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Chinese Taipei development team (in blue) in action against Thailand. Photo: Facebook

Taiwan eyes return of glory days and battles with Asia’s rugby elite

Taiwan were once consistently among the top four teams, but have languished in lower echelons since 2008. Unions Cup in Singapore represents chance to restore programme.

Chinese Taipei were once consistently among the top four teams, but since 2008 have languished in lower echelons
Officials hope new tournament, that includes hosts and Thailand, will boost programme and help them climb world rankings

10 May 2024 - 1:46PM

5 of the world’s richest rugby players in 2024 – net worths, ranked

22 Apr 2024 - 11:06AM

Letters | Don’t rush Hong Kong Sevens into new stadium

13 Apr 2024 - 2:30PM

World Rugby chief says ‘more work to do’ before Sevens’ Kai Tak move is confirmed

CEO Alan Gilpin says there is ‘a lot of confidence’ in talks about the move in 2025 for the tournament, which is ‘definitely back’.

8 Apr 2024 - 5:30PM

World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin says this year’s series has been changed slightly ‘to prepare teams for a spectacular Olympic Games’. Photo: World Rugby

Editorial | The sevens, Hong Kong’s original mega event, is back at its best

The sold-out rugby tournament is perfectly placed to send the message that Hong Kong is back in action with more than 40 per cent of tickets taken by people outside the city.

6 Apr 2024 - 6:15AMvideocam

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

‘Vibrant’ Hong Kong Sevens back to normal, businesses harbour Kai Tak concerns

The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens roared into action on Friday, with sold-out crowds revelling in home success and splashing out on city stays

6 Apr 2024 - 12:49AM

The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens kicked off on a vibrant note on Friday. Photo: Elson Li

Who is Louis Rees-Zammit, the ex-rugby player joining Travis Kelce in the NFL?

Former rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit – who hails from a small town in Wales with a population of less than 30,000 – is now part of the NFL’s biggest team, the Kansas City Chiefs … here’s what we know about him

5 Apr 2024 - 2:00PM

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

Uruguay end Hong Kong’s Sevens Challenger heroics, but promotion up for grabs

Hong Kong defeat series co-leaders Kenya to reach final, where they are blown away by the hosts – but move up to fifth overall in race for top-four spot.

11 Mar 2024 - 4:16PM

Hong Kong’s Callum McCullough dives over to score against Kenya in the semi-final in Montevideo. Photo: KLC fotos for 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

Wales and British Lions legend JPR Williams dies aged 74

Considered one of the sport’s greatest ever players, Williams was a member of Wales’ golden generation in the 1970s.

9 Jan 2024 - 8:41AM

Hong Kong Sevens to return as part of revamped party circuit

World Rugby launches new HSBC SVNS circuit with stops in eight destination cities, including Dubai, Cape Town, Los Angeles and Hong Kong.

19 Jul 2023 - 10:25AM

The Hong Kong team runs out during a game at the Sevens in April. Photo: World Rugby

Tina Turner remembered for ‘unique’ part in Australian rugby league

The late singer is credited with sending rugby league to unprecedented levels of popularity in Australia for her part in the sports ‘most iconic’ marketing campaign.

25 May 2023 - 8:13PMvideocam

Tina Turner was the face of the rugby league, Daily Mirror March 1990.

Hong Kong rugby bosses to consult clubs ‘in coming weeks’ over tackle height

The move comes after the World Rugby Council unanimously backed a recommendation that unions take part in trials in community game

15 May 2023 - 8:15AM

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

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

New Zealand perform the Haka after defeating Fiji in the final on the third day of the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament on Sunday. Photo: AFP

Sevens has future in Hong Kong despite rule changes, says World Rugby boss

Next year’s tournament is likely to be the last at Hong Kong Stadium, but it will be the first of new era that sees the World Rugby Sevens Series reduced to just 12 teams in the men’s and women’s competitions.

2 Apr 2023 - 8:00AM

Fijian fans back in full voice at Hong Kong Sevens, promise there’s more to come

After 4 years’ wait, Hong Kong Stadium welcomes travelling fans and Fiji duly salute them with win on opening day.

1 Apr 2023 - 2:56AMvideocam

Hong Kong rugby chiefs open to idea of hosting ‘battle of hemispheres’

City ‘is a great option’, Hong Kong Rugby Union boss says after it is suggested as venue for the final of a proposed league between the best of the northern and southern hemispheres.

22 Mar 2023 - 12:57PM

James O’Connor makes a break for Australia during 2010’s Bledisloe Cup match in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong rugby chiefs to consult clubs over joining trial of ‘belly tackle’

HKRU to discuss a proposed global opt-in trial announced by World Rugby, in which hits above sternum level would become illegal in an effort to make the sport safer.

14 Mar 2023 - 1:32PM

Police called in with Springboks wing Sbu Nkosi missing for 3 weeks

Club side the Bulls expresses ‘grave concern’ for player’s safety, who they say hasn’t been heard from since November 11.

4 Dec 2022 - 5:54PM

World Rugby announces major changes to Sevens Series, cuts teams, events

Changes to the World Seven Series will come into force in December next year, when the number of men’s teams will be cut from 16 to 12 and the number of tournaments drop from 10 to seven.

30 Nov 2022 - 9:32PM

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after long illness

Weir, who won 61 caps for his country and was selected for the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 1997, was diagnosed with MND in 2016.

27 Nov 2022 - 1:26PM

Doddie Weir made an appearance at Murrayfield earlier this month. Photo: Reuters

Analysis | Rugby World Cup will remain out of Hong Kong’s reach without wholesale change

More opportunities to play internationals central to any progression in national team’s ability to reach global tournaments, but the club game in Hong Kong must evolve too.

22 Nov 2022 - 9:27AM

Portugal will be playing at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France after winning this month’s final qualifying tournament in Dubai. Photo: World Rugby

USA Eagles coach eyes winner-takes-all clash with Portugal in Dubai

Gary Gold says his side will have their work cut out for them in final game of Rugby World Cup qualifying tournament in Dubai.

14 Nov 2022 - 4:49PM

Gulf in class as Hong Kong get a taste of ‘what Test rugby is all about’

City’s 49-7 defeat by USA Eagles in Rugby World Cup final qualifying ‘up there as one of toughest games I’ve ever played, physically,’ admits Hong Kong captain Josh Hrstich.

14 Nov 2022 - 8:30AM

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World Rugby

World Rugby is the world governing body for the sport of rugby union. World Rugby, founded in 1886, organises the Rugby World Cup every four years, the sport's most recognised and most profitable competition. It also organises a number of other international rugby competitions, such as the World Rugby Sevens Series, the Rugby World Cup Sevens, the World Under-20 Championship, and the Pacific Nations Cup. World Rugby's headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Its membership now comprises 120 national unions.