For one round of the 2025/26 season, the DB Pirates Seniors 1st XV will take the field for the HKCR Men’s Championship 3, donning a striking blacked-out jersey in a powerful tribute to mental health awareness. The “Black Dog Round” draws inspiration from Winston Churchill’s metaphor for his struggles with depression, aiming to spark conversations and raise funds for mental health support in Hong Kong. The initiative, led by the DB Pirates, combines sport, community, and a vital cause, with all proceeds from a limited-edition jersey sale going to Mind HK, a leading mental health charity.

 

Find out more about the Black Dog

 

The Black Dog Jersey

The blacked-out jerseys, symbolizing the “black dog” of mental health challenges, were available through a one-off kit shop. Pirates and supporters purchased these exclusive jerseys, with every dollar raised directly funding free psychological support sessions for young people and adults battling depression or anxiety.

Funds raised

According to Mind HK, HK$5,000 can provide 12 sessions, HK$10,000 covers 25 sessions, and HK$15,000 supports 40 sessions, making every purchase a tangible step toward helping those in need. The DB Pirates are amplifying the impact by matching all funds raised dollar-for-dollar up to HK$10,000, doubling the potential support for the charity.

 

Community event

The Black Dog Round is more than a match, it’s a community event. Sponsors including Coopers, Figo’s, and Three Sheets are rallying behind the cause, providing drinks and snacks for fans on match day and welcoming donations from players, supporters from both teams. To ensure everyone can join, the Pirates are organizing a supporters’ bus for families and supporters, creating an inclusive atmosphere to cheer on the team and champion mental health awareness.

This initiative reflects the DB Pirates’ commitment to using rugby as a platform for positive change. By wearing the blacked-out jerseys and rallying the community, the club aims to break the stigma around mental health, encouraging open dialogue and support.

The combination of a competitive match, limited-edition merchandise, and community engagement makes the Black Dog Round a highlight of our 2025/26 season. It’s a chance for the Pirates, our supporters, and the wider rugby community to come together, raise vital funds for Mind HK, and show that no one faces the “Black Dog” alone.

 

The Match

Date: Saturday, 8 November 2025
Location: King’s Park Sports Ground
Bus: 2 supporters busses have been arranged departing from the Bounty (north plaza) at 2:00pm and returning to Three Sheets (south plaza) at 5:00pm
Kick-off: 3:00pm

 

Post Match Drinks

Join us at Three Sheets from 5:30pm and join the Black Dog Round Raffle!

Don’t miss your chance to win amazing prizes while supporting a great cause! For just $100, you can purchase 4 tickets, or go big with 25 tickets for $500.

Check out these incredible prizes:

  • Asahi Pack
  • $1,000 Spicy Tiger Voucher x 2
  • $500 Three Sheets Voucher
  • $500 MyPetShop Voucher
  • 4 Adult Classes with Concepcion Boxing
  • 4 Playgroup Classes with Kidzone
  • Bordeaux Wine Pack from Continental Wines
  • 2 Free AC Cleans from Green Clean x 2
  • Hilx Sunglasses x 4
  • BlackType Wine Pack
  • Men’s Spa Package – Zensation
  • 5 Sessions of DB Dad Bods x 4
  • Beer for a Year – Figos
  • Mini Rugby Ball signed by Johnny Wilkinson
  • Rugby Ball signed by Wallabies
  • Rugby Ball signed by Dan Carter & Richie McCaw
  • HKCR Signed Jersey
  • 1 Adult HK Rugby 7’s Ticket

 

How to buy raffle tickets:

  • Donate the value of the tickets you want (use your name as the donor) here: https://give.asia/campaign/discovery-bay-pirates-rugby-club-fundraise-for-mental-health
  • Collect Raffle tickets at Figos on Thursday or Friday between 4:00-9:00pm (or buy them on the night at Three Sheets)
  • Raffle Draw will be on Saturday at Three Sheets from 8:30pm-9:00pm. Winner must be present at the draw to collect the prize or the prize will be re-drawn

 

Join the DB Pirates Seniors 1st XV this November to support a cause that matters, on and off the pitch.

 

Mind HK

Visit www.mind.org.hk to learn more about their work and find resources for yourself, a family member, a friend or teammate in need of support

 

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