OUR TEAMS
MEET YOUR HONG KONG CHINA RUGBY HEROES!
Our representative teams compete on the international stage in an action-packed regional and global rugby calendar. Explore our 7s and 15s teams through their achievements, latest news, player profiles and upcoming fixtures.
We are supported by HSBC as Principal Partner, Cathay, DHL, Casio, Hong Kong Sports Institute, Nan Fung Group | AIRSIDE Premiership, Hysan Academy, Hong Kong Touch Association and our performance sponsors, partners and programmes – who collectively power our players based both locally and overseas.
We are supported by HSBC as Principal Partner, Cathay, DHL, Casio, Hong Kong Sports Institute, Nan Fung Group | AIRSIDE Premiership, Hysan Academy, Hong Kong Touch Association and our performance sponsors, partners and programmes – who collectively power our players based both locally and overseas.
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HONG KONG CHINA 7s
Hong Kong China Representative 7s is a full-time programme for men and women supported by the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Our 7s teams travel around the world to compete in a variety of competitions each year.
This includes the Rugby World Cup Sevens, the Asian Games, the World Rugby HSBC Challenger Series, Olympic Qualification, the Melrose Claymores, invitational spots on the HSBC World Sevens Series and many more incredible tournaments.
This includes the Rugby World Cup Sevens, the Asian Games, the World Rugby HSBC Challenger Series, Olympic Qualification, the Melrose Claymores, invitational spots on the HSBC World Sevens Series and many more incredible tournaments.
HONG KONG CHINA 15s
Hong Kong China 15s teams compete in international rugby union competitions worldwide. As representative teams, both our men’s and women’s 15s showcase Hong Kong China’s rugby talent and skill on the global stage.
This includes playing in the annual Asia Rugby Championships and working towards qualification for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England and the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.
This includes playing in the annual Asia Rugby Championships and working towards qualification for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England and the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.
ACADEMY AND TALENT PATHWAYS
Hong Kong China Rugby's academy and talent pathways are spearheaded by the Hysan HKCR Academy, delivered in collaboration with Hysan Development Company Limited. Our programmes identify and develop talented Hong Kong-based players, providing them with the best opportunities to excel in rugby.
INTERNATIONAL REFEREES
Our referees not only enforce the game but also embody the passion and commitment of Hong Kong China Rugby.
LIVING OVERSEAS AND ELIGIBLE TO PLAY FOR HONG KONG CHINA?
It's not just players that live in Hong Kong who can play rugby for the Hong Kong China age grade and senior representative teams. If you, your parents or your grandparents were born in Hong Kong, or you have played rugby or lived in Hong Kong for a certain period of time, then this could be your route to playing international rugby.
There are two main ways in which a player is eligible to play:
There are two main ways in which a player is eligible to play:
THROUGH BIRTH
Player was born in Hong Kong
OR
One parent was born in Hong Kong
OR
One grandparent was born in Hong Kong
THROUGH RESIDENCY
Player has been registered exclusively with a Club, Union or Rugby Body in Hong Kong for five years (60 months) immediately preceding the time of playing
OR
Player has completed ten years of cumulative Residence in Hong Kong preceding the time of playing