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Hong Kong China Rugby
Ex-England star Anthony Watson backs Hong Kong to ‘show they belong’ at World Cup
Dazzling former wing at peace with forced retirement, anticipates his old boss Steve Borthwick turning around England fortunes.
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British & Irish Lions
Rugby Australia eyes brighter future as Lions tour brings cash windfall
22 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong rugby legend Salom Yiu hunting next generation of local stars
22 Apr 2026 - 12:50AM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong given 7s world series hope but told to up game for more elite chances
Senior World Rugby figure opens door to city team competing with heavyweights in home 7s, defends controversial circuit changes.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
Matteo Avitabile goes on the charge for Hong Kong during their Melrose Claymores final on Sunday against Japan. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong women’s 7s team coach sees gains of Thai rivalry despite missing final
Andy Vilk says their close matches bring out ‘the best of both teams’, will help prepare for the Asian Games rugby in Japan in six months.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:30PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Philippines-born, Hong Kong-trained, Santos achieves ‘lifelong Sevens dream’ with US
Ryan Santos, who is juggling rugby with a job as a business operations analyst, is targeting the podium at the LA 2028 Olympics.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:51AM
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Hong Kong Sevens
South Africa end nearly 30 years of hurt to finally grab Hong Kong Sevens crown
Victory over Argentina gives Blitzboks a first title in the city since first playing in 1997.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:23PM
South Africa players celebrate winning the Hong Kong Sevens for the first time. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong a ‘global player’ in world rugby after record-breaking Sevens party
Record numbers show up to watch world-class action over three days, with more in store for city with September’s WXV Global Series Challenger.
19 Apr 2026 - 11:07PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Miller to the four as New Zealand keep record intact
Black Ferns Sevens beat season-long co-finalists Australia to win fourth consecutive title in city, with Miller playing integral part.
19 Apr 2026 - 10:30PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: city’s men beat Japan to win third Melrose Claymores
Hosts do so despite having one player shown yellow card in each half, co-captain James Christie says crowd’s support helps them over the line.
19 Apr 2026 - 8:34PM
Hong Kong China Rugby
World Rugby boss hails Hong Kong’s ‘global influence’ at WXV announcement
Hong Kong will host some of the world’s best women’s teams in two-week WXV Challenger tournament in September.
19 Apr 2026 - 2:09PM
Hong Kong’s Haruka Uematsu scores against Thailand at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens: Blitzboks win first title, Black Ferns go unbeaten again
Hong Kong’s men defend their Melrose Claymores title, South Africa claim first title and New Zealand’s women make it two from two.
19 Apr 2026 - 8:17PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Canada ready for ultimate test against New Zealand
Key players Olivia Apps and Hong Kong-born Florence Symonds keen to see ‘what we can do’ in semi-final, as Australia or France lie in wait.
19 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong Sevens
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: record crowd party to gripping men’s quarter-finals
Three-day attendance total set to reach new high as holders Argentina, series champions South Africa, New Zealand and Spain get to semis.
18 Apr 2026 - 11:35PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong eye revenge after Japan shock partisan Kai Tak Stadium crowd
City team down but not out following defeat and could face Japanese in speedy Melrose Claymores final rematch on Sunday.
18 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
James Christie (centre) tries to take the attack to Japan during Hong Kong’s Melrose Claymores defeat. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: dreamlike debut for Uematsu despite Thai loss
Hong Kong team’s youngest member scores on her first Sevens appearance after being left on bench during opening draw with Denmark.
18 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens: defending champs Argentina, Black Ferns into semi-finals
Sunday’s semi-finals are set, with last year’s winners again into the last four, but Australia’s women and South Africa’s men are in ominous form.
18 Apr 2026 - 9:29PM
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Hong Kong Sevens
Australia star acknowledges careers on line at Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens
Aden Ekanayake making second appearance in the city and challenging team to end four-year drought, not fret about demotion to second-tier.
18 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Aden Ekanayake challenged his Australia team “to stay on the winning train”. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: hosts aiming to send Asian Games message to Japan
Rory Stewart-Cox contributes pick of Hong Kong’s six tries as hosts beat China under Kai Tak Stadium Friday night lights on day one of event.
18 Apr 2026 - 6:48AM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong in Sevens heaven as dazzling display marks start of 50th year
Not even a leaky roof at Kai Tak Stadium can put a dampener on proceedings as 34,368 fans pass through gates on day one.
18 Apr 2026 - 12:21AM
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Hong Kong Sevens
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Hong Kong coach sees ‘positive’ in women’s escape
Andy Vilk says Denmark deserves credit for their showing in 14-14 draw, while city’s two-try hero Chong Ka-yan believes team must start better.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:30PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Australia, New Zealand set for inevitable showdown
The Australians will have a tricky final pool match against Canada, while the reigning champions finish up against Fiji before the quarters.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:19PM
Australia’s Kaitlin Shave on her way to the tryline against South Africa on day one of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: German star combining rugby with police duties
Niklas Koch hoping promoted nation’s Hong Kong exploits leave lasting impression in football-mad country.
17 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Rugby fans old and new celebrate ‘best weekend of the year’ at Hong Kong Sevens
K-pop girl group Primrose get spectators in the mood to party after hours of action on the pitch at Kai Tak Stadium.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:23PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, day 1: Argentina, Black Ferns dominant
The first leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championship gets under way in Hong Kong as the city’s sevens celebrates its 50th year.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:58PM
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