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Taniela Tupou of Australia tries to fend off Japan’s players in the rugby Test match between the two sides in Townsville, Australia. Photo: EPA
Rugby World Cup 2027

Japan’s young rugby team gain ‘great experience’ despite heavy loss to Australia

Coach Eddie Jones says his players must learn to keep their focus for 90 minutes and not become despondent after collapsing in second-half.

Japan

Fijian rugby player in Japan dies of suspected ‘severe heatstroke’, club says

Rugby World Cup 2027

Why immigration politics in Japan is leaving its Rugby World Cup stars in limbo

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens dates released, world championship to again start in city

World Rugby hails record attendance and says SVNS World Championship will take place at Kai Tak Stadium from April 9 to 11.

Hong Kong will host the opening leg of the SVNS World Championship from April 9-11 at Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong will host the opening leg of the SVNS World Championship from April 9-11 at Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong International Test Rugby

Hong Kong end Nations Cup rugby campaign with come-from-behind win over Uruguay

City side defeat higher-ranked South Americans having been 26-13 down at half-time and after earlier losses to Samoa and Chile.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong handed Rugby World Cup reality check by dominant Chile in Nations Cup

South Americans run in three unanswered tries in second half, punish Hong Kong ill-discipline in prequel to clash in Australia next year.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong brace themselves for hostile Chile Rugby World Cup dress rehearsal

City team ready for Vina del Mar encounter with South Americans, with both sides due to do battle again at World Cup in Australia next year.

Josh Hrstich, here trying to break through a tackle in training, will return to captain Hong Kong against Chile on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Josh Hrstich, here trying to break through a tackle in training, will return to captain Hong Kong against Chile on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong receive rude awakening at hands of Samoa in Nations Cup demolition

Pacific Islanders were rattling along at a point a minute at one stage of the 66-19 hammering in the National Stadium in Santiago, Chile.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong start Nations Cup campaign against Samoa with plenty to prove

Match in Chile is the start of six games for the city side to try to establish credibility ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Japan coach Jones to serve last match of suspension in Nations Championship opener

Team start rugby campaign in Tokyo against Italy on Saturday, then face Ireland in Newcastle, Australia, and France on home soil this month.

Eddie Jones is serving the last game of a four-match suspension imposed by the Japan Rugby Football Union for abusing match officials on a tour of Australia this year. Photo: AFP
Rugby World Cup 2027

Japan rugby coach Eddie Jones eyes Mourinho-like laundry stunt to escape ban

Spiky Australian, who is suspended for four matches after abusing a referee, jokes he might go ‘into the dressing room in a laundry basket’.

Japan coach Eddie Jones is not allowed to set foot in the stadium for their Nations Championship opener against Italy in Tokyo on July 4. Photo: AFP
Japan coach Eddie Jones is not allowed to set foot in the stadium for their Nations Championship opener against Italy in Tokyo on July 4. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong beat South Korea to claim seventh straight Asia Rugby Championship

City side run in seven tries in the 45-9 rout, with No 8 Jack Bartlett grabbing a brace, scrum-half Brendon Nell scores fine solo effort.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong eye Asia Championship defence amid Japan tour, World Cup build-up

With 53 players in action, head coach Logan Asplin said there were ‘big opportunities’ for the young players and members of the senior team.

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.

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
Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong eye Seawolves prop Walsh as team builds to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Limited depth in an ageing front row and financial restrictions of governing body are proving troublesome ahead of the showpiece tournament.

Hong Kong are looking into the possibility of adding Charlie Walsh (centre) to the team ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong are looking into the possibility of adding Charlie Walsh (centre) to the team ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong, Kazakhstan women both chasing firsts in Asia Rugby Championship finale

Battle for second place on Sunday pits home side looking to end two-year losing streak and a Hong Kong team seeking rare win in Almaty.

Rugby World Cup 2027

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

Brilliant former flanker anticipating his ex-Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie turning All Blacks into ‘dangerous’ unit for global showpiece.

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Hong Kong Sports Institute

‘Indian kid’ who plays rugby for Hong Kong wants to be role model he didn’t have

Hongkonger Shiven Dukhande has grown with rugby through New Zealand and the United States, and now hopes to make the Asian Games team.

Shiven Dukhande signs a Tigers jersey for a young fan during last year’s Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Hong Kong China Rugby
Shiven Dukhande signs a Tigers jersey for a young fan during last year’s Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Hong Kong China Rugby
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.

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.

Rugby Australia Chief Executive Phil Waugh said the “record operating surplus” had injected fresh confidence into the 15-man game ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong rugby legend Salom Yiu hunting next generation of local stars

The 38-year-old, who retired in 2024, was inducted into the Hong Kong China Rugby Hall of Fame after the city team beat Japan on Sunday.

Salom Yiu, here at the Hong Kong Sevens in 2019, now works on local talent development. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Salom Yiu, here at the Hong Kong Sevens in 2019, now works on local talent development. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong women’s 7s team coach sees gains of Thai rivalry despite missing final

Andy Vilk says their close matches bring out ‘the best of both teams’, will help prepare for the Asian Games rugby in Japan in six months.

Hong Kong Sevens

Philippines-born, Hong Kong-trained, Santos achieves ‘lifelong Sevens dream’ with US

Ryan Santos, who is juggling rugby with a job as a business operations analyst, is targeting the podium at the LA 2028 Olympics.

Ryan Santos achieving his dream of playing at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens for USA. Photo: Elson Li
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