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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.
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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.
30 Mar 2025 - 9:23PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand face women’s semi with Canada, Australia v France
30 Mar 2025 - 9:58AM
Hong Kong Sevens
China’s dramatic win sees them avoid ‘worst team’ tag at Hong Kong Sevens
29 Mar 2025 - 6:50PM
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.
29 Mar 2025 - 9:00AM
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.
28 Mar 2025 - 10:24PM
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.
24 Mar 2025 - 8:32AM
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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.
22 Mar 2025 - 9:37AM
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’.
28 Jan 2025 - 7:30AM
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.
16 Jan 2025 - 5:58PM
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.
3 Dec 2024 - 10:52PM
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.
18 Oct 2024 - 6:15AM
Hong Kong China 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.
18 Oct 2024 - 6:17AM
While you were sleeping
While you were sleeping: Pogba ban cut, India T20 rout, football’s richest race
Two contenders in England’s second tier test each other’s credentials, while Women’s T20 World Cup produces upset.
5 Oct 2024 - 12:37PM
Hong Kong China 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.
18 Oct 2024 - 6:19AM
Hong Kong China 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.
16 Sep 2024 - 8:45AM
Hong Kong China 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.
19 Aug 2024 - 8:00PM
Fame and celebrity
Meet rugby player and TikTok star Ilona Maher, who’s at the Paris Olympics
She’s competing in the Paris Olympics for the US women’s team and spreading body positivity on social media – she has a nursing degree too
5 Aug 2024 - 11:34AM
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Paris 2024 Olympic Games
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All you need to know as Olympic rugby sevens puts Fiji and Dupont in spotlight
Can France 15s captain Antoine Dupont help the host nation succeed in their ‘Olympic project’? Not if two-time champions Fiji can help it.
22 Jul 2024 - 2:00PM
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
China rugby sevens boss wants to improve on Tokyo in Paris, despite tough group
China drawn alongside New Zealand, Fiji and Canada – all of whom are World Series grand finals sides.
1 Jul 2024 - 2:02PM
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
China women cruise through in Monaco to seal final Olympic rugby sevens spot
Favourites going into the tournament, China breeze past Kenya in the final, while South Africa claim men’s place at expense of Great Britain.
4 Jul 2024 - 4:04PM
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
China, Hong Kong women get Olympic 7s repechage off to flying start in Monaco
Chong Ka-yan scores hat-trick as Hong Kong beat Paraguay 33-15, China demolish Mexico 55-0 in opening games of repechage event.
4 Jul 2024 - 4:09PM
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Can China reach Olympics in rugby? Handling expectation key in final qualifier
Women’s sevens team face ‘enormous pressure’ to deliver, but take a 21-match winning streak into Monaco qualifying tournament.
4 Jul 2024 - 4:40PM
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Rampant Levi backing Australia’s rugby sevens ‘sisters’ for gold at Paris Olympics
The 22-year-old try-scoring machine finished the season with 69 – just in time to help Australia regain the gold medal they won at Rio 2016
4 Jul 2024 - 5:20PM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong aim to keep World Cup hopes alive, leave a legacy with ARC battle
Hong Kong are playing for the ARC runner-up spot, as well as the health of women’s rugby in the city, when they clash with Kazakhstan on Saturday.
1 Jun 2024 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong’s women target ‘much better level’ after ARC defeat to Japan
Hong Kong seeking ‘much better level’ for critical Kazakhstan clash in Asia Rugby Championship, with immediate future of city’s 15s team at stake.
22 May 2024 - 9:56PM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Gutting sevens team justified with Rugby World Cup spot on line, Hong Kong GM says
Hong Kong women to vie with Japan and Kazakhstan in Asia Rugby Championship for a spot in Rugby World Cup, while runners-up will still be in contention.
22 May 2024 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong economy
Letters
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What the Hong Kong Sevens’ success tells the world
Readers discuss the significance of an iconic rugby tournament, and crowd management at the city’s border checkpoints.
10 Apr 2024 - 2:30PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens 2024: schedule, results, TV, tickets info on day 2
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens continues on Saturday with group and knockout matches. Here’s everything you need to know on day 2.
6 Apr 2024 - 10:48AM
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