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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.
3 Feb 2026 - 3:16PM
Rugby World Cup 2027
Hong Kong rugby head coach admits surprise at playing Australia in World Cup opener
3 Feb 2026 - 9:20PM
HSBC SVNS Series
Fiji men, rampant Black Ferns claim HSBC SVNS Singapore titles
1 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
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.
31 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
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.
29 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM
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.
21 Jan 2026 - 1:45PM
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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.
18 Jan 2026 - 8:33PM
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.
17 Jan 2026 - 10:39PM
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.
17 Jan 2026 - 10:30PM
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.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:17PM
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.
15 Jan 2026 - 11:04AM
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.
15 Jan 2026 - 7:00AM
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.
8 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
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.
25 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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.
19 Dec 2025 - 5:30PM
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.
12 Dec 2025 - 5:30PM
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.
4 Dec 2025 - 6:50PM
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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.
3 Dec 2025 - 8:46PM
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.
3 Dec 2025 - 11:16PM
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.
1 Dec 2025 - 1:21PM
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.
28 Nov 2025 - 8:00AM
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.
25 Nov 2025 - 12:55AM
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.
19 Nov 2025 - 4:40PM
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.
18 Nov 2025 - 2:26AM
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.
16 Nov 2025 - 12:00PM
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