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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’s Gregor McNeish catches a high ball under pressure from Japan A’s Yuto Mori (left) during a game at Kai Tak Stadium last October. Photo: Elson Li
Andrew Douglas

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.

HSBC SVNS Series

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

HSBC

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

Women’s 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.

Tsang Sin-yan and her Kowloon teammates enjoy their fairytale win in her first match back after being diagnosed with cancer. Photo: Edmond So
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.

Harry Sayers

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.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong rugby player charged with indecent assault and criminal damage

Faizal Solomona Penesa, 33, accused of molesting a bar patron and damaging door bolt while in police custody.

Faizal Solomona Penesa at a rugby training session. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Harry Sayers

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.

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.

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
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.

Women’s 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.

2025 National Games

National Games: Hong Kong win 7s gold, Haughey into 100m final – as it happened

Hong Kong’s men’s rugby players beat Shandong at Kai Tak Stadium after Siobhan Haughey cruises into final of women’s 100m freestyle.

Hong Kong’s rugby sevens players pose with Rosanna Law Shuk-pui (front, centre), the sports minister and chef de mission of the city’s delegation, after they clinched National Games gold at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong rugby team hope for ‘memorable’ Portugal win in first Test of autumn

Head coach Logan Asplin makes changes to his side, believes Portuguese side could be vulnerable in Lisbon after loss to Uruguay last week.

Hong Kong’s Marcus Ramage (centre) returns to the wing spot he occupied against Japan after scoring a hat-trick from centre against the Brumbies. Photo: Elson Li
2025 National Games

National Games: Haughey into final, rugby kicks off, Zheng out – as it happened

Siobhan Haughey reaches final of 200m freestyle on day 3, after Zhang Zhanshuo beats Pan Zhanle again and tennis star Zheng Qinwen withdraws.

2025 National Games

Haughey and rugby sevens take centre stage for Hong Kong on National Games day 3

City’s big hitters enter the fray, with its most decorated Olympian swimming in Shenzhen and the rugby kicking off at Kai Tak Stadium.

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2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby in delicate balancing act as it hunts Olympic, World Cup spots

Men’s team are favourites in the National Games sevens starting on Wednesday while the women’s team will have a harder fight on their hands.

Hong Kong rugby sevens forward Chloe Chan is given a lift by Gabby Rivers during training at Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Eugene Lee
2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby teams named for National Games, asked to inspire a generation

Selected players announced as the city’s teams prepare to begin the sevens tournament at Kai Tak Stadium on Wednesday.

Hong Kong rugby team keep reins on ACT Brumbies, before second-half stampede

While scoreline reflects another heavy loss, there are more positives to take from the performance than in Japan defeat a week ago.

Andrew Douglas

Hong Kong face ACT Brumbies seeking signs of progress on road to Rugby World Cup

Team aim to put ‘tough couple of weeks’ behind them after loss to Japan A and revelation of Luke van der Smit’s failed drugs test.

Gregor McNeish, pictured in possession against Japan A, is among those coming into the starting line-up to face the Brumbies. Photo: Elson Li
Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong rugby’s Luke van der Smit facing long ban after failing drugs test

The No 8 reportedly tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance after Asia Rugby Championship clash against Korea in July.

Hong Kong’s Luke van der Smit runs through the Sri Lanka defence during an Asia Rugby Championship clash at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground. Photo: Sun Yeung
2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby star to enjoy National Games honour before Christmas of denial

James Christie set to co-captain city team on their return to multi-sports extravaganza, then turn attention to World Series quest.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby sevens star Max Denmark relishing ‘grand scale’ of National Games

City team poster boy reveals admiration for mainland sprinting legend, excited about watching Chinese speedsters fighting for Games gold.

2025 National Games

How Liam Herbert went from ‘Wasteman’ to Hong Kong key man at National Games rugby

Talented at both football and rugby as a youngster, the Hongkonger almost chose neither, but wise counsel sorted him out in time.

Liam Herbert relaxes at Hong Kong Sports Institute ahead of next month’s National Games. Photo: Eugene Lee
Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong handed 9-try Rugby World Cup reality check by Japan A

City’s men lose Kai Tak Stadium encounter 59-14, with coach Andrew Douglas ‘pretty disappointed’ with team’s performance.

Japan centre Yuto Mori races clear of the Hong Kong defence on the way to scoring one of his side’s nine tries. Photo: Elson Li
Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong name side with eye on Rugby World Cup future for Japan A clash

Andrew Douglas looking to ‘build something’ with 23-man squad that includes some different combinations in forwards and backs.

2025 National Games

Try machine Chong ‘the heartbeat’ of Hong Kong team at National Games rugby 7s

An express winger with an insatiable appetite for scoring tries, Chong will be a vital cog for the city team at Kai Tak Stadium.

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