Rugby
The Discovery Bay Pirates win the 2025/26 Richard Hawkes Trophy
The DB Pirates U12s etched their name into club history on March 29, 2026 at the Hong Kong Football Club by winning the Richard Hawkes Trophy for only the second time since the club’s inception. Find out more about the Richard Hawkes competition here: https://www.hkrugby.com/event/details/richard-hawkes-trophy-and-kim-lam-cup The Pirates opened their campaign with a commanding 6–1 win…
Read MoreThe Discovery Bay Pirates U12s Defence Delivers in Bangkok this year
The DB Pirates U12s arrived in Thailand with ambition, left with silverware, and in between delivered a masterclass in defence and skill at the Bangkok 10s. Over two days of intense rugby, the young Pirates not only lifted the trophy but did so without conceding a single try. Saturday began with an early bus ride…
Read MoreThe U11 Discovery Bay Pirates secure the inaugural 2025/26 Waterford Shield
On Sunday, 18 January the HKU Stanley Ho Sports Center hosted the second annual Waterford Bowl tournament. Organized by the Hong Kong Mini Rugby Football Union (HKMRFU). Nine U11 teams participated, each selecting a 14-player squad for what is recognised as the pinnacle of U11 rugby in Hong Kong. The tournament structure included four pool…
Read MoreDiscovery 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 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 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*:…
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