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Discovery Bay Pirates Mid-season report 2025/26 – Rugby
As rugby in Hong Kong takes a break for the holidays, we take a moment to reflect on the first half of our 2025/26 campaigns which have delivered a mix of competitive matches, skill development and community engagement across the Club. Players from our youngest U5/6s to the veterans on our Seniors squad now have…
Read MoreDiscovery Bay Pirates Mid-season report 2025/26 – Netball
The netball season is now at its halfway point with some fabulous results for the DB Pirates. Ladies League We are delighted to report that this season we have five teams playing across the various divisions— a bit of a stretch at times so we still welcome ladies to come along and join us for…
Read MoreHong Kong’s most successful rugby player is a Discovery Bay Pirate!
Hong Kong’s most successful ever rugby player is former Pirate, Flo Symonds, who grew up in Discovery Bay before moving to study in Canada. Flo plays for the Canadian Women’s team with whom she has won the Olympic Silver Medal in Paris last year, and competed in the Final of the World Cup (15s) this…
Read MoreLimited edition re-release of original Discovery Bay Pirates jersey
The DB Pirates are thrilled to announce the re-release of our original club jersey that pays homage to our humble beginnings in 2003. This limited-edition jersey captures the essence of the team’s founding days, crafted from high-quality cotton for a comfortable, authentic feel. Featuring a classic collar and original design, it’s a nostalgic nod to…
Read MoreMeet the Piratas, our all-women’s touch rugby team for aunties in our community
Grant Abbott, head coach of the Piratas shares some more information about our dynamic all-women’s touch rugby team for domestic helpers living and working in and around Discovery Bay. We also hear from some of the ladies in the team about what the Piratas mean to them. Introducing coach Grant Who are the Piratas? We…
Read MorePre-Sale Tickets Now Available for the Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026!
We are pleased to announce that pre-sale tickets for the Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026 are now available through the club. All orders will need to be placed before 6:00pm HKT on Monday, 27 October 2025 This year we have been extended a slight discount on the on the 3-day ticket price. All…
Read MoreDiscovery Bay Pirates sail from mini rugby all the way to representing Hong Kong
Long-time DB Pirates Aleena Azarova and Holly Terrebrood were recently selected to represent Hong Kong at the Asia Rugby Emirates U18 7s Championship. The two day tournament took place in Hohhot, (Inner Mongolia) China in mid September with Hong Kong competing against representative teams from China, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, India, Japan, and Uzbekistan. Aleena and Holly…
Read MoreA Game with Purpose: The DB Pirates Senior 1st XV Black Dog Round
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…
Read MoreJoin the DB Pirates to watch Hong Kong vs Japan XV on Friday 24 October 2025
The Hong Kong China men’s team will take on the Japan XV side (Japan’s national A team) at Kai Tak Main Stadium on Friday 24 October at 7:00pm. Match: Hong Kong vs Japan XV Date: Friday, 24 October 2025 Kick-off: 7.00pm Venue: Kai Tak Stadium Tickets Buy tickets here: tickets.hkrugby.com/hkchinavsjapan2025 Adult: $180 (General Admission) Child*:…
Read MoreDB Pirates (Barbarians) Youth Boys Kick of Training at Kings Park
We kicked off our pre-season training across our u12 to u18 Youth boys on Thursday 28th August. The DB Pirates Youth Rugby programme welcomes players aged 12-18, offering boys and girls divisions in a dynamic 15-a-side format. To ensure ample game time and skill-matched competition, we form a Barbarians team alongside the Sai Kung Stingrays…
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