Rugby
A 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…
Read MoreClub Blazers sign on to outfit the Discovery Bay Pirates Seniors 1st XV
The DB Pirates are pleased to re-sign Club Blazers, a brand synonymous with prestige and tradition for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons. As part of this exciting partnership, players who feature in seven matches for the team in a single season will be awarded a bespoke blazer, a symbol of their commitment, skill, and contribution…
Read MoreActive Recovery Asia team up with the Pirates as hydration partner for the 25/26 season
Active Recovery Asia has teamed up with the DB Pirates as their official hydration partner for the 2025/26 season, offering a 15% discount on all purchases with the code “DBPHK.” Operating across Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Guam, Active Recovery Asia provides high-quality hydration, energy, and nutrition products tailored for active lifestyles. Their online platform…
Read MoreGet your custom fitted mouth guards at Bayside Dental Discovery Bay
Dr. Sandeep Jain has kindly agreed to extend his offer to the Pirates for custom fitted mouth guards at cost through Bayside Dental in the north plaza and also their new main plaza clinic. Child: $300 Adult (13 years & above): $700 These custom fitted mouth guards offer superior comfort and protection to boil and…
Read MoreCeremonial Plates: Marking Mini Pirates’ Transition to Youth
Engraved ceremonial plates are a cherished keepsake for Pirates who have spent their formative years with the Minis, from under 5/6 through under 12, as part of the club before transitioning into our Youth program. This small but meaningful token symbolises their journey, growth, and camaraderie during these early years. The plates are designed to…
Read MoreThe Hong Kong Sevens and end of the DB Pirates 2024/25 rugby season
The Hong Kong 7s roared back into action over the weekend of March 28-30, 2025, and what a spectacle it was! This year’s tournament had an extra layer of excitement as it unfolded in the city’s shiny new stadium that had fans buzzing. With its sleek design and a retractable roof that blessed us with…
Read MoreThe U13 DB Pirate Barbarians win the Premiership & Championship 2024/25!
On March 27, 2025, the U13 DB Pirates Barbarians took on HKFC at the Tradition HKFC 10s in a match that would settle the score after a season of intense back-and-forth battles. This game was the ultimate decider, with both teams eager to claim bragging rights. The Pirates quickly asserted their dominance, controlling the field…
Read MoreThe Discovery Bay Pirates, U12 girls win the 2024/25 Kim Lam Cup!
The Kim Lam Cup is a prestigious rugby trophy in Hong Kong awarded to the top Under-12 girls’ team, and named after Kim Lam, a key figure in youth rugby development. This weekend, March 23, 2025, the DB Pirates won it for the third time, triumphing in the season’s final knockout stage at the Hong…
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