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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.
4 Dec 2025 - 6:50PM
Rugby World Cup 2027
2027 Rugby World Cup draw: Hong Kong welcome clashes with Australia, New Zealand
3 Dec 2025 - 8:46PM
Rugby World Cup 2027
2027 Rugby World Cup draw: when is it, how do I watch, who won’t Hong Kong play?
3 Dec 2025 - 11:16PM
HSBC Sevens World Series
New Zealand claim the double over Australia at HSBC SVNS Series opener in Dubai
Men and women’s teams also won the double in Singapore in 2024, tournament moves to Cape Town on Friday.
1 Dec 2025 - 1:21PM
The New Zealand men’s team weathered an Australian fightback to win 26-22. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong China 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.
28 Nov 2025 - 8:00AM
Asia Rugby
Coach Eddie Jones tells his Japanese rugby players to beef up after bruising tour
Australian says he wants to see those who hope to play for national side to work harder, says his team can make last four of next World Cup.
25 Nov 2025 - 12:55AM
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Rugby World Cup 2027
Samoa last team to reach 2027 Rugby World Cup after winning qualifying event
They join Hong Kong and 22 other teams in the draw on December 3 following tense draw with Belgium in Dubai.
19 Nov 2025 - 4:40PM
Miracle Fai’ilagi of Samoa on the charge against Namibia during the final qualification tournament in Dubai. Photo: World Rugby via Getty Images
Hong Kong International Test Rugby
Rugby chiefs unveil ‘watershed’ Nations Championship to crown top team, hemisphere
Top 12 teams to play in international windows of July and November, while 12 more teams including Hong Kong will play in second-tier Nations Cup.
18 Nov 2025 - 2:26AM
2025 National Games
Hong Kong target major rugby 7s breakthrough after National Games triumph
City team mainstay Liam Herbert discloses World Championship ambition, hails ‘huge momentum’ for pivotal January Challenger Series.
16 Nov 2025 - 12:00PM
Rugby World Cup 2027
Belgium on brink of surprise Rugby World Cup spot, but must beat Samoa to make it
The Belgians will face the Pacific Islanders for a spot at the 2027 tournament after both teams get two wins in the qualifiers in Dubai.
15 Nov 2025 - 11:06PM
2025 National Games
Hong Kong savour ‘beautiful’ historic National Games rugby sevens gold
City’s men’s team survive second-half scare to clinch victory over Shandong at Kai Tak Stadium, after women beat Shanghai for fifth.
14 Nov 2025 - 11:01PM
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Julien Bourron scores the breakthrough try for Hong Kong in the rugby sevens final at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong China Rugby
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.
14 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
2025 National Games
Hong Kong 1 win from National Games rugby sevens gold – and want perfection too
Hosts’ men storm past Jiangsu into final, and say they want to ‘put on a show for Hong Kong’.
14 Nov 2025 - 2:22AM
2025 National Games
Hong Kong new boy’s National Games dreams come true, but after sleepless night
Matthew Rickard crosses in rout of Tianjin as men begin with twin victories, while city’s women on brink after two losses.
13 Nov 2025 - 2:02PM
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.
12 Nov 2025 - 9:32PM
Siobhan Haughey advanced to the women’s 200m freestyle final. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.
11 Nov 2025 - 8:00AM
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.
10 Nov 2025 - 9:51PM
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Hong Kong China 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.
8 Nov 2025 - 8:16PM
Hong Kong No 8 Jack Bartlett takes on the ACT Brumbies defence in their match at Football Club on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong China Rugby
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.
7 Nov 2025 - 5:42PM
Hong Kong China Rugby
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.
3 Nov 2025 - 1:22PM
Kai Tak Sports Park
NRL side Rabbitohs, Super League club St Helens eye Hong Kong for 2027 clash
St Helens boss Eamonn McManus played rugby union for Hong Kong and lived in the city for 20 years.
31 Oct 2025 - 8:06PM
2025 National Games
Hong Kong rugby star to enjoy National Games honour before Christmas of denial
James Christie set to co-captain city team on their return to multi-sports extravaganza, then turn attention to World Series quest.
30 Oct 2025 - 1:36PM
James Christie (with ball) in action during Hong Kong’s recent Asian Series success in Sri Lanka. Photo: Asia Rugby
2025 National Games
Hong Kong rugby sevens star Max Denmark relishing ‘grand scale’ of National Games
City team poster boy reveals admiration for mainland sprinting legend, excited about watching Chinese speedsters fighting for Games gold.
26 Oct 2025 - 10:00AM
2025 National Games
How Liam Herbert went from ‘Wasteman’ to Hong Kong key man at National Games rugby
Talented at both football and rugby as a youngster, the Hongkonger almost chose neither, but wise counsel sorted him out in time.
25 Oct 2025 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong handed 9-try Rugby World Cup reality check by Japan A
City’s men lose Kai Tak Stadium encounter 59-14, with coach Andrew Douglas ‘pretty disappointed’ with team’s performance.
24 Oct 2025 - 10:30PM
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