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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
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 Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens injected almost US$100 million into economy on Kai Tak debut

Rugby World Cup 2027

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

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.

Hong Kong players Eric Chui Wai-lap (left) and captain Josh Hrstich react to Wednesday’s draw. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong players Eric Chui Wai-lap (left) and captain Josh Hrstich react to Wednesday’s draw. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

HSBC SVNS Series

New Zealand claim the double over Australia at HSBC SVNS Series opener in Dubai

Men and women’s teams also won the double in Singapore in 2024, tournament moves to Cape Town on Friday.

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

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.

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.

Six Nations winners France (in blue) faced Southern Hemisphere champions South Africa in Saint Denis in early November. Photo: EPA
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
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.

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.

Hong Kong’s Marcus Ramage (centre) returns to the wing spot he occupied against Japan after scoring a hat-trick from centre against the Brumbies. Photo: Elson Li
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

National Games: Haughey into final, rugby kicks off, Zheng out – as it happened

Siobhan Haughey reaches final of 200m freestyle on day 3, after Zhang Zhanshuo beats Pan Zhanle again and tennis star Zheng Qinwen withdraws.

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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.

Hong Kong rugby sevens forward Chloe Chan is given a lift by Gabby Rivers during training at Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong rugby sevens forward Chloe Chan is given a lift by Gabby Rivers during training at Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Eugene Lee
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 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 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.

Gregor McNeish, pictured in possession against Japan A, is among those coming into the starting line-up to face the Brumbies. Photo: Elson Li
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.

Hong Kong’s Luke van der Smit runs through the Sri Lanka defence during an Asia Rugby Championship clash at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong’s Luke van der Smit runs through the Sri Lanka defence during an Asia Rugby Championship clash at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground. Photo: Sun Yeung
Kai Tak Sports Park

NRL side Rabbitohs, Super League club St Helens eye Hong Kong for 2027 clash

St Helens boss Eamonn McManus played rugby union for Hong Kong and lived in the city for 20 years.

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.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby sevens star Max Denmark relishing ‘grand scale’ of National Games

City team poster boy reveals admiration for mainland sprinting legend, excited about watching Chinese speedsters fighting for Games gold.

Max Denmark races clear of two Chinese defenders at the 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
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