The iconic Hong Kong China Rugby New Year’s Day Tournament returns on 1 January 2027, celebrating and spotlighting youth rugby in Hong Kong.
For five decades, the tournament has provided a unique platform for talented age-grade players to showcase their skills, represent their teams and experience the excitement of playing in a representative tournament on home soil. Many former participants have gone on to represent Hong Kong China and other international teams, making this a special opportunity for the next generation of rugby talent.
The tournament brings together locally based players and eligible players returning from overseas to train, form representative squads and take to the field on New Year’s Day.
For five decades, the tournament has provided a unique platform for talented age-grade players to showcase their skills, represent their teams and experience the excitement of playing in a representative tournament on home soil. Many former participants have gone on to represent Hong Kong China and other international teams, making this a special opportunity for the next generation of rugby talent.
The tournament brings together locally based players and eligible players returning from overseas to train, form representative squads and take to the field on New Year’s Day.
1 JAN 2027
HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB
PLAYERS – REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Were you born between 2008 and 2013, currently playing in the U14–U19 age groups, and available on 1 January 2027?
We invite you to complete the expression of interest form, regardless of whether you have been nominated by a coach or previously participated in the tournament. This is an opportunity to be considered for selection and be part of a special 50th anniversary celebration of youth rugby.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYC70UaBethwpcxGtwtYNk66u0keniBAlyVby1MMVwY52Yfw/viewform?usp=header
We invite you to complete the expression of interest form, regardless of whether you have been nominated by a coach or previously participated in the tournament. This is an opportunity to be considered for selection and be part of a special 50th anniversary celebration of youth rugby.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYC70UaBethwpcxGtwtYNk66u0keniBAlyVby1MMVwY52Yfw/viewform?usp=header
COACHES & TEAM MANAGERS – GET INVOLVED!
We are also looking for coaches and team managers to help bring the tournament to life. If you are interested in joining one of the coaching or management teams and contributing to this memorable experience for young players.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScypYvFmVwxa_yPWw2upr1UaHbv5epWogLrFCBCrV6qZZ40vw/viewform
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScypYvFmVwxa_yPWw2upr1UaHbv5epWogLrFCBCrV6qZZ40vw/viewform
REGISTRATION OF INTEREST CLOSES: 18 NOVEMBER 2026
Please submit your expression of interest by the deadline, even if some of your availability is still provisional.
We look forward to celebrating 50 years of youth rugby and welcoming the next generation to the New Year’s Day Tournament!
We look forward to celebrating 50 years of youth rugby and welcoming the next generation to the New Year’s Day Tournament!
SPOTLIGHT EVENTS
21 NOV 2026
KAI TAK YOUTH SPORTS GROUND
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5 JUL 2026 – 21 NOV 2026
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