Rugby
Ceremonial 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…
Read MoreGrand Final: HKCR Men’s Championship League 3 – 2024/25
On Saturday 1 March 2025 the DB Pirates 1st XV play RB-SRK Tin Shui Wai RFC 2 in the GRAND FINAL! Our history with the Pandas has been a rollercoaster leading up to this Grand Final showdown. We first met them in Round 4, where we came out firing and secured a convincing 29-7 victory.…
Read MoreTour report: The 2025 Bangkok International Rugby 10s
On Friday 14 February the Pirates descended on Bangkok for one of the most anticipated tournaments in the calendar, the sold out 2025 Bangkok International Rugby 10’s! The tournament was an incredible showcase of talent and community spirit within our club brining an impressive contingent of nearly 90 players from the U7 to U16 divisions.…
Read MoreSemi Final 2: HKCR Men’s Championship League 3 – 2024/25
On Saturday, 22 February, the Pirates enter the knockout stages of the HKCR Men’s Championship League 3 – 2024/25 for semi-final 2. After a commendable performance in the regular season, we have secured the 3rd spot with 36 points. Next up is Typhoons/University RFC 2, who finished just ahead with 38 points. The match is…
Read MoreThe DB Pirates U11’s bring home the 2025 Waterford Bowl!
The Discovery Bay Pirates lifted the U11 Waterford Bowl on Sunday 9th February held at Stanley Ho Sports Ground in Pok Fu Lam. The Pirates displayed exceptional skill, determination and fitness throughout the competition. Here’s their road to victory…. Their tournament kicked off with a fixture against Tin Shui Wai. Powerful ball carrying and strong…
Read MoreRound 15: HKCR Men’s Championship League 3 – 2024/25
On Saturday 15 January 2025 we kick off round 15 of the HKCR Men’s Championship League 3 – 2024/25. The Pirates have secured a spot it the semi finals and this match will decided who they face. The match is being played at the HKU Stanley Ho Sports Centre and kick of is 3:45pm. See…
Read MorePre-tour Braai for the 2025 Bangkok International Rugby 10s
On Sunday, 9 February, the Pirates hosted a pre-tour braai (BBQ) to kick off the festivities for the 2025 Bangkok International Rugby 10s. The event brought together over 100 players and their families who were gearing up to travel to Thailand and was an excellent opportunity for coaches, parents, and players to get together and…
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