ASIA RUGBY EMIRATES MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP

ASIA RUGBY EMIRATES MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
Hong Kong China Men’s XVs overcame the UAE, Sri Lanka and Korea to lift the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship Trophy for a sixth consecutive time.

More importantly for this year, the Asia Rugby title has rewarded Hong Kong China with automatic qualification to the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, as World Rugby’s flagship tournament expands to 24 teams for the 2027 edition and beyond.

In 2027 history will be made as a Hong Kong China Men’s 15s team – currently 23rd in World Rugby’s rankings – plays for the first time on the world’s biggest rugby stage.
14 JUN 2025 – 05 JUL 2025
UAE, HONG KONG AND KOREA

UPCOMING FIXTURES

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RESULTS

5
JUL
SAT
Korea
Korea
22 - 70
Hong Kong China
Hong Kong China
14:00 - 15:20 HKT
22
JUN
SUN
Hong Kong China
Hong Kong China
78 - 7
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
16:30 - 17:50 HKT
14
JUN
SAT
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
10 - 43
Hong Kong China
Hong Kong China
23:30 - 00:50 HKT

HISTORIC QUALIFICATION TO MEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP 2027

Hong Kong China Men’s 15s overcame Korea 70-22 in Incheon this afternoon, and in doing so lifted the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship Trophy for a sixth consecutive time.

More importantly for this year, the Asia Rugby title has rewarded Hong Kong China with automatic qualification to the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, as World Rugby’s flagship tournament expands to 24 teams for the 2027 edition and beyond.

In 2027, history will be made as a Hong Kong China Men’s 15s team – currently 23rd in World Rugby’s rankings – plays for the first time on the world’s biggest rugby stage. The team follows in the footsteps of Hong Kong China Women’s 15s, who appeared at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland.

https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/hong-kong-china-rugby-celebrate-historic-qualification-to-mens-rugby-world-cup-2027
HISTORIC QUALIFICATION TO MEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP 2027

MATCH REPORT – KOREA 22-70 HONG KONG CHINA

Hong Kong China made it three wins from three thanks to a resounding victory over Korea, and in doing so secured the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2025.

Read more: https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/match-report-korea-22-70-hong-kong-china
MATCH REPORT – KOREA 22-70 HONG KONG CHINA

MEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP 2027 QUALIFICATION SCENARIOS

Two rounds of the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship have now been completed, with the final matches in the four-team round-robin scheduled for the weekend of 4 and 5 July.

For this year, the Asia Rugby Championship winners will secure a spot at Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia – thanks to automatic qualification to the newly expanded 24-team tournament.

Read more: https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/mens-rugby-world-cup-2027-qualification-scenarios
MEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP 2027 QUALIFICATION SCENARIOS

KOREA VS HONG KONG CHINA – MATCH PREVIEW

Hong Kong China Men’s XVs have headed to Incheon ahead of the final match of the 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship, with a settled squad set to take on Korea on Saturday 5 July at the Namdong Asiad Rugby Stadium (KO 2PM HKT / 3PM Local).

Read more: https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/match-preview-and-squad-korea-vs-hong-kong-china
KOREA VS HONG KONG CHINA – MATCH PREVIEW

KOREA CLASH SET TO DETERMINE MEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION

As the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship takes a break this weekend, it gives time to pause, reflect, and look at the state of play for the crucial final round of the Championship. The winner of the tournament – and automatic qualification to the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 – will be decided in Incheon on Saturday 5 July as Hong Kong China face Korea at the Namdong Asiad Rugby Stadium.

Read more: https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/korea-clash-set-to-determine-mens-rugby-world-cup-qualification
KOREA CLASH SET TO DETERMINE MEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION

MATCH REPORT – HONG KONG CHINA 78-7 SRI LANKA

Hong Kong China Men's XVs made it two wins from two in the Asia Rugby Emirates Championship, thanks to a commanding 78-7 win over Sri Lanka at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground infront of a loud and lively crowd of 2,305. The result means Hong Kong China sit on top of the table ahead of the team's final match against Korea in Incheon on Saturday 5 July.

Read more: https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/match-report-hong-kong-china-78-7-sri-lanka
MATCH REPORT – HONG KONG CHINA 78-7 SRI LANKA

HONG KONG CHINA VS SRI LANKA - MATCH PREVIEW AND SQUAD

Hong Kong China Men’s XVs continue their journey to try and reach a maiden Rugby World Cup by hosting the Sri Lankan Tuskers in our only home game of the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2025 on Sunday 22 June at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground (KO 4:30PM).

Read more: https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/match-preview-and-squad-hong-kong-china-vs-sri-lanka
HONG KONG CHINA VS SRI LANKA - MATCH PREVIEW AND SQUAD

MATCH REPORT – UAE 10-43 HONG KONG CHINA

Hong Kong China Men started their title defence of the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship, and the first step of three to qualify for the Rugby World Cup 2027, with a solid 43-10 win over the UAE at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai.

A Man of the Match performance from Sunia Fameitau in his third cap and on his 30th birthday was symbolic of the team’s pack dominance, in which the set piece, especially the dominant scrum, drove the team upfield and was rewarded with numerous penalties across the 80 minutes on a very warm and humid evening in the desert.

Fans can watch the action from the match back at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7r6Z9zkCuQ&t=13s

Read more:
https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/match-report-uae-10-43-hong-kong-china
MATCH REPORT – UAE 10-43 HONG KONG CHINA

PHOTO ALBUM – HONG KONG CHINA VS UAE

Take a look at the action as our Hong Kong China Men’s XV kicked off their Asia Rugby Emirates Championship campaign with a commanding 43-10 win over the UAE in Dubai.

View photos here: https://www.hkrugby.com/album/details/hong-kong-china-men-xv-vs-uae-asia-rugby-emirates-championship
PHOTO ALBUM – HONG KONG CHINA VS UAE

UAE VS HONG KONG CHINA – MATCH PREVIEW

Hong Kong China Men's XVs play the opening match of their 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Championship campaign against the United Arab Emirates on Saturday 14 June.

Read more for the squad announcement and streaming links: https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/hong-kong-china-mens-15s-ready-for-uae-challenge-to-kickstart-asia-rugby-mens-championship-2025
UAE VS HONG KONG CHINA – MATCH PREVIEW

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CHECK OUT OUR NEW DIGITAL FANZONE!

SECURE YOUR SEAT FOR HONG KONG CHINA VS SRI LANKA

Be there as Hong Kong China faces Sri Lanka at Kai Tak Sports Park in a crucial home fixture of the 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship. With a Rugby World Cup 2027 spot on the line, your support could make all the difference!

🎟️ Kick-off: Sunday 22 June at 4:30PM
📍 Venue: Kai Tak Sports Park

Tickets are now available via HK Ticketing.

Buy Tickets: https://premier.hkticketing.com/shows/show.aspx?sh=RUGBY0625
SECURE YOUR SEAT FOR HONG KONG CHINA VS SRI LANKA

ROAD TO THE MEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP 2027

Hong Kong China Men's XVs will be chasing a sixth consecutive Asia Rugby title in June and July and – more importantly for this year – a spot at Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.

Read more to hear how road to the Men's Rugby World Cup is explained : https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/road-to-the-mens-rugby-world-cup-2027
ROAD TO THE MEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP 2027

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