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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.
Ben Axten-Burrett takes on South Korea during last year’s Asia Rugby Championship, a tournament Hong Kong now dominate. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Hong Kong rugby players eye differing World Cup road maps as club season resumes

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Jasmine Fung played at centre on the trip to Europe after recovering from shoulder surgery. Photo: HKCR
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National Games: Hong Kong win 7s gold, Haughey into 100m final – as it happened

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

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Siobhan Haughey advanced to the women’s 200m freestyle final. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Selected players announced as the city’s teams prepare to begin the sevens tournament at Kai Tak Stadium on Wednesday.

Hong Kong’s Max Denmark is being tipped to help inspire the next generation. Photo: Asia Rugby

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Hong Kong No 8 Jack Bartlett takes on the ACT Brumbies defence in their match at Football Club on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So
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Hong Kong rugby’s Luke van der Smit facing long ban after failing drugs test

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

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James Christie (with ball) in action during Hong Kong’s recent Asian Series success in Sri Lanka. Photo: Asia Rugby
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Max Denmark races clear of two Chinese defenders at the 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
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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.

Eric Chui has been named among the replacements for the game against Japan A. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Hong Kong captain Josh Hrstich in possession during training. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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(From left) Agnes Fung, Ryan Lam and Nikita Tang celebrate signing with TLP Pickleball Club at a ceremony at the Conrad Hong Kong. Photo: May Tse
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Roshini Turner scrambles over the line in a 2023 clash with Sweden. Photo: HKRU
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Josh Hrstich is expected to lead the side during the training camp and against Japan A next month. Photo: HKCR
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Amid countdown to tournament debut in Australia, coaches working to ensure the city can be competitive.

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