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Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground will play host to Hong Kong men’s rugby clash with Sri Lanka in June. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s high-stakes June rugby match to take place at Kai Tak Sports Park

Asia Rugby Championship clash with Sri Lanka on June 22 is a step on Hong Kong’s pathway to a place at 2027 World Cup in Australia.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong tap potential of fresh faces for Asia Rugby Women’s Championship

Hong Kong Sevens

Sevens’ financial future at stake, changes necessary for Olympics – World Rugby

World Rugby

US’ Baker among stars in world’s first franchise-based rugby 7s league in India

A dedicated window on the global sevens calendar in June will ensure some of world’s top players will take part across six teams.

Perry Baker (left) of the US is one of 30 marquee players from the leading rugby sevens nations who will play in the Indian league. Photo: AP
Perry Baker (left) of the US is one of 30 marquee players from the leading rugby sevens nations who will play in the Indian league. Photo: AP
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s bad start to sevens qualifier ‘reality check’ team needed, coach says

With only top eight making final leg of Challenger Series in Poland in April, city’s men need much better showing in Cape Town this weekend.

Asia Rugby Championship

Japan seeks answers after Asia Rugby suspends chairman in code of conduct probe

Regional governing body says it acted ‘in line with Asia Rugby principles of equality, transparency and accountability’.

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HSBC Sevens World Series

Pumas still sevens kings of Vancouver, All Blacks women reign supreme

Luciano Gonzalez stars as Argentina claim fourth successive title in Canada with 19-12 win over South Africa.

Argentina’s Tobias Wade celebrates with teammates after beating South Africa in the final. Photo: Reuters
Argentina’s Tobias Wade celebrates with teammates after beating South Africa in the final. Photo: Reuters
While you were sleeping

Dupont stars as France thrash Wales, Villa’s Duran sold for US$79 million

France run in seven tries in 43-0 trouncing, as Wales make it 13 straight games without a win. Striker Jhon Duran to team up with Ronaldo.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby sevens star Denmark racing to achieve world and Olympic goals

The wing knows every remaining chance must be taken as city’s team begin seven weeks of ‘solid preparation’ ahead of 2025 Challenger Series.

Hong Kong China Rugby

World Cup news could advance Hong Kong rugby, after year of near-misses

Hong Kong women 2025 World Cup bid fell short, while in sevens both city teams could not replicate continental success on bigger stage.

Jubilant Hong Kong celebrate their last-gasp success in Brazil this summer. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong China Rugby

French rugby royalty UBB set to bring ‘passion and spirit’ to Hong Kong 10s

UBB coach Laurent Ferrères on lookout for next international stars in Hong Kong, recalls ‘one of biggest experiences of life’ at HK Sevens.

Laurent Ferrères playing for France at the 2004 Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: SCMP
Laurent Ferrères playing for France at the 2004 Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong dual-code rugby star details ‘mentally taxing’ duties, eyes World Cup

Centre Gabby Rivers, who says university graduation will be ‘game-changer’ for her mentality and skills, harbours big Hong Kong ambitions.

Hong Kong China Rugby

New mindset, Taylor Swift help Hong Kong ref handle surprise rugby 7s final duty

‘Short Asian girl’ Sunny Lee has reached the heights of women’s world 7s series rugby only 6 years after ‘disaster’ of a refereeing debut.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s path to elite HSBC SVNS Series mapped out after good Challenger news

City’s men’s team narrowly missed out on promotion shot this year, but programme head Paul John optimistic for 2025 after schedule revealed.

Max Denmark will be one of Hong Kong’s most important figures in their quest for HSBC SVNS Series qualification. Photo: World Rugby
Women’s Rugby

Rugby’s biggest social media star Ilona Maher signs for Bristol in World Cup bid

The 28-year-old, who helped the US win their first Olympic medal in Rugby 7s in Paris, will join the English club for 3 months to play 15s.

The US’ Ilona Maher races away with the ball from France’s Anne-Cécile Ciofani on day three of the Hong Kong Sevens in April. Photo: Elson Li
The US’ Ilona Maher races away with the ball from France’s Anne-Cécile Ciofani on day three of the Hong Kong Sevens in April. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong bosses look to Japan and Down Under for top opponents in World Cup bid

City team beat Brazil at Kai Tak on Saturday for series victory, ‘new home’ backed to encourage wider rugby audience.

While you were sleeping

Boks hand England fifth straight defeat, France down All Blacks, Sinner on fire

The Nations League took a back seat overnight, with the Autumn tests throwing up some thrilling encounters.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

‘Ambitious’ Hong Kong targeting Kai Tak fortress after sweeping away Brazil

Hong Kong beat South Americans to secure Test series success following rousing display at new Kai Tak venue.

Centre Thomas Hill surges forwards during Hong Kong’s victory over Brazil. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Centre Thomas Hill surges forwards during Hong Kong’s victory over Brazil. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong bosses start planning for Los Angeles Olympics, given new talent boost

City’s men’s and women’s teams both set for 2025 Challenger Series, optimistic of imminent news about competition arrangement.

Asia Rugby Sevens Series

Hong Kong complete perfect Asia Rugby Sevens Series with China and Japan wins

City’s women finish fourth in Bangkok following successive defeats on final day, but Challenger Series qualification already assured.

World Rugby

Jones pays tribute to France’s ‘hungry’ Dupont as Japan’s rugby plans face reality

In overnight rugby internationals, the Japanese and Italians were reminded of the tough physical challenge of playing against the elite.

France’s Olympic 7s hero Antoine Dupont provided two try-scoring assists in his team’s easy win in Paris on his return to 15-a-side rugby. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong teams into Asia Rugby Sevens Series semi-finals after rampant displays

Men’s team poised for China semi-final in Bangkok, while women set to go head-to-head with Japan for final spot.

Liam Doherty evades two tacklers during Hong Kong’s crushing victory over Malaysia. Photo: HKCR
Liam Doherty evades two tacklers during Hong Kong’s crushing victory over Malaysia. Photo: HKCR
Hong Kong China Rugby

Tranquez puts the boot in as Brazil power their way past Hong Kong

Brazil full back Lucas Tranquez kicks 18 points as South Americans’ physicality proves too much for home side to handle.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong to field 2 debutants in first Brazil Test as build-up to 2027 RWC begins

Andrew Douglas names 6 forwards on his bench against a team that ‘loves the physicality of rugby’, with Josh Hrstich captaining from the pack.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong move ‘attractive’ for overseas stars with ‘high-level ambitions’

Hong Kong aiming for hat-trick of Asia Rugby Sevens Series titles when they contest closing 2024 leg in Bangkok this weekend.

Max Denmark is among the Hong Kong sevens stars whose development would ‘accelerate’ playing HSBC SVNS Series rugby. Photo: Handout
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