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Asia Rugby Championship
Organised by Asia Rugby (formerly ARFU), the Asia Rugby Championship replaced the A5N as the top tier of international rugby in the region and featured the Top Three men’s national teams playing a full home-and-away round-robin tournament. The Asia Women’s Rugby Championship also featured the best three national sides, but playing each other only once.
Hong Kong are looking into the possibility of adding Charlie Walsh (centre) to the team ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Photo: Handout
Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong eye Seawolves prop Walsh as team builds to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Limited depth in an ageing front row and financial restrictions of governing body are proving troublesome ahead of the showpiece tournament.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong, Kazakhstan women both chasing firsts in Asia Rugby Championship finale

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s hard-won spot in Rugby World Cup is a dream come true

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong hero’s emotional journey to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Tom Hill thought his chance had gone but, now 35, has helped his team seal a spot among the elite.

Tom Hill (left) passes the ball to captain Josh Hrstich during their side’s Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship game against South Korea in Incheon (July 5, 2025). Photo: HKCR
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong have finally made it to the Rugby World Cup – now real work begins

Asia’s second-ever qualifier to the four-yearly global tournament have two years to get their game to the next level, officials say.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hrstich ‘super, super proud’ as Hong Kong men make Rugby World Cup history

A 70-22 victory over South Korea in Incheon sees men’s team qualify for global tournament for first time.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong ready to finally make Rugby World Cup dream a reality: skipper Hrstich

The 35-year-old and a few others say it will be ‘a dream come true’ to qualify for Australia in 2027, having missed out on 2019 and 2023.

Hong Kong flyhalf Nathan De Thierry (top) fires a pass to captain and No 8 Josh Hrstich during the Captain’s Run on Friday in Incheon, South Korea. Photo: Patrick Leung
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong can qualify for 2027 World Cup, win or lose in South Korea, here’s how

A look at the permutations if Hong Kong fail to win their final Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship match in Incheon on Saturday.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong coach eyes complete performance ahead of World Cup decider

Andrew Douglas wants players to ‘enjoy the week’ as they prepare to face South Korea on Saturday, when a win will place them among the elite.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong vow to grab Rugby World Cup spot and avoid repechage roller-coaster

Ben Axten-Burrett spurred on by memories of Hong Kong’s past missed opportunities to qualify.

Ben Axten-Burrett puts boot to ball during training on Monday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong 1 win from Rugby World Cup spot after 12-try rout of Sri Lanka

Emphatic 78-7 victory at Kai Tak in their second Asia Championship outing puts them on brink of historic qualification.

Man of the match Luke van der Smit on the charge for Hong Kong against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong China Rugby

Sri Lanka ready to ‘make some noise’ in Asia rugby clash with Hong Kong

Sri Lanka captain Tharinda Ratwatte says his side are ready to serve notice that they will be a force to be reckoned with.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong make 6 changes for Asia Rugby Championship clash with Sri Lanka

Injuries and a need for dynamism prompt several tweaks to the team who beat UAE, as Asia tournament continues at Kai Tak Sports Park.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong seek ‘more bang’ for Sunday’s Kai Tak rugby clash with Sri Lanka

Coach Andrew Douglas hints at changes for match at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground after convincing win over UAE in Asia Championship opener.

Hong Kong’s Ben Axten-Burrett juggles the ball during the win over the UAE in Dubai on Saturday. Photo: HKCR
Hong Kong China Rugby

Douglas left frustrated by Hong Kong’s winning start to World Cup bid

Hong Kong beat UAE in Dubai, but six-try performance leaves plenty of room for improvement, head coach says.

Hong Kong’s Sunia Fameitau breaks through a tackle from the United Arab Emirates’ Brad Janes (right) during his side’s Asia Rugby Championship match at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Photo: HKCR
Hong Kong China Rugby

Max Denmark aims to transfer his Hong Kong Sevens X-factor to city’s 15s quest

Prolific sevens finisher hopes to continue try-scoring form as Andrew Douglas’ men begin their Asia Rugby Championship campaign against UAE.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby coach overhauls squad in World Cup qualifying push

Andrew Douglas said squad selection for first Asia Rugby Championship game in Dubai this weekend most ‘challenging’ yet.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Bigger, faster, stronger: Hong Kong prepare for shot at reaching Rugby World Cup

Full-time contracts, overseas camps and sevens players help raise level before Asia Rugby Championship, whose winners will earn spot.

Max Denmark is among the sevens players who have bolstered Hong Kong’s squad for the Asia Rugby Championship. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong beat Kazakhs to book Asia Rugby Women’s Championship decider with Japan

City team win 29-12 in Fukuoka following five-try display, as teenager Naomi Peeters makes debut from bench.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s high-stakes June rugby match to take place at Kai Tak Sports Park

Asia Rugby Championship clash with Sri Lanka on June 22 is a step on Hong Kong’s pathway to a place at 2027 World Cup in Australia.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong tap potential of fresh faces for Asia Rugby Women’s Championship

City’s coaches planning for future as squad prepare to face Japan and Kazakhstan in Fukuoka.

Lewis Wilson, the Hong Kong coach, addresses his squad during training in So Kon Po. Photo: Elson Li
World Rugby

Japan seeks answers after Asia Rugby suspends chairman in code of conduct probe

Regional governing body says it acted ‘in line with Asia Rugby principles of equality, transparency and accountability’.

Japan Rugby Football Union managing director Kensuke Iwabuchi attends a 2023 press conference in Tokyo. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong taking high-risk approach to winning fifth successive ARC title

Victory over South Korea will secure Asia Rugby Championship and cement team’s spot as second-best side in region, and coach Andrew Douglas wants his side to play expansive game.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Asia Rugby Championship: coach ‘frustrated’ despite Hong Kong men’s winning start

Hong Kong seal opening victory but head coach Andrew Douglas wants quick improvement after stop-start display, featuring too many errors.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong aim to keep World Cup hopes alive, leave a legacy with ARC battle

Hong Kong are playing for the ARC runner-up spot, as well as the health of women’s rugby in the city, when they clash with Kazakhstan on Saturday.

Pun Wai-yan (right) will captain Hong Kong in a crucial game against Kazakhstan. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s women target ‘much better level’ after ARC defeat to Japan

Hong Kong seeking ‘much better level’ for critical Kazakhstan clash in Asia Rugby Championship, with immediate future of city’s 15s team at stake.

Japan’s Mele Kagawa reaches over to ground the ball for her side’s first try in their Asia Rugby Championship win over Hong Kong at King’s Park. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong China Rugby

Gutting sevens team justified with Rugby World Cup spot on line, Hong Kong GM says

Hong Kong women to vie with Japan and Kazakhstan in Asia Rugby Championship for a spot in Rugby World Cup, while runners-up will still be in contention.

World Rugby

Taiwan eyes return of glory days and battles with Asia’s rugby elite

Taiwan were once consistently among the top four teams, but have languished in lower echelons since 2008. Unions Cup in Singapore represents chance to restore programme.

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