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China rugby sevens boss wants to improve on Tokyo in Paris, despite tough group

China drawn alongside New Zealand, Fiji and Canada – all of whom are World Series grand finals sides.

China drawn alongside New Zealand, Fiji and Canada – all of whom are World Series grand finals sides

1 Jul 2024 - 2:02PM

China women cruise through in Monaco to seal final Olympic rugby sevens spot

4 Jul 2024 - 4:04PM

China, Hong Kong women get Olympic 7s repechage off to flying start in Monaco

4 Jul 2024 - 4:09PM

Can China reach Olympics in rugby? Handling expectation key in final qualifier

Women’s sevens team face ‘enormous pressure’ to deliver, but take a 21-match winning streak into Monaco qualifying tournament.

4 Jul 2024 - 4:40PM

After losing in their first Challenger Series match in January, China went 21 matches unbeaten. Photo: World Rugby

Rampant Levi backing Australia’s rugby sevens ‘sisters’ for gold at Paris Olympics

The 22-year-old try-scoring machine finished the season with 69 – just in time to help Australia regain the gold medal they won at Rio 2016

4 Jul 2024 - 5:20PM

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

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

Japan’s Mele Kagawa reaches over to ground the ball for her side’s first try in their Asia Rugby Championship win over Hong Kong at King’s Park. Photo: Elson Li

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

Letters | What the Hong Kong Sevens’ success tells the world

Readers discuss the significance of an iconic rugby tournament, and crowd management at the city’s border checkpoints.

10 Apr 2024 - 2:30PM

Hong Kong Sevens 2024: schedule, results, TV, tickets info on day 2

The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens continues on Saturday with group and knockout matches. Here’s everything you need to know on day 2.

6 Apr 2024 - 10:48AM

Fans enjoy the entertainment during Friday’s first day. Photo: Eugene Lee

USA sevens star Maher enjoys Hong Kong food more than team’s displays on pitch

On her first visit, the social media star has been sharing everything about Hong Kong, but says the team’s performances have been less pleasing.

5 Apr 2024 - 6:50PM

The USA’s Ilona Maher fends off Japan’s Emii Tanaka during the Americans’ 17-12 win on day one of the Sevens on Friday. Photo: Eugene Lee

China captains full of praise for ‘old rivals’ Hong Kong ahead of sevens clash

China’s men and women will take on their Hong Kong counterparts this weekend as part of the Hong Kong Sevens, with Japan and Thailand also playing in Melrose Claymore competition.

4 Apr 2024 - 7:29PM

Hong Kong must invest more in women’s rugby, says HKFC’s Roshini Turner

The 10-a-side curtain raiser to the Hong Kong Sevens returns with an expanded women’s event, and five new teams in the men’s tournament.

3 Apr 2024 - 8:46PM

Hong Kong’s men crush Japan in flying start to World Rugby Sevens Challenger

Hong Kong finish day top of Pool B after beating Japan and Chile on opening day in Montevideo, while women get off to strong start with victory over Kenya.

9 Mar 2024 - 7:27PM

Hong Kong’s Max Denmark breaks through the Chile defence at the World Rugby Sevens Challenger series in Uruguay. Photo: World Rugby

China’s women claim sevens title in Dubai, Hong Kong teams struggle

China secure gold with 19-5 triumph over Kenya, Argentina take bronze with 36-10 win against Uganda. Hong Kong’s men end weekend on high note with 38-0 victory over Georgia to finish seventh, women take 10th place.

15 Jan 2024 - 10:30AM

China’s YuHu cuts through the Poland defence during her side’s triumphant World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournament in Dubai. Photo: World Rugby

Hong Kong teams make winning start to World Rugby Challenger Series in Dubai

City’s women beat Paraguay 17-0 in opening game before going down 19-0 to Argentina on Friday, while men open their tournament with 21-7 win over Papua New Guinea.

12 Jan 2024 - 10:30PM

Clock confusion in Hong Kong’s early exit from Asia Rugby Women’s Championship

Semi-final finishes with over five minutes left on the clock shown to online audiences, with Hong Kong narrowly trailing Kazakhstan.

28 May 2023 - 8:09PM

Hong Kong relish Asia Rugby Women’s Championship semi-final and target WXV place

They take on hosts Kazakhstan in the last four, with both finalists set to earn spots in World Rugby’s new competition aimed at growing the women’s game.

23 May 2023 - 1:30PM

Royce Chan (front) said the physicality of Hong Kong’s matches in Europe would stand her players in good stead. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Meet the women blazing a trail in Asia-Pacific sports leadership

Philippine Rugby Football Union president Ada Milby looks to clear the way for more women to take seats in their own sports.

20 May 2023 - 9:47PM

Hong Kong eyes role in new women’s event as World Rugby reveals WXV plans

World Rugby announces dates and locations for two of its three WXV tournaments later this year, with New Zealand and South Africa staging games. Hong Kong rugby bosses may bid to host third tier competition.

5 May 2023 - 3:56PM

Hong Kong’s women get Asia Rugby Championship preparation off to winning start

Tries from Roshini Turner, Ng Ki-sum and Chloe Baltazar enough to give Hong Kong winning start to European tour with 22-17 victory over Sweden.

3 May 2023 - 10:57AM

Hong Kong lock Roshini Turner scores her side’s first try against Sweden at the National Rugby Centre Stadium in Amsterdam. Photo: Erik den Burger/HKRU

Hong Kong teams prepare for final shot at Challenger Series glory

Men’s coach Jevon Groves opts to leave out captain Max Woodward and winger Salom Yiu for second leg in Stellenbosch, while women’s coach Paul John makes 3 changes to squad.

27 Apr 2023 - 5:36PM

Harry Sayers comes into the Hong Kong squad for the second leg of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in South Africa. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong’s women to test themselves in Europe ahead of Asia Rugby Championship

Royce Chan’s side will take on Sweden and Netherlands in Amsterdam next week ahead of their ARC campaign in May.

26 Apr 2023 - 3:10PM

Editorial | Scintillating Sevens score for Hong Kong’s image on international stage

Iconic rugby competition roars back for first time since lifting of pandemic curbs to show world what it has been missing.

5 Apr 2023 - 6:15AMvideocam

Hong Kong Sevens: Team GB take third – and set sights on Olympics

Newcomers grab victory over Fiji at the death for best-ever result at a HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament.

3 Apr 2023 - 8:15AM

Great Britain celebrate victory over Fiji in the women’s bronze medal final on the third day of the 2023 Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Hong Kong’s men and women learn what it takes to live with Sevens best

Mixed emotions for women’s team after tournament ends with defeat at hands of Brazil, while narrow losses to Great Britain and Uruguay highlight how close men are to breakthrough.

2 Apr 2023 - 12:07AM

Coach Paul John addresses the players in the aftermath of their Hong Kong Sevens exit. Photo: Elson Li

DJ Forbes helps New Zealand’s women rise to occasion in Hong Kong

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series leaders off and running with 2 wins, and an eye on yet another final.

1 Apr 2023 - 3:26AM

Agnes Tse grabs history-making moment for Hong Kong’s women at home Sevens

Tse scores sides first try as Hong Kong make debuts in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

1 Apr 2023 - 6:35AM

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Women’s Rugby

These are exciting times for the women’s rugby in Hong Kong with three forms of the game – sevens, 10s and 15s – being played variously at mini, club and national level under the auspices of the Hong Kong Rugby Union.