia, and France on home soil this month.

Eddie Jones is serving the last game of a four-match suspension imposed by the Japan Rugby Football Union for abusing match officials on a tour of Australia this year. Photo: AFP
Eddie Jones is serving the last game of a four-match suspension imposed by the Japan Rugby Football Union for abusing match officials on a tour of Australia this year. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong China Rugby

Japan coach Eddie Jones banned for abusing officials, to miss Hong Kong matches

Ex-Wallabies coach apologises after being banned for four games and has salary cut following incident on Australian tour with under-23 team.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong eye Seawolves prop Walsh as team builds to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Limited depth in an ageing front row and financial restrictions of governing body are proving troublesome ahead of the showpiece tournament.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Australia legend Hooper tips old boss to inspire New Zealand World Cup challenge

Brilliant former flanker anticipating his ex-Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie turning All Blacks into ‘dangerous’ unit for global showpiece.

Fraser Dingwall crosses for England in a defeat for New Zealand last November that would prove Scott Robertson’s penultimate match in charge. Photo: AP
Hong Kong Sevens

How ‘rubbish’ Olympic medal drove New Zealand star Ruby Tui’s rush to greatness

Olympic gold medallist and Women’s Rugby World Cup winner changing lives off the field following unsparing 2022 autobiography.

Ruby Tui in action for Aone Sports New Zealand in the recent Tradition HKFC 10s. Photo: Karma Lo
Ruby Tui in action for Aone Sports New Zealand in the recent Tradition HKFC 10s. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

British & Irish Lions

Rugby Australia eyes brighter future as Lions tour brings cash windfall

The underperforming Wallabies had been struggling to compete as an attraction against the hugely popular Australian Rules and rugby league.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong given 7s world series hope but told to up game for more elite chances

Senior World Rugby figure opens door to city team competing with heavyweights in home 7s, defends controversial circuit changes.

Matteo Avitabile goes on the charge for Hong Kong during their Melrose Claymores final on Sunday against Japan. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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
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.

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.

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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.

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
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.

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.

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.

South Africa, captained by Siya Kolisi, started and finished ‌2025 as the world’s No 1-ranked side. Photo: Reuters
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
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