Hong Kong China Triumph in Asia Rugby Men’s Championship 2024 Opener
In the ongoing quest for continental bragging rights in Asia, a new generation of sevens stars will get their chance to shine in London this week.
Hong Kong China got their Asia Rugby Men’s Championship 2024 campaign off to a strong start, defeating the United Arab Emirates 52-5 at home. Despite conceding the first try, the Dragons roared back with a dominant performance, securing their sixth consecutive Test victory. Tommy Hill led the way with 22 points, while Harry Laidler, John McCormick-Houston, Paul Altier, Alex Post, and Charles Higson-Smith all crossed the whitewash.
Hong Kong China’s victory means they remain unbeaten in the tournament since a 16-0 loss against Japan in May 2017. However, they currently sit second in the 2024 standings on points difference, as Korea also opened the tournament with an impressive 55-5 win over Malaysia.
Upcoming Matches and Events
The Asia Rugby Men’s Championship action continues this weekend, with Hong Kong China facing Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, while Korea travel to Dubai to take on the UAE on Sunday. Both matches will be available to stream live and for free worldwide on RugbyPass TV.
Elsewhere, the future of Great Britain Sevens will be on display at the inaugural Rosslyn Park University Sevens in London on Friday. The event has partnered with GB Sevens, and the selectors will be on the lookout for the next generation of talent, with 5-7 players set to earn spots in the squad for upcoming Rugby Europe competitions.
Springboks Star on “Walk the Talk”
Springboks star Damian de Allende is the latest guest on the popular “Walk the Talk” show, joining host Jim Hamilton for a fascinating chat about his rugby journey, including the Springboks’ triumph at the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cups. The episode will be released on RugbyPass TV this Thursday at 18:00 BST.
It promises to be an exciting week for rugby fans, with action from the Asia Rugby Men’s Championship, the Rosslyn Park University Sevens, and the latest “Walk the Talk” episode featuring Damian de Allende.
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