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Hong Kong Rugby's Promising Future Amid World Cup and Competitive Challenges

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Hong Kong Rugby's Promising Future Amid World Cup and Competitive Challenges

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  • Hong Kong Rugby prepares for a pivotal year, highlighted by the decision to grant the 2027 Rugby World Cup entry to Asia Rugby Championship winners.
  • The male team clinched their fifth consecutive ARC title, setting sights on an expected sixth in 2025, necessitating readiness for elite competition.
  • Head coach Andrew Douglas emphasizes the need for competitive fixtures and is considering a local team in Japan's top division for skilled player development.
  • The inaugural competitions showcased the exhilarating atmosphere at the new Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, which will host the 2024 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.
  • Striving for Olympic qualifications, both the men's and women's teams are working under a 10-year strategic plan aiming for success in the 2028 and 2032 Games.

Read more at: South China Morning Post

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