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These are exciting times for the women’s rugby in Hong Kong with three forms of the game – sevens, 10s and 15s – being played variously at mini, club and national level under the auspices of the Hong Kong Rugby Union.
Ruby Tui in action for Aone Sports New Zealand in the recent Tradition HKFC 10s. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong Sevens

How ‘rubbish’ Olympic medal drove New Zealand star Ruby Tui’s rush to greatness

Olympic gold medallist and Women’s Rugby World Cup winner changing lives off the field following unsparing 2022 autobiography.

Hong Kong China Rugby

World Rugby boss hails Hong Kong’s ‘global influence’ at WXV announcement

Wellness

‘I was taught to shrink’: rugby player fights against Asian beauty standards

Hong Kong Sevens

New Zealand rugby legend Woodman-Wickliffe nervous ahead of Hong Kong 10s debut

Decorated former Kiwi international at peace with decision to retire for a second time, representing legends team at three-day tournament.

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe tries to breakthrough the Oxford University defence during the opening game of the Tradition HKFC 10s. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens debut for 15s stalwart after overcoming self-doubt

Au King-to to win second Hong Kong cap after being named in 12-strong women’s squad for Melrose Claymores tournament.

Hong Kong Sevens

Canada Olympic star Williams plans on ‘having a ‘blast’ at Hong Kong Sevens

Flying wing targeting fourth Games in Los Angeles after claiming two medals from past three editions, aiming to ‘show full force’ at Kai Tak.

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Wellness

Parents of Hong Kong’s ‘Girl Behind the Face’ finally share their story

Mui Thomas’s story of living with a rare skin disease has moved many. Now, her adoptive parents share why they ignored advice to ‘walk away’.

Rog and Tina Thomas pose for a picture with their daughter, Mui, whom they adopted 30 years ago, in a Facebook post from 2015. Mui was born with Harlequin ichthyosis, a rare and often fatal genetic disorder. Rog and Tina now share their story in their new book, An Unexpected Adoption: The Girl Behind The Face.
Hong Kong China 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.

Year in Review

Year in rugby: South Africa dominate, France win Six Nations, England rising

British & Irish Lions complete 2-1 series victory in Australia, England lift the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Year in Review

Year in women’s sport: England win rugby, football; WNBA grows, India’s moment

New franchises, bigger television audiences and greater advertising visibility sent women’s sport into 2026 on a wave of momentum.

England hosted and won a Rugby World Cup that shattered records and redefined the sport’s potential. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong China 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
Hong Kong China 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.

Hong Kong China Rugby

New global women’s rugby series adds 100 matches to calendar, Hong Kong in tier 2

WXV Global Series will run from 2026 to 2028, with Hong Kong taking on Brazil, Fiji, the Netherlands, Samoa and Spain.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Meet the Hong Kong women’s rugby rookie who is already a veteran and inspiration

Han-Mi is slightly older than the average first-time player, here she tells the Post about her journey from the sidelines to the wing.

Han-Mi got to experience plenty of first playing for Football Club on Saturday, including getting tackled. Photo: Dickson Lee
Women and gender

The German-Chinese rugby player helping women see beauty in strength

Sofie Fella grew up in Shanghai and spent three years of her life in Hong Kong, here she tells the Post about her Big Collection brand.

Sofie Fella wearing a T-shirt from her Big Collection outside The Home of Women’s Sport store in London. Photo: Sofie Fella
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s hard-won spot in Rugby World Cup is a dream come true

The city, famous for hosting the iconic Sevens tournament, finally made the men’s 15-a-side world cup after coming close previously.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong tap potential of fresh faces for Asia Rugby Women’s Championship

City’s coaches planning for future as squad prepare to face Japan and Kazakhstan in Fukuoka.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand women beat Australia to complete ‘three-peat’

The Olympic champions’ first two victories were at Hong Kong Stadium and they follow that up with the first title at Kai Tak.

New Zealand’s women are now familiar with lifting the winners’ trophy at the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand face women’s semi with Canada, Australia v France

A New Zealand v Australia final remains on the cards as both sides continue to flex their muscles.

Hong Kong Sevens

China’s dramatic win sees them avoid ‘worst team’ tag at Hong Kong Sevens

Defeat by USA in their final pool fixture leaves China on brink, before they rescue their tournament with triumph over Great Britain.

Hong Kong Sevens

China target win over USA at Hong Kong Sevens to help series survival hopes

Fan Shun-kei, the team’s technical coach, is hopeful his team can beat the Americans despite two defeats on Friday.

China (in white) put in a strong performance in the first half against New Zealand. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens 2025: Australia, New Zealand women shine, China in trouble

Australia bolstered by the return of Maddison Levi, who missed the Vancouver leg because of injury.

Australia’s Isabella Nasser in action against Spain on day one of the Sevens. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: local pair face Kai Tak baptism of fire, as ‘new era begins’

City teams confirm 13-player squads for Cathay/HSBC Sevens Kai Tak Stadium bow, as men aim to shed South Africa disappointment.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: city’s women learned from Challenger Series losses, coach says

Andy Vilk says lessons from Cape Town setbacks will serve players well at home tournament and National Games.

Hong Kong China Rugby

China tipped to challenge rugby sevens giants by Australian Olympic winner

Alicia Lucas hails progress of ‘structured and meticulous’ China and is excited by potential of ‘incredible athletes’.

China’s women celebrate qualifying for the 2025 world series. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong Sevens

Instagram, TikTok can help rugby grow audience, Hong Kong Sevens star Maher says

The American Olympic medallist, who is the world’s most followed rugby player, believes her stoic but ‘amazing’ sport needs more personalities.

Ilona Maher takes a selfie with fans after her debut in English club rugby for Bristol Bears. Photo: Reuters

Rugby’s biggest social media star Ilona Maher signs for Bristol in World Cup bid

The 28-year-old, who helped the US win their first Olympic medal in Rugby 7s in Paris, will join the English club for 3 months to play 15s.

Hong Kong China 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.

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