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The Advertiser
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Hong Kong qualify for first Rugby World Cup
Hong Kong have qualified for their first men's Rugby World Cup after beating hosts South Korea 70-22 to win the Asia Championship. Hong Kong are only the second Asian nation after Japan to reach the World Cup in tournament history. They booked a spot in the 2027 tournament in Australia, expanded to 24 teams for the first time. "It is pretty overwhelming, and I am super proud of our group, our management and coaches and everyone involved," captain John Hrstich said. Hong Kong just missed out on the 2019 and 2023 World Cups after reaching the final qualifying tournaments. On Saturday in Incheon, they were too good for South Korea even after a red card to centre Ben Axten-Burrett just before halftime for head-on-head contact. They also swept aside Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates to win the Asia Championship for a sixth straight time. Hong Kong have qualified for their first men's Rugby World Cup after beating hosts South Korea 70-22 to win the Asia Championship. Hong Kong are only the second Asian nation after Japan to reach the World Cup in tournament history. They booked a spot in the 2027 tournament in Australia, expanded to 24 teams for the first time. "It is pretty overwhelming, and I am super proud of our group, our management and coaches and everyone involved," captain John Hrstich said. Hong Kong just missed out on the 2019 and 2023 World Cups after reaching the final qualifying tournaments. On Saturday in Incheon, they were too good for South Korea even after a red card to centre Ben Axten-Burrett just before halftime for head-on-head contact. They also swept aside Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates to win the Asia Championship for a sixth straight time. Hong Kong have qualified for their first men's Rugby World Cup after beating hosts South Korea 70-22 to win the Asia Championship. Hong Kong are only the second Asian nation after Japan to reach the World Cup in tournament history. They booked a spot in the 2027 tournament in Australia, expanded to 24 teams for the first time. "It is pretty overwhelming, and I am super proud of our group, our management and coaches and everyone involved," captain John Hrstich said. Hong Kong just missed out on the 2019 and 2023 World Cups after reaching the final qualifying tournaments. On Saturday in Incheon, they were too good for South Korea even after a red card to centre Ben Axten-Burrett just before halftime for head-on-head contact. They also swept aside Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates to win the Asia Championship for a sixth straight time.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hong Kong qualify for first Rugby World Cup
Hong Kong have qualified for their first men's Rugby World Cup after beating hosts South Korea 70-22 to win the Asia Championship. Hong Kong are only the second Asian nation after Japan to reach the World Cup in tournament history. They booked a spot in the 2027 tournament in Australia, expanded to 24 teams for the first time. "It is pretty overwhelming, and I am super proud of our group, our management and coaches and everyone involved," captain John Hrstich said. Reaching for the next be seeing much more of Hong Kong China as they qualify for their first EVER Rugby World Cup 🥳#RWC2027 — Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) July 5, 2025 Hong Kong just missed out on the 2019 and 2023 World Cups after reaching the final qualifying tournaments. On Saturday in Incheon, they were too good for South Korea even after a red card to centre Ben Axten-Burrett just before halftime for head-on-head contact. They also swept aside Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates to win the Asia Championship for a sixth straight time.
Perth Now
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Hong Kong qualify for first Rugby World Cup
Hong Kong have qualified for their first men's Rugby World Cup after beating hosts South Korea 70-22 to win the Asia Championship. Hong Kong are only the second Asian nation after Japan to reach the World Cup in tournament history. They booked a spot in the 2027 tournament in Australia, expanded to 24 teams for the first time. "It is pretty overwhelming, and I am super proud of our group, our management and coaches and everyone involved," captain John Hrstich said. Hong Kong just missed out on the 2019 and 2023 World Cups after reaching the final qualifying tournaments. On Saturday in Incheon, they were too good for South Korea even after a red card to centre Ben Axten-Burrett just before halftime for head-on-head contact. They also swept aside Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates to win the Asia Championship for a sixth straight time.
Fox Sports
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Hong Kong China qualifies for the Rugby World Cup for the first time
Associated Press INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Hong Kong China qualified for its first men's Rugby World Cup after beating host South Korea 70-22 to win the Asia Championship on Saturday. Hong Kong China is only the second Asian nation after Japan to reach the World Cup in tournament history. It booked a spot in the 2027 tournament in Australia, expanded to 24 teams for the first time. 'It is pretty overwhelming, and I am super proud of our group, our management and coaches and everyone involved,' captain John Hrstich said. Hong Kong China just missed out on the 2019 and 2023 World Cups after reaching the final qualifying tournaments. On Saturday, Hong Kong China was too good for South Korea even through a 20-minute red card to center Ben Axten-Burrett just before halftime for head-on-head contact. It also swept aside Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates to win the Asia Championship for a sixth straight time. ___ AP rugby: recommended in this topic
Winnipeg Free Press
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Hong Kong China qualifies for the Rugby World Cup for the first time
INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Hong Kong China qualified for its first men's Rugby World Cup after beating host South Korea 70-22 to win the Asia Championship on Saturday. Hong Kong China is only the second Asian nation after Japan to reach the World Cup in tournament history. It booked a spot in the 2027 tournament in Australia, expanded to 24 teams for the first time. 'It is pretty overwhelming, and I am super proud of our group, our management and coaches and everyone involved,' captain John Hrstich said. Hong Kong China just missed out on the 2019 and 2023 World Cups after reaching the final qualifying tournaments. On Saturday, Hong Kong China was too good for South Korea even through a 20-minute red card to center Ben Axten-Burrett just before halftime for head-on-head contact. It also swept aside Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates to win the Asia Championship for a sixth straight time. ___ AP rugby:
