Hong Kong China Rugby Union
Governing body for rugby union in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong China Rugby Union (Chinese: 中國香港欖球總會; abbrev. HKCR) is the governing body for rugby union in Hong Kong. It was founded in 1952 and became affiliated to World Rugby (then known as the International Rugby Board) in 1988.[1] It organises and oversees local rugby, including the annual Hong Kong Sevens tournament and the HKRU Premierships.
| 中國香港欖球總會 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Sport | Rugby union |
| Founded | 1952 |
| World Rugby affiliation | 1988 |
| Asia Rugby affiliation | 1987 |
| President | Peter Duncan |
| Men's coach | Lewis Evans |
| Women's coach | Jo Hull |
| Website | www |
The organisation was formerly named Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, and Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) before 2023.[2][3][4]
History
In November 2022, Glory to Hong Kong was played after a match between the teams from South Korea and Hong Kong.[5] The HKRU said "The HKRU expressed its extreme dissatisfaction at this occurrence and has received a full explanation of the circumstances that led to this. Whilst we accept this was a case of human error it was nevertheless not acceptable."[5] Media reported that the local organiser had earlier asked each team for a copy of their anthems to play at the competition, but the Hong Kong team did not submit one.[6]
Later in November 2022, the head of HKRU, Robbie McRobbie, said new rules that dictate athletes should correct organisers if the national anthem is played incorrectly were reasonable and practical.[7]
