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Anna Richards speaks during a press conference ahead of the Tradition HKFC 10s. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong China Rugby

Rugby great hails women’s game equality, in Hong Kong for Tradition HKFC 10s

Anna Richards won Hong Kong Sevens with New Zealand in 2000 when women’s event was played separately from men’s.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong great tips touch rugby’s ‘huge selling point’ to clinch Olympic place

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: local pair face Kai Tak baptism of fire, as ‘new era begins’

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: city’s men ‘hurting’ from Cape Town, told to fight for spots

‘Anyone could take anyone’s place,’ captain James Christie says as coach Jevon Groves calls for response to Challenger Series exit.

The city’s players get combative in training ahead of next week’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
The city’s players get combative in training ahead of next week’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: city’s women learned from Challenger Series losses, coach says

Andy Vilk says lessons from Cape Town setbacks will serve players well at home tournament and National Games.

While you were sleeping

Gibbs-White scolds Tuchel; advantage Madrid v Arsenal; Osaka into Miami round 2

The Nottingham Forest star has been called up by England boss following an injury to Chelsea’s talisman Cole Palmer.

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France clinch Six Nations, Man City held, Alli sent off on return, Medvedev out

Les Bleus matched England’s number of titles since Italy joined the championship in 2000 and did so in style.

The French team celebrate with the trophy after clinching the Six Nations championship with victory over Scotland. Photo: AP
The French team celebrate with the trophy after clinching the Six Nations championship with victory over Scotland. Photo: AP
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens ticket sales near 40,000, organisers expect largest crowd ever

Some 38,500 three-day passes already sold, with 99 per cent of temporary corporate boxes also snapped up.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby boss questions team’s work ethic after sevens series blowout

City’s men’s team eliminated following clean sweep of pool defeats in Cape Town, women also out after successive 10th places.

Hong Kong China Rugby

HSBC SVNS Series: Hong Kong men’s qualification hopes over after Cape Town flop

Women’s team also condemned to second successive fight for ninth spot, despite avenging Czech Republic loss.

Liam Herbert takes a blow to the face from Chile’s Lucca Avelli on a bruising day for Hong Kong rugby. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong men have ‘much more to show’ in critical HSBC SVNS Series qualifiers

City team must win pool also featuring Japan and opening-leg champions Chile to reach Saturday’s Challenger Series semi-finals.

Jack Combes (centre) leads a discussion with his Hong Kong sevens teammates. Photo: HKCR
Jack Combes (centre) leads a discussion with his Hong Kong sevens teammates. Photo: HKCR
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.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s SVNS Series hopes hit by shattering Madagascar loss in Cape Town

City’s men’s team sink to shock loss, before Canada defeat leaves them bottom of pool and battling to limit damage.

Hong Kong China Rugby

From Hong Kong to refereeing Dupont: why rugby official credits city for success

Karl Dickson, who was in charge of France’s recent Six Nations rout of Italy, will return to Hong Kong for this month’s Tradition HKFC10s.

Referee Karl Dickson (right) keeps a close eye on France’s Antoine Dupont as he scores a try against Italy in Rome last Sunday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong sevens talent Lynam relishing ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ South Africa chance

City’s women begin Challenger Series campaign with clashes against the host nation and the Czech Republic on Saturday.

Hong Kong’s Sabay Lynam in action against Madagascar in Dubai last year. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong’s Sabay Lynam in action against Madagascar in Dubai last year. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens adds new fan village as it prepares for Kai Tak debut

Waisale Serevi, DJ Forbes and Schalk Burger among rugby legends who will appear at open-air space featuring live music and activities.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong sevens side to ‘come out firing’ for Cape Town Challenger Series leg

Canada clash looms, with Matteo Avitabile poised for debut in global circuit’s second tier after breaking into city’s 15s and sevens teams.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Ex-GB Sevens star focused on making Hong Kong ‘world leader’ on and off pitch

Jamie Farndale embarks on new mission with Hong Kong China Rugby after quitting playing career aged 30.

Jamie Farndale at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground as part of his role with Hong Kong China Rugby. Photo: HKCR
Jamie Farndale at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground as part of his role with Hong Kong China Rugby. Photo: HKCR
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’.

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.

While you were sleeping

Premier League title done? France set up Six Nations decider; Froome’s crash

Liverpool travelled to Manchester City just a day after Arsenal’s shock loss to West Ham while Les Bleus crushed Italy.

Liverpool duo Konstantinos Tsimikas (top) and Andrew Robertson (down) celebrate the potentially season-defining victory over Manchester City and Liverpool FC, in Manchester. Photo: EPA
While you were sleeping

Liverpool stunned in FA Cup; India beat England, Ireland march on in Six Nations

One of the biggest shocks in modern-day history of cup competition, while Irish are seeking history.

Liverpool’s Kostas Tsimikas (right) looks dejected after his side’s stunning defeat to Plymouth in the FA Cup. Photo: Reuters
Liverpool’s Kostas Tsimikas (right) looks dejected after his side’s stunning defeat to Plymouth in the FA Cup. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong Sevens

Kaiser Chiefs, Pete Tong, RubberBand to rock ‘new’ Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak

Italian artist Gala, singer of the sporting anthem ‘Freed From Desire’, also adds to musical menu, which complements world-class rugby action.

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

China tipped to challenge rugby sevens giants by Australian Olympic winner

Alicia Lucas hails progress of ‘structured and meticulous’ China and is excited by potential of ‘incredible athletes’.

China’s women celebrate qualifying for the 2025 world series. Photo: Handout
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