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Australian Eddie Jones, who is in his second stint as Japan coach, will miss his team’s Nations Championship opener against Italy in Tokyo on July 4. 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

Rugby World Cup 2027

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

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.

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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
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.

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.

Hong Kong beat South Korea to win the 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship and qualify for the World Cup. Photo: Patrick Leung
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.

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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
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.

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
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.

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.

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
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