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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.
9 Nov 2024 - 8:30PM
Hong Kong couldn’t prepare properly, boss says after Rugby World Cup dream ends
18 Oct 2024 - 6:15AM
While you were sleeping: Ronaldo nets, Eubank Jr success, Hong Kong sorrow
13 Oct 2024 - 12:08PM
Fifteens
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.
4 Oct 2024 - 10:33AM
The tough Fijians stop Hong Kong inside-centre Natasha Olson-Thorne in her tracks as the Pacific islanders triumphed 38-3 last Saturday. Photo: Charles Verghese
Fifteens
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.
3 Oct 2024 - 9:52PM
Fifteens
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
Fifteens
Hong Kong stun Brazil on South American tour to send Rugby World Cup message
Win completes a tour that has made Hong Kong’s potential inclusion in 2027 World Cup seem a little less far-fetched.
21 Jul 2024 - 7:08PM
Fifteens
Hong Kong women told to ‘seize opportunity’ after draw for 2025 World Cup bid
Hong Kong will make their WXV3 debut in Dubai later this year, qualification for second World Cup on the line.
17 Jul 2024 - 3:00PM
Hong Kong’s victory over Kazakhstan kept alive their World Cup qualifying hopes. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Fifteens
Hong Kong bounce back from loss in South American tour opener to beat Paraguay
Head coach Andrew Douglas’ team, who claimed their fourth victory from five matches in 2024, will wrap up the tour with a clash against Brazil.
14 Jul 2024 - 7:12PM
Fifteens
Hong Kong ready for angry Chile, with Asia poised to be handed World Cup spot
Head coach Andrew Douglas champions idea of entering city team in Japanese domestic rugby, ‘it is a model that could fit us’
5 Jul 2024 - 5:30PM
Fifteens
Hong Kong rugby teens urged to thrive ‘outside comfort zone’ in World U20 Trophy
City’s team have not won a Trophy match in six years, but will seek to develop talent in a squad featuring several overseas players.
2 Jul 2024 - 8:00AM
Fifteens
Hong Kong ‘make statement’ in rout of South Korea to retain Asia rugby crown
Head coach Andrew Douglas concedes Hong Kong need stronger South Korea ‘so we can keep raising our game’
22 Jun 2024 - 8:30PM
Triumphant Hong Kong celebrate clinching a fifth straight Asia Rugby Championship title. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Fifteens
Hong Kong taking high-risk approach to winning fifth successive ARC title
Victory over South Korea will secure Asia Rugby Championship and cement team’s spot as second-best side in region, and coach Andrew Douglas wants his side to play expansive game.
22 Jun 2024 - 9:00AM
Fifteens
Are 70-point wins useful? Hong Kong rugby coach wants change after Malaysia rout
City will host South Korea in championship decider in significant step up this month before July tour to South America.
9 Jun 2024 - 9:47PM
Fifteens
Hong Kong women keep World Cup dream alive, end ARC with win over Kazakhstan
Hong Kong outplay Kazakhstan in Asia Rugby Championship finale to secure spot in WXV3 tournament later this year, and remain in contention for 2025 Rugby World Cup in England.
1 Jun 2024 - 10:31PM
Fifteens
Asia Rugby Championship: coach ‘frustrated’ despite Hong Kong men’s winning start
Hong Kong seal opening victory but head coach Andrew Douglas wants quick improvement after stop-start display, featuring too many errors.
1 Jun 2024 - 9:13PM
Hong Kong’s Harry Laidler sprints free to score one of his side’s eight tries in their Asia Rugby Championship win over the UAE. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Fifteens
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
Fifteens
Rugby great Perelini says World Rugby must ‘step up’ support for lowly nations
UAE rugby chief Apollo Perelini wants game’s power brokers to do more in support of lower-ranked nations, and is concerned over prospect of amateurs playing in expanded World Cup.
31 May 2024 - 1:12PM
Fifteens
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
Fifteens
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
Chong Ka-yan will start on the wing for Hong Kong against Japan, after missing a sevens tournament in Poland. Photo: Sam Twang
Fifteens
Hong Kong Football Club lose thriller to Sandy Bay but pip them to league title
Sandy Bay left needing one more try at the death to steal the crown, but HKFC do enough to deny their late-season surge and retain the trophy.
9 Mar 2024 - 7:46PM
Fifteens
Hong Kong rugby Premiership goes to decider, but the big questions are off pitch
Leading Hong Kong rugby figures unanimously back the city’s club competition, but acknowledge a big step up to international level.
3 Mar 2024 - 9:00AM
Fifteens
Hong Kong poised for twin-Germany test, head coach excited about ‘next chapter’
New head coach Andrew Douglas is prioritising performances over results, as Hong Kong prepare to host Germany and try to regain a strong foothold on the international scene.
14 Nov 2023 - 8:00AM
OPINION
Tim Noonan
Kotaro Matsushima and his electric play is leading Japan forward
5 Oct 2019 - 9:51PM
Tim Noonan
In The Scrum
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All eyes on man who put Japan on the map as he seeks glory with England
28 Sep 2019 - 9:33PM
Tim Noonan
In The Scrum
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Rugby World Cup is about growing the game – so know your place
21 Sep 2019 - 12:22PM
Patrick Blennerhassett
Opinion
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Can Global Rapid Rugby thrive – let alone survive – in Asia-Pacific?
24 Apr 2019 - 3:48PM
Tim Noonan
Opinion
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Stage is finally clear for rugby, and Japan, to step forward
23 Mar 2019 - 1:53PM
Tim Noonan
A million to one? Not quite, but Hong Kong need a minor miracle
22 Nov 2018 - 12:25PM
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