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Hong Kong have already qualified for the Rugby World Cup, with a spot at the LA Olympics sevens tournament next on the list. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong China Rugby

Olympics and World Cup ambition can go hand in hand, Hong Kong rugby bosses say

City’s men also have their eyes on retaining their Asian Games sevens title and reaching the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

HSBC SVNS Series

HSBC SVNS Perth: New Zealand women win again, South Africa halt Fijian momentum

Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong ready for ‘harsh reality’ of Rugby World Cup, but boss proud of progress

Hong Kong Sevens

Bumper crowd expected for Hong Kong Sevens, as ticket sales pass 100,000 mark

The South Stand Pass category, all corporate boxes and individual hospitality have sold out for the second year at Kai Tak Stadium in April.

The 2025 tournament at Kai Tak Stadium reportedly generated some US$97 million for the local economy. Photo: Eugene Lee
The 2025 tournament at Kai Tak Stadium reportedly generated some US$97 million for the local economy. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong rugby head coach admits surprise at playing Australia in World Cup opener

World Rugby chairman has been forced to defend a decision that pitches debutants ranked world No 22 against two-time world champions.

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HSBC SVNS Series

Fiji men, rampant Black Ferns claim HSBC SVNS Singapore titles

Fiji come from behind to edge out France in thrilling finish to weekend, while New Zealand’s women make it hat-trick of wins in Singapore.

February 1: New Zealand women and Fiji men celebrate their wins at the HSBC SVNS Singapore. Photo: World Rugby
February 1: New Zealand women and Fiji men celebrate their wins at the HSBC SVNS Singapore. Photo: World Rugby
HSBC SVNS Series

HSBC SVNS Singapore: Fiji men on track; Australian, Kiwi women set to meet again

Pacific Islanders will face old nemesis New Zealand in one semi-final while Olympic champions France will meet South Africa in the other.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Gregor McNeish forced to retire, in blow to Hong Kong’s Rugby World Cup plans

The 33-year-old fly-half, who has been battling concussion issues, was set to play a key role in city team’s Nations Cup campaign this year.

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.

The tour was first announced in January 2024 and the match schedule and host cities were confirmed on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s sevens pain as World Rugby meddling plunges beaten city team into void

Head coach Jevon Groves’ side have semi-final victory snatched from grasp by Canada, who join Belgium in HSBC SVNS 2.

Max Denmark, here in action during the victory over Tonga on Saturday, scored Hong Kong’s first try against Canada. Photo: World Rugby
Max Denmark, here in action during the victory over Tonga on Saturday, scored Hong Kong’s first try against Canada. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong 7s team battle to keep season alive with win-or-bust Colombia clash

City side beat Tonga in encouraging start but have wings clipped by Samoa, as season hangs in balance ahead of crunch Colombia date.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby star Tsang feels ‘alive’ after winning return from cancer ordeal

Lock forward inspires Kowloon to comeback win in her first match back, 18 months after being diagnosed with aggressive form of the disease.

Hong Kong Sevens

Rugby and racing join forces to bring bigger and better sevens week to Hong Kong

Hong Kong China Rugby, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong Football Club hope to bring more cohesion to biggest week in city’s sports calendar.

The Jockey Club Sevens School Tour last year enabled students to experience the world-class Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament. Photo: Handout
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.

Scott Robertson said in a statement he was ‘gutted’ to be leaving. Photo: AFP
Scott Robertson said in a statement he was ‘gutted’ to be leaving. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong aim to close ‘intensity’ gap, season hangs in balance at HSBC SVNS 3

With 2026 only two weeks old, failing to make the top two in Dubai will end Hong Kong’s interest in the world series for another year.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong star dodges Sri Lanka dogs, cricket balls before crunch 7s series

Harry Sayers leaving nothing to chance as team seek glory at HSBC SVNS 3 tournament in Dubai.

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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
South Africa, captained by Siya Kolisi, started and finished ‌2025 as the world’s No 1-ranked side. Photo: Reuters
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

According to Nielsen, the amount generated placed the event between a Formula 1 race and a world championship for an Olympic sport.

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
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.

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
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