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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.

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

Kai Tak Sports Park to host Hong Kong rugby international match in November

3 Oct 2024 - 9:52PM

Hong Kong rugby sevens captain Christie reveals ambitious world, Olympic goals

2 Oct 2024 - 8:30AM

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.

28 Sep 2024 - 11:39AM

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.

19 Sep 2024 - 1:06PM

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

‘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.

8 Sep 2024 - 9:44PM

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.

7 Sep 2024 - 9:09PM

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.

1 Sep 2024 - 1:45PM

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.

19 Aug 2024 - 8:00PM

Hong Kong fly-half Georgia Rivers (left) is tackled by Kazhakstan’s Mariya Grishina during their Asia Rugby Championship game in June. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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.

16 Aug 2024 - 10:00AM

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.

14 Aug 2024 - 12:35PM

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

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

5 Aug 2024 - 9:27AM

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.

29 Jul 2024 - 9:56PM

Hong Kong referee Craig Chan made his Olympics debut in the women’s rugby sevens match between Canada and Fiji on Sunday. Photo: World Rugby

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’.

22 Jul 2024 - 5:30PM

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.

21 Jul 2024 - 7:08PM

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 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

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.

7 Jul 2024 - 8:57PM

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

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

Isaac Campbell-Wu is among the overseas-based players in Hong Kong’s squad for the World Rugby U20 Trophy. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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

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

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

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

Hong Kong’s Georgia Rivers (left) is tackled by Kazhakstan’s Mariya Grishina in their Asia Rugby Championship clash. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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

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

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

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Hong Kong Rugby Union

The HKRU (formerly HKRFU) is the governing body for rugby union in Hong Kong. Founded in 1952 and since 1988 an affiliate of World Rugby (IRB) the union organises the world-renowned Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens plus international 15s test matches and tournaments, domestic leagues for men and women, and age-grade competitions for all standards of play.

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19 August, 2024