The 19^th Asian Games are set to kick off this weekend, and what better way to start than with a fantastic few days of rugby sevens. Our men’s team are defending their gold medal from 2018, while our women are on the hunt for their first podium finish. We’ve put together a checklist of everything that Hong Kong China fans need to know! 

Pools: The men’s competition has four pools. Hong Kong China Men’s will take on Philippines and Malaysia in Pool A. Pool games are played on Sunday 24^th September, while quarter finals and ranking finals will take place Monday 25^th September, and semi-finals and cup finals will be held Tuesday 26^th. 

The women’s competition only has two pools, and Hong Kong China Women’s will be up against Japan, India and Singapore in Pool F. Due to only having two pools, there are no quarter finals. Pool play concludes on Monday 25^th, and the top team from each pool will play the second ranked team from the opposite pool in a semi-final on Monday 25^th. Cup finals will be played on Tuesday 26^th. 

Hong Kong China Games:

 Sunday 24^th September

HKCW v India 12:30

HKCM v Malaysia 13:20

HKCW v Singapore 17:40 

HKCM v Philippines 18:30

Match fixtures on the 25^th and 26^th are yet to be determined. 

Where to watch: iCable is the official broadcaster of the Asian games in Hong Kong. However, Hong Kong China Rugby will also be streaming the rugby sevens directly to our HKCR Facebook channel to Hong Kong residents! 

Hong Kong China Men’s: Max WOODWARD(c), Alessandro NARDONI, Liam HERBERT, Max DENMARK, Michael COVERDALE, LEE Ka To Cado, Russell WEBB, Alex McQUEEN, James CHRISTIE, Liam DOHERTY, Hugo STILES, YIU Kam Shing 

Hong Kong China Women’s: OLSON-THORNE Natasha (Co-captain),  LI Nim Yan Melody Blessing (Co-captain), AU YEUNG Sin Yi, CHAN Chloe, CHONG Ka Yan, FORREST Shanna, FUNG Hoi Ching、HO Jessica Wai On, CHAN Stephanie Chor Ki, NAM Ka Man, TSE Wing Kiu, HO Tsz Wun

Hong Kong China Referees: Morgan White (MO), Craig Chan (MO), Matt Rodden (TMO)

For a full list of pools fixtures, and up to date information over the tournament, please visit Asia Rugby. Wishing our coaches, players, referees, support staff and fans all the very best for a successful weekend! 

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