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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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
The US’ Ilona Maher races away with the ball from France’s Anne-Cécile Ciofani on day three of the Hong Kong Sevens in April. Photo: Elson Li

Rugby’s biggest social media star Ilona Maher signs for Bristol in World Cup bid

The 28-year-old, who helped the US win their first Olympic medal in Rugby 7s in Paris, will join the English club for 3 months to play 15s.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong couldn’t prepare properly, boss says after Rugby World Cup dream ends

Hong Kong China Rugby

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While you were sleeping

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.

Juventus’ Paul Pogba has had his doping ban reduced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong China Rugby

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.

Hong Kong China Rugby

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.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

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.

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
Fame and celebrity

Meet rugby player and TikTok star Ilona Maher, who’s at the Paris Olympics

She’s competing in the Paris Olympics for the US women’s team and spreading body positivity on social media – she has a nursing degree too

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Explainer | All you need to know as Olympic rugby sevens puts Fiji and Dupont in spotlight

Can France 15s captain Antoine Dupont help the host nation succeed in their ‘Olympic project’? Not if two-time champions Fiji can help it.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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’s rugby sevens should be looking to improve on their Tokyo showing in Paris, their heach coach says. Photo: Reuters
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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

Favourites going into the tournament, China breeze past Kenya in the final, while South Africa claim men’s place at expense of Great Britain.

China’s women celebrate winning the World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco. Photo: World Rugby
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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

Chong Ka-yan scores hat-trick as Hong Kong beat Paraguay 33-15, China demolish Mexico 55-0 in opening games of repechage event.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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

Levi brushes off the tackles of France’s Seraphine Okemba (left) and Marie Dupouy on her way to a try in the World Rugby Sevens final in Madrid on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong China Rugby

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.

Pun Wai-yan (right) will captain Hong Kong in a crucial game against Kazakhstan. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong China Rugby

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.

Hong Kong China Rugby

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.

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Hong Kong economy

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.

Fans cheer on the third day of the Hong Kong Sevens on April 7. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

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.

Hong Kong Sevens

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.

Hong Kong Sevens

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.

China captains Wang Wanyu (left) and Li Haitao will lead their teams out at Hong Kong Stadium this weekend. Photo: Dickson Lee
Tradition HKFC 10s

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.

Heralding the Tradition Hong Kong 10s are (from left): Simon Ryan, coach of men’s champions Tradition YCAC; Roshini Turner of HKFC Natixis Ice; Heather Fisher, manager of the Ashbury Tropics; and former Fijian international Nemani Nadolo, who will play for the Tropics. Photo: Chris Wong/Ike Image
Hong Kong China Rugby

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.

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.

Hong Kong China 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.

Hong Kong’s Natasha Olson-Thorne scores a try in her side’s opening game against Paraguay at the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in Dubai. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong China Rugby

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.

Kazakhstan v Hong Kong ends with the online broadcast’s clock showing more than five minutes left. Photo: AsiaRugbyLive
Hong Kong China Rugby

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.

Lunar

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.

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