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Hong Kong China Rugby is the governing body for the game in the city. Founded in 1952, it organises the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens plus international 15s Test matches and tournaments, domestic leagues for men and women, and age-grade competitions.
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.

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

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 qualified for the men’s 2027 Rugby World Cup by winning the Asia Rugby Championship. Photo: HKCR
Women’s 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.

2025 National Games

National Games: Hong Kong win 7s gold, Haughey into 100m final – as it happened

Hong Kong’s men’s rugby players beat Shandong at Kai Tak Stadium after Siobhan Haughey cruises into final of women’s 100m freestyle.

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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

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.

2025 National Games

Haughey and rugby sevens take centre stage for Hong Kong on National Games day 3

City’s big hitters enter the fray, with its most decorated Olympian swimming in Shenzhen and the rugby kicking off at Kai Tak Stadium.

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
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 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.

Andrew Douglas

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.

Rugby World Cup 2027

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
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
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.

2025 National Games

How Liam Herbert went from ‘Wasteman’ to Hong Kong key man at National Games rugby

Talented at both football and rugby as a youngster, the Hongkonger almost chose neither, but wise counsel sorted him out in time.

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Rugby World Cup 2027

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.

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
Rugby World Cup 2027

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.

2025 National Games

Try machine Chong ‘the heartbeat’ of Hong Kong team at National Games rugby 7s

An express winger with an insatiable appetite for scoring tries, Chong will be a vital cog for the city team at Kai Tak Stadium.

Rugby World Cup 2027

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.

Scrum-half Eric Chui (centre) was “going well” against the Japanese side before going off with an injury. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong International Test 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.

Hong Kong captain Josh Hrstich in possession during training. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Pickleball today, rugby tomorrow: Hong Kong family office begins sports push

Pickleball partnership is LIT Sports Global’s first foray into industry, and talks are afoot to take Hong Kong franchise into Japanese rugby.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby sevens star Cado Lee aiming to inspire local talent

Veteran midway through second decade representing city team after being ‘pushed and inspired’ by current head coach of English club Saracens.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Rugby World Cup 2027: Hong Kong to learn identity of group opponents in December

Hosts Australia to kick off expanded 6-week-long tournament, which will feature a round of 16 for first time.

Hosts Australia will kick off the 2027 Rugby World Cup on October 1 at Perth Stadium in Western Australia, against a team to be determined. Photo: AFP
Women’s Rugby

Hong Kong rugby trailblazer launching elite English career with Saracens

Roshini Turner settling in at club after suffering impostor syndrome, aiming to create pathway for city’s women ahead of World Cup push.

Roshini Turner scrambles over the line in a 2023 clash with Sweden. Photo: HKRU
Rugby World Cup 2027

New faces, old heads and surprise omissions as Hong Kong enter professional era

Bosses name 35-strong group of contracted players ahead of training camp in Japan that marks start of 2027 World Cup preparation.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong to roll out big guns in quest for rugby sevens gold at National Games

City to throw everything at winning home tournament in hopes of inspiring the next generation of players.

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