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Hong Kong China Rugby is the governing body for the game in the city. Founded in 1952, it organises the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens plus international 15s Test matches and tournaments, domestic leagues for men and women, and age-grade competitions.
Hong Kong Sevens women’s Jamie Bourk was overcome with emotion at finding out she was included in the Hong Kong Sevens squad. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: city’s new girl reveals tearful response to shock call-up

Jamie Bourk earns selection only months after turning full-time, aiming to show local girls ‘what’s possible’ on tournament debut.

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Tens Rugby

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

Hong Kong Sevens

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’

City teams confirm 13-player squads for Cathay/HSBC Sevens Kai Tak Stadium bow, as men aim to shed South Africa disappointment.

Hong Kong’s women pose with their caps after the squad announcement in West Kowloon. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong Sports Institute

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.

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.

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Hong Kong Sports Institute

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
HSBC Sevens World Series

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 Sports Institute

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.

Tens 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 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
World 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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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.

Women’s 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
Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong welcomes public into new sporting home as Kai Tak Stadium opens doors

University rugby sevens tournament serves as test event for the venue as it prepares to host Hong Kong Sevens, Coldplay and National Games.

The university rugby sevens competition takes place at the new Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong rugby sevens star Denmark racing to achieve world and Olympic goals

The wing knows every remaining chance must be taken as city’s team begin seven weeks of ‘solid preparation’ ahead of 2025 Challenger Series.

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World Cup news could advance Hong Kong rugby, after year of near-misses

Hong Kong women 2025 World Cup bid fell short, while in sevens both city teams could not replicate continental success on bigger stage.

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Tradition HKFC 10s

French rugby royalty UBB set to bring ‘passion and spirit’ to Hong Kong 10s

UBB coach Laurent Ferrères on lookout for next international stars in Hong Kong, recalls ‘one of biggest experiences of life’ at HK Sevens.

Laurent Ferrères playing for France at the 2004 Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong dual-code rugby star details ‘mentally taxing’ duties, eyes World Cup

Centre Gabby Rivers, who says university graduation will be ‘game-changer’ for her mentality and skills, harbours big Hong Kong ambitions.

World Rugby

New mindset, Taylor Swift help Hong Kong ref handle surprise rugby 7s final duty

‘Short Asian girl’ Sunny Lee has reached the heights of women’s world 7s series rugby only 6 years after ‘disaster’ of a refereeing debut.

World Rugby

Hong Kong’s path to elite HSBC SVNS Series mapped out after good Challenger news

City’s men’s team narrowly missed out on promotion shot this year, but programme head Paul John optimistic for 2025 after schedule revealed.

Max Denmark will be one of Hong Kong’s most important figures in their quest for HSBC SVNS Series qualification. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong rugby hero Salom Yiu going off beaten path to find stars of tomorrow

Local governing body’s talent test day attracts 200 rugby novices with dreams of becoming international stars.

The rugby talent testing day at Hong Kong Sports Institute looked to unearth the stars of the future. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong International Test Rugby

Hong Kong bosses look to Japan and Down Under for top opponents in World Cup bid

City team beat Brazil at Kai Tak on Saturday for series victory, ‘new home’ backed to encourage wider rugby audience.

Hong Kong International Test Rugby

‘Ambitious’ Hong Kong targeting Kai Tak fortress after sweeping away Brazil

Hong Kong beat South Americans to secure Test series success following rousing display at new Kai Tak venue.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to hold trial matches at 50,000-seat Kai Tak stadium in January

Authorities are holding multiple trial events at smaller facilities across the park in run-up to testing the showpiece stadium.

The Kai Tak Sports Park’s main stadium. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong bosses start planning for Los Angeles Olympics, given new talent boost

City’s men’s and women’s teams both set for 2025 Challenger Series, optimistic of imminent news about competition arrangement.

Hong Kong’s men celebrate success at the recent ARSS in Bangkok, which has given the city’s rugby bosses a boost as they prepare for Los Angeles 2028 qualification
Asia Rugby Sevens Series

Hong Kong complete perfect Asia Rugby Sevens Series with China and Japan wins

City’s women finish fourth in Bangkok following successive defeats on final day, but Challenger Series qualification already assured.

Hong Kong International Test Rugby

Tranquez puts the boot in as Brazil power their way past Hong Kong

Brazil full back Lucas Tranquez kicks 18 points as South Americans’ physicality proves too much for home side to handle.

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