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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.

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Hong Kong urged to seize Women’s Rugby World Cup chance as Dutch await in Dubai

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

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.

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.

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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

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.

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.

‘Ruthless’ Hong Kong men win Asia Rugby Sevens first leg, women beaten in final

Contrasting fortunes for city’s teams against China in the series’ first leg in Incheon.

Hong Kong lift the men’s cup after the first leg in South Korea. Photo: Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong men storm into Asia Rugby Sevens semis, women make dramatic escape

Both Hong Kong teams are set to battle Japan for places in the final of the series’ first leg in Incheon.

Max Denmark was in try-scoring form for Hong Kong on Saturday. Photo: KLC fotos for World Rugby

Hong Kong rugby sevens add ex-GB star Fergusson to coaching team for Asia Series

The 31-year-old has been working with both senior sides since arriving in the city, and is expected to help women’s head coach Andy Vilk at the first leg of the series in South Korea.

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.

Rugby residency ruling may give Hong Kong options on pathway to World Cup

Players can now become eligible via five years of ‘rugby registration’ with a club or union, without needing unbroken residency.

Hong Kong’s Ben Axten-Burrett in possession against South Korea in this year’s Asia Rugby Championship. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Win and you’re in: Hong Kong’s direct path to Rugby World Cup ‘huge opportunity’

Side that wins the 2025 Asia Rugby Championship will automatically qualify for tournament in Australia, while runners up will get second chance in cross-continent repechage.

Hong Kong’s Tommy Hill skips past South Korea’s Jung Bu-hyon during the final of the 2024 Asia Rugby Championship at Football Club. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Symonds feeling ‘love from Hong Kong’ after rugby sevens silver with Canada

Flo Symonds says cheeseburger, Aperol Spritz on menu after special Olympic experience.

Rugby sevens ref Craig Chan warmed up for Games debut by cheering on Vivian Kong

Watching the fender’s win in a Paris restaurant with random strangers was ‘an incredible experience’, says Chan, who will learn today if he will officiate in the later stages of the women’s sevens.

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Ex-Hong Kong rugby sevens star chasing Olympics glory in Paris – with Canada

Flo Symonds was born and raised in the city, and will get her shot at a medal after missing out on ‘Olympic dream with Hong Kong’.

Florence Symonds is set for the Olympics with Canada after missing out on Tokyo as a Hong Kong player. Photo: Handout.

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.

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.

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.

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

Hong Kong touch rugby teams head to World Cup, hope to encourage people to play

City rugby stars among 96 players poised for global event in England, where six Hong Kong teams will battle it our across multiple age groups.

Former sevens star Ricky Cheuk is part of the Hong Kong contingent heading to the Touch World Cup in Nottingham. Photo: HKCR

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’

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.

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’

Triumphant Hong Kong celebrate clinching a fifth straight Asia Rugby Championship title. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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.

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

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.

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.

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Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong China Rugby is the governing body for the game in the city. Founded in 1952, it organises the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens plus international 15s Test matches and tournaments, domestic leagues for men and women, and age-grade competitions.
last updated:
14 October, 2024
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