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

Harry Sayers

Hong Kong star dodges Sri Lanka dogs, cricket balls before crunch 7s series

HSBC SVNS Series

Hong Kong men start bid to join 7s elite at SVNS 3 against Samoa, Tonga, Colombia

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.

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.

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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.

Jasmine Fung played at centre on the trip to Europe after recovering from shoulder surgery. Photo: HKCR
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 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.

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.

Siobhan Haughey advanced to the women’s 200m freestyle final. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

Siobhan Haughey is back and will race in the 200m freestyle on Wednesday. Photo: Edmond So
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.

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.

Hong Kong No 8 Jack Bartlett takes on the ACT Brumbies defence in their match at Football Club on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So
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.

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.

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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.

Max Denmark races clear of two Chinese defenders at the 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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.

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.

Eric Chui has been named among the replacements for the game against Japan A. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

Chong Ka-yan makes the play during training at Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Eugene Lee
Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong rugby coach ‘pretty happy’ with new-look side despite loss to Japan club

Andrew Douglas impressed by performances of six debutants in fast-paced display, with only blip an injury to young scrum-half Eric Chui.

Hong Kong International Test Rugby

Japan tour set to gauge Hong Kong’s progress on road to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Players and coaches relishing trip, which features two matches, to see how far they have come since qualifying for 2027 tournament.

Pickleball today, rugby tomorrow: Hong Kong family office begins sports push

Pickleball partnership is LIT Sports Global’s first foray into industry, and talks are afoot to take Hong Kong franchise into Japanese rugby.

(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
2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby sevens star Cado Lee aiming to inspire local talent

Veteran midway through second decade representing city team after being ‘pushed and inspired’ by current head coach of English club Saracens.

Cado Lee and Ceci Lee having fun at the National Games Elite Athletes Sharing event. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Rugby World Cup 2027

Rugby World Cup 2027: Hong Kong to learn identity of group opponents in December

Hosts Australia to kick off expanded 6-week-long tournament, which will feature a round of 16 for first time.

Women’s Rugby

Hong Kong rugby trailblazer launching elite English career with Saracens

Roshini Turner settling in at club after suffering impostor syndrome, aiming to create pathway for city’s women ahead of World Cup push.

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