Hong Kong to take on Japan A in first for men’s rugby at Kai Tak Stadium

Hong Kong to begin journey to 2027 Rugby World Cup with debut clash at city’s new 50,000-seat venue

Hong Kong will take on Japan A at Kai Tak Stadium in October, as the city’s men begin their two-year journey to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Already home to the city’s famous Sevens tournament, the XVs team will make their debut at the 50,000-seat venue, as will members of the men’s and women’s development squads in a pre-match exhibition.

The game on October 24 will be the last of three games Hong Kong play against Japanese opposition that month. A training camp in Japan beforehand will include matches against Skyactivs Hiroshima and LeRIRO Fukuoka.

November is then expected to see the arrival of Zimbabwe in the city for back-to-back encounters between the champions of Asia and Africa. Both teams should also be involved in the second division of the new Nations Championship in 2026.