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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 Sabay Lynam (right) tries to stop Japan winger Rinka Matsuda in the Asia Rugby Emirates Women’s Championship. Photo: JRFU
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Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong a ‘global player’ in world rugby after record-breaking Sevens party

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Hong Kong Sevens at ‘pinnacle’ on 50th anniversary, pioneering coach says

First tournament in 1976 drew 3,000, while this year’s event at Kai Tak Stadium has attracted more than 140,000, with three-day passes sold out.

Tens of thousands of rugby fans pack Kai Tak Stadium on the second day of the Hong Kong Sevens on Saturday. Photo: Karma Lo
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Pub-goers enjoy a few drinks in Lan Kwai Fong ahead of this weekend’s rugby. Photo: Sam Tsang
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This year’s Hong Kong Sevens will round out a week of iconic sporting events, with attendance expected to smash records.

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Bailey Roberts-Lintmeijer raced against sprint phenomenon Gout Gout in 2024. Photo: Karma Lo
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Hong Kong Sevens’ dentist kept on his toes by fans just as much as players

Eugene Cheung revealed that his most memorable cases had occurred separately off the pitch, involving a coach and an overseas spectator.

Hong Kong Sevens players are generally pretty good in protecting against dental trauma, according to the tournament’s dentist. Photo: Elson Li
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Many firsts, new faces as rugby, racing finally share stage on Hong Kong 7s week

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Hong Kong 7s coach’s Olympics ‘desire’, but first eyes Kai Tak, Asian Games joy

Jevon Groves aiming to stay in role until at least 2028 and banish memories of painful Olympic near misses.

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Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong sevens head has unfinished business, underlines world and Olympic aims

Welshman Paul John, city team coach of year, ‘hungry to achieve more’ as he approaches decade in role, prepares for Hong Kong Sevens.

Paul John won his award for the Hong Kong sevens team’s success at the National Games and in the Asia Rugby Sevens Series last year. Photo: Karma Lo
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Olympics and World Cup ambition can go hand in hand, Hong Kong rugby bosses say

City’s men also have their eyes on retaining their Asian Games sevens title and reaching the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Hong Kong ready for ‘harsh reality’ of Rugby World Cup, but boss proud of progress

Head coach Logan Asplin is under no illusions about the ‘pretty tough’ fixtures that lie ahead in preparation for the 2027 tournament.

Hong Kong beat South Korea to win the 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship and qualify for the World Cup. Photo: Patrick Leung
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Bumper crowd expected for Hong Kong Sevens, as ticket sales pass 100,000 mark

The South Stand Pass category, all corporate boxes and individual hospitality have sold out for the second year at Kai Tak Stadium in April.

The 2025 tournament at Kai Tak Stadium reportedly generated some US$97 million for the local economy. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Hong Kong rugby head coach admits surprise at playing Australia in World Cup opener

World Rugby chairman has been forced to defend a decision that pitches debutants ranked world No 22 against two-time world champions.

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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.

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

Head coach Jevon Groves’ side have semi-final victory snatched from grasp by Canada, who join Belgium in HSBC SVNS 2.

Max Denmark, here in action during the victory over Tonga on Saturday, scored Hong Kong’s first try against Canada. Photo: World Rugby
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Hong Kong 7s team battle to keep season alive with win-or-bust Colombia clash

City side beat Tonga in encouraging start but have wings clipped by Samoa, as season hangs in balance ahead of crunch Colombia date.

Max Denmark wriggles free of attention during Hong Kong’s victory over Tonga. Photo: World Rugby
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Hong Kong rugby star Tsang feels ‘alive’ after winning return from cancer ordeal

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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.

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