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South Africa, captained by Siya Kolisi, started and finished ‌2025 as the world’s No 1-ranked side. Photo: Reuters
Year in Review

Year in rugby: South Africa dominate, France win Six Nations, England rising

British & Irish Lions complete 2-1 series victory in Australia, England lift the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup 2027

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

Rugby World Cup 2027

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

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

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.

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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.

Miracle Fai’ilagi of Samoa on the charge against Namibia during the final qualification tournament in Dubai. Photo: World Rugby via Getty Images
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.

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.

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.

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
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.

Gregor McNeish, pictured in possession against Japan A, is among those coming into the starting line-up to face the Brumbies. Photo: Elson Li
Gregor McNeish, pictured in possession against Japan A, is among those coming into the starting line-up to face the Brumbies. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong name side with eye on Rugby World Cup future for Japan A clash

Andrew Douglas looking to ‘build something’ with 23-man squad that includes some different combinations in forwards and backs.

Eric Chui has been named among the replacements for the game against Japan A. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby coach ‘pretty happy’ with new-look side despite loss to Japan club

Andrew Douglas impressed by performances of six debutants in fast-paced display, with only blip an injury to young scrum-half Eric Chui.

Scrum-half Eric Chui (centre) was “going well” against the Japanese side before going off with an injury. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Scrum-half Eric Chui (centre) was “going well” against the Japanese side before going off with an injury. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong China Rugby

Japan tour set to gauge Hong Kong’s progress on road to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Players and coaches relishing trip, which features two matches, to see how far they have come since qualifying for 2027 tournament.

World Rugby

Major rugby nations unite to say they will ban players who join rebel series R360

Breakaway organisation akin to LIV Golf says it has signed up 200 players to launch a multi-city series next year.

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World Rugby

Ex-England rugby captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with ALS, or motor neurone disease

The 47-year-old, who played a key role in his country’s 2003 World Cup win, says he does not feel unwell and is ‘staying positive’.

England flanker Lewis Moody (right) is tackled by Romanian fly-half Marin Dumbrava during their 2011 Rugby World Cup match in Dunedin, New Zealand. Photo: AFP
England flanker Lewis Moody (right) is tackled by Romanian fly-half Marin Dumbrava during their 2011 Rugby World Cup match in Dunedin, New Zealand. Photo: AFP
Rugby World Cup 2027

Rugby World Cup 2027: Hong Kong to learn identity of group opponents in December

Hosts Australia to kick off expanded 6-week-long tournament, which will feature a round of 16 for first time.

Rugby World Cup 2027

New faces, old heads and surprise omissions as Hong Kong enter professional era

Bosses name 35-strong group of contracted players ahead of training camp in Japan that marks start of 2027 World Cup preparation.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Rugby World Cup looms large as Hong Kong aim to get up to speed for 2027

Amid countdown to tournament debut in Australia, coaches working to ensure the city can be competitive.

Hong Kong earned their World Cup place by beating South Korea to clinch the Asia Rugby Championship in Incheon in July. Photo: HKCR
Hong Kong China Rugby

New global women’s rugby series adds 100 matches to calendar, Hong Kong in tier 2

WXV Global Series will run from 2026 to 2028, with Hong Kong taking on Brazil, Fiji, the Netherlands, Samoa and Spain.

Hong Kong’s Sabay Lynam dives for the the ball during her side’s WXV 3 pool match against Madagascar at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong’s Sabay Lynam dives for the the ball during her side’s WXV 3 pool match against Madagascar at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong to take on Japan A in first for men’s rugby at Kai Tak Stadium

Hong Kong to begin journey to 2027 Rugby World Cup with debut clash at city’s new 50,000-seat venue.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong change head coach, 6 weeks after qualifying for Rugby World Cup

Andrew Douglas will move aside to focus on job as head of technical rugby, with assistant Logan Asplin stepping up to take team to Australia.

The Rugby Championship

‘The dog mauled my passport’: family pooch mars newcomers’ All Blacks call-up

Leroy Carter, one of four uncapped players in Scott Robertson’s Rugby Championship squad, not stressed over pet’s intervention.

Leroy Carter and the New Zealand rugby squad leave for Argentina on Friday for their first game in the Rugby Championship. Photo: Sam Tsang
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