Sport /
Rugby
Related Topics:
Hong Kong China Rugby
Asia Rugby Championship
Hong Kong Sevens
Rugby World Cup 2027
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.
6 hours ago
While you were sleeping: another win for Manchester United, Medvedev controversy
11 Nov 2024 - 9:25AM
Hong Kong complete perfect Asia Rugby Sevens Series with China and Japan wins
10 Nov 2024 - 8:27PM
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.
10 Nov 2024 - 3:00PM
France’s Olympic 7s hero Antoine Dupont provided two try-scoring assists in his team’s easy win in Paris on his return to 15-a-side rugby. Photo: EPA-EFE
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.
9 Nov 2024 - 10:00PM
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.
9 Nov 2024 - 8:30PM
Football
While you were sleeping: Zheng reached WTA Finals decider, will face Gauff
There’s tennis, rugby, some cricket news and, as always, football happening somewhere in the world.
9 Nov 2024 - 7:51AM
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.
7 Nov 2024 - 5:00PM
Hong Kong No 8 Luke Van Der Smit carries through contact in training. Hong Kong expects a physical battle with Brazil on the weekend. Photo: HKCR
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.
5 Nov 2024 - 1:52PM
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.
15 Oct 2024 - 12:09PM
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.
15 Oct 2024 - 7:15AM
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.
18 Oct 2024 - 6:15AM
Captain Pun Wai-yan leaps to collect a line-out during Hong Kong’s 33-3 loss to the Netherlands. Photo: World Rugby
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.
13 Oct 2024 - 12:08PM
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.
18 Oct 2024 - 6:17AM
Football
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
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
HK Sevens
Hong Kong rugby sevens captain Christie reveals ambitious world, Olympic goals
New era gets under way as Hong Kong Sevens’ relocation is confirmed, with the men’s captain excited about the move to Kai Tak.
2 Oct 2024 - 8:30AM
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.
30 Sep 2024 - 9:13PM
4
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.
18 Oct 2024 - 6:19AM
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.
22 Sep 2024 - 8:04PM
Rugby
Springboks coach Erasmus rues errors in loss to Argentina in Rugby Championship
A late penalty could have won them the game, but South Africa can still win the title if they get one point from the return match next week.
22 Sep 2024 - 12:57PM
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.
21 Sep 2024 - 8:59PM
OPINION
Tom Bell
Opinion
|
7 ideas to improve Hong Kong Sevens in 2024 and beyond
6 Apr 2023 - 7:17PM
7
Josh Ball
Opinion
|
Hong Kong’s sporting teams need to think bigger – by looking beyond its borders
29 Nov 2022 - 10:03AM
Sean Moore
Opinion
|
What should have happened in Korea with rugby anthem blunder
17 Nov 2022 - 4:25PM
8
Tim Noonan
Opinion
|
Hong Kong Sevens still has life, now it needs a vision to match its future
8 Nov 2022 - 12:42PM
4
Tim Noonan
Opinion
|
No need for nostalgia at Hong Kong Sevens, where it’s onward and upward
6 Nov 2022 - 8:00AM
Tim Noonan
Opinion
|
Hong Kong needs to earn world’s trust, and Sevens is great place to start
4 Nov 2022 - 12:00PM
6
TRENDING TOPICS
Hong Kong Sevens
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
English Premier League
ONE Championship
AFC Champions League
MULTIMEDIA
Video
Sell-out for final rugby sevens at iconic Hong Kong Stadium
02:12
Infographics
A visual guide to the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens’ nearly 50-year history
Video
Hong Kong Sevens: What is it all about?
05:05
Video
Where to enjoy the Hong Kong Sevens
02:23
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
