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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.
Paul John won his award for the Hong Kong sevens team’s success at the National Games and in the Asia Rugby Sevens Series last year. Photo: Karma Lo
Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong sevens head has unfinished business, underlines world and Olympic aims

Welshman Paul John, city team coach of year, ‘hungry to achieve more’ as he approaches decade in role, prepares for Hong Kong Sevens.

Asia Rugby

Rugby 7s royalty Ben Gollings bringing Chennai Bulls to play in Hong Kong

Rugby World Cup 2027

Olympics and World Cup ambition can go hand in hand, Hong Kong rugby bosses say

Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong ready for ‘harsh reality’ of Rugby World Cup, but boss proud of progress

Head coach Logan Asplin is under no illusions about the ‘pretty tough’ fixtures that lie ahead in preparation for the 2027 tournament.

Hong Kong beat South Korea to win the 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship and qualify for the World Cup. Photo: Patrick Leung
Hong Kong Sevens

Bumper crowd expected for Hong Kong Sevens, as ticket sales pass 100,000 mark

The South Stand Pass category, all corporate boxes and individual hospitality have sold out for the second year at Kai Tak Stadium in April.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong rugby head coach admits surprise at playing Australia in World Cup opener

World Rugby chairman has been forced to defend a decision that pitches debutants ranked world No 22 against two-time world champions.

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Andrew Douglas

Gregor McNeish forced to retire, in blow to Hong Kong’s Rugby World Cup plans

The 33-year-old fly-half, who has been battling concussion issues, was set to play a key role in city team’s Nations Cup campaign this year.

Hong Kong’s Gregor McNeish catches a high ball under pressure from Japan A’s Yuto Mori (left) during a game at Kai Tak Stadium last October. Photo: Elson Li
HSBC SVNS Series

Hong Kong’s sevens pain as World Rugby meddling plunges beaten city team into void

Head coach Jevon Groves’ side have semi-final victory snatched from grasp by Canada, who join Belgium in HSBC SVNS 2.

HSBC

Hong Kong 7s team battle to keep season alive with win-or-bust Colombia clash

City side beat Tonga in encouraging start but have wings clipped by Samoa, as season hangs in balance ahead of crunch Colombia date.

Women’s Rugby

Hong Kong rugby star Tsang feels ‘alive’ after winning return from cancer ordeal

Lock forward inspires Kowloon to comeback win in her first match back, 18 months after being diagnosed with aggressive form of the disease.

Tsang Sin-yan and her Kowloon teammates enjoy their fairytale win in her first match back after being diagnosed with cancer. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong Sevens

Rugby and racing join forces to bring bigger and better sevens week to Hong Kong

Hong Kong China Rugby, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong Football Club hope to bring more cohesion to biggest week in city’s sports calendar.

The Jockey Club Sevens School Tour last year enabled students to experience the world-class Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament. Photo: Handout
Harry Sayers

Hong Kong aim to close ‘intensity’ gap, season hangs in balance at HSBC SVNS 3

With 2026 only two weeks old, failing to make the top two in Dubai will end Hong Kong’s interest in the world series for another year.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong rugby player charged with indecent assault and criminal damage

Faizal Solomona Penesa, 33, accused of molesting a bar patron and damaging door bolt while in police custody.

Harry Sayers

Hong Kong star dodges Sri Lanka dogs, cricket balls before crunch 7s series

Harry Sayers leaving nothing to chance as team seek glory at HSBC SVNS 3 tournament in Dubai.

Harry Sayers is hoping to play a lot of rugby this year as he chases sevens and 15s success. Photo: Jonathan Wong
HSBC SVNS Series

Hong Kong men start bid to join 7s elite at SVNS 3 against Samoa, Tonga, Colombia

National Games gold medallists must finish in the top two in eight-team tournament in Dubai to progress to next stage in February.

Hong Kong’s men will be in good shape, having won the National Games title at Kai Tak Stadium only last month. Photo: Sam Tsang
Rugby World Cup 2027

Rugby World Cup 2027: can Hong Kong close gap before facing Wallabies, All Blacks?

City’s rugby chiefs filling next two years with matches they hope will equip players to make the step up for World Cup debut in Australia.

Rugby World Cup 2027

2027 Rugby World Cup draw: Hong Kong welcome clashes with Australia, New Zealand

‘Everybody loves an underdog, and giant-killers,’ captain Josh Hrstich says after debutants are drawn in Pool A with two rugby superpowers.

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Rugby World Cup 2027

2027 Rugby World Cup draw: when is it, how do I watch, who won’t Hong Kong play?

The city’s men have qualified for the tournament for the first time and are in Band 4 for the ceremony in Sydney.

Hong Kong qualified for the men’s 2027 Rugby World Cup by winning the Asia Rugby Championship. Photo: HKCR
Women’s Rugby

Hong Kong rugby players eye differing World Cup road maps as club season resumes

City’s women unearthed some new faces on encouraging European tour, while the men, already World Cup-bound, learned a lesson in Portugal.

2025 National Games

National Games: Hong Kong win 7s gold, Haughey into 100m final – as it happened

Hong Kong’s men’s rugby players beat Shandong at Kai Tak Stadium after Siobhan Haughey cruises into final of women’s 100m freestyle.

Hong Kong rugby team hope for ‘memorable’ Portugal win in first Test of autumn

Head coach Logan Asplin makes changes to his side, believes Portuguese side could be vulnerable in Lisbon after loss to Uruguay last week.

Hong Kong’s Marcus Ramage (centre) returns to the wing spot he occupied against Japan after scoring a hat-trick from centre against the Brumbies. Photo: Elson Li
2025 National Games

National Games: Haughey into final, rugby kicks off, Zheng out – as it happened

Siobhan Haughey reaches final of 200m freestyle on day 3, after Zhang Zhanshuo beats Pan Zhanle again and tennis star Zheng Qinwen withdraws.

Siobhan Haughey advanced to the women’s 200m freestyle final. Photo: Eugene Lee
2025 National Games

Haughey and rugby sevens take centre stage for Hong Kong on National Games day 3

City’s big hitters enter the fray, with its most decorated Olympian swimming in Shenzhen and the rugby kicking off at Kai Tak Stadium.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby in delicate balancing act as it hunts Olympic, World Cup spots

Men’s team are favourites in the National Games sevens starting on Wednesday while the women’s team will have a harder fight on their hands.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby teams named for National Games, asked to inspire a generation

Selected players announced as the city’s teams prepare to begin the sevens tournament at Kai Tak Stadium on Wednesday.

Hong Kong’s Max Denmark is being tipped to help inspire the next generation. Photo: Asia Rugby

Hong Kong rugby team keep reins on ACT Brumbies, before second-half stampede

While scoreline reflects another heavy loss, there are more positives to take from the performance than in Japan defeat a week ago.

Hong Kong No 8 Jack Bartlett takes on the ACT Brumbies defence in their match at Football Club on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So
Andrew Douglas

Hong Kong face ACT Brumbies seeking signs of progress on road to Rugby World Cup

Team aim to put ‘tough couple of weeks’ behind them after loss to Japan A and revelation of Luke van der Smit’s failed drugs test.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong rugby’s Luke van der Smit facing long ban after failing drugs test

The No 8 reportedly tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance after Asia Rugby Championship clash against Korea in July.

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