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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.
last updated:
14 October, 2024
Laurent Ferrères playing for France at the 2004 Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: SCMP
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.

Hong Kong Sevens

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

World Rugby

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

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.

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.

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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.

Centre Thomas Hill surges forwards during Hong Kong’s victory over Brazil. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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.

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’s men celebrate completing an Asia Rugby Sevens Series clean sweep. Photo: HKCR
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.

Brazil’s Joao Amaral runs out of a tackle by Hong Kong’s Sunia Fameitau during the first Test at Football Club. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong International Test Rugby

Hong Kong to field 2 debutants in first Brazil Test as build-up to 2027 RWC begins

Andrew Douglas names 6 forwards on his bench against a team that ‘loves the physicality of rugby’, with Josh Hrstich captaining from the pack.

Asia Rugby Sevens Series

Hong Kong move ‘attractive’ for overseas stars with ‘high-level ambitions’

Hong Kong aiming for hat-trick of Asia Rugby Sevens Series titles when they contest closing 2024 leg in Bangkok this weekend.

World Rugby

Hong Kong star outlines elite ambition to atone for ‘sour’ world sevens experience

Hong Kong will aim for a third straight Asia Rugby Sevens Series success next month, before moving on to Challenger Series action.

Liam Doherty is backing Hong Kong to achieve world series qualification this season. Photo: Handout
Women’s Rugby

Hong Kong couldn’t prepare properly, boss says after Rugby World Cup dream ends

City’s women’s team lose WXV3 match that offered route to 2025 World Cup, following red card after 15 minutes.

Captain Pun Wai-yan leaps to collect a line-out during Hong Kong’s 33-3 loss to the Netherlands. Photo: World Rugby
Women’s Rugby

Hong Kong urged to seize Women’s Rugby World Cup chance as Dutch await in Dubai

They have opportunity to qualify for 2025 tournament in England after scoring six tries to hammer Madagascar.

Hong Kong International Test Rugby

Coach backs Hong Kong to handle pressure with Rugby World Cup hopes on the line

Women’s XV will target their first WXV3 victory when they play against Madagascar on Friday night, following a big defeat to Fiji last week.

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Kai Tak Sports Park

Kai Tak Sports Park to host Hong Kong rugby international match in November

Match against Brazil is first event announced for park’s smaller venue, Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, as team target World Cup qualifying bid.

An aerial view of Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, in front of the new park’s main stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong rugby sevens captain Christie reveals ambitious world, Olympic goals

New era gets under way as Hong Kong Sevens’ relocation is confirmed, with the men’s captain excited about the move to Kai Tak.

Women’s Rugby

Asia Rugby urged to improve player care, as Hong Kong begin World Cup quest

Andrew Douglas’ team kick off WXV3 campaign against Fiji on Saturday, before games against Madagascar and Netherlands settle World Cup fate.

Asia Rugby Sevens Series

Hong Kong women stand-ins urged to seize their chance as 7s series hits Hangzhou

Understrength Hong Kong face Malaysia, UAE and Japan in pool stage of second Asia Rugby Sevens Series leg this weekend while 15s play in WXV3.

Hong Kong’s women celebrate winning bronze at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. The side are back in the Chinese city this weekend for the second leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong International Test Rugby

Hong Kong head coach change motivated by importance of Rugby World Cup quest

Andrew Douglas will lead Hong Kong in WXV3 tournament, where games against Fiji, Madagascar and Netherlands will determine World Cup fate.

Pun Wai-yan will captain Hong Kong in their bid to achieve World Cup qualification. Photo: HKCR
Asia Rugby Sevens Series

‘Ruthless’ Hong Kong men win Asia Rugby Sevens first leg, women beaten in final

Contrasting fortunes for city’s teams against China in the series’ first leg in Incheon.

Asia Rugby Sevens Series

Hong Kong men storm into Asia Rugby Sevens semis, women make dramatic escape

Both Hong Kong teams are set to battle Japan for places in the final of the series’ first leg in Incheon.

Asia Rugby Sevens Series

Hong Kong rugby sevens add ex-GB star Fergusson to coaching team for Asia Series

The 31-year-old has been working with both senior sides since arriving in the city, and is expected to help women’s head coach Andy Vilk at the first leg of the series in South Korea.

Ex-Team GB star Robbie Fergusson has joined as part of Hong Kong Rugby Sevens’ coaching department for the coming Asia series. Photo: Hong Kong China Rugby
Women’s Rugby

Hong Kong name 30-strong squad for WXV3, with a Rugby World Cup spot on the line

Women’s team will take on Fiji, Madagascar and the Netherlands in Dubai for the right to play in next year’s tournament in England.

Hong Kong fly-half Georgia Rivers (left) is tackled by Kazhakstan’s Mariya Grishina during their Asia Rugby Championship game in June. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Rugby World Cup 2027

Rugby residency ruling may give Hong Kong options on pathway to World Cup

Players can now become eligible via five years of ‘rugby registration’ with a club or union, without needing unbroken residency.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Win and you’re in: Hong Kong’s direct path to Rugby World Cup ‘huge opportunity’

Side that wins the 2025 Asia Rugby Championship will automatically qualify for tournament in Australia, while runners up will get second chance in cross-continent repechage.

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