https://www.scmp.com/rss/310896/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com World Rugby has announced the France 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifying process, by which the final eight spots will be determined, and the Hong Kong men’s team could have two bites at the cherry via a play-off and a final qualification tournament. There are 12 teams who have already secured their places by finishing in the top three of their pools in the 2019 Rugby World Cup. They are Ireland, South Africa, England, New Zealand, Wales, Japan, France, Australia, Scotland, Italy, Argentina and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/3088210/2023-mens-rugby-world-cup-qualifiers-explained-how-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/3088210/2023-mens-rugby-world-cup-qualifiers-explained-how-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Jun 2020 01:19:48 +0000 A thrilling Rugby World Cup Sevens has come to a close in San Francisco and it was New Zealand who lifted the trophy at AT&T Stadium. Fan favourites Fiji had been favoured to go all the way but fell 22-17 to the All Blacks Sevens before losing to South Africa in the bronze final. England had earlier made it past the Blitzboks but couldn’t stop New Zealand, who made it a clean sweep after the All Blacks Ferns lifted the women’s title on Saturday. But don’t worry if you missed any of the action –... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/2156410/rugby-world-cup-sevens-2018-highlights-watch-joe-ravouvou-try?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/2156410/rugby-world-cup-sevens-2018-highlights-watch-joe-ravouvou-try?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Jul 2018 04:41:41 +0000 South Africa have surged to victory at the Paris Sevens and snatched the HSBC World Sevens Series crown from a faltering Fiji in the process in an action-packed final weekend of the season. Trailing by seven points entering the tournament, the Blitzboks needed everything to go in their favour if they were to take back-to-back titles and it did, with Fiji falling to England 19-17 in the quarter-finals before South Africa took down the English 24-14 in the final. Here are some of the best moments... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/2150232/video-highlights-fijis-flop-paris-south-africa-surge-back-back?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/2150232/video-highlights-fijis-flop-paris-south-africa-surge-back-back?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Jun 2018 08:35:10 +0000 “You have to do it for you,” says USA Sevens star Carlin Isles on his road to making it at the pinnacle of his sport. “You can’t do it for fame, you can’t do it for other people because once people stop believing in you, and once people [stop supporting] you, if that dies with them, then you won’t make it,” he adds. “But if you know who you are and you stay true to that and you do it for yourself, it will happen. If I can do that you can do that.” The USA Sevens are a team on the rise and they... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/2149877/usa-rugby-sevens-star-carlin-isles-and-super-bowl-winner-nate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/2149877/usa-rugby-sevens-star-carlin-isles-and-super-bowl-winner-nate?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Jun 2018 06:00:23 +0000 Hong Kong went two from two on the road to open their Asia Rugby Championship account, belting Malaysia 67-8 first up before holding off South Korea 30-21. Leigh Jones’ men are in the box seat to progress to the next stage of World Cup 2019 qualifying ahead of home matches against Malaysia and the South Koreans across the next two weekends. Here’s some of the best tries from Hong Kong’s impressive start to the tournament. Tyler Spitz finishes off some slick team play against South Korea ️️Tyler... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2147536/watch-best-tries-hong-kongs-blistering-start-asia-rugby?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2147536/watch-best-tries-hong-kongs-blistering-start-asia-rugby?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 May 2018 04:21:39 +0000 Sporting events have a tendency to come and go in Hong Kong but there wasn’t a soul at Mong Kok Stadium on Saturday questioning Super Rugby’s future in the city as the Sunwolves made history with a 26-23 win over the Stormers. The 4,832-strong crowd erupted as Sunwolves fly half Hayden Parker’s match-winning drop goal sailed through with time expired, all worries surrounding the heat and the relevance of the match extinguished. It wasn’t the 6,000 people organisers had hoped for but it just felt... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2146906/sunwolves-make-super-rugby-history-searing-hong-kong-heat-winning?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2146906/sunwolves-make-super-rugby-history-searing-hong-kong-heat-winning?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 May 2018 10:12:35 +0000 Hong Kong’s first ever Super Rugby match is on the horizon and former Stormers player Tiger Bax expects his old side to put on a show when they take on the Sunwolves at Mong Kok Stadium on May 19. Bax, who now plays for Valley in the Hong Kong Premiership, says he is looking forward to the Stormers rolling out their “loose and attractive” game. “They have definitely changed their game up this season, they used to be quite defensive and set piece to set piece, where now they are a little bit more... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2143070/watch-valleys-tiger-bax-predicts-his-former-side-stormers-will?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2143070/watch-valleys-tiger-bax-predicts-his-former-side-stormers-will?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Apr 2018 06:11:57 +0000 It was Fiji who won again at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, defeating Kenya 24-12 to make it four in a row on a weekend that was chock full of highlights. See some of the best here. Perry Baker pays tribute to Waisale Serevi One epic celebration. Who did it better? RT for Serevi, Like for Baker! pic.twitter.com/9kAyu6hvw1 — World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 7, 2018 Fiji cut Kenya to ribbons in the final Japan score the match-winner in qualifier Scotland produce some... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2141415/watch-best-hong-kong-sevens-including-fijis-fourth-win-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2141415/watch-best-hong-kong-sevens-including-fijis-fourth-win-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Apr 2018 06:35:04 +0000 Kowloon lived to fight another day in the Old Mutual International Men’s Premiership on Saturday, progressing to the semi-finals after a brutal 32-32 draw with Bloomberg HK Scottish. Extra time and a try countback couldn’t split the sides, meaning Kowloon got the nod as they scored first. The other game saw Societe Generale Valley defeat Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC 35-19. Valley face Natixis HKFC in the semis, while Kowloon front up against the Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers. Watch: highlights of... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2134935/watch-highlights-thrilling-draw-between-kowloon-and-scottish?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2134935/watch-highlights-thrilling-draw-between-kowloon-and-scottish?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:17:52 +0000 The Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers went down to Bloomberg HK Scottish 15-12 in the final minor round of the Old Mutual International Men’s Premiership season but it mattered little, with Sam Hocking’s side crowned league champions at King’s Park. Societe Generale Valley, the only team within striking distance of Tigers, fell short against Natixis HKFC, surrendering second place with a 22-10 loss. The final match of the round saw Kowloon knock off Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC 41-21. Watch: highlights... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2133046/watch-highlights-round-15-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2133046/watch-highlights-round-15-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:26:22 +0000 The Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers continued their charge toward the league championship in the penultimate minor round of the Old Mutual International Men’s Premiership, withstanding an early push from Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC before prevailing 28-17. Societe Generale Valley held off Kowloon 35-33 in a bumper clash, while Bloomberg HK Scottish pipped Natixis HKFC as they build towards the play-offs. Watch: highlights of every game from round 14 https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2132453/watch-highlights-round-14-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2132453/watch-highlights-round-14-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:57:28 +0000 The Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers moved into the box seat for the league championship in the Old Mutual International Men’s Premiership on Saturday, seeing off their closest rivals Natixis HKFC 27-22. Societe Generale Valley just got home against a much-improved Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC, winning 15-14, while Bloomberg HK Scottish pulled away from Kowloon after half-time to win 45-28. Watch: highlights of every game from round 13 https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2131259/watch-highlights-round-13-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2131259/watch-highlights-round-13-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:48:28 +0000 Round 12 of the Old Mutual International Men’s Premiership had fans on the edge of their seats, with the Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers continuing their winning run with a thrilling 20-16 victory over Kowloon. Societe Generale Valley also prevailed in a nail-biter, defeating Bloomberg HK Scottish 25-22, while Natixis HKFC were far too strong for Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC, saluting 50-7. Watch: highlights of every game from round 12 https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2130417/watch-highlights-round-12-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2130417/watch-highlights-round-12-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Jan 2018 12:00:10 +0000 Natixis HKFC delivered one of the performances of the season in the Old Mutual International Men’s Premiership on Saturday, battering Societe Generale Valley 35-3 to take top spot on the table. HKFC, Valley and the Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers – who defeated Bloomberg HK Scottish 24-23 – are all sitting on 34 points heading into Christmas. The round’s other match was called off, with Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC forfeiting because of lack of numbers to hand Kowloon a 20-0 victory. Watch:... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2125099/watch-highlights-round-10-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2125099/watch-highlights-round-10-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:02:39 +0000 The Hong Kong Men’s Under 19s team beat Sri Lanka 40-7 in the return leg of the home-and-away Asia Rugby U19s championship on Saturday night at Hong Kong Football Club. The sweep saw Hong Kong claim their fifth straight U19s title and book a fifth straight appearance at the World Rugby Junior Trophy next spring. After last weekend’s 37-8 win in Colombo, Hong Kong U19s coach Stephen Dowse rang the changes in the starting fifteen for Saturday night’s rematch, blooding seven seventeen year olds... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2124617/hong-kong-qualify-world-rugby-junior-trophy-after-5th-straight?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2124617/hong-kong-qualify-world-rugby-junior-trophy-after-5th-straight?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Dec 2017 14:46:04 +0000 Natixis Hong Kong Football Club coach Phil Bailey was farewelled in grand style in his last outing in charge at Sports Road, as his side posted an emphatic 37-3 win over rivals Societe Generale Valley. Bailey who had stressed the need for consistency ahead of the match was delighted with the result, saying: “We got everything right today: reducing errors, keeping the ball in hand, good communication; we’ve put in back-to-back performances now, which was exactly what I wanted and was very... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2124616/hkfc-claim-statement-win-over-valley-old-mutual-international?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2124616/hkfc-claim-statement-win-over-valley-old-mutual-international?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Dec 2017 14:20:38 +0000 Societe Generale Valley pulled off a thrilling last-minute victory over Bloomberg HK Scottish in the Old Mutual International Men’s Premiership on Saturday, with a Ben Rimene drop goal seeing them home 41-39. The win leaves the five-time defending grand champions five points clear on the top of the table after nine matches. The weekend’s other action saw Kowloon return to some form with a 27-22 win over the Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers, while Natixis HKFC thumped Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2123873/watch-highlights-round-nine-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2123873/watch-highlights-round-nine-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:58:10 +0000 Societe Generale Valley grabbed top spot on the table with a 43-10 win over Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC in the Old Mutual International Men’s Premiership on Saturday, earning a bonus point for their troubles to sit a point clear of the Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers. The Tigers are arguably the competition’s form team, however, with their 24-22 win over Natixis HKFC stretching their unbeaten run to five. Bloomberg HK Scottish returned to the winner’s list in emphatic fashion in the round’s other... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2122771/watch-highlights-round-eight-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2122771/watch-highlights-round-eight-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Dec 2017 06:49:52 +0000 Hong Kong held on for a 40-30 win over Kenya to capture second place in the 2017 Cup of Nations tournament on Saturday night at Hong Kong Football Club. After a scare from the hosts in the opening round [a 16-13 win], Russia cruised past Kenya in round two and dispatched Chile earlier on Saturday, 42-11, to claim their third straight Cup of Nations title. Hong Kong jumped out to a convincing lead in the finale after tries from winger Conor Hartley and flanker Toby Fenn and a conversion and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/fifteens/article/2120534/hong-kong-hold-win-over-kenya-cup-nations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/fifteens/article/2120534/hong-kong-hold-win-over-kenya-cup-nations?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Nov 2017 13:56:53 +0000 After going down to Russia 16-13 in the opening round of the Cup of Nations, Hong Kong rebounded with wins over Chile (13-6) and Kenya (40-30) to take out second place in the tournament. Russia went through undefeated to win their third straight Cup of Nations, collecting easy wins over Kenya (31-10) and Chile (42-11) to go with their victory over the hosts. Watch: highlights of the first round of the Cup of Nations Watch: highlights of the second round of the Cup of Nations Watch:... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2119717/watch-highlights-round-one-cup-nations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2119717/watch-highlights-round-one-cup-nations?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 13:09:52 +0000 Bloomberg HK Scottish put on a clinic in round six of the Old Mutual International Men’s Premiership, running in 10 tries on their way to a 68-17 victory over Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC. It was the biggest win in the history of the club and came on the back of two-try performances from Conor Hartley and Ben Tyler. The Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers continued their impressive season with a 28-10 win over Societe Generale Valley and now sit in top spot, while Natixis HKFC were too strong for Kowloon... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2118586/watch-highlights-round-six-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2118586/watch-highlights-round-six-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Nov 2017 06:39:30 +0000 It was one of the more impressive comebacks in the Old Mutual International Men’s Premiership in recent memory, with the Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers scoring two tries in the final three minutes to defeat Bloomberg HK Scottish 31-28 in an epic. Elsewhere, Societe Generale Valley kept up their solid run with a 41-31 win over Natixis HKFC, while Kowloon found another gear in their 44-27 victory over Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC. Watch: Highlights of every game from round five https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2118007/watch-highlights-round-five-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2118007/watch-highlights-round-five-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Nov 2017 12:27:16 +0000 Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC landed their first win of the Old Mutual International Men’s Premiership season on Saturday, defeating Natixis HKFC 27-19. It was Football Club’s first loss of the season and they relinquished top spot on the ladder to Societe Generale Valley, who were too strong for Bloomberg HK Scottish in winning 22-7. Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers got the better of the Kowloon, scraping home 13-10 in a thriller. At the KPMG Women’s Premiership Super Saturday, HKFC defeated Kowloon... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2116818/watch-highlights-round-four-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2116818/watch-highlights-round-four-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Oct 2017 12:36:42 +0000 Natixis HKFC continued their impressive start to the Old Mutual International Men’s Premiership on the weekend, seeing off the Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers 20-15 to remain unbeaten at the top of the table. After leading 20-3, Football Club were forced to hold off a fast finishing Tigers and they head into the week off sitting pretty. Bloomberg HK Scottish got home 20-16 in a blockbuster clash with Kowloon and Societe Generale Valley edged bitter rivals Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC 29-26. Watch:... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2114582/watch-highlights-round-three-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2114582/watch-highlights-round-three-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Oct 2017 12:13:21 +0000 Societe Generale Valley got their title defence off to a strong start against Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers on the Old Mutual International Men’s Premiership Super Saturday, digging deep to grind out a 24-21 win. Bloomberg HK Scottish held off Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC 43-35 in a free-flowing encounter, while Natixis HKFC delivered the first shock of the new season with a 19-10 win over Kowloon. Watch: Highlights from all three games on Super Saturday https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2112782/watch-highlights-opening-round-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2112782/watch-highlights-opening-round-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Sep 2017 13:38:13 +0000 Natasha Olson-Thorne became the first ever Hong Kong player to score a try at the Women’s Rugby World Cup as her side put up their best performance yet in Dublin in a 39-15 loss to Wales. Olson-Thorne split the Wales’ defence and charged over the line 29 minutes into the match, before Chong Ka-yan added Hong Kong’s second try shortly after half-time. HISTORY: @HongKongRugby score their first ever try at a Women's Rugby World Cup through Natasha Olson-Thorne #WRWC2017 #WALvHKG... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2107285/watch-natasha-olson-thorne-scores-hong-kongs-first-ever-womens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2107285/watch-natasha-olson-thorne-scores-hong-kongs-first-ever-womens?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Aug 2017 21:24:53 +0000 She’s a star of the New Zealand sevens team and Black Ferns’ speedster Portia Woodman ran rings around Hong Kong on Sunday, scoring eight tries in her side’s 121-0 win at the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Pleased with the win, the humble winger was quick to thank her teammates for making her incredible haul possible. “It’s all down to the forwards, they do all the hard yakka and it makes it easy for the outsides to cross the line,” she said. Hong Kong had no answers for Woodman and the skill and pace... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2106647/watch-portia-woodman-scores-eight-tries-new-zealand-defeat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2106647/watch-portia-woodman-scores-eight-tries-new-zealand-defeat?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Aug 2017 15:15:00 +0000 Hong Kong gave it their all but were no match for third-ranked Canada on the opening day of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland. https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2106173/watch-highlights-hong-kongs-clash-canada-womens-rugby-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2106173/watch-highlights-hong-kongs-clash-canada-womens-rugby-world?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:48:55 +0000 Hear from Hong Kong coach Jo Hull, captain Chow Mei-nam and key players Chong Ka-yan, Rose Hopewell-Fong and Karen So Hoi-ting as the side prepares for their history making trip to Ireland. https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2103607/watch-hong-kong-prepare-womens-rugby-world-cup-ireland?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2103607/watch-hong-kong-prepare-womens-rugby-world-cup-ireland?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:14:58 +0000 Hong Kong turned in their best Asia Rugby Championship effort yet in 2017, taking it right up to Japan in two fighting losses before easily seeing off South Korea to finish a comfortable second overall. Their tournament started with a 29-17 loss to Japan in Tokyo that could well have been a win, while the return leg at Hong Kong Football Club saw the Brave Blossoms strangle the hosts to win 16-0. After a week’s break, Hong Kong produced a brilliant first 60 minutes against South Korea in Yesan... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2096997/watch-all-highlights-hong-kongs-asia-rugby-championship-tilt?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2096997/watch-all-highlights-hong-kongs-asia-rugby-championship-tilt?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Jun 2017 12:01:41 +0000 Scotland defended their title at the London Sevens on a weekend that saw them post their first ever win over the mighty New Zealand. Scotland came from the clouds to defeat the All Blacks Sevens 24-21 after trailing 21-0 at the break, before going on to defeat hosts England 12-7 in the Cup final. The usual suspects lit up Twickenham during the tournament, with Dan Norton and Perry Baker in the tries and Canada’s John Moonlight scoring his 100th try. Watch: Scotland’s incredible comeback against... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/2095256/watch-highlights-2017-london-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/2095256/watch-highlights-2017-london-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 May 2017 10:58:24 +0000 Fiji did as they so often at the Hong Kong Sevens, finding another gear to take out the Cup, while Spain qualified for the World Series. England’s Dan Norton broke the World Series try-scoring record, while the lightning quick Perry Baker scored in every game the USA played. Watch: England’s Dan Norton breaks the try-scoring record Watch: Ruhan Nel wins the semi-final for South Africa in extra time Watch: Kalione Nasoko scores as Fiji win the Cup Watch: Spain seal their spot on the World... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2087954/watch-highlights-2017-hong-kong-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2087954/watch-highlights-2017-hong-kong-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Apr 2017 15:24:39 +0000 South Africa have dominated the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series this season, winning four of six rounds to sit 23 points clear of England on top of the table. England are the only team to beat South Africa this season, achieving the feat on three occasions including in the finals in Cape Town and Vancouver, while Fiji are next in line and only three points behind England despite not yet hitting their straps. England’s Dan Norton has scored 34 tries to lead all comers, while US flyer Perry Baker... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2084372/watch-highlights-2016-17-world-rugby-sevens-series?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2084372/watch-highlights-2016-17-world-rugby-sevens-series?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Apr 2017 08:03:09 +0000 It was a season of hope for many clubs in the Hong Kong Premiership but in the end it was Societe Generale Valley who came out on top, with the club continuing their dominant run with a 22-13 win over Kowloon. The win saw Valley complete the league-grand championship double and win their fifth grand championship on the trot. In the KPMG Women’s Premiership, the two standout sides of the season locked horns in Valley and CPM Gai Wu Falcons, with Valley proving too strong to win 15-7 and stretch... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2081402/watch-valley-win-mens-and-womens-finals-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2081402/watch-valley-win-mens-and-womens-finals-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Mar 2017 23:50:32 +0000 The top two teams after the minor round are into the Hong Kong Premiership grand championship decider, with Societe Generale Valley and Kowloon both returning from a week’s rest to post victories. Valley was the first to progress, overcoming a stern early test from Natixis HKFC to win 27-14, while a length-of-the-field try to Jack Neville saw Kowloon pip Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers 21-15. WATCH: Societe Generale Valley 27-14 Natixis HKFC WATCH: Kowloon 21-15 Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2076972/watch-highlights-hong-kong-premiership-semi-finals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2076972/watch-highlights-hong-kong-premiership-semi-finals?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Mar 2017 01:00:30 +0000 The business end of the season kicked off on Saturday and it was the Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers who delivered the performance of the round, upsetting Bloomberg HK Scottish 38-28. It was a disappointing end to a season that promised so much for Scottish, with Tigers now riding high despite finishing the minor round in bottom place. The other match stayed true to form, with Natixis HKFC knocking off Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC 17-3 to put an end to a tough season for the Cricketers. WATCH:... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2074844/watch-highlights-hong-kong-premiership-quarter-finals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2074844/watch-highlights-hong-kong-premiership-quarter-finals?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Feb 2017 13:58:05 +0000 On the final weekend of matches before the play-offs, the game of the week saw Natixis HKFC coast to a comfortable 37-8 victory over Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers. WATCH: Natixis HKFC 37- 8 Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2073042/watch-football-club-v-tigers-round-15-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2073042/watch-football-club-v-tigers-round-15-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Feb 2017 09:37:44 +0000 Societe Generale Valley are all but assured of a second successive league championship after a commanding 29-3 win over Bloomberg HK Scottish in the Hong Kong Premiership on Saturday. Valley showed they are again the team to beat this season, running in 29 unanswered point thanks to tries to Tiger Bax, Grant Kemp, Taukiha’amea Koloamatangi and Matt Rosslee. Kowloon’s 37-20 win over Natixis HKFC ensures they are still a chance to finish second and earn a home semi-final ahead of their clash with... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2070465/watch-highlights-round-14-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2070465/watch-highlights-round-14-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Feb 2017 12:35:00 +0000 The match of the round in the Hong Kong Premiership delivered on all fronts, with the Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers coming back from 19 points down to draw 29-29 with Societe Generale Valley. The draw means Bloomberg HK Scottish – who beat Natixis HKFC 27-21 – are now equal with Valley on top of the table. Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC’s tough season continued as they went down 47-17 to Kowloon. WATCH: Societe Generale Valley 29-29 Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers WATCH: Bloomberg HK Scottish 27-21... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2064411/watch-highlights-round-13-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2064411/watch-highlights-round-13-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Jan 2017 13:32:23 +0000 Societe Generale Valley made it clear they are still a force to be reckoned with in the Hong Kong Premiership on the weekend, defeating Natixis HKFC 33-14 with a brilliant display. HKFC entered the game with the chance to overtake Valley on the table but where blown away either side of half-time by their experienced opponents. Elsewhere, Bloomberg HK Scottish ensured the race for the league championship stayed well and truly alive with a 45-29 win over Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC, while Kowloon... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2063267/watch-highlights-round-12-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2063267/watch-highlights-round-12-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Jan 2017 12:33:21 +0000 The Hong Kong Premiership returned from the Christmas break with a bang on the weekend, with Bloomberg HK Scottish overcoming a 20-6 deficit to defeat Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers 35-27 in an action-packed encounter. The win sees Scottish remain well and truly in the mix for the league championship, with Kowloon’s 27-13 win over Societe Generale Valley ensuring the race for top spot remains wide open. Natixis HKFC posted a 31-28 win over Herbert Smith Freehills Valley in the final match of the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2060346/watch-scottish-v-tigers-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2060346/watch-scottish-v-tigers-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Jan 2017 11:11:13 +0000 WATCH: Japan 20 d Hong Kong 8 WATCH: Hong Kong 45 d Fiji 7 https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2055448/watch-hong-kong-v-japan-womens-rugby-world-cup-qualifier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2055448/watch-hong-kong-v-japan-womens-rugby-world-cup-qualifier?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Dec 2016 08:25:08 +0000 Round nine was full of highlights, with Kowloon landing a thrilling 18-17 win over Bloomberg HK Scottish that stretched their unbeaten run to four matches. Elsewhere, Societe Generale Valley pulled off a stunning comeback to win 31-29 against Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC and regain top spot on the table, while Natixis HKFC thrashed Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers 42-17. WATCH: Kowloon 18-17 Bloomberg HK Scottish WATCH: Societe Generale Valley 31-29 Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC WATCH: Natixis HKFC... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2053938/watch-highlights-round-nine-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2053938/watch-highlights-round-nine-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:11:26 +0000 A season-defining round of matches saw Kowloon continue their resurgence with a 20-10 win over Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC in the match of the round at Aberdeen. Elsewhere, Bloomberg HK Scottish took care of Natixis HKFC 34-22 to jump to outright top on the table and Societe Generale Valley ground out a 15-10 victory against Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers. WATCH: Kowloon 20-10 Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC WATCH: Bloomberg HK Scottish 34-22 Natixis HKFC WATCH: Societe Generale Valley 15-10... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2051606/watch-highlights-round-eight-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2051606/watch-highlights-round-eight-hong-kong-premiership?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Dec 2016 11:21:35 +0000 An action-packed Cup of Nations saw Russia again run out overall winners, with Hong Kong coming second and Zimbabwe grabbing third. THIRD ROUND OF MATCHES – NOVEMBER 19 WATCH: Russia 27-0 Hong Kong WATCH: Zimbabwe 38-11 Papua New Guinea SECOND ROUND OF MATCHES – NOVEMBER 15 WATCH: Hong Kong 34-11 Zimbabwe WATCH: Russia 49-19 Papua New Guinea FIRST ROUND OF MATCHES – NOVEMBER 11 WATCH: Hong Kong 51-5 Papua New Guinea WATCH: Russia 19-15 Zimbabwe https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2048269/watch-highlights-and-full-replays-2016-cup-nations-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2048269/watch-highlights-and-full-replays-2016-cup-nations-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:07:15 +0000 SUNDAY KNOCKOUT MATCHES WATCH: Hong Kong 0-19 Japan (women’s Cup SF) SATURDAY POOL MATCHES WATCH: Hong Kong women 17-12 Sri Lanka women WATCH: Hong Kong men 31-12 Japan men WATCH: Hong Kong women 26-0 Singapore women WATCH: Hong Kong men 14-19 Malaysia men WATCH: China women 12-19 Hong Kong women WATCH: Hong Kong men 26-15 South Korea men https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2028420/watch-asia-rugby-sevens-series-2016-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2028420/watch-asia-rugby-sevens-series-2016-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Oct 2016 14:00:15 +0000 WATCH: Growing rugby’s future in rural Hong Kong https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2018258/watch-rugbys-core-values-reach-students-rural-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/2018258/watch-rugbys-core-values-reach-students-rural-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Sep 2016 09:02:18 +0000 WATCH: Day two highlights from the women’s Olympic repêchage in Dublin: WATCH: Day one highlights from the women’s Olympic repêchage in Dublin: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/1981844/watch-highlights-womens-olympic-repechage-dublin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/1981844/watch-highlights-womens-olympic-repechage-dublin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Jun 2016 12:00:30 +0000 WATCH: Spain qualify for Rio 2016 with last-gasp winner against Samoa: WATCH: Day two highlights from the men’s Olympic repêchage in Monaco: WATCH: Day one highlights from the men’s Olympic repêchage in Monaco: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/1978872/watch-highlights-mens-olympic-repechage-monaco?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/1978872/watch-highlights-mens-olympic-repechage-monaco?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:00:45 +0000 WATCH: Men’s ARC round five highlights – Japan 59-17 Hong Kong (28 May in Tokyo): WATCH: Women’s ARC final round highlights – Japan 30-3 Hong Kong (28 May in Tokyo): WATCH: Men’s ARC round five preview – Japan v Hong Kong: WATCH: Women’s ARC final round preview – Japan v Hong Kong: WATCH: Men’s ARC round four highlights – South Korea 3-60 Japan (21 May in Incheon): WATCH: Men’s ARC round four preview – South Korea v Japan: WATCH: Men’s ARC round three highlights – South Korea 27-34... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/1942177/watch-highlights-2016-asia-rugby-championship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/1942177/watch-highlights-2016-asia-rugby-championship?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 May 2016 13:30:15 +0000