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These are exciting times for the women’s rugby in Hong Kong with three forms of the game – sevens, 10s and 15s – being played variously at mini, club and national level under the auspices of the Hong Kong Rugby Union.
Iconic rugby competition roars back for first time since lifting of pandemic curbs to show world what it has been missing.
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens continues on Saturday with group and knockout matches. Here’s everything you need to know on day 2.
On her first visit, the social media star has been sharing everything about Hong Kong, but says the team’s performances have been less pleasing.
China’s men and women will take on their Hong Kong counterparts this weekend as part of the Hong Kong Sevens, with Japan and Thailand also playing in Melrose Claymore competition.
The 10-a-side curtain raiser to the Hong Kong Sevens returns with an expanded women’s event, and five new teams in the men’s tournament.
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.
China secure gold with 19-5 triumph over Kenya, Argentina take bronze with 36-10 win against Uganda. Hong Kong’s men end weekend on high note with 38-0 victory over Georgia to finish seventh, women take 10th place.
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.
Semi-final finishes with over five minutes left on the clock shown to online audiences, with Hong Kong narrowly trailing Kazakhstan.
They take on hosts Kazakhstan in the last four, with both finalists set to earn spots in World Rugby’s new competition aimed at growing the women’s game.
Philippine Rugby Football Union president Ada Milby looks to clear the way for more women to take seats in their own sports.
World Rugby announces dates and locations for two of its three WXV tournaments later this year, with New Zealand and South Africa staging games. Hong Kong rugby bosses may bid to host third tier competition.
Tries from Roshini Turner, Ng Ki-sum and Chloe Baltazar enough to give Hong Kong winning start to European tour with 22-17 victory over Sweden.
Men’s coach Jevon Groves opts to leave out captain Max Woodward and winger Salom Yiu for second leg in Stellenbosch, while women’s coach Paul John makes 3 changes to squad.
Royce Chan’s side will take on Sweden and Netherlands in Amsterdam next week ahead of their ARC campaign in May.
Newcomers grab victory over Fiji at the death for best-ever result at a HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament.
Mixed emotions for women’s team after tournament ends with defeat at hands of Brazil, while narrow losses to Great Britain and Uruguay highlight how close men are to breakthrough.
HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series leaders off and running with 2 wins, and an eye on yet another final.
Tse scores sides first try as Hong Kong make debuts in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
Saturday’s action 2 starts bright and early, with mini-rugby first up before the women again get things started just after 8.30am.
Seb Brien scores two deserved late tries in Hong Kong’s spirited 21-14 loss to France, with dream of Saturday shock alive.
Iain Monaghan is taking a new role with Rugby Canada after spending four years helping usher in a new era for women’s teams in Hong Kong.
Aileen Ryan converts from the touchline in the dying seconds to steal 14-12 win, giving Hong Kong a 2-0 series victory in their first matches in three years.
Second game between two sides will take place at Hong Kong Football Club on Saturday, with home side chasing a clean sweep of series.
Their 31-17 triumph blows out some cobwebs, leaving new head coach Royce Chan keen to ‘calm ourselves down’ before the second match.
Kazakhstan to visit the city for matches on December 10 and 17, and Royce Chan will make history as the first ethnic Chinese boss of a Hong Kong 15.
After three years of cancellations, fans are ready for three days of great rugby and plenty of fun.
England power into last eight with 13-try rout of South Africa. Canada and Italy win to book their spots in quarter-finals.
Reigning champions delight home fans in irresistible 10-try rout at Waitakere Stadium in Auckland.