0900-1500
Happy Valley Recreation Ground
To be confirmed
Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1900-2100
To Be Confirmed
To be confirmed
Namdong Asiad Rugby Stadium, Incheon, South Korea
May 19, 2021
09:30-17:30
King's Park Sports Ground
The HKRU and the Pot Bellied Pigs RFC Hong Kong are proud to jointly announce the inaugural Fat Boy 10s Tournament 2021 in Hong Kong. The tournament will be held on 19th May 2021, with all proceeds going towards HKRUCF.
More info here: https://www.facebook.com/PotBelliedPigsRFC/posts/10158159223052933
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Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 513,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises.
Over the last three years, Accenture HK has delivered several flagship projects for the HKRU. These projects have showcased our capabilities to a broad cross section of HK’s senior business leaders. Specific consulting examples include: the HKRU Strategy Document, the HKRU Facilities Strategy, the HKRU Organisation Design, GDPR Review, and developing a new HKRU Brand canvas.
We have also assisted the HKRU with a number of our leading digital offerings, including two mobile apps: the popular HK Sevens app (includes F&B, GPS and direct marketing capabilities) and an app for Hong Kong mini-rugby (puts Accenture top of mind for family sport in HK). The two apps have been refreshed and added functionality annually.
Through the partnership we have also supported the HKRU Community Foundation by redesigning their website and running volunteering sessions for our Hong Kong staff to build skills for success with local disadvantaged youth. This has become one of the most important CSR partnerships for Accenture Hong Kong and something we intend to continue to expand over the next three years.
Based in Hong Kong, Active Brands Asia Ltd is recognized as the industry leader in the distribution of sports gear (including apparel, shoes, accessories, nutritional supplements, beach toys and rugby gear) to mass market retailers, specialty sport stores, gyms and sports clubs.
Active Brands Asia offers a wide range of products representing 18 of the industry’s leading brands, including Gilbert Rugby, Brooks Running, Hammer Nutrition, Ronhill, Hilly, Excellerator, Naked Running & ThinkSport.
Active Brands Asia have been supplying Gilbert items, including Match Balls, Replicas, Stress Balls, Tackle Bags, Boots & Mouth Guards to the HKRU since 2010.
We’d like to thank our long-term sponsor for all their support over the past decade, and look forward to a long and happy partnership together in the years to come!
Founded in 2001 and now part of the UCFB Group, world leading US scholarships agency FirstPoint USA assists 80,000 prospective students and student-athletes each year. FirstPoint's 75-strong global team are connected with more than 2,500 of the best US colleges and universities and provide full support to young international sporting talent from the point of initial consideration all the way to starting their scholarship in the States.
Over the past 19+ years FirstPoint have secured scholarships in the States for tens of thousands of talented young men and women, providing them with a life-changing opportunity and the academic platform to fulfil their potential.
FirstPoint staff are based in international offices including in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Shanghai, Dubai and Melbourne and their reach and impact extends to talented student-athletes from countless countries across six continents, now including Hong Kong.
As part of our educational partnership with HKRU, we are proud to be supporting the academy as shirt sponsors which ties in with our core objective of provide new opportunities to academy talent.
This partnership is important to FirstPoint, as all partnerships are, as we believe that the US scholarship pathway should be a possible route for all young sporting talent across the world, regardless of their place of birth, background, gender or choice of sport.
We are passionate about providing life-changing opportunities for the next generation of scholar-athletes, a path all of our own staff were able to enjoy. Partnering with HKRU is a first in Hong Kong and we truly believe the partnership has hugely potential for both parties and, most importantly, for your athletes.
We all look forward to a successful partnership with everyone at HKRU.
As rugby in Asia continues to go from strength to strength, HSBC is extremely proud of its longstanding partnership with the Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU).
HSBC has been delighted to support rugby as it has taken great strides forward in the region in recent years. Thousands of new fans have experienced the sport and new participants, teams and elite players have emerged in both the men’s and women’s games.
HSBC’s partnership with the HKRU has seen the two organisations work hand in hand to ensure rugby flourishes in the long-term and across all levels, from the grassroots through to the elite, demonstrating the HSBC brand promise ‘Together We Thrive’.
The organisation’s backing, which has spanned primarily across the Hong Kong National Teams, Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens and HSBC Try Rugby Programme, reflects its commitment to helping people succeed and achieve their ambitions.
Since 2011, HSBC has been the Principal Partner of the Hong Kong National Teams, across both the men’s and women’s and 7s and 15s from junior age-grade to senior level. This sponsorship was renewed in 2020 and HSBC is committed to continuing to help elevate the profile of local talent across both the men’s and women’s game.
One of the keys to accelerating the growth of rugby is bringing more young people into the game. HSBC’s support for rugby is not only at the elite level but extends to giving more young people in Hong Kong the opportunity to try the sport for the first time. HSBC has collaborated with the HKRU on a number of community-focused initiatives over the years, such as the HSBC Try Rugby Programme which has introduced more than 30,000 children to rugby in Hong Kong, reflecting a significant impact on growing the game.
HSBC’s support for rugby extends beyond Hong Kong, with the business delighted to be the title sponsor for both the men’s and women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as well as numerous other grassroots initiatives across the globe.
With its debut in 2017, Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong has brought a dynamic approach to hospitality to the shores of Victoria Harbour. The hotel is the city’s first urban resort for visitors and local residents, offering trend-setting food and beverage concepts, leisure activities, business and meeting services, as well as extensive sports and wellness programs. Set on Hung Hom Bay, the 16-storey hotel was conceived by renowned interior designer Andre Fu and award-winning architect Rocco Design & Architects. Centrally located, the five-star urban resort is a vibrant hub that seamlessly integrates with the neighbourhood and local culture.
The sponsorship of the Hong Kong Rugby Union is in keeping with the energetic lifestyle approach synonymous with the Kerry Hotel Hong Kong. Supporting local programs is at the heart of the Kerry Hotel ethos and strengthens the position of the hotel as a hub within the local community.
Below are the HKRU Domestic League teams that KHHK have been involved in since its launch:
· Platinum sponsor of the Men’s Domestic League since 2018
· Sponsor of the HKRU Annual Ball
· Gold sponsor of the Hong Kong Referees for the Domestic League since 2017
· Sponsorship of Men’s Domestic League teams – Valley RFC (18 – 21), Kowloon RC (18 – 20), USRC Tigers (18 – 20) & HK Scottish (18 – 19)
· Sponsorship of Mini Rugby – Sai Kung Stingrays (18 – 20)
Kukri Sports have been producing bespoke teamwear since 1999 and our mission from the outset was to give teams an identity to be proud of. We now pride ourselves on being an international sportswear manufacturer supplying bespoke teamwear and leisurewear across multiple sports at both elite and grassroots level.
We are delighted to be entering our 15th year as the sponsor and merchandise supplier at the world famous Hong Kong Sevens, continuing to supply the Official Hong Kong 7’s Merchandise, alongside the Hong Kong Rugby Union teams across men’s, women’s and national age grade teams.
We have brought together 20 years of experience to create our bespoke core range. Combining our design expertise with the latest developments in product fit and fabric, the bespoke core products allows our partners to showcase their identity and achieve peak performance. Bespoke teamwear forms a unique part of an individual’s sporting story and represents a lasting link with their time in sport. We believe every individual has the ability to build their own sporting legacy so we provide sportswear that inspires as well as performs.
We look forward to continuing to be part of the Hong Kong Rugby Union sporting legacy.
https://www.kukrisports.hk/teamshop/hk7sonlineshop/landingPageNg.action
Rhino is the world’s leading supplier of technical training equipment for rugby and has been a Sponsor and Official Supplier to the HKRU in this product area since 2013, in addition to several years fulfilling the same role for the Hong Kong Sevens.
The company has been the exclusive supplier of training equipment and pitch kits to the last three Rugby World Cups, and five in total, and has recently been appointed Official Supplier by the British & Irish Lions for the fourth consecutive tour – to South Africa next Summer. It is also Official Supplier to England and Wales.
Founded in 1980, the company was taken over in 2006 by Reg Clark and England legend Martin Johnson and has since developed into a global presence across a wide range of rugby products and on a multi-sport basis.
Rhino acquired its friendly rival Powa Products in New Zealand in 2012, and now trades as the Rhino-Powa Group. Powa have a long history of supplying the NZRU and New Zealand national teams and working very closely with their leading coaches on cutting edge new product development.
The group will in the New Year open a new office in Doha to act as administrative hub for its operations in the Asia Rugby region of World Rugby.
Rhino is also Official Ball Supplier to both Asia Rugby and to Global Rapid Rugby.
Saxo Markets is a licensed subsidiary of Saxo Bank, a leading fintech specialist that connects people to investment opportunities in global capital markets. Saxo provide multi-asset market access and Banking as a Service to clients in 170 countries via cutting-edge technology. Saxo’s user-friendly and personalized platform experience gives investors exactly what they need, when they need it, no matter if they want to actively trade global markets or invest into their future.
As a global leader in multi-asset trading and investment, Saxo Bank strives to enable people to fulfill their financial aspirations and make an impact. They entered the market in 1992 and were one of the first financial institutions to develop an online trading platform and provide everyday investors with the same tools and market access as professional traders, large institutions and fund managers.
Their award-winning platforms form the technological backbone of over 100 leading financial institutions worldwide. They are available in 23 different languages and provide access to more than 40,000 financial instruments across asset classes from a single account.
Headquartered in Copenhagen, Saxo are a regulated bank and employ more than 2100 people in financial centres across the world, including Hong Kong, London, Zurich, Dubai, Tokyo, and Singapore.
They are the most innovative and best choice for clients, as their solutions and platforms enable them to make the most informed and optimal decisions with their money.
Saxo Markets has been dedicated to supporting the HKRU since 2018. As the principal sponsor of the ‘Saxo Markets Men’s Premiership’, they found that local clients and expats’ involvement and love of rugby has allowed them to bond with them and for fans/players to get to know them better. Rugby is a global sport and growing quickly in Hong Kong, which is also an important and fast growing market for Saxo, one where they provide investors and traders truly global access to the world’s investment markets, from one trading account.
Saxo is also engaging with the rugby community at large by offering exclusive preferential pricing on its investment products to all registered HKRU members throughout all sponsored seasons.
Tanner De Witt have proudly supported the rugby community for more than two decades and the Hong Kong Rugby Union for the majority of this time. They have employed several Hong Kong rugby players at the firm including former solicitor and professional rugby player Rowan Varty, current Co-Head of Employment Kim Boreham and their COO Pete Spizzirri. Rowan and Pete are both featured in the HKRU Hall of Fame for their contribution to the sport in Hong Kong. Kim was the first Director of Women’s Rugby for the HKRU from 2016-2019 where she spearheaded a campaign to encourage more women to take up rugby governance roles.
Tanner De Witt has been gold sponsor of the Hong Kong domestic leagues referees since 2015; the firm has supported several seasons of mini rugby through the provision of more than one thousand Tanner De Witt rugby balls annually to the Hong Kong Mini Rugby Football Union. In addition they are a regular and long-term supporter and executive level box owner of the HK Sevens. They have also been proud to sponsor several high profile teams over the years including the Nomads, the Flying Kukris minis and the Pot Bellied Pigs.
Supporting grass roots community sports like rugby is an important part of Tanner De Witt’s corporate and social responsibility programme and the HKRU is a key part of this. Rugby is truly part of the soul of their firm and they are passionate about supporting the sport here in Hong Kong.
Established for more than two decades, Tanner De Witt is one of the largest leading independent business law firms in Hong Kong. Our core practice areas include: Dispute Resolution (including Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation), Corporate and Commercial, Restructuring and Insolvency, Banking and Finance, Employment, Family, Private Client and Criminal including White Collar Crime. Our clients range from high net worth individuals to business owners, governments and multinationals.
Maxwell’s Clothiers have pioneered bespoke custom tailoring since 1961. Celebrating 60 years of tailoring tradition - with over a million customers served - the Hong Kong-based business, now in its third generation, has maintained its reputation for producing quality custom made clothing by an expert team of highly skilled artisan tailors. Local and international clients experience a personalized service and expert consultants guide each client in creating the perfect garment.
Maxwell’s custom made collection consists of suits, shirts, trousers, jackets, outerwear and one of a kind pieces. Each garment is customized, beginning with the latest collection of fabrics and multiple styles to select from. The tailors meticulously handcraft the clothing, based on client’s measurements and requirements, creating the perfect fit.
With a permanent showroom in Hong Kong and visits to Canada, the United States, Australia, UK and Europe, Maxwell’s Clothiers offers clients the opportunity to meet with their associates and personalize their entire wardrobe.
Since 2017, Maxwell’s has partnered with the HKRU as a provider and sponsor of tailored clothing for the HKRU board, management and team. Maxwell’s is proud to be involved in HKRU charitable events and looks forward to an exciting future and continuous involvement in the rugby world.
Founded in 2004, Myprotein is now Europe’s No.1 leading sports nutrition brand. Myprotein specialise in delivering a range of quality products including protein powder, vitamins and minerals, high-protein foods, snack alternatives, and performance clothing. Their underlying aim is to ‘fuel the ambitions of people across the world’, ensuring the best in sports nutrition is available to everyone, whatever their goal. Myprotein pride themselves in providing a broad selection of products at exceptional value, including catering for a range of dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free), so any customer can enjoy the benefits of high-quality nutrition.
Since investing in state-of-the-art machinery to ensure world-class manufacturing facilities, Myprotein now offer in-house production capabilities. This includes advanced filtration systems, X-ray machines, and near-infrared testing to guarantee superior quality. Quality checks are in place throughout their production process to ensure all products are at the upmost quality. As part of this, every raw material is tested on entry into the factory, and each finished product is testing before it leaves, guaranteeing quality and consistent taste to earn its status as the best sports supplements in Europe.
Since 2019, Myprotein has worked with the HKRU to deliver high quality sports nutrition to our elite Men’s & Women’s rugby teams, ensuring optimum athletic performance.
We thank Myprotein for their continued support of the Union, and look forward to a long and successful continued partnership.
Rentokil Initial provides services that protect people and enhance lives.
As the world’s leading commercial pest control and hygiene services provider, Rentokil protect people from the dangers of pest-borne disease and the risks of poor hygiene. They enhance lives with services that protect the health and wellbeing of people, and the reputation of their customers’ brands.
Rentokil’s core Hygiene Business of Washroom Hygiene solutions, Air Care, Floor Care and specialist IT Hygiene cleaning has expanded massively this year with a huge focus on indoor air quality, disinfection and sanitation services, including sports pitch treatments to tackle the current pandemic.
With a history dating back to 1903 and founded in the UK, Rentokil Initial Hong Kong was founded in 1964 and have been servicing the local market for over 55 years. Now operating in over 80 countries with 1800 local service teams across the world. Rentokil Initial lead the way through innovation, and commitment to providing expert and environmentally responsible solutions in both Pest Control and Hygiene Services.
Rugby connects Rentokil to the community, at grassroots and high performance levels through their long-standing partnership with Sai Kung Stingrays and Kowloon RFC. Their environmental hygiene expertise look to support safety and performance, whether that’s through provision of physical hygiene products, innovative pitch sanitisation treatment or pest management services.
Rentokil’s involvement and partnership with the HKRU is an important pillar for them to expand on their partnerships at club level with the Stingrays & Kowloon. Rentokil are delighted to engage with the wider Rugby community and look forward to following all the action on the pitch.
During the challenges being faced this past year Rentokil have strived to deliver their company mission of protecting people and enhancing lives whether that’s in sport, business or at home.
https://www.rentokil.com/hk/en/
https://www.initial.com/hk/en/
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Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 513,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises.
Over the last three years, Accenture HK has delivered several flagship projects for the HKRU. These projects have showcased our capabilities to a broad cross section of HK’s senior business leaders. Specific consulting examples include: the HKRU Strategy Document, the HKRU Facilities Strategy, the HKRU Organisation Design, GDPR Review, and developing a new HKRU Brand canvas.
We have also assisted the HKRU with a number of our leading digital offerings, including two mobile apps: the popular HK Sevens app (includes F&B, GPS and direct marketing capabilities) and an app for Hong Kong mini-rugby (puts Accenture top of mind for family sport in HK). The two apps have been refreshed and added functionality annually.
Through the partnership we have also supported the HKRU Community Foundation by redesigning their website and running volunteering sessions for our Hong Kong staff to build skills for success with local disadvantaged youth. This has become one of the most important CSR partnerships for Accenture Hong Kong and something we intend to continue to expand over the next three years.
As rugby in Asia continues to go from strength to strength, HSBC is extremely proud of its longstanding partnership with the Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU).
HSBC has been delighted to support rugby as it has taken great strides forward in the region in recent years. Thousands of new fans have experienced the sport and new participants, teams and elite players have emerged in both the men’s and women’s games.
HSBC’s partnership with the HKRU has seen the two organisations work hand in hand to ensure rugby flourishes in the long-term and across all levels, from the grassroots through to the elite, demonstrating the HSBC brand promise ‘Together We Thrive’.
The organisation’s backing, which has spanned primarily across the Hong Kong National Teams, Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens and HSBC Try Rugby Programme, reflects its commitment to helping people succeed and achieve their ambitions.
Since 2011, HSBC has been the Principal Partner of the Hong Kong National Teams, across both the men’s and women’s and 7s and 15s from junior age-grade to senior level. This sponsorship was renewed in 2020 and HSBC is committed to continuing to help elevate the profile of local talent across both the men’s and women’s game.
One of the keys to accelerating the growth of rugby is bringing more young people into the game. HSBC’s support for rugby is not only at the elite level but extends to giving more young people in Hong Kong the opportunity to try the sport for the first time. HSBC has collaborated with the HKRU on a number of community-focused initiatives over the years, such as the HSBC Try Rugby Programme which has introduced more than 30,000 children to rugby in Hong Kong, reflecting a significant impact on growing the game.
HSBC’s support for rugby extends beyond Hong Kong, with the business delighted to be the title sponsor for both the men’s and women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as well as numerous other grassroots initiatives across the globe.
