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New Zealand winger Josh Moorby, who scored two tries, passes to flyhalf Damian McKenzie during their Bledisloe Cup win over Australia in Sydney on Saturday. Photo: AP
Rugby World Cup 2027

All Blacks coach to stick to running game at World Cup after humbling Wallabies

Dave Rennie, coach of Hong Kong’s RWC opponents, says tactics that favour ball speed, width more likely to work against holders South Africa.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s bruising WXV Challenger part of journey to becoming ‘world force’

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong coach spells out big change needed after Fiji overpower city team

Hong Kong China Rugby

Fiji star full of fire, Hong Kong leave it late, as ‘sisters’ put on WXV show

City team beat Brazil at the death while Fiji score comeback win over Spain as the WXV Global Series Challenger gets under way at Kai Tak.

Hong Kong (in blue) celebrate a try against Brazil in their WXV Global Series Challenger match at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong (in blue) celebrate a try against Brazil in their WXV Global Series Challenger match at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
Asia Rugby

Japanese rugby rolls back on planned restrictions on certain foreign-born players

Top domestic competition Rugby League One will allow certain players with Japanese nationality, but who were born elsewhere, to qualify.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Japan’s young rugby team gain ‘great experience’ despite heavy loss to Australia

Coach Eddie Jones says his players must learn to keep their focus for 90 minutes and not become despondent after collapsing in second-half.

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Rugby World Cup 2027

Why immigration politics in Japan is leaving its Rugby World Cup stars in limbo

Timothy Lafaele starred for Japan at 2019 Rugby World Cup, but now, under new rules for the local league, he is not sure whether he belongs.

Timothy Lafaele (centre) and Japan teammates celebrating their 2019 Rugby World Cup pool-stage win over Ireland in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture. Photo: Kyodo
Timothy Lafaele (centre) and Japan teammates celebrating their 2019 Rugby World Cup pool-stage win over Ireland in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture. Photo: Kyodo
Hong Kong International Test Rugby

Hong Kong end Nations Cup rugby campaign with come-from-behind win over Uruguay

City side defeat higher-ranked South Americans having been 26-13 down at half-time and after earlier losses to Samoa and Chile.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong handed Rugby World Cup reality check by dominant Chile in Nations Cup

South Americans run in three unanswered tries in second half, punish Hong Kong ill-discipline in prequel to clash in Australia next year.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong brace themselves for hostile Chile Rugby World Cup dress rehearsal

City team ready for Vina del Mar encounter with South Americans, with both sides due to do battle again at World Cup in Australia next year.

Josh Hrstich, here trying to break through a tackle in training, will return to captain Hong Kong against Chile on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong receive rude awakening at hands of Samoa in Nations Cup demolition

Pacific Islanders were rattling along at a point a minute at one stage of the 66-19 hammering in the National Stadium in Santiago, Chile.

Lakopo Mapu of Samoa scores his side’s seventh try despite the challenge of Marcus Ramage of Hong Kong. Photo: World Rugby
Lakopo Mapu of Samoa scores his side’s seventh try despite the challenge of Marcus Ramage of Hong Kong. Photo: World Rugby
Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong start Nations Cup campaign against Samoa with plenty to prove

Match in Chile is the start of six games for the city side to try to establish credibility ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Japan coach Jones to serve last match of suspension in Nations Championship opener

Team start rugby campaign in Tokyo against Italy on Saturday, then face Ireland in Newcastle, Australia, and France on home soil this month.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Japan coach Eddie Jones banned for abusing officials, to miss Hong Kong matches

Ex-Wallabies coach apologises after being banned for four games and has salary cut following incident on Australian tour with under-23 team.

Australian Eddie Jones, who is in his second stint as Japan coach, will miss his team’s Nations Championship opener against Italy in Tokyo on July 4. Photo: AFP
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 are looking into the possibility of adding Charlie Walsh (centre) to the team ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Photo: Handout
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

Australia legend Hooper tips old boss to inspire New Zealand World Cup challenge

Brilliant former flanker anticipating his ex-Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie turning All Blacks into ‘dangerous’ unit for global showpiece.

Hong Kong Sevens

How ‘rubbish’ Olympic medal drove New Zealand star Ruby Tui’s rush to greatness

Olympic gold medallist and Women’s Rugby World Cup winner changing lives off the field following unsparing 2022 autobiography.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Ex-England star Anthony Watson backs Hong Kong to ‘show they belong’ at World Cup

Dazzling former wing at peace with forced retirement, anticipates his old boss Steve Borthwick turning around England fortunes.

Anthony Watson joins a Laureus Sport For Good community visit to The Education University of Hong Kong. Photo: Laureus
Anthony Watson joins a Laureus Sport For Good community visit to The Education University of Hong Kong. Photo: Laureus
British & Irish Lions

Rugby Australia eyes brighter future as Lions tour brings cash windfall

The underperforming Wallabies had been struggling to compete as an attraction against the hugely popular Australian Rules and rugby league.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong given 7s world series hope but told to up game for more elite chances

Senior World Rugby figure opens door to city team competing with heavyweights in home 7s, defends controversial circuit changes.

Rugby World Cup 2027

New Zealand coach Rennie shakes up back room team as 2027 Rugby World Cup looms

Hong Kong’s highest-ranked group stage opponent for tournament in Australia retain one member of previous team, bring in All Blacks legend.

Dave Rennie, who was named New Zealand coach earlier this month, has been given the task of whipping the All Blacks into shape for next year’s World Cup in Australia. Photo: AP
HSBC SVNS Series

HSBC SVNS Perth: New Zealand women win again, South Africa halt Fijian momentum

Black Ferns back up win in Singapore to lead series by four points, while the Fijian men’s failure to win sees their advantage cut to four.

The South Africa sevens team celebrate after beating Fiji in the Perth SVNS cup final on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
The South Africa sevens team celebrate after beating Fiji in the Perth SVNS cup final on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong ready for ‘harsh reality’ of Rugby World Cup, but boss proud of progress

Head coach Logan Asplin is under no illusions about the ‘pretty tough’ fixtures that lie ahead in preparation for the 2027 tournament.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Japan coach Eddie Jones says Rugby World Cup schedule ‘fair’, helps small teams

He says that, unlike in previous tournaments, the fixtures for next year’s event give all teams equal preparation time between matches.

British & Irish Lions

British and Irish Lions women’s team announce fixture list for tour of New Zealand

Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch have been confirmed to host matches against the Black Ferns and an invitational side.

The tour was first announced in January 2024 and the match schedule and host cities were confirmed on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
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