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Hong Kong Rugby Unioni

The HKRU (formerly HKRFU) is the governing body for rugby union in Hong Kong. Founded in 1952 and since 1988 an affiliate of World Rugby (IRB) the union organises the world-renowned Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens plus international 15s test matches and tournaments, domestic leagues for men and women, and age-grade competitions for all standards of play.

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  • Russ Webb stepping away from sport to spend time with wife, who lives in the United States

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.

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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.

City’s players forced to catch three flights to play in Challenger Series tournament, and will face a daunting group when they finally get there, too.

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Hong Kong rugby sevens star Max Denmark hopes the fast-and-furious code can catch up with its 15s big brother, salutes Antoine Dupont switch for Olympics.

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.

With the landmark sporting event expected to relocate to Kai Tak Sports Park in 2025, the city’s men and women will take on teams from across region in last hurrah at Hong Kong Stadium.

Head coach Jevon Groves ready to confront the ‘daunting prospect’ of building new Hong Kong sevens rugby team, after 2024 Olympic qualifying hopes go up in smoke.

More rugby sevens disappointment for Hong Kong as defeat in final of Asia qualifiers leaves them facing repechage challenge. Hong Kong’s women finish third to also secure second chance to reach France.

Hong Kong women targeting Olympic Games spot to complete glorious 2023, after gaining first Asiad medal and China triumph in nerve-shredding circumstances.

Head coach Jevon Groves is confident in-form Hong Kong will not repeat the mistakes of four years ago when they target Olympic Games qualification in Japan this weekend.

New head coach Andrew Douglas is prioritising performances over results, as Hong Kong prepare to host Germany and try to regain a strong foothold on the international scene.

The city’s men’s team beat Japan in their final, after the women produce a stunning improvement to overcome their mainland Chinese compatriots in the semis.

Weeks after beating South Korea to gold in the Asian Games final, Hong Kong’s men step up another level in Bangkok, while the city’s women also progress to the semi-finals.

Super Saturday launches domestic season with emphasis on fan experience, as city’s rugby union acknowledges ‘challenge in getting people watching domestic sport’.

Hong Kong’s men will defend their title in Hangzhou knowing Japan once again pose biggest threat, while the women’s team are looking to win a medal for the first time.

Japan beat Hong Kong to Incheon title in first leg of 2023 Asia Rugby Sevens Series, while Andy Vilk starts life as women’s head coach with back-to-back wins before team finishes fourth.

Max Woodward dedicating ‘all of my thoughts’ to qualifying for Paris Olympics – and says anything less than gold in Hangzhou ‘would be a disappointment’

Hong Kong Under-20 captain Tyler McNutt convinced the city’s rugby team is plotting a path towards global competitiveness after youthful squad’s encouraging World Trophy campaign.