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Matt Worley crossed for a pair of late tries in Hong Kong’s victory over Brazil. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Fifteens

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

City team beat Brazil at Kai Tak on Saturday for series victory, ‘new home’ backed to encourage wider rugby audience.

Boks hand England fifth straight defeat, France down All Blacks, Sinner on fire

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

HK Sevens

Hong Kong bosses start planning for Los Angeles Olympics, given new talent boost

City’s men’s and women’s teams both set for 2025 Challenger Series, optimistic of imminent news about competition arrangement.

Hong Kong’s men celebrate success at the recent ARSS in Bangkok, which has given the city’s rugby bosses a boost as they prepare for Los Angeles 2028 qualification
Hong Kong’s men celebrate success at the recent ARSS in Bangkok, which has given the city’s rugby bosses a boost as they prepare for Los Angeles 2028 qualification

HK Sevens

Hong Kong complete perfect Asia Rugby Sevens Series with China and Japan wins

City’s women finish fourth in Bangkok following successive defeats on final day, but Challenger Series qualification already assured.

International Rugby

Jones pays tribute to France’s ‘hungry’ Dupont as Japan’s rugby plans face reality

In overnight rugby internationals, the Japanese and Italians were reminded of the tough physical challenge of playing against the elite.

Hong Kong Rugby Union

Hong Kong teams into Asia Rugby Sevens Series semi-finals after rampant displays

Men’s team poised for China semi-final in Bangkok, while women set to go head-to-head with Japan for final spot.

Liam Doherty evades two tacklers during Hong Kong’s crushing victory over Malaysia. Photo: HKCR

Fifteens

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.

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
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

International Rugby

Hong Kong to field 2 debutants in first Brazil Test as build-up to 2027 RWC begins

Andrew Douglas names 6 forwards on his bench against a team that ‘loves the physicality of rugby’, with Josh Hrstich captaining from the pack.

HK Sevens

Hong Kong move ‘attractive’ for overseas stars with ‘high-level ambitions’

Hong Kong aiming for hat-trick of Asia Rugby Sevens Series titles when they contest closing 2024 leg in Bangkok this weekend.

HK Sevens

Hong Kong star outlines elite ambition to atone for ‘sour’ world sevens experience

Hong Kong will aim for a third straight Asia Rugby Sevens Series success next month, before moving on to Challenger Series action.

Liam Doherty is backing Hong Kong to achieve world series qualification this season. Photo: Handout

International Rugby

SA Rugby mulls plan to sell Springboks brand to US fund for US$75 million

Deal would reportedly give Ackerley Sports Group 20 per cent stake in new commercial company and complete control of board.

The Springboks celebrate after winning the 2024 Rugby Championship. Photo: EPA-EFE
The Springboks celebrate after winning the 2024 Rugby Championship. Photo: EPA-EFE

Fifteens

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.

Football

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.

Hong Kong Rugby Union

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.

Sabay Lynam scores her first Hong Kong try against the Madagascans. Photo: World Rugby

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.

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
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.

HK Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens set for ‘game changing’ 2025 Kai Tak move, test event silence

The marquee 48-year-old rugby sevens event is moving from Hong Kong Stadium, where it has been staged since 1982.

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Hong Kong Rugby Union

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.

Lee Ka-shun in action against Kazakhstan in 2022. The prop will become Hong Kong’s most capped player against Fiji. Photo: HKRC

HK Sevens

Hong Kong men seal Asian 7s glory with late Japan win, women lose semi to China

Jevon Groves’ men win second straight Asia Rugby Sevens Series title, with chance for clean sweep in November’s final leg of series in Bangkok.

Liam Doherty runs in to score during Hong Kong’s comfortable semi-final victory over China.
Liam Doherty runs in to score during Hong Kong’s comfortable semi-final victory over China.

Hong Kong Rugby Union

Hong Kong sevens teams book crunch Asian semi-final clashes with China

Women beat Malaysia and United Arab Emirates to progress, men brush aside Singapore, Thailand and South Korea.

HK Sevens

Hong Kong women stand-ins urged to seize their chance as 7s series hits Hangzhou

Understrength Hong Kong face Malaysia, UAE and Japan in pool stage of second Asia Rugby Sevens Series leg this weekend while 15s play in WXV3.

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.

Pun Wai-yan will captain Hong Kong in their bid to achieve World Cup qualification. Photo: HKCR
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