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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
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

HSBC SVNS Series

Fiji men, rampant Black Ferns claim HSBC SVNS Singapore titles

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.

Team USA’s Sammy Sullivan (rmiddle) celebrates after Su Adegoke scores the winner in a 22-19 Pool A win over Japan on the first day of the HSBC SVNS Series in Singapore on Saturday. Photo: World Rugby
Team USA’s Sammy Sullivan (rmiddle) celebrates after Su Adegoke scores the winner in a 22-19 Pool A win over Japan on the first day of the HSBC SVNS Series in Singapore on Saturday. Photo: World Rugby
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.

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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.

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
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’s men will be in good shape, having won the National Games title at Kai Tak Stadium only last month. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s men will be in good shape, having won the National Games title at Kai Tak Stadium only last month. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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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
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.

Japan full-back Yoshitaka Yazaki makes a break during the Autumn Nations Series match against Ireland in Dublin on November 8. The Irish won 41-10. Photo: AFP
Japan full-back Yoshitaka Yazaki makes a break during the Autumn Nations Series match against Ireland in Dublin on November 8. The Irish won 41-10. Photo: AFP
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.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong target major rugby 7s breakthrough after National Games triumph

City team mainstay Liam Herbert discloses World Championship ambition, hails ‘huge momentum’ for pivotal January Challenger Series.

Liam Herbert (left) and Fong Kit-fung (centre) show off their National Games medals. Photo: Sam Tsang
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