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Our Hong Kong China men's team take on Japan XV (Japan’s national A team) at Kai Tak Main Stadium on Friday 24 October at 7.10PM.
The match will be the first appearance for a Hong Kong China XVs team at the Main Stadium, Hong Kong’s world-class venue that became the new home of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens in March.
This is also the first match to be played in Hong Kong since the team’s historic qualification for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia – secured with victory in this summer’s Asia Rugby Men’s Championship. This will be a special moment for players and coaching staff, and a great opportunity for fans to celebrate the World Cup qualification in style.
The match will be the first appearance for a Hong Kong China XVs team at the Main Stadium, Hong Kong’s world-class venue that became the new home of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens in March.
This is also the first match to be played in Hong Kong since the team’s historic qualification for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia – secured with victory in this summer’s Asia Rugby Men’s Championship. This will be a special moment for players and coaching staff, and a great opportunity for fans to celebrate the World Cup qualification in style.
24 OCT 2025
7.10PM
KAI TAK STADIUM
PHOTO ALBUM – HONG KONG CHINA VS JAPAN XV
Take a look at the best snaps as our Hong Kong China Men’s XVs took on Japan XV at our first ever 15's game at Kai Tak Stadium.
View album: https://www.hkrugby.com/album/details/hong-kong-china-mens-xvs-vs-japan-xv
View album: https://www.hkrugby.com/album/details/hong-kong-china-mens-xvs-vs-japan-xv
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MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: HONG KONG CHINA VS JAPAN XV
Watch back as as our Hong Kong China Men’s XVs battled it out with Japan XV at our first ever 15's game at Kai Tak Stadium.
Watch here: https://www.hkrugby.com/video/details/hong-kong-china-vs-japan-xv-or-match-highlights
Watch here: https://www.hkrugby.com/video/details/hong-kong-china-vs-japan-xv-or-match-highlights
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HONG KONG CHINA MEN'S XVS 14-59 JAPAN XV MATCH REPORT
An impressive performance by the Japan XV overcame Hong Kong China Men in the first ever rugby 15s match to take place at Kai Tak Stadium, in front of an energetic home crowd of 7,702.
Match Report: https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/hong-kong-china-mens-xvs-14-59-japan-xv-match-report
Match Report: https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/hong-kong-china-mens-xvs-14-59-japan-xv-match-report
CHECK OUT OUR MATCHDAY DIGITAL FANZONE!
Explore our Digital Fanzone, your all access destination for matchday excitement! From fan games, match live streams, exclusive giveaways, and HKCR themed content, there is something for everyone.
https://fanzone.hkrugby.com/
https://fanzone.hkrugby.com/
WATCH LIVE ON RUGBYPASS!
Tune in to watch Hong Kong China vs Japan XV at the new Kai Tak Stadium on RugbyPass TV. Kick off is this coming Friday at 7.10PM HKT.
Watch Livestream: https://rugbypass.tv/live/293717
Watch Livestream: https://rugbypass.tv/live/293717
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW
Our Hong Kong China men's team take on Japan XV (Japan’s national A team) at Kai Tak Stadium under the Friday night lights on 24 October (Kick Off 7.10PM).
The derby between Asia's heavyweights will be the first appearance for a Hong Kong China XVs team at the spectacular Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong’s world-class venue that became the new home of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens in March. It will also be the first appearance at home since the team secured Rugby World Cup qualification this summer.
Fans will also be able to enjoy special pre-match rugby showcases from our men’s and women’s Dragons Programmes (from 4:45PM).
Tickets are on sale now (from $180 for adults and $80 for children), so grab your best supporters gear, bring your loudest voices, and get behind the boys!
https://www.tickets.hkrugby.com/
The derby between Asia's heavyweights will be the first appearance for a Hong Kong China XVs team at the spectacular Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong’s world-class venue that became the new home of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens in March. It will also be the first appearance at home since the team secured Rugby World Cup qualification this summer.
Fans will also be able to enjoy special pre-match rugby showcases from our men’s and women’s Dragons Programmes (from 4:45PM).
Tickets are on sale now (from $180 for adults and $80 for children), so grab your best supporters gear, bring your loudest voices, and get behind the boys!
https://www.tickets.hkrugby.com/
RUGBY WORLD CUP PREPARATIONS START WITH KAI TAK STADIUM DEBUT
The match is the start of an intensive preparation phase for Hong Kong China Rugby, which will include more international matches and full and partial contracting of players ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The friendly match against the Japan XV side (Japan’s national A team) marks the first ever fifteen-a-side rugby match to be held in the new 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium. The game will be held on Friday 24 October (Kick-off at 7PM / Gates open at 4:30PM). HKCR’s traditional Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens Long Lunch will also be held inside Kai Tak Stadium that afternoon.
https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/hong-kong-china-mens-xvs-kick-start-rugby-world-cup-preparations-with-kai-tak-stadium-debut-vs-japan-xv
The friendly match against the Japan XV side (Japan’s national A team) marks the first ever fifteen-a-side rugby match to be held in the new 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium. The game will be held on Friday 24 October (Kick-off at 7PM / Gates open at 4:30PM). HKCR’s traditional Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens Long Lunch will also be held inside Kai Tak Stadium that afternoon.
https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/hong-kong-china-mens-xvs-kick-start-rugby-world-cup-preparations-with-kai-tak-stadium-debut-vs-japan-xv
SPOTLIGHT EVENTS
10 OCT 2025 — 14 MAR 2026
HONG KONG
12 NOV 2025 – 14 NOV 2025
KAI TAK STADIUM
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17 APR 2026 – 19 APR 2026
KAI TAK STADIUM