Fifteens

Hong Kong Rugby Union

Hong Kong rugby hero Salom Yiu going off beaten path to find stars of tomorrow

Local governing body’s talent test day attracts 200 rugby novices with dreams of becoming international stars.

1 Dec 2024 - 5:47PM

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong bosses look to Japan and Down Under for top opponents in World Cup bid

17 Nov 2024 - 3:30PM

Hong Kong China Rugby

‘Ambitious’ Hong Kong targeting Kai Tak fortress after sweeping away Brazil

16 Nov 2024 - 10:27PM

Fifteens

Hong Kong China Rugby

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

Brazil’s Joao Amaral runs out of a tackle by Hong Kong’s Sunia Fameitau during the first Test at Football Club. Photo: Nora Tam

Fifteens

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

Football

While you were sleeping

While you were sleeping: Ronaldo nets, Eubank Jr success, Hong Kong sorrow

Cristiano Ronaldo scores goal No 906, South Africa wait to learn World Cup fate, Scotland find new way to suffer, Hong Kong hopes dashed.

13 Oct 2024 - 12:08PM

Fifteens

Hong Kong China Rugby

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

Hong Kong China Rugby

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

An aerial view of Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, in front of the new park’s main stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee

Fifteens

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

Fifteens

Hong Kong China Rugby

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 China Rugby

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 China Rugby

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

Callum McCullough storms forward during Hong Kong’s comfortable victory over Paraguay in Ascunsion. Photo: Eneas Colman for Hong Kong China Rugby

Fifteens

Hong Kong China Rugby

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 China Rugby

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 China Rugby

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 China Rugby

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

Hong Kong are hoping to play expansively against South Korea as they target a fifth straight ARC title ahead of next month’s three-match tour to South America. Photo: HKRU

Fifteens

Hong Kong China Rugby

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 China Rugby

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

Hong Kong China Rugby

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 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

Pun Wai-yan (right) will captain Hong Kong in a crucial game against Kazakhstan. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Fifteens

Hong Kong China Rugby

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 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

Fifteens

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

Chong Ka-yan will start on the wing for Hong Kong against Japan, after missing a sevens tournament in Poland. Photo: Sam Twang

OPINION

Tim Noonan

Kotaro Matsushima and his electric play is leading Japan forward

5 Oct 2019 - 9:51PM

Tim Noonan

In The Scrum | 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 | Rugby World Cup is about growing the game – so know your place

21 Sep 2019 - 12:22PM

Patrick Blennerhassett

Opinion | Can Global Rapid Rugby thrive – let alone survive – in Asia-Pacific?

24 Apr 2019 - 3:48PM

Tim Noonan

Opinion | 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