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World Ranking

Hong Kong China are currently 23rd in the World Rugby Rankings. Their highest ever ranking was 21st in July 2022.

Ranking Over Time

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Hong Kong China Matches

Sat 15 Nov, 2025
Estadio Nacional do Jamor
Sat 4 Jul, 2026
Round 1
Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos

Hong Kong China Rugby Team Players

Hong Kong China Forwards

Name
Position
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Zacceus Cinnamond
Prop
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Callum Scott
Hooker
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Alexander Post
Hooker
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Harry Baron
Hooker
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Max Murphy
Lock
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Lachlan Doheny
Lock
Hong Kong Rugby Team
James Rivers
Lock
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Kyle Sullivan
Lock
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Dana Fourie
Lock
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Tyler McNutt
Back Row
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Pierce MacKinlay-West
Back Row
Hong Kong Rugby Team
James Sawyer
Back Row
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Josh Hrstich
Back Row
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Sunia Fameitau
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Rory Cinnamond
Hong Kong Rugby Team
James Holmes
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Keelan Chapman

Hong Kong China Backs

Name
Position
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Jack Combes
Scrum Half
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Eric Chui Wai Lap
Scrum Half
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Brendon Nell
Scrum Half
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Paul Altier
Outside Back
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Matt Worley
Outside Back
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Tom Hill
Centre
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Marcus Ramage
Centre
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Max Threlkeld
Centre
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Isaac Campbell-Wu
Outside Back
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Harry Sayers
Outside Back
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Sebastian Brien
Outside Back
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Joe Barker
Outside Back
Hong Kong Rugby Team
Matteo Avitabile
Outside Back

Hong Kong China Tournaments

Hong Kong China Rugby Team

Hong Hong China Rugby 

The Hong Kong men's national rugby union team represents Hong Kong in men's rugby union. The team plays in both the Asia Rugby Championship and the newly formed World Rugby Nations Cup. Since 1952, the sport of rugby union has been administered by Hong Kong China Rugby. 

Rugby has been played in Hong Kong China since the 19th century, when it was introduced by British colonialists. Although the sport was primarily associated with British settlers over the next 100 years, in recent decades we’ve seen a switch. Ever since the 1990s, the game has been embraced by the Cantonese Chinese community. As a result, local born players such as ‘Rambo’ Leung Yeung Kit have both emerged and flourished. 

Since the late 2010s, Hong Kong China have dominated the Asia Rugby Championship, claiming victories in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The team also made the repechage section of Rugby World Cup qualifying in 2015, 2019 and 2023. 

In 2026, the Hong Kong China rugby team will make their debut in the newly formed World Rugby Nations Cup. Then, in 2027, they will appear at the Rugby World Cup for the first time. They achieved qualification for the tournament by winning the 2025 Asia Rugby Championship. 

FAQs

When was the Hong Hong China rugby team founded?

The Hong Kong China rugby team played in its first international fixture in 1934. The team faced an Australian Universities side, triumphing 11-5. 

What is the Hong Hong China rugby team’s biggest win?

Hong Kong China’s biggest win came in October 1994 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They defeated Singapore 164-13. 

What is the Hong Hong China rugby team’s biggest defeat?

Hong Kong China suffered their biggest defeat in May 2010. They were beaten 94-5 by Japan in Tokyo. 

Have Hong Hong China ever appeared at the Rugby World Cup?

Hong Kong China have not appeared at the Rugby World Cup before. However, they will make their debut at the tournament in 2027. 

Who is Hong Hong China's record appearance maker?

Hong Kong China’s record appearance maker is Nick Hewson. He was capped 58 times during his distinguished career. 

Who has scored the most tries for Hong Hong China?

Rowan Varty is Hong Kong China’s top try-scorer. He crossed the whitewash 24 times while representing his country. 

Who has scored the most points for Hong Hong China?

This record is held by Matthew Rosslee. He scored 201 points for Hong Kong China between 2016 and 2019. 

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