Hong Kong Rugby Union Annual Report 2016/2017

HONG KONG RUGBY UNION Annual Report 2016/2017 香港欖球總會

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS - 香港欖球 2016/17

To be presented at the 61st Annual General Meeting of the Hong Kong Rugby Union on 27 July, 2017 at 2/F Members Stand I, Happy Valley Racecourse, Hong Kong Jockey Club. 此年報於2017年7月27日第61屆香港欖球總會周年大會發報，發報地點於香港賽馬會跑馬地會員看台第1座2樓。

CONTENTS - 目錄 2016/17

Office Bearers - 幹事 Chairman’ s Annual Report - 主席年度報告 Finance Director’ s Report- 財務年度報告

3-5 6 - 10 11 - 15

HKRU STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW REPORTS 香港欖球總會策略計劃總覽報告 Summary - 總結

17 - 18

HKRU Community Foundation Sub-Committee - 香港欖球總會社區基金小組委員會

19 - 22

Facilities Sub-Committee - 場地設施小組委員會

23 - 25

Women’ s Rugby Sub-Committee - 女子欖球小組委員會

26 - 31

Youth Sub-Committee - 青少年小組委員會

32 - 34

Rugby For All Sub-Committee - 欖球無界限小組委員會

35 - 36

Player Welfare & Medical Sub-Committee - 球員福利及醫務小組委員會

37 - 38

Marketing Sub-Committee - 市場小組委員會

39 - 41

Hong Kong Sevens Sub-Committee - 香港國際七人欖球賽小組委員會

42 - 44

High Performance Sub-Committee - 高水平欖球小組委員會

45 - 48

CLUBS REPORT 球會報告 City Rugby Football Club - 城市欖球會

51 - 52

Discovery Bay Pirates Rugby Football Club - 愉景灣海盜欖球會

53 - 54

East Kowloon Rugby Football Club - 東九龍欖球會

55 - 56

Gai Wu Rugby Football Club - 雞糊欖球會

57 - 58

Hong Kong Colts Rugby Association - 香港青少年欖球總會

59 - 60

Hong Kong Cricket Club Rugby - 香港木球會

61 - 62

Hong Kong Discipline Services Rugby Club 香港紀律部隊欖球會

63

Hong Kong Football Club - 香港足球會

64 - 67

Hong Kong Girl’ s Youth Rugby - 香港女子青少年欖球

68 - 71

Hong Kong Mini Rugby Football Union - 香港小型欖球總會

72

Hong Kong Police Rugby Football Club - 香港警察欖球會

73

Hong Kong Schools Rugby Union - 港校橄欖球聯盟

74 - 75

Hong Kong Scottish Rugby Football Club - 香港蘇格蘭人欖球會

76 - 77

Hong Kong Society of Rugby Football Union Referees - 香港欖球裁判聯會

78 - 79

Hong Kong Women’ s Rugby - 香港女子欖球

80 - 81

Kowloon Rugby Football Club - 九龍欖球會

82 - 83

Revlolution Sports Recreation Club - 革命之旅體育遊樂會 SCAA Causeway Bay Rugby Football Club - 南華會銅鑼灣欖球會 Tai Po Dragons Rugby Football Club - 大埔龍欖球會

84 85 - 87 88

Tin Shui Wai Rugby Football Club - 天水圍欖球會

89 - 90

Typhoons Rugby Football Club - 颱風欖球會

91 - 92

University Rugby Football Club - 大學欖球會

93 - 94

USRC Tigers Rugby Football Club - 三軍會猛虎欖球會

95 - 97

Valley Rugby Football club - 華利欖球會

98 - 101

NUMBERS 統計 Statistics of Representative Teams - 各代表隊的賽果

103

HKRU League Standings - 香港欖球總會聯賽積分榜

121

Trophy Winners - 獎盃得主

129

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 財務報告

131 - 162

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OFFICE BEARERS - 幹事 2016/17 董事局成員

Tommy Lam 林容靖

Senior Facilities Supervisor 資深場地設施主任

Peter Duncan 鄧樂勤

President 會長

Sunny Kwok 郭啟進

Facilities Supervisor 場地設施主任

Pieter Schats 石彼得

Chairman 主席

Calvin Mo 巫俊杰

Facilities Supervisor 場地設施主任

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS

董事

Kevin Taylor 戴高勳

Coaching and Performance 培訓及欖球水平

John Carroll 祈樂堯

Community 社區

Chris Brooke 蒲敬思

Facilities 場地設施

Patrick Donovan 唐諾生

Finance 財務

Fred Au 區梓芹

General I常務I

Kim Lam 林鄺蘭香

General II 常務II

Peter White 韋彼德

Laws & Referees 法規及裁判

Kim Boreham 白梅

Women’s 女子

Case Everaert 艾百樂

Youth 青少年

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

行政辦公室

Robbie McRobbie 麥偉彬

Chief Executive Officer 行政總裁

Josephine Chu 朱早穎

Executive Assistant 行政助理

KK Chiu 趙國光

Head of External Affairs 對外事務總監

COMMERCIAL, EVENTS & MARKETING 商務、項目管理及市場推廣 Rocky Chow 周思豪

Chief Commercial Officer 首席商務總監

Sam Pinder 沈本德

General Manager Hong Kong Sevens 總經理(香港七人欖球賽)

Alex Staff 施雅莉

Head of Corporate Affairs and Legal 企業事務及法律行政總監

Bryan Chan 陳穎旨

Events Manager Hong Kong Sevens 項目經理 (香港七人欖球賽)

Hebe Chung 鍾嘉雯

Operations Manager 營運經理

Mandy Li 李敏

Customer Relationship Management Manager 客戶關係經理

Mike Moeahu 巫米高

Sponsorship Account Manager 贊助商客戶經理

Michael Wan 尹竣霆

Operations Manager Hong Kong Sevens 營運經理 (香港七人欖球賽)

Crystal Wong 王凱盈

Hospitality Manager 款待經理

Ivy Kwok 郭淑怡

Communications & PR Co-ordinator 傳訊及公關主任

Ben Browning 班布寧

Graphic Designer 平面設計師

Wong Tak Fa 黃德花

Facilities/ Ground Staff (King’s Park) 場地設施服務員 (京士柏)

Fok Chi Hung 霍次鴻

Facilities/ Ground Staff (King’s Park) 場地設施服務員 (京士柏)

Tang Chi Kan 鄧志根

Facilities/ Ground Staff (King’s Park) 場地設施服務員 (京士柏)

Cheung Kin Wa 張建華 Facilities/ Ground Staff (King’s Park) 場地設施服務員 (京士柏) Kwok Chau Kwan 郭秋群 Facilities/ Ground Staff (Tin Shui Wai) 場地設施服務員 (天水圍) Yuen Wai Him 袁偉謙 Facilities/ Ground Staff (Tin Shui Wai) 場地設施服務員 (天水圍) Lai Tat Ming 黎達明 Jacky Hui 許銘揚

Support Services Officer 支援服務幹事

Glas Chan 陳慶瑜

Support Services Officer 支援服務幹事

PLAYER WELFARE ＆ MEDICAL Lucy Clarke 卡露絲 Kate Seadon 薛當姬蒂

Lead Physiotherapist 領導物理治療師

Amanda O’ Reilly 阿曼達

Senior Office Administrator 資深辦公室行政主任

Alice Chan 陳雪卿

Administrator 行政主任

Physiotherapist 物理治療師

Ivy Lui 呂欹諾

Medical/ Physio assistant 醫護/物理治療師助理

Seth Chan 陳嘉偉

Physio assistant 物理治療師助理

RUGBY OPERATIONS Dai Rees 戴里斯

欖球營運 Chief Rugby Operations Officer 欖球營運總監

Brandon Huang 黃耀斌 General Manager Rugby Participation 總經理(欖球參與) Leigh Jones 利鍾斯 General Manager Rugby Performance 總經理(高水平欖球) Nathan Stewart 施尼芬 General Manager Rugby Development 總經理(欖球發展) Luke Davey 戴樂克

Head of Athletic Performance 運動員體能訓練總監

Sam Feausi 森瑪花 Head of Women’s Rugby Development 女子欖球發展總監 Andy Hall 艾賀爾

Fung Kai Hang 馮 恆

Head of Elite Rugby Program XV’s 精英十五人欖球計劃總監 Head of Development and Transition 球員發展及轉型總監

Jo Hull 侯祖瑟芬 Head of Women’s Rugby Performance 高水平女子欖球總監 Hugh Watkins 沃特金斯 Steve Dowse 施達芬

Tara Chan 陳惠嫻

Head of Player Welfare & Medical 球員福利及醫護總監 Administrative Assistant 行政助理

Tim Baker 貝克

HR and Administration Manager 人力資源及行政經理

球員福利及醫務

Amanda Cheng 鄭雅霖

David Greaves 格雷夫斯 Joey Wong 黃麗賢

Support Services Manager 支援服務經理

Jimmy Cheung 張浩穎

FINANCE, FACILITIES & SUPPORT SERVICES 財務、場地設施及支援服務 Chief Financial Officer 財務總監

Facilities/ Ground Staff (Tin Shui Wai) 場地設施服務員 (天水圍)

Steve Jones 鍾兆提

Andrew Li 李嘉威

Head of Match Officiating 裁判發展總監 Performance Referee Manager 高水平裁判經理 Elite Player Development Manager 精英運動員水平發展經理 Coach Education and Development Manager 教練教育及發展經理 Rugby Operations Manager 欖球營運經理

Ann Lam 林嘉蓮

Office Assistant 辦公室助理

City Tsui 徐詩棣

Senior Accountant 資深會計主任

Peter Ng 吳志浩

Amanda Chan 陳麗華

Senior Accountant 資深會計主任

Matt Rodden 麥菲諾

Community Referee Manager 裁判經理(社區)

Greenie Tong 湯家琪

Assistant Accountant 助理會計主任

Tommy Lai 黎子良

Assistant Accountant 助理會計主任

Gunn Stuart 耿來斯

Community Inclusive Participation Manager 社區福利參與經理

Ho Wai Ting 何偉庭

Rugby Development Manager 欖球發展經理

Chris Davies 戴基斯

Analysis and Resources Coach 分析及資源部教練

Mabel Shung 宋美寶 Kwoky Liu 廖國樑

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Funding Manager 體育資助經理 Assistant Facilities Manager 助理場地設施經理

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Assistant Community Development Manager(Youth) 地區發展副經理(青少年)

OFFICE BEARERS - 幹事 2016/17 Craig Hammond 桂夏文

Club Coaching Officer(HKScottish)

HKRU VICE-PRESIDENTS

Fan Shun Kei 范信基

National Performance Coach(Sevens) 高水平發展教練(七人欖球賽)

David Bruce

Patrick Kwok 郭子健

National Performance Coach(Match Officials) 高水平發展教練(裁判)

Don Watson

Sailo Lai 黎耀鵬

National Performance Coach(Development) 高水平發展教練(發展)

Roy Law 羅敬賢

Performance Development Coach(Transition) 球員發展教練(轉型)

Tom Savidge 湯薩維

National Performance Coach(S&C) 高水平發展教練(體能訓練)

Phil Bailey 卑飛利

Club Coaching Officer(HKFC) 球會教練

Billy Chan 陳耀基

Senior Community Development Officer(Mini) 資深地區發展主任(小型欖球)

Phoebe Chan 陳凱琳

Inclusive and Participation Officer 包括及參與幹事

Ivan Chan 陳永權

Assistant District Development Officer 助理地區發展幹事

Alex Cheung 張浩然

Inclusive and Participation Officer 包括及參與幹事

Emily Cheung 張穎雯

District Development Officer 地區發展幹事

Wesley Feausi 韋斯利

Club Coaching Officer(Gai Wu) 球會教練

Sures Gurung

Inclusive and Participation Officer 包括及參與幹事

Cheng Tik Him 鄭迪謙

District Development Officer 地區發展幹事

Raymond Ho 何耀南 Assistant District Development Officer 助理地區發展幹事 Samuel Hocking 鶴京 Tony Hui 許德全

Club Coaching Officer(USRC Tigers) 球會教練 Corporate Social Responsibility Officer 企業社會責任幹事

Andrew Kelly 基安魯 Kelvin Lam 林浩文

Club Coaching Officer(Valley) 球會教練 Assistant District Development Officer 助理地區發展幹事

Shunie Lam 林廣信

Senior Touch Association Officer(Senior) 高級非撞式欖球體育主任(成人)

Chris Lin 連頌賢

Tertiary and Senior Clubs Operations Officer 大專及成人欖球營運主任

Dermot Agnew Glen Docherty Gus Cunningham Jamie Scott John Molloy Karl Kwok Peter Duncan Peter Else Stuart Leckie T.B. Stevenson Trevor Gregory

HONORARY MEMBERS Andrew Sum Candy Yiu Chris Howarth Dave Lewis David Owens Grant Jamieson Ian Brownlee Jim Rowark John Barrett KK Chiu Paul Dingley Peter Burbidge-King

James Scaysbrook 史詹斯

Club Coaching Officer(Kowloon) 球會教練

Pieter Schats

Joseph Szeto 司徒穎聰

District Development Officer 地區發展幹事

Richard Airth

Assistant District Development Officer 助理地區發展幹事

Richard Turnbull

Cookie Tse 謝敏詩 Facilities and Womens League Officer 場地及女子聯賽主任

Ross Mitchell

Andy Yuen 袁健濠

Performance Development Officer(Women)

Steve Wong

Programme Co-ordinator 聯絡主任 水平發展幹事(女子欖球)

Stuart Krohn

Dannii Cheung 張丹莉

Homi Ho 何熹賢 Cathy Leung 梁彩微

Competition and Leagues Co-ordinator 聯賽比賽主任

榮譽會員

Allan Payne

Shek King Pan 石景彬 Assistant District Development Officer 助理地區發展幹事

Ben Tang 鄧卓恆

香港欖球總會副主席

Vernon Roberts

Programme Co-ordinator 聯絡主任

Kenny Ng 伍偉強 Senior Coach Development Co-ordinator 資深教練發展主任 Jane Tu 杜淑君 Thelma Wong 黃亦聰

Programme Co-ordinator 聯絡主任 Administration Assistant 行政助理(社區欖球)

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OFFICE BEARERS - 幹事 2016/17 UNION CHARITABLE TRUST

總會信託慈善基金

Chris Howarth Jamie Scott Peter Else Peter White Ruth Mitchell

RUGBY UNION CLUB SUB-COMMITTEE 欖球聯會小組委員會 Pieter Schates 石彼得 Trevor Gregory 郭嘉利 Patrick Donovan 唐諾生 Terry Hart Chris Howarth Stewart Saunders

HKRU HALL OF FAME

香港欖球總會名人堂

Arthur Dennison Cooley‘Tokkie’Smith 艾化史密夫 Ashley Billington 比寧頓 Bruce Vogel 霍高 Bill Mason Chan Fuk Ping 陳福平 Craig Payne David Lewis George Simpkin Harry Brickwood 路易斯 Huge Moss Gerald Forsgate OBE, JP 科斯基太平紳士 Ian Strange Jacky Ng Shu Wai 吳樹威 Jim Rowark 占美．禾獲克 Larry Abel 艾寶 Lola Williams Paul Dingley 丁尼 Pete Spizzeri R.A. De Rome Rambo Leung Yeung Kit 梁勇傑 Ricky Cheuk 卓銘然 Rod Mclntosh Ross Mitchell 繆卓 Ruth Mitchell 麥路芙 Simon Leung Stephen Kidd Stuart Krohn 告倫 Tobi Lothian Vaughn Going Gabby Li Keith Robertson Nigel D’Acre Hoty Chan Brian Wigley Gus Cunningham Dan Daley

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT – 主席報告 2016/17

CHAIRMAN Introduction

It is a great pleasure to present my third report on behalf of the Board of Directors and all sections of the rugby community in a year that saw the historic qualification of our Women’s 15s team for the Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland, as well as enjoying continued growth and development of our domestic game and further playing success internationally.

Strategic Plan

You will notice that the format of this year’s Annual Report has been adjusted to bring it into line with the HKRU 20162019 Strategic Plan (SP) – rather than the previous individual Director’s portfolio reports we have reports from the various Sub-Committees who have responsibility for delivering our 38 SP objectives. I am delighted to say that not only have we made considerable progress towards achieving these, but also that we have fully integrated the SP into the daily operations of the Union, an impressive feat.

Domestic Season Senior & Tertiary Rugby

A record eighty-seven teams participated in the senior domestic leagues, with eight men’s and three women’s divisions providing another highly competitive season. The

Grand Championship Finals day was a fitting climax, with a packed King’s Park enjoying some thrilling encounters; it would be remiss not to single out the success of Societe Generale Valley RFC, whose men’s and women’s Premiership teams again both completed the League and Grand Championship doubles, but equally congratulations are in order not only to those who took home silverware but to all teams for their energy and enthusiasm throughout the year.

Our Tertiary rugby family has now grown to 24 institutions, and they have all enjoyed another busy and successful season, which recently culminated in the Standard Chartered XVs League Varsity Cup Final where Baptist University men and Chinese University women took the honours. Other highlights included the University Sports Federation 7s, which this year saw Chinese University take the men’s and women’s Cups, while the Standard Chartered 7s attracted an impressive number of overseas guest teams from Singapore, China and the men’s cup winners from Chinese Taipei.

Youth Rugby

It almost goes without saying that the Mini Rugby Union, the bedrock of our community, broke yet more records this year, with the number of registered players getting ever closer to the 6,000 mark.

主席 引言

很榮幸第三次代表所有董事局成員和各個欖球界別撰寫這 份週年報告，這年度我們見證了女子15人欖球隊歷史性的 獲得了2017年在愛爾蘭舉辦的欖球世界盃的參選資格。同 時，對於本地欖球的持續發展及代表隊獲取國際性成就， 我感到非常欣喜。 策略性計劃

你或許已察覺到，本年度的年度報告形式有變，有別以往 由董事局成員撰寫的報告，今年內容納入香港欖球總會 2016至2019策略計劃，由負責推行38項策略性計劃目標的 小組委員會撰寫報告。我很高興我們在實行上述目標時進 展順利。與此同時，我們也將策略計劃融入香港欖球總會 的日常運作上，成績有目共睹。 本地賽季

成人及大專欖球

成人本地聯賽破紀錄地共有87支球隊參與，由八個男子組 別及三個女子組別組成，帶來另一個戰況激烈的球季。季 後冠軍賽總決賽(Grand Championship Finals)是球季的高 潮，京士柏運動場坐滿觀戰球迷，欣賞驚心動魄的比賽場 面。不得不提法興華利欖球會之驕人成績，其男女子隊伍

各贏得超級聯賽及季後冠軍賽總決賽雙冠軍。恭喜所有賽 事的得獎隊伍，以及所有球隊於過去一年為欖球運動付出 的努力及熱忱。 我們的大專欖球大家庭也日漸壯大，成員已增至24隊， 他們享受既忙碌而又有成功感的賽季，並於最近的「渣打 大專十五人欖球聯賽」達至高峰－今年由浸會大學舉起男 子組銀盃，而香港中文大學則奪得女子組冠軍。另外，香 港中文大學亦於「大專盃七人欖球賽」囊括男、女子組別 冠軍。而「渣打大專七人欖球邀請賽」則吸引了不少海外 隊伍參與作客，如新加坡，中國以及男子組冠軍－中華台 北。 青少年欖球

小型欖球總會是我們欖球社區的基石，今年小型欖球員數 目打破更多紀錄，註冊球員數目首次接近六千人。今年是 「英國保誠元旦日青少年欖球錦標賽」50週年紀念，紀錄 欖球社區的顯赫里程碑；於當日，場上亦上演更多、更強 的青少年及女子欖球賽事。 我們繼續強化與香港學界體育聯會的聯繫，今年賽季共有 148支本地學校球隊參加「全港中學校際七人欖球比賽」

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Also, further strong development in Colts and Girls Rugby was on display at the annual Prudential New Year’s Day Youth Tournament which this year celebrated its 50th anniversary – a remarkable milestone for our community.

Our relationship with the Hong Kong School Sports Federation continues to strengthen, with this year 148 local school teams participated in the HKSSF Sevens Tournament, and it was wonderful to see Diocesan Boys’ School lift the A Grade Cup – the result of years of hard work restarting a rugby programme that had last been active in the late 1950s!

There was further encouraging news with the announcement in February of a new “Try Rugby” initiative that sees us partnering with the Education University of Hong Kong and HSBC, and which will result in every local PE teacher going forward completing a basic touch rugby coaching course and be equipped with a manual and a resource pack enabling them to teach the game to their pupils.

HKRU Community Foundation

The stated areas of focus for Foundation’s programmes are Education, Social Inclusion, Disability, Juvenile Crime and Health, and significant progress has been made in developing and implementing initiatives in all these sectors. Efforts are being made wherever possible to tie these initiatives into the broader player “playing pathway” and to engage with our corporate sponsors and partners in supporting the work of the Foundation.

The HKRUCF also continues to strengthen its relationship with the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, and through them other sport-for-change organisations around the world.

As part of a very successful “Tackling Barriers Through Sport” campaign prior to this year’s Sevens, we had workshops and practical demonstrations with representatives from Peace Players International from Ireland , the Saracens rugby club Foundation, Operation Breakthrough as well as former GB wheelchair rugby captain Andy Barrow. Laureus supported by Academy Members Sean Fitzpatrick, Sir Steve Redgrave and LI Xiaopeng as well as Ambassador Jean de Villiers.

At the Cathay Pacific HSBC Sevens, the Chief Secretary of the HKSAR joined a press briefing to announce that Laureus would be opening an office in Hong Kong in the coming year, and in May we announced that Laureus as the official charity of the 2018 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.

(HKSSF Sevens Tournament)，令人鼓舞的是拔萃男書院 奪得A組男子冠軍－他們重啟活躍於1950年末的欖球培訓 計劃，多年後的今年，終於得嘗成果。

福利主任耿來斯(Stuart Gunn) 負責，由欖球社區部門同事 協助，以及六名由Ageas贊助的前「奮進計劃」成員以學 徒制形式工作。

在2月份時，我們公佈了另一項喜訊－我們與香港教育大學 及匯豐銀行舉辦「Try Rugby」項目。計劃讓每一位本地體 育教師能完成一個非撞式欖球教練的基本課程，課程同時 派發教學指引及一份完備資料包，令他們可以順利向學生 介紹欖球欖球。

香港欖球總會社區基金繼續強化與勞倫斯體育公益基金 會(Laureus Sports for Good Foundation)的合作關係， 並透過他們與其他世界各地的sport-for-change機構合 作。今年，於香港國際七人欖球賽舉行之前，我們成功 舉辦一系列欖球活動，包括來自愛爾蘭的Peace Players International、Saracens欖球會基金會、奮進計劃 的代表，及前英國輪椅欖球隊長Andy Barrow，帶領多場 欖 球 工 作 坊 及 示 範 表 演 。 上 述 活 動 亦 得 學 院 成 員 Sean Fitzpatrick、Sir Steve Redgrave、李小鵬及大使Jean de Villiers到場支持。

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基金主要的發展目標包括教育、社會共融、傷健、青少年 罪行及醫療，所有相關項目已開始實行並已錄得良好進 展。我們努力把各項目與球員的發展路向連結，希望我們 的企業贊助商及合作夥伴繼續支持基金會的工作。 基金會正為未來數個精彩的新項目努力，其中包括與中 文大學社會工作學系、英國文化協會、VIVA及Active Communities Network合作的項目；我們亦繼續與幾所 非政府組織成為合作夥伴，包括保良局、香港青年協 會、香港保護兒童會、香港聾人協進會及ChickenSoup Foundation。大部分基金會的工作由香港欖球總會及兒童

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The Foundation works together with the likes of Chinese University Department of Social Work, the British Council, VIVA and Active Communities Network to develop our programmes, and then partners with a core group of NGOs to deliver them including the Po Leung Kuk, HKFYG, Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children, Hong Kong Association for the Deaf and ChickenSoup Foundation. The majority of the Foundation’s work is delivered by Stuart Gunn, the Union’s Rugby & Child Welfare Officer, assisted by the Community Department staff and 6 young men who have come through the Operation Breakthrough programme and are now on an apprenticeship with the Union, sponsored by Ageas.

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於今年國泰航空/匯豐香港國際七人欖球賽期間，香港特別 行政區政務司司長向傳媒公佈勞倫斯將於來年在香港開設 辦事處。同年5月，我們也公佈了勞倫斯成為2018年國泰 航空/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽的官方慈善機構。 地區體育聯會

策略計劃的其中一個目標是令七人欖球賽列入每兩年舉辦 一次的「全港運動會」的其中一個比賽項目。今年，我們

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District Sports Associations

One of the Strategic Plan objectives is to get rugby 7s included in the bi-annual Hong Kong Games, and this year we took a very significant step towards achieving that when rugby was included as a demonstration sport. All 18 Hong Kong Districts fielded men’s and women’s teams, and the record books will show that the Sai Kung men and Yuen Long women were the first silverware winners in what we hope will become an established part of this important local event.

Representative Rugby

On the international front it is not often a HKRU Chairman has the opportunity to proudly wish the best of luck to two of our national teams heading to a Rugby World Cup event, and I am delighted to have both our men’s Under 20s, who by retaining their Asian Junior Championship booked a place again at the World Rugby Under 20 Trophy in Uruguay, and our incredible national women’s 15s team heading to Ireland in August for their World Cup debut. Meanwhile our men’s 15s team have firmly established themselves as 2nd in Asia behind Japan, opening up a gap on Korea in the recent Asian Rugby championships and performing strongly in the Regal Cup of Nations – we now look forward to next year’s ARC and World Cup qualification events , and have high hopes our men can replicate our women’s success.

Both our men’s and women’s 7s teams had a tough time in the World Rugby Series Qualifier Tournaments that were played in April alongside the 42nd Cathay Pacific HSBC 7’s

已踏出重要的一步，就是在全港運動會中將欖球作為示範 運動。來自全港十八區的男、女子隊伍參加比賽，最後， 西貢男子隊及元朗女子隊獲得冠軍，期望欖球運動於不久 將來可以被列為全港運動會的正式賽事。 欖球代表隊

作為香港欖球總會的主席，我很榮幸有機會祝福我們兩支 香港代表隊進軍欖球世界盃賽事。我很高興U20男子隊贏 取亞洲青少年錦標賽之後，躋身在烏拉圭舉行的世界青年 欖球盃(World Rugby U20 Trophy)賽事。另外，女子15 人欖球代表隊將會於8月份首次在愛爾蘭舉辦的欖球世界 盃粉墨登場。我們的男子15人欖球代表隊，獲得亞洲區 第二名，僅次日本。球隊在亞州欖球錦標賽(Asia Rugby championship)中以大比數穩勝韓國，他們在「富豪酒店超 級國家盃」(Cup of Nations)賽事中表現強勁，亦讓我們留 下深刻印象。我們期待明年的亞洲欖球錦標賽及欖球世界 盃外圍賽，男子隊能步女子隊後塵，表現同樣出色。 我們的男子及女子七人欖球隊，雙雙在世界欖球系列賽外 圍賽中受到考驗。他們在4月份參與「第42屆國泰航空/滙 豐香港國際七人欖球賽」，見證各國的七人欖球水平節節 上升。值得一提，我們的男子隊在「亞洲七人欖球系列

tournament, it is a mark of how the standard of Sevens rugby continues to rise around the world. However, our men were crowned Asia Rugby Sevens Series Champions once again, and they deservedly received recognition as the Best Team at the Hong Kong Sports Awards.

Also winning the an award for Coach of the Year was Gareth Baber, who headed to Fiji in January to take on a coaching role with the Olympic champions – I would like to express our thanks once again for the great work he did with our Sevens teams, and wish him the very best of luck with Fiji - thankfully we have not yet exhausted the talent of the Welsh Valleys, and were able to secure the services of a very able replacement in World Cup winning coaching Paul John. He has many reasons to be optimistic looking forward, with our U18 Girls crowned Asian Champions last December in Dubai, and our U20 Boys retaining their own Asia Sevens title.

International Caps & Hall Of Fame

The HKRU continues to pay tribute and present international “Colony” and “SAR” caps retrospectively to the men and women who have represented Hong Kong down the years, and we inducted our fourth batch of Hall of Famers at the HKRU Awards Dinner –Dan Daley, Gus Cunningham, Brian Wigley, Hoty Chan, Nigel D’Acre, Keith Robertson and Gabby Li. We have also welcomed three new Honorary Members, Grant Jamieson, Paul Dingley and KK Chiu, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Hong Kong rugby.

賽」中再次奪冠，球隊亦在香港傑出運動員選舉獲的「香 港最佳運動隊伍」獎項。 Gareth Baber獲頒「年度最佳教練」，他在一月份抵達 斐濟出任教練—職，帶領這支奧運冠軍球隊繼續出戰各項 賽事。在此，我要再次感謝他帶領香港七人欖球代表隊成 長，實在勞苦功高，希望他在斐濟前程似錦。而我們亦要 慶幸Welsh Valleys繼續留任，以及成功物色曾於多次世界 盃賽事獲勝的的教練Paul John加入我們的團隊。我們對他 寄望甚殷，而我們的U18女子隊於去年12月杜拜舉行的亞 洲錦標賽奪冠、U20男子隊則保留「亞洲七人欖球賽」冠 軍之美譽，球隊發展讓人樂觀。 球員喼帽及名人堂

今年，向歷年曾代表香港出賽的球員獲頒國際「殖民地」 喼帽及「特別行政區」喼帽的傳統於今年仍然延續。在香 港欖球總會年度晚宴上，第四批正式進入「名人堂」(Hall of Fame)人士包括Dan Daley、Gus Cunningham、Brian Wigley、Hoty Chan、Nigel D’Acre、Keith Robertson 及 Gabby Li。我們同時歡迎Grant Jamieson、Paul Dingley 及KK Chiu三位新榮譽會員，他們為香港欖球隊運動作出的 出色貢獻獲得肯定。

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Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

With the Chairman, Vice Chairman and CEO of World Rugby in attendance, Hong Kong once again delivered a truly wonderful event, and it seemed that the entertainment both on and off the pitch was better than ever -my sincere thanks to all those who contributed to another memorable week-long fiesta of rugby. The Women’s tournament, which this year celebrated its 20th edition, was appointed by WR as the Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier Tournament, and the new format and a return to action at the So Kon Po Sports Ground venue seemed well received by players and spectators alike.

Officials

Our referees have continued to make their mark on the international stage, and over the past 12 months we saw Gabriel Lee in action at the Rio Olympics, Matt Rodden on the World Sevens Series, and Tim Baker officiating at the Women’s 6 Nations after which he has been appointed to the Women’s Rugby World Cup, so congratulations to the three of them and to all those who have been selected for international representative duty this past season.

Off the field, we continued to expand last year’s initiative of a HKSevens Central activation area in Chater Gardens and added in a Hysan Fan Walk, which together with a sold-out Kick-off Concert featuring Madness meant that for the first time ever there were more fans and members of the community engaged with the event outside the Stadium than in it! Add to the mix the usual smorgasbord events featuring the Beach 5s, the Kowloon RugbyFest, the GFI HKFC 10s, and the Standard Chartered International Youth Tournament along with the ever growing number of lunches and dinners which also raise a lot of money for some very deserving charitable causes.

For the record, the ever-popular Fijian side took the Forsgate Quaich after another epic final against South Africa, while Spain won the Men’s Qualifier and Japan the Women’s Qualifier and take up their positions alongside the 14 other teams in the 2018 HSBC World Sevens Series.

國泰航空/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽

在世界欖球理事會的主席、副主席及行政總裁的見證下， 國泰航空/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽再一次成為全城佳話。 今年，無論場外場內的娛樂活動均比往年更為優勝，我 衷心感激所有協助打造另一個難忘的瘋狂欖球週的工作人 員。今年「香港女子七人欖球賽」踏入20週年，為隆重其 事，世界欖球理事會將賽事定為「世界女子七人欖球系列 賽–外圍賽」，全新比賽模式重返掃桿埔運動場，深受球 員及觀眾的支持。 球場以外的活動，我們繼往開來，繼續擴展在遮打花園舉 行的「七欖中環」活動的規模，並加入全新元素－Hysan Fan Walk。另外，今年「香港國際七人欖球賽前奏音樂 會」邀得Madness作為表演嘉賓，音樂會廣受熱烈歡迎。 本年度，參與球場外活動的球迷數目首次超越大球場內觀 眾。此外，更多多樣化的活動，包括「Beach 5s」、「九 龍欖球嘉年華」、「GFI香港足球會10人欖球賽」及「渣打 國際青年欖球賽」(Standard Chartered International Youth Tournament)為活動增添不少色彩；而當中舉辦的午宴及晚 宴次數增加，為有需要的慈善團體籌得大量善款。 在賽事紀錄方面，大受歡迎的斐濟隊擊敗南非奪得「霍士 傑盃」(Forsgate Quaich)；而西班牙隊奪得「男子外圍

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Our Citing and Judicial Officers have also been busy with both

賽」冠軍而日本則取得「女子外圍賽」冠軍，他們與加入 其他14支隊伍，於「2018年匯豐世界七人欖球系列賽」交 手對戰。 裁判

我們的裁判再次在國際舞台上展現光華，在過去的12個 月，李頴儀(Gabriel Lee)獲委任為里約熱內盧奧運會的裁 判，Matt Rodden獲委任為世界七人欖球系列賽的裁判，而 Tim Baker繼被委任為世界盃女子欖球賽裁判後，再在女子 六人聯賽「RBS女子欖球六國賽」擔任裁判工作。恭賀他 們三人以及在過去一年被選中在國際舞台上擔任評判的成 員。 我們的執法人員，在過去的一年忙於為本地及國際賽 事工作。我們非常感謝裁判協會的所有成員，他們在過去 一年努力不懈地支持規模日益增長的本地及國際比賽。 財政

本年度財政年於2017年4月結束，按著策略計劃的倡議， 香港欖球總會持續增加對欖球活動的投資。在這些投資項 目及難以預料的外幣匯率衝擊下，我們的營運收益受到影 響。但我很高興報告在艱難的經濟環境下，我們仍有少許 盈餘。有關內容已在財務董事唐諾生(Paddy Donovan)的 報告中詳細列出。

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domestic and overseas appointments, and I’d like to record our gratitude to all members of the Referees’ Society for their tireless efforts in support of the ever increasing number of games throughout the year on the domestic and overseas front.

Finances

During the year ended April 2017, we continued to make significant investments in the game in line with our Strategic Plan initiatives, and these investments together with unexpected foreign currency impacts on our revenues have been challenging for our operating profitability but I am happy to report a small surplus was achieved; the details of which are comprehensively covered in the report of our Director of Finance, Paddy Donovan.

Thanks

This has been another incredibly busy and challenging year, and I would like to record my thanks to the complete cross section of the rugby community who have offered their support and advice so generously. In particular, I would like to thank: Our President, Peter Duncan and the HKRU Vice Presidents My fellow Directors and Union Staff

All Club Chairmen, Officials, Coaches and Managers All the sponsors and patrons of the HKRU

and the various members of panels.

The many other Committees, groups and working parties, that all work for the betterment of Hong Kong rugby and The supporter and fans of Hong Kong rugby.

Along with Gareth Baber, we have also said farewell to another couple of key Union personnel over the course of the past year – Peter Drewett, our Head of Elite Coach development, bucked the trend and actually moved to the Welsh Rugby Union, where I’m sure he will prove a great addition, and we of course wish him well. And on the 1st May, Vern Reid, our CEO of the past 3 and ½ years, headed home to Perth after a very successful tenure at the helm of the Union. Vern has had a huge impact on the culture of the organization, and has been a popular and much respected figure in the community – he will be much missed by the Union staff and the wider community, and we thank him for all his contribution and wish him and Liz all the best for a long, happy and healthy retirement.

Stepping in to his shoes is our new CEO Robbie McRobbie, and we of course wish him and his management team every success in their new roles.

Pieter Schats Chairman

All officials, including Referees, Assistant Referees, Assessors

致謝

今年繼續為非常忙碌及充滿挑戰的一年，我謹向曾給予我 們支持及建議的香港欖球社群致謝。在此，特別感謝： 會長鄧樂勤(Peter Duncan)及香港欖球總會副會長 我們的董事和欖總職員 所有球會主席、裁判、教練和經理 所有香港欖球總會贊助商和贊助人 所有裁判人員、包括裁判、助理裁判、評估員和顧問小組 成員 致力促進香港欖球運動的其他委員會、團體及工作小組 香港欖球的球迷和支持者

Reid)在5月1號離任。擔任三年半的舵手之後，Vern決定回 到家鄉珀斯。他對球會的文化影響甚大，在香港欖球社群 中，他深受愛戴及尊崇，所有欖總職員及整個欖球社群將 會非常懷念他。我們感謝他對總會的卓越奉獻，希望他夫 婦二人過著長久、快樂和健康的退休生活。 代替Vern擔任行政總裁的是麥偉彬(Robbie McRobbie)，我 們祝福他及其管理團隊在他們的工作崗位上非常成功。 主席 石彼得(Pieter Schats )

除了Gareth Baber之外，我們亦向其他主要的總會人員道 別包括我們的精英教練發展主管Peter Drewett，他反傳 統地將加入威爾士欖球總會。我肯定他為總會作出巨大貢 獻，我們衷心祝福他。此外，我們的行政總裁韋域安(Vern

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FINANCE DIRECTOR’s REPORT – 財務董事報告

FINANCE I am pleased to present the HKRU finance report for the 2016/17 financial year, delivering a net asset gain and operating surplus in an increasingly uncertain economic climate.

2016/2017 Financial Performance

The increase in NET ASSETS for the year ended 30 April 2017 was HK$14.7m (2016: Decrease HK$3.4m). This was predominantly the result of gains made in the investment portfolio and a small operating surplus.

The NET PROFIT for the year ended 30 April 2017 was HK$0.3m (2016: HK$17.4m). The HKRU continued to invest heavily in domestic and international performance rugby with increased costs despite some material factors affecting the HKRU’s revenue.

Income Statement

Revenue was $231.0m (2016: $230.1m), which is an increase of 0.4% compared to the prior year.

The HKRU has recently completed its second year of the current host union agreement with World Rugby with two years remaining. This agreement provides certainty over some of the income of the HKRU; however the HKRU

remains heavily reliant on other avenues to fund its operations throughout the year. The HKRU’s revenues were materially affected by currency devaluations and late cancellations of revenue contracts leading up to the HK7s. The prior year also contained income from the Asia Rugby Sevens Qualifier held at Hong Kong stadium and the Natixis cup, neither of which took place in the current financial year.

The HKRU is acutely aware of the need to generate additional revenues beyond the HK7s and has sought to expand its footprint outside the stadium even further in 2017 with an enhanced offering at Chater Gardens and the introduction of Fanwalk. Activation outside of the stadium is a key growth driver for the HKRU. The commercialisation of the 15s program is of renewed focus. There was increased sponsorship this season and increased media coverage particularly live to air through RugbyPass.

HKRU operating expenditure was $230.7m (2016: $212.7m) which is a 8.5% increase compared to the prior year.

The increase in expenditure was partly driven by staffing costs but primarily the central contracting of full time XV’s players as part of the Elite Rugby Program (“ERP”). Additional extra costs were incurred in 2016/17 by contracting players from the Chief’s development squad and hosting an expanded

財務 我很高興向大家發表香港欖球總會2016/2017年度的財政報 告，在不穩定的經濟大環境下，我們仍有淨資產增值和營 運盈餘。

影響本年收益。而去年於香港大球場舉行的亞洲欖球七人 外圍賽和Natixis 欖球盃帶來的收入，今年亦從缺。

2016/2017 財務業績

除香港國際七人欖球賽外，香港欖球總會意識到急需籌 劃開源之方法。自2017年，香港欖球總會更積極拓展大 球場以外的活動，以為總會提供額外收入，例如在遮打 花園舉行的豐富活動，以及香港國際七人欖球賽球迷嘉 年華(Fanwalk)。今年，我們重新以15人欖球賽事商業化 為發展焦點，在過去賽季，本會的贊助有所增加；而透過 RugbyPass直播球賽，媒體報導遂錄得增長，同時擴闊宣 傳範圍。

本年度截至2017年4月30日的凈資產增長為港幣 $14,700,000 (2016: 減少港幣$3,400,000) ，收入主要來自 投資組合和些微的營運盈餘。 本年度截至2017年4月30日的淨利潤為港幣$300,000 (2016：港幣$17,400,000)；縱然香港欖球總會的收入受到 某些實質因素影嚮，但我們仍會繼續加重力度，於本地及 國際欖球運動發展作出龐大投資。 收益表

實際收益為港幣$231,000,000 (2016:港幣$230,100,000)， 較去年增加0.4%。 香港欖球總會剛完成與世界欖球理事會第二年協議主辦的 活動，協議尚有兩年到期。這份協議確保了香港欖球總會 的某部份收入，然而香港欖球總會仍極需依賴其他渠道為 總會的營運工作提供資金。香港欖球總會受貨幣貶值，以 及一些未能於臨近香港國際七人欖球賽洽談成功的合約，

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我們實際營運開支為港幣$230,000,000 (201 6年港幣 $212,700,000)，與去年比較增加8.5% 。 令實際開支增加的主要原因是「精英十五人欖球」計劃 (Elite Rugby Program)為全職15人欖球員的集體合約的支 出，另員工薪酬亦為部分因素。而2016/2017季度額外支出 亦包括與族長發展隊的球員簽約之費用，以及主辦女子七 人欖球系列外圍賽時，為符合世界欖球理事會規則額外提 供之酒店予所有隊伍的住宿開支。另外，在本財政年度， 香港欖球總會受累於外匯貶值，總會的英鎊外匯儲備於不 明朗因素下蒙受巨大虧損。

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Women’s 7’s Series Qualifier run to World Rugby regulations (requiring additional hotel nights for all teams). The HKRU was subject to a material unrealised exchange loss on its holdings of Sterling at year end as a result of the devaluation of the currency during the HKRU’s financial year.

There were cost increases from Sevens week events and particularly the Kick-Off Concert. However, these events generated additional revenue for the HKRU. We will look to continue these events as we raise the profile of the Sevens Week. It also helps achieve our goal of diversifying revenue sources. With careful management of these Sevens week events going forward, we look forward to the opportunities this may bring to the HKRU. The raise in the ERP costs are not expected to increase as significantly in future years now that the squad is close to capacity and the limit for ERP player numbers is capped at 32. The ERP player and coach costs are the primary reason for increased costs in recent years.

The full financial statements are set out on pages 131 to 162.

Investments

The market value of the HKRU’s investments increased to $179.9m (2016: $163.7m). This represents a gain of HK$16.1m or 9.9% (2016: Loss 10.2%) of which, HK$14.4m was a valuation gain. The breakdown of the investment portfolio

而「瘋狂欖球周」活動，特別是前奏音樂會亦令成本增 加。不過，這些項目為香港欖球總會帶來額外收入，故我 們將繼續舉辦及擴展活動規模，讓七人欖球賽在香港更受 關注。「瘋狂欖球周」活動亦讓香港欖球總會收入來源達 至多元化，我們相信，只要用心管理，我們期望「瘋狂欖 球周」能為總會帶來更多機遇。 在未來的歲月，我們預料「精英十五人欖球」計劃的成本 不會顯著增加。精英欖球隊員數目如往年一樣是維持於32 人。聘請精英隊的球員和教練的支出是近年增加開支的主 要原因。 完整的財務報告刊於131頁至162頁。 投資

香港欖球總會的總投資市值增至港幣$179,900,000 (2016: 港幣$163,700,000)。賬面顯示錄得港幣$16,100,000或 9.9% (2016：虧損10.2%)的增長，即港幣$14,400,000為估 計盈餘。投資組合細項包括股票及債券港幣$173,800,000 (2016：港幣$128,300,000)，以及市場基金港幣 $6,100,000 (2016：港幣$35,400,000) 。

comprises of $173.8m in Equities and Bonds (2016: $128.3m) and $6.1m in Money Market funds (2016: $35.4m).

Under the current accounting standards in Hong Kong, valuation changes in the investments are accounted for in the Investment Revaluation Reserve. The Investment Revaluation Reserve as at 30 April 2017 was $38.2m (2016: $23.8m).

The performance of the fund managers is measured against benchmark performance criteria, set by the Investment Committee. The HKRU transferred 50% of its investments to passive funds from actively managed funds during the financial year. The management fees of passive investing are significantly lower and we will continue monitor the appropriate split. This Investment Committee continues to meet with the investment advisors on a quarterly basis under the guidance of Mr Stuart Leckie. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Stuart for his on-going support in safeguarding our investments.

Outlook and Summary

Despite the challenges on the revenue side, the HKRU has continued to invest in the game at all levels for men and women. The HKRU is not expected to deliver significant operating profits going forward and is forecasting an operating loss in the 2017/18 financial year.

根據香港現行會計準則，投資項目的估值變更需列明在投 資重估儲備帳戶內；截至2017年4月30日，該帳戶結餘為 港幣$38,200,000 (2016: 港幣$23,800,000) 。 基金經理的表現是由投資委員會所定的基準表現準則來衡 量。香港欖球總會在該財政年度將百份之五十的投資基 金由進取類別轉換成保守類別。而保守類別的基金管理費 明顯地較低。我們將繼續監察及調整投資選項。在Stuart Leckie先生的領導下，投資委員會每季都與投資顧問開會 相議投資事項。本人藉此機會感謝Stuart先生對保障本會的 投資方面作出不斷貢獻。 展望及總結

儘管在收入方面面對困難重重，香港欖球總會仍不斷投資 在男、女子組別各級賽事。總會並未寄望未來的財政年度 有重大的營運收益，而是預測2017/2018財政年度營運會將 錄得虧損。 截至2017年4月30日，香港欖球總會有162名僱員(其中包 括63名參賽球員及99名非球員僱員)重整。非參賽僱員的數 目跟去年並無顯着分別，而最近的管理架構首先著重保持 僱員數目的穩定性。現時，僱員薪酬是總會主要的彈性支 出。

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As at 30 April 2017 the HKRU had 162 employees (consisting of 63 playing staff and 99 non playing staff). The non playing staff numbers have not changed significantly from the prior year and the recent management restructure has aimed to keep staffing levels stable. Employee costs are the primary discretionary expenditure of the HKRU.

The HKRU provides direct contributions of HK$8.3m to Senior Rugby and HK$2.4m to youth/schools/tertiary rugby. Further indirect costs supporting the local game include insurance, ground hire, employment of Club Coaching Officers, and staff costs relating to club rugby totaling approximately HK$21.2m.

This excludes the revenue forgone by the HKRU from providing a box at the Sevens to Clubs. Most Clubs use the box to generate sponsorship to further support the domestic rugby programme.

The HKRU non playing staff can be broken down as follows; 25 Performance department, 25 Clubs, Community Districts and Touch, 14 Events Marketing and Commercial, 12 Facilities/ Groundstaff, 4 Medical, 6 CEO and Office Admin, 6 Finance staff and 7 Club Coaching Officers.

Department

Staff at 30 April 2017

Performance, Coaching, Officials and CCO’s

32

ERP Players (XV’s)

HKSI Players (VII’s)

24

33

34

25

Events, Marketing and Commercial

24

14

Facilities/Groundstaff

14

12

CEO and Office Admin

12

6

Medical

6

4

Finance

4

6

6

162

香港欖球總會非參賽僱員分佈如下：欖球水平部25人、球 會/社區及非撞式欖球部25人、項目營銷及商務部14人、設 施/運動場管理部12人、醫務部4人、行政總裁及辦公室行 政部6人、財務部6人及球會教練7人。

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32

30

Clubs, Community, Districts and Touch

部門

Staff at 30 April 2016

156

香港欖球總會直接捐助港幣$8,300,000予成人欖球及港幣 $2,400,000予青少年/學界/及大專欖球；以及間接成本約港 幣$21,000,000，包括保險、場地租賃、僱用球會教練等， 支持推廣本地球賽。該總數並未包括由香港欖球總會在香 港國際七人欖球賽提供一個免費包廂供各球會使用－大多 數球會會善用該包廂創造贊助商機，為日後本地欖球賽事 發展，爭取支持。 2017年4月30日員工數量

2016年4月30日員工數量

培訓及欖球水平職員、教練、裁判及球會教練

32

32

精英十五人欖球計劃​球員

30

24

香港體育學院精英七人欖球員

33

34

球會、社區欖球、地區欖球及非撞式欖球

25

24

項目策劃、市場及商務

14

14

設施/運動場管理員

12

12

行政總裁及辦公室管理

6

6

醫務

4

4

財務

6

6

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The HKRU has placed particular emphasis on the XV’s game.

The establishment of the ERP represents the biggest single change going forward for the HKRU and this has significantly increased our investment in the XV’s version of the game. The ERP players are all playing domestic club rugby in the HK Premiership league. The 2017/18 year will very likely see the programme relocate from its current base at THEi as it is not possible to remain on the present site; and will incur annual costs approaching HK$20m.

One of the major constraints in growing the game is available field space. HKRU continues to utilise its funds for playing facilities where available. The HKRU spends approximately HK$5.8m on renting pitch space for training and playing (in addition to the costs of maintaining its own facilities at Kings Park and Tin Shui Wai). The HKRU provides over 10,000 hours of ground time at no charge to its members.

The HKRU has secured new pitch access at the new facility at Tseung Kwan O. We are currently identifying further sites under the guidance of Chris Brooke as set out in the facilities sub-committee report. Having the funds set aside for new pitches and the recurring costs they bring is key to meeting the HKRU’s objectives and ties in with the investment committee’s focus.

香港欖球總會特別關注十五人賽事，成立精英欖球項目為 本會有史以來最大的單一項目改革；為此推進此項目發 展，我們在十五人賽事增放巨額投資。精英十五人欖球的 球員均代表本地各球會參與超級聯賽。在2017/2018年度， 我們可精英欖球計劃的主要基地THEi需要搬遷，並將帶來 接近港幣$20,000,000的年費開支。 發展欖球運動其中一個最大障礙是缺乏場地，香港欖球總 會利用資金不斷尋找可供使用的場地。現時，香港欖球總 會支出大約港幣$5,800,000租用場地，以供訓練及比賽之 用 ( 此支不包括京士柏及天水圍自置場地的保養費 ) 。香港 欖球總會提供超過一萬小時免費場地時間予各會員。 香港欖球總會在將軍澳新設施取得新場地使用權。在蒲敬 思(Chris Brooke)的指導下，我們正在物色更多適合的場 地。尋找新場地所需支出，以及使用新場地之常規支出， 都需要與香港欖球總會的目標吻合，同時符合投資委員會 所定的範疇。

Longer Term Risks

The HKRU will enter into negotiations with World Rugby to secure a further 4 years of a Sevens World Series tournament in HK from 2020-2023. The new arrangements may be on less advantageous terms.

The materially largest risk to the HKRUs long term financial position is relocating the HK7s to the proposed Kai Tak sports hub. This will ultimately depend upon the commercial model for the Kai Tak sports stadium and particularly the mix of executive suites, corporate level boxes, and the percentage of revenue taken by the stadium operator. The HKRU is a key stakeholder in the new stadium and has been consulted by various parties. We look forward to future consultation with interested parties and finding solutions that are acceptable to the operator and allow the HKRU to maintain its investment in rugby in Hong Kong.

In my second year as Finance Director of the HKRU I have been pleased to see non-rugby playing staff headcount stabilize and to be able to continue to support the heavy investments in development, playing and coaching resources notwithstanding the difficult financial environment in HK and tough corporate selling environment we faced in the third and

較長線的風險

香港欖球總會將與世界欖球總理事會就香港舉辦2020– 2023年世界系列七人欖球賽事宜進行協商；新合約有利條 件可能較少。 將香港國際七人欖球賽移至擬定的啟德體育園舉行，為香 港欖球總會務上長期財政最大的風險。這最終視乎啟德運 動場的運作商業模式－特別在調配廂房、企業包廂，以及 運動場營運者收取收入的百分比。香港欖球總會是新運動 場的主要利益相關者，而我們亦曾被不同單位諮詢意見。 我們冀望與有興趣的單位進行商議，同時尋找一個令運動 場營運者接受之解決方案，亦讓香港欖球總會得以持續投 資在香港的欖球運動上。 第二年擔任香港欖球總會財務董事，總會非出賽僱員的人 數穩定，我感到非常欣慰。在第三及第四季，雖然我們 面對香港財政緊拙及和難以獲得企業贊助的困境，但我們 仍然能夠繼續推廣欖球發展，我們於球賽及教練方面均作

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fourth quarters. The continued investment is a key contributor to what is arguably HK rugby’s most successful year with a competitive domestic premiership, successful u20 campaign at Junior World Trophy, Women’s 15 qualification at the 2017 RWC and the men’s XV cementing its place as Asia’s second strongest team and making strides to close the gap with Japan.

Finally, I would like to say special thanks to all the staff at the HKRU for their assistance throughout my term and in particular to David Greaves and his finance team for their hard work throughout this year.

Paddy Donovan

Director, Finance

出巨額投資。連綿不斷地投放資源是香港欖球踏上成功一 年的主要關鍵－今年，我們主辦競爭激烈的本地超級聯賽 、U20青年隊於世界青年欖球獲得成功、女子十五人代表隊 打入欖球世界盃2017，而男子十五人男子隊則成為亞洲第 二強隊，今年成績進一步緊貼日本。 最後衷心感謝香港欖球總會所有職員在我任內竭誠相助， 特別感謝格雷夫斯(David Greaves)及其財務團隊在這年來 鞠躬盡瘁，克盡其職。 唐諾生(Paddy Donovan) 董事 (財務)

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HKRU STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW reportS – 香港欖球總會策略計劃報告

The HKRU Strategic Plan 2016-2019 The HKRU Strategic Plan is referenced throughout this Annual Report – it is available in soft copy on the website at https:// www.hkrugby.com/about/hkru-strategic-plan and to get maximum benefit we would encourage you to read the SubCommittee Reports in conjunction with the Strategic Plan itself. The Strategic plan identifies 38 projects with objectives and these are the key focus of the HKRU activities for the period 2016-2019.

Each of the 38 Strategic projects have been allocated to a relevant Sub-Committee, which is responsible to monitor and evaluate progress, this progress is reflected in the SubCommittee reports included in this Annual Report according to a simple traffic light code – Green for a completed project, Amber for a project that is progressing, and Red for a project where there are currently barriers to its attainment. Each Sub Committee is chaired by a HKRU Board member or a senior HKRU staff management member. Members of the SubCommittees are shown in the reports.

Strategic Objectives Project 01 Project 02 Project 03 Project 04 Project 05 Project 06 Project 07 Project 08

Take a lead role in Hong Kong sport development Increase number of Schools of Rugby Secure existing pitch access

Raise & develop the profile of the girls and women’s game Encourage links between minis/colts and schools and HKRU Root and Branch assessment of Schools/ Colts and women’s/girls Increase number participating

of

primary

schools

Increase number of Po Leung Kuk primary schools

香港欖球總會策略計劃 2016至2019 此年度報告會引用香港欖球總會的策略計劃 － 策略計劃的 電子版可在此網頁找到：https://www.hkrugby.com/about/ hkru-strategic-plan 我們會建議你瀏覽策略計劃的同時，也 瀏覽本會的小組委員會報告以便獲得最大裨益。此策略計 劃涵蓋了38個項目及其目標，是香港欖球總會2016至2019 年重點發展的欖球活動。 38個項目都分配予相應的小組委員會負責，它們的責任是 監管及評估進度。小組委員會的報告內會反映每個項目的 進度 - 綠色代表順利完成的項目、黃色代表如期進行的項目 及紅色代表需要關注的項目。 每一個小組委員會都由香港欖球總會的董事會成員或香港 欖球總會的高級管理人員主持；小組委員會的成員名單會 在報告內列出。

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策略目標

項目編號01

在發展香港運動中擔起主要角色

項目編號02

增加欖球學校的數目

項目編號03

確保現有場地的使用權

項目編號04

提升和發展青少年及成人女子欖球運動

項目編號05

鼓勵小型及青少年欖球會、學界和香港欖 球總會互相聯繫和合作

項目編號06

為學界、青年欖球隊，女子成年及女童欖 球隊作全面評估

項目編號07

增加參與欖球課程的小學

項目編號08

增加參與欖球課程的保良局小學的數量

項目編號09

將7人欖球賽事帶入中學，同時保留15人 欖球賽事的架構

項目編號10

所有在香港教育大學畢業的小學體育老師 需接受欖球訓練

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Project 09 Project 10 Project 11 Project 12 Project 13 Project 14 Project 15 Project 16 Project 17 Project 18 Project 19 Project 20 Project 21 Project 22

Recognition from 15s to 7s at secondary school, ensure a 15s structure All EdUHK primary school PE graduates to have received training

teacher

Increase the number of local through-train schools

Continue improving medical management guidelines Expand the current injury prevention, prehab/ rehab programmes Link all players and corporate partners

Introduce “Warriors” representative team for both 7s & 15s

Identify public and private funding opportunities

Project 23

Develop a clear communication plan

Project 25

Under review

Project 24 Project 26 Project 27 Project 28

Clubs implement governance structure Engage with stakeholders to ensure continuity from So Kon Po to Kai Tak Men’s 15s – Qualify for the RWC in 2019 and 2023 Women’s 15s – Qualify for the RWC in 2017

Project 29/31 Achieve podium finish at Asian Games 2018 / Men’s 7s - Qualify for Olympics by 2020 Project 30/32 Women’s 7s - Finish in top 2 in Asian Sevens / Qualify for the Olympics by 2020 Project 33

Maintain our position as Asia U20 Top 2 teams in both 7s and 15s

Maintain HK’s status as the premier sevens tournament

Project 34

Seek other profitable international tournaments, matches and events

Project 36/ 6 Promote and develop the existing women’s and girls leagues

Maximise the value of the Hong Kong Sevens

Build working relationships with media Develop our platforms

expertise

in

digital

media

Project 35

Project 37 Project 38

Full domestic league structural review

Develop a performance based 7s competition for both men and women

Maximise development of match officials Maximise development of coaches

Register every stakeholder interested in Rugby

項目編號27

男子十五人代表隊－獲取2019和2023年欖 球世界盃的參賽資格

擴展現時預防受傷的意識、預防受傷訓練/ 復健課程

項目編號28

女子十五人欖球隊－ 獲取2017年女子欖球 世界盃的參賽資格

項目編號14

設立欖球員及企業夥伴網絡

項目編號15

設立7人及15人戰士隊

項目編號29/31 在2018年亞運會中取得頭三甲位置/男子七 人代表隊獲取2020年奧運會的參賽資格

項目編號16

發掘公共或私人籌資機會

項目編號17

保持香港站為最優質七人欖球賽的首席地 位

項目編號18

提升香港國際七人欖球賽的價值

項目編號19

尋找有利可圖的國際賽事、錦標賽和活動

項目編號20

與香港各界傳媒建立良好的合作關係

項目編號21

發展我們對電子媒體平台的專業知識

項目編號22

為每一位對欖球活動有興趣的香港人士進 行登記

項目編號23

發展一個清晰的通訊計劃

項目編號24

球會實行管理架構

項目編號25

項目評估中

項目編號26

聯繫所有相關持份者，繼續積極參與，確 保掃捍埔過渡啟德的營運如常

項目編號11

增加設立欖球課程的本地直升學校

項目編號12

繼續改善醫療管理方針

項目編號13

項目編號30/32 女子七人欖球隊－在亞洲七人欖球系列賽 事爭取頭兩名位置/ 獲得2020年奧運會參 賽資格 項目編號33

保持我們的七人及十五人欖球隊在亞洲 U20組別的首兩名位置

項目編號34

對本地聯賽架構作一次全面評估

項目編號35

發展高水平的本地男女子七人欖球賽事

項目編號36 / 6 推廣和發展現有的成年女子及女童聯賽 項目編號37

為各項球賽的執法成員提供最大發展機會

項目編號38

為各組別教練提供最大發展機會

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HKRU Community Foundation Sub-committee Robbie McRobbie (Chair), Pieter Schats, Case Everaert, David Greaves, Brandon Huang, KK Chiu, Stuart Gunn, Tony Hui, Ruth Mitchell, Anson Bailey, Andrew Sum Strategic Objectives:

Take a lead role in Hong Kong sport development, by creating and implementing effective intervention programmes and Corportate Social Responsibility initiatives for community development and to increase participation. Progress – Amber Increase number of Schools of Rugby from one in 2015 to five in 2019. Progress - Green The stated areas of focus for HKRUCF programmes are Education, Social Inclusion, Disability, Juvenile Crime, and Health, and significant progress has been made in developing and implementing initiatives in all sectors. Efforts are being made wherever possible to tie these initiatives into the broader player pathway, and to engage with our corporate sponsors and partners in supporting the work of the HKRUCF.

I. Education

Rugby & English

We are running 3 programmes in schools using rugby as a medium to build confidence in communication in English. We partner with the British Council, who assist with the design of the resource materials, staff training, and evaluation.

“Rugby English Active Learning” – this is funded by the Education Bureau, has 35 local primary schools enrolled on an annual basis with a waiting list. EB has just confirmed continued funding for a further 2 years.

“Active Schools” – this is an initiative co-ordinated by the Hong Kong Elite Athletes’ Association, we use similar materials to REAL, and this year will reach 45 local primary and secondary schools.

“Tackling English” – this programme is sponsored by Deutsche Bank, it is focused on local secondary schools, and we have 20 schools enrolled this year.

香港欖球總會社區基金小組委員會 麥偉彬(Robbie McRobbie) (小組主持)、石彼得(Pieter Schats)、艾百樂(Case Everaert)、格雷夫斯(David Greaves)、黃耀斌(Brandon Huang)、趙國光、耿 來斯(Stuart Gunn)、許德全、Ruth Mitchell、Anson Bailey、Andrew Sum 策略目標:

在發展香港運動中擔起主要角色，並有效地執行所構思的 計劃，凝聚社會責任，促進社區發展，鼓勵更多大眾參 與。項目狀態 — 黃色 增加欖球學校的數目，由2015年的一間增至2019年的五 間。項目狀態 — 綠色 香港欖球總會社區基金的主要發展計劃包括教育、社會共 融、傷健、青少年罪行及健康。我們致力發展及履行各界 別的倡議，錄得重大進展，並將努力讓更多界別、機構贊 助商及伙伴能參與其中。

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I. 教育

欖球與英語

我們現時在校內推行三個計劃，以欖球作為媒介令學生對 英語建立信心。我們和英國文化協會合作；他們協助我們 設計材料、教師培訓和做評測工作。 由教育局資助的計劃「Rugby English Active Learning」 （REAL），每年有35間本地小學參與，一些小學則於等候 名單之列。教育局較早前確實未來兩年會繼續撥款支持該 計劃。

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Rugby & Values

“Hong Kong’s Rugby Spirit” sponsored by UBS – this initiative focuses on the 7 priority values that the Education Bureau have identified for Hong Kong students: “Perseverance” (Determination), “Respect for Others”, “Responsibility”, “National Identity”, “Commitment”, “Integrity” (Honesty) and “Care for Others” (Teamwork). The material was developed in conjunction with the Father Cucchiara Memorial School Principal, and has been endorsed by both the Education Bureau and Chinese University’s Department of Education.

There are currently 52 local primary schools enrolled.

“Schools of Rugby” sponsored by Goldman Sachs – a concept borrowed from the Scottish Rugby Union which combines classroom lessons with PE sessions to emphasise a set of core values for secondary school students. There are currently 5 Schools of Rugby, 3 of whom have high numbers

of Non-Ethnic Chinese students and 1 of which is a residential school for students who have been excluded from mainstream education – Confucius Hall Secondary School, Fat Ho Buddhist Memorial School, HK Juvenile Care Centre, Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School, Pui Tak Canossian College Apprentices

Thanks to the support of Ageas, we have been running an apprentice programme for the past 2 years which sees 6 youngsters who have come through the Operation Breakthrough project offered 12 month contracts with HKRU as Assistant District Development Officers. During that time they receive mentoring and support as well as the opportunity to attend training courses, to help equip them for a future career in the sports industry.

II. Social Inclusion

We run a number of programmes with local NGOs that gives an opportunity for young boys and girls from less well-off backgrounds to participate in organized sports, and provide a pathway for them if they wish to continue in the future.

“Chance to Play” with ChickenSoup, sponsored by Societe Generale – 100 free places on HKRU Beginners Summer Course, then free membership with a local mini club (Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, Tai Hang Tung) if they wish to continue afterwards.

「Active Schools」 - 這計劃是和香港精英運動員協會合 辦，使用的教學材料和REAL相約，今年會有45間小學及中 學參加。

學徒實習

「Tackling English」 - 獲德意志銀行贊助的計劃，今年有 20間本地中學參與。

感謝Ageas的支持，我們過去兩年開辦學徒計劃，當中有 六位年輕人來自「奮進行動」（Operation Breakthrough） 。透過計劃，他們與香港欖球總會簽訂一年合約，擔任地 區發展助理主任。在職期間，他們接受了指導和支援，並 有機會參加訓練課程，為未來在體育行業發展打好基礎。

欖球與價值

II. 社會共融

「Hong Kong’s Rugby Spirit」由UBS贊助 - 根據教育局 認可培育學生七個價值，即「堅毅」、「尊重他人」、「 責任感」、「國民身份認同」、「承擔精神」、「誠信」 和「關愛」（團隊精神）。與郭怡雅神父紀念學校的校長 共同設計教材，獲教育局及中文大學教育系認可。現時有 52間本地小學參加。 「Schools of Rugby」由Goldman Sachs贊助 - 借助香港蘇 格蘭人欖球會的概念，連結班房課堂與體育課，傳授核心 價值予中學生。現時共有五所欖球學校，其中三間有大量 非華裔學生，另有一間是寄宿學校，供非主流學生就讀。 五所欖球學校分別為：孔聖堂中學、佛教筏可紀念中學、 香港青少年培育會陳南昌紀念學校、官立嘉道理爵士中學 及嘉諾撒培德書院。

我們和本地非政府機構合辦一連串計劃，其目的是提供機 會給來自社會基層的男女青年，使他們有機會參加體育賽 事，裝備他們日後的運動員發展之路。 與ChickenSoup合辦、由Societe Generale贊助的計劃 「Chances to Play」提供了100個由香港欖球總會舉辦的 初級暑期課程免費名額，以及本地小型欖球會的免費會籍( 屯門、荃灣和大坑東)。

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“Breaking Barriers Through Sport” with HK Society for Protection of Children, sponsored by Societe Generale – 50 free places on HKRU Beginners Summer Course, then free membership with a local mini club (Tai Hang Tung) if they wish to continue afterwards.

“Tackling Life” with Po Leung Kuk, sponsored by Savills/ KPMG/Macquarie – touch rugby introduced into 22 PLK primary schools and the residential care home, boys and girls from the care home who wish to continue are offered places at HKFC. “Healthy Lifestyle Rugby for Youth” with Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, sponsored by Hong Kong Bank Foundation – 70 youngsters from Kowloon City/Kwun Tong/ Wong Tai Sin Districts attend weekly training session run by HKRUCF and Revolution rugby club, older youngsters feed in to Shatin Shapei/Revolution youth section.

III. Disability

“Inclusive Rugby”- we are currently running programmes for students with physical and/or mental disabilities at Sarah Roe Jockey Club Schoo, Caritas Lok Jun School, and 2 Po Leung Kuk special needs schools. The Chinese University Department of Social Work are assisting with course content, staff training and evaluation.

Wheelchair Rugby – HKRU have joined as a member of the HK Paralympic Committee, who are very supportive of us starting a wheelchair rugby team. Stuart Gunn has attended a wheelchair rugby coaching course, and we have 3 donated

“Deaf Rugby with the Hong Kong Association of the Deaf, sponsored by Standard Chartered – 50 deaf boys and girls have weekly training session, organize an annual Deaf 7s, and have an annual exchange with a Cambodian deaf charity.

和香港保護兒童會合辦的「Breaking Barriers Through Sport」，由Societe Generale贊助 - 計劃提供50個由香港 欖球總會舉辦的初級暑期課程免費名額，以及本地小型欖 球會的免費會籍(大坑東)。 與保良局合辦、由Savills/KPMG/Macquarie贊助的 「Tackling Life」，將非撞式欖球推行至22間保良局小學及 寄宿院舍。而若任何居住於院舍的青年男女希望繼續參與 欖球運動，會被安排加入香港足球會。 和香港青年協會合辦的「Healthy Lifestyles Rugby for Youth」，由Hong Kong Bank Foundation贊助。計劃讓70 名來自九龍城、觀塘、黃大仙區的年青人參與由香港欖球 總會社區基金和革命之旅體育遊樂會舉行的每週訓練；而 較年長的年青人則可加入沙田沙皮欖球會或革命之旅體育 遊樂會靑年隊。 和香港聾人協進會合辦、渣打銀行贊助的「聽障欖球」計 劃為 50位男女青年聽障人士提供每週訓練、一年一度的聽 障七人欖球賽，以及與柬埔寨的一個聽障人士慈善機構作 年度交流。

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III. 傷健

「共融欖球」（Inclusive Rugby）－我們在賽馬會善樂學 校、明愛樂進學校及兩間保良局特殊學校為傷健人士及精 神疾病的學生舉辦課程。課程內容由香港中文大學社會工 作學系協助設計，並提供教師培訓和計劃評估工作。 「輪椅欖球」 - 作為香港殘疾人奧委會暨傷殘人士體育協 會之會員，協會支持香港欖球總會增設輪椅欖球隊。同事 耿來斯(Stuart Gunn)已修讀輪椅欖球教練課程，而本會亦 獲捐贈三張輪椅。在此感謝國際輪椅欖球總會給予鼎力支 持，讓本會能夠於香港國際七人欖球賽前，與一班本地殘 奧傷健人士進行示範比賽。 IV. 青少年罪行

由渣打銀行贊助及與警方合辦的「控球在手」，現時共有 26間來自葵青、沙田、荃灣和大埔區的中學參與。計劃讓 學生們接觸欖球，同時帶給他們遠離毒品和黑社會、減低 犯罪機會及活出健康生活等訊息。本計劃是獲新界南區警 方認可的活動。

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chairs. We are in touch with the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation, who are also being extremely supportive, and we ran a demo with some local Paralympic athletes before the Sevens.

IV. Youth Crime

“Don’t Drop the Ball” with the Police, sponsored by Standard Chartered – we currently have 26 local secondary schools participating in Kwai Tsing, Shatin, Tsuen Wan and Tai Po Districts. Along with introducing the students to rugby, they are encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle and avoid drugs, triads and crime. This is an officially recognized Youth Initiative for the Police, New Territories South Region.

“Cape Collinson Young Offenders’ Institution” with Correctional Services Department – we have received permission to commence our 3rd eight week course in Cape Collinson shortly. This has been well received by both inmates and CSD staff so far.

V. Health

This is the least developed focus area so far – we do have a strong relationship with Kely Support Group, a local NGO who educate youngsters about alcohol and drug misuse and help them realize their potential, and we are in active discussions to see how we can co-operate on school programmes going forward.

Wider Strategy

The HKRUCF continues to strengthen its relationship with the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, and through them other sport-for-change organisations around the world. As part of a very successful “Tackling Barriers Through Sport” campaign prior to this year’s Sevens we had workshops and practical demonstrations with representatives from Peace Players International, the Saracens Foundation, Operation Breakthrough as well as former GB wheelchair rugby captain Andy Barrow. Laureus supported with Academy Members Sean Fitzpatrick, Sir Steve Redgrave and LI Xiaopeng as well as Ambassador Jean de Villiers.

At the Sevens the Chief Secretary of the HKSAR joined our press briefing to announce that Laureus would be opening an office in Hong Kong in the coming year, and in May we announced that Laureus would be the official charity of the 2018 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.

Finally, last year the HKRUCF hosted the first “Rugby Charity Ball” in support of the Po Leung Kuk at the HKCEC – this will be an annual event going forward, providing both an opportunity to raise funds for an excellent cause and equally giving a platform for us to tell the story of the Foundation’s work to a wider audience.

和香港懲教署合辦的「Cape Collinson Young Offender’ s Institution」受在囚人士及懲教署職員廣泛歡迎，我們喜見 計劃已獲批准，於短期內可在歌連臣角開辦第三屆八週訓 練課程。

在香港國際七人欖球賽新聞發佈會中，香港特別行政區的 首席秘書宣佈勞倫斯來年會於香港開設辦公室；而於過去 的5月，我們亦已公佈勞倫斯將會成為國泰航空/匯豐香港 國際七人欖球賽2018的官方慈善機構。

V. 健康

最後，為支持保良局，香港欖球總會社區基金去年首次在 香港會議展覽中心舉辦「Rugby Charity Ball」。我們將繼 續每年舉辦此活動，期望藉此良機籌募經費，同時使更廣 大群眾認識本會基金。

本會最新的發展項目 — 現時，我們和本地非政府機構「啟 勵扶青會」緊密合作。啟勵扶青會教育青少年有關濫用酒 精和毒品的禍害，同時幫助他們啟發潛能。本會正積極與 他們商討合作舉辦校內課程。 擴展戰略

香港欖球總會社區基金與勞倫斯體育公益基金會（Laureus Sport for Good Foundation）的聯繫持續增強，本會 亦透過勞倫斯體育公益基金會跟其他推廣運動改變人 生（sport-for-change）之機構維持友好關係。香港國 際七人欖球賽前夕，我們有機會參與「運動無障礙」 （Tackling Barriers Through Sport）活動，與Peace Players International、the Saracens Foundation、奮進行 動（Operation Breakthrough）代表和前英國輪椅欖球隊長 Andy Barrow合辦工作坊及示範欖球實戰技巧，學院會員包 括Sean Fitzpatrick、Sir Steve Redgrave、李小鵬和大使 Jean de Villiers均到場支持。

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Facilities Sub-Committee Chris Brooke (Chair), Kim Lam, John Carroll, Robbie McRobbie, David Greaves, Brandon Huang, Daniel Fan, KK Chiu Strategic Objective:

Based upon the Facilities Strategy endorsed by the Board of Directors, aim to build capacity associated with existing pitch access as well as identify opportunities for the development of new playing facilities. Work with Government and other relevant parties in a collaborative manner to identify land and buildings suitable for both new playing facilities and the hosting of rugby related events. Seek to ensure the long term security of King’s Park via the formulation of a strong case for extension of the existing Short Term Tenancy under which the site is held. Progress - Amber Introduction

The facilities sub-committee for the 2016/17 year has seen both tangible progress in relation to a range of existing facilities-related initiatives, as well as the identification of a number of new opportunities to be pursued.

Facilities Strategic Plan

For the first time, with support from HKRU partner, Accenture, the HKRU has developed a strategic plan specific to the provision of pitches and facilities in Hong Kong. This has provided the Board with a quantifiable difference between supply and demand of suitable rugby pitches as of today and up to 2025.

The plan has been well received by the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China and has been submitted to the Government as part of the Hong Kong 2030+ public engagement exercise. Many objectives within the plan are closely aligned with the long-term development strategy envisaged by the Government and it is therefore felt that the document represents a very effective tool via which to present a strong case for the greater provision of rugby facilities in Hong Kong. The main challenges faced by the HKRU remain the quota system operated by the Leisure & Cultural Services Department and other competing priorities for land use in Hong Kong and we do not anticipate any major change to this situation in the short to medium term.

設施小組委員會 蒲敬思(Chris Brooke) (小組主持)、林鄺蘭香、祈樂堯 (John Carroll)、麥偉彬(Robbie McRobbie)、格雷夫斯 (David Greaves)、黃耀斌、范偉華、趙國光 策略目標：

按董事局通過的設施策略計劃，目標是增加香港欖球場地 的使用權及發展球場設施。同時與適當的持份者及政府合 作，尋找合適的土地及物業，建設欖球設施和舉辦欖球活 動。欖總致力準備相關文件以支持欖總與政府討論短期租 約續租的問題。項目狀態 — 黃色 引言

場地設施小組委員會2016/17年度的報告會將提及關於對現 有設施的倡議及實際進展，另外亦會提到一些可推行的發 展新機遇。 設施策略計劃

憑著香港欖球總會合作伙伴Accenture的支持，我們史無前 例地實行一個與香港場地設施相關的策略計劃。計劃提供 可量化的資訊予董事會，讓他們了解由現在至2025年間欖 球場地的供求差額。

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該計劃受到中國香港體育協會暨奧林匹克委員會的好評， 並已提交政府相關部門，作為《香港2030+》公眾參與運 動的一部分。計劃內的許多目標與政府所設想的長遠發展 策略之目標一致，因此我們認為計劃書是一個有效的工 具，能夠有力地表達出香港需要更多欖球設施的情況。香 港欖球總會面對的主要挑戰仍然是康樂及文化事務署的配 額制度，以及香港土地用途的優先權；然而，我們預計內 這情況於中短期內並不會有重大改變。 策略計劃相關的下一階段將會是與適當的持份者及政府繼 續合作，以達至增加香港欖球總會的場地使用權的目的， 並制訂如何縮窄欖球設施的供求差距。為此，我們需要與 政府、學校、大學及可能切合本會需要之土地及物業擁有 者保持良好聯繫。 將軍澳

雖然詳細協議條款仍未落實，但香港欖球總會原則上與 香港足球協會達成共識，將其新足協學院(HKFA Football Academy)的其中一個人造球場劃為欖球場，並會符合世 界欖球標準。全新的欖球場從日出康城港鐵站步行即可抵 達，感謝香港欖球總會管理團隊努力的成果。

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The next stage of activity relating to the strategic plan will be to continue to work with appropriate stakeholders and the Government in order to increase access to pitches for the HKRU and to develop ways to close the gap between supply and demand for suitable rugby facilities. This will include liaison with the Government, schools, universities and owners of land and property that may be suitable for our needs.

The HKRU believes that the pitch at Tin Shui Wai demonstrates the positive effects that the game of rugby can have on the community and has highlighted this point within its various submissions to the Government. If further sites of this nature can be made available to the HKRU, we are positive about our ability to be able to replicate the work done to date in Tin Shui Wai.

Tseung Kwan O

Kings Park

Whilst the detailed terms of the agreement are yet to be finalised, the HKRU has agreed in principle with the Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) that one of the artificial pitches at the new HKFA Football Academy in Tseung Kwan O will be marked for rugby and will be World Rugby compliant.

This represents access to a new site within walking distance from the Lohas Park MTR station and is the result of much hard work on the part of the HKRU management team.

Kings Park is operated by the HKRU on a short-term lease and as long as this is the case there will always be some uncertainty regarding the occupation of the site. The HKRU however is committed to doing everything possible to maintain Kings Park as a focal point for the rugby community

Tin Shui Wai

During the year, the HKRU completed the substantial investment in the changing facilities and toilet block at Tin Shui Wai, notwithstanding the fact that this ground is held on a rolling short-term lease from the Government. The HKRU continues to make use of Tin Shui Wai to accommodate the increasing numbers of participants in the Tin Shui Wai Pandas rugby club, and also to host many of its community outreach programmes such as Operation Breakthrough, which is run in conjunction with the Police.

京士柏

京士柏運動場由香港欖球總會營運，惟其短期租約形式使 運用場地存在不確定性。然而，欖總致力維持京士柏運動 場作為欖球社區據點，並已設立一個規模較小的小組委員 會專責處理。 香港欖球總會將繼續使用京士柏場地舉辦不同種類且能為 香港社區帶來更廣泛的價值的活動，包括與欖球不相關的 活動。與此同時，小組亦會不斷準備相關文件，以支持欖 總與政府討論短期租約續租的問題。 天水圍

今年，香港欖球總會完成大額投資，改善天水圍欖球場的 設施及洗手間淤塞的問題，縱使該場地只獲政府以持續 短期租約以供使用。香港欖球總會繼續利用天水圍的欖球 場，滿足天水圍熊貓欖球會不斷增加的參與人數，亦舉辦 多項社區外展活動，例如與警隊合辦的「奮進行動」。

啟德體育園 啟德體育園計劃，香港欖球總會就已獲充分諮詢，政府亦 已啟動相關的投標前資格審查程序。面對啟德體育園的未 來任何發展，欖總將繼續努力確保能夠參與諮詢；並將竭 盡所能，為香港國際七人欖球賽遷移到新體育園之可能性 作好準備。

欖總認為，天水圍的欖球場能顯現欖球運動對社區所帶來 的正面影響，並將致力於不同場合向政府提交意見的內容 中強調這一點。若欖總獲得更多與天水圍欖球場性質相同 的場地，有望能將天水圍的成功例子複製。

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and has set up a smaller sub-committee to deal specifically with this issue.

The HKRU continues to use Kings Park for a range events that have a broader value to the Hong Kong community both in and outside of rugby and is preparing relevant material on an ongoing basis in order to lend weight to the argument that the HKRU’s short term tenancy agreement should be renewed in due course.

Kai Tak Sports Hub

The HKRU has been consulted in relation to the proposed Kai Tak Sports Hub, and the Government has now initiated the pre-tender qualification process. The HKRU continues to work to ensure it remains consulted on any latest developments and is taking all possible steps to be prepared for a possible move of the Hong Kong Sevens tournament to the new sports hub.

Outlook and Summary

Whilst it is difficult to offer much certainty regarding future projects and the timeframes in which they will come to fruition, the HKRU remains confident in its facilities strategy and the multifaceted approach to increasing pitch access for our members.

the Tung Chung and Pok Fu Lam areas, although the scale of these projects and therefore the necessary background work and level of consultation required means that results will not be tangible in the short term.

Pitch access remains a key issue for the HKRU and facilities capacity is always likely to constrain our efforts to grow the game, as such, it remains front and centre in the wider HKRU strategic plan. Our efforts to increase pitch access are in line with the HKRU’s goals of broadening player participation from the performance end of the game right through to community level. As a result, the HKRU continues to explore all avenues via which to enhance the capacity of existing pitches as well as identify new opportunities for additional playing facilities.

However, the potential challenges in increasing, and even maintaining, pitch access levels should not be underestimated.

Finally, I would like to offer a special thanks to all of the staff at the HKRU for their assistance throughout my term, and in particular to Daniel Fan and the core facilities team, who do such a great job of maintaining our facilities for the benefit of all.

Progress is being made in relation to potential facilities within

展望和總結 雖然很難確定未來的發展項目及其實施時間表，但香港欖 球總會仍對設施策略及爭取更多場地供會員使用的多元方 案感到樂觀。 在東涌和薄扶林地區具有潛力發展設施，我們亦已取得一 定進展。然而，當中涉及的準備工作和諮詢很多，短期內 未能見到明確成果。 場地供應將繼續是香港欖球總會的關鍵問題，設施的應付 能力往往限制了總會發展欖球運動。因此，這將繼續成為 欖總廣泛策略計劃中排名最前及最中心的一項目標。我們 在增加設施的投入，與欖總對球員在比賽以至社區參與的 目標一致。香港欖球總會將探索一切可行渠道，以提升現 有球場的應付能力，亦同時辨認新機遇，以增加設施供 應。 然而，我們不能低估增加及維持現有場地供應的潛在 挑戰。

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最後，我想特別感謝香港欖球總會的所有員工在我任期內 所提供的協助，尤其是范偉華以及核心設施團隊，他們努 力維持現有設施，讓所有使用者得益。

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Women’s Rugby Sub-Committee Kim Boreham (Chair), Kim Lam, Jo Hull, Sam Feuasi, Kevin Overton, Megan Porter

Root and branch assessment of women’s and girls’ rugby.

Progress - Amber

The HKRU has continued to take active steps to raise and develop the profile of the girls and women’s game. These steps include promotion of the game through enhancing the quality of our leagues; developing new events and competitions specifically for girls and women’s rugby; hosting major competitions and events; increasing the number of development programmes; and exploring ways to increase media, marketing and sponsorship of girls and women’s rugby in Hong Kong.

To raise & develop the profile of the girls’ and women’s game.

Progress - Amber

Domestic Rugby

Strategic Objectives:

To promote and develop the existing women’s and girls’ leagues to maximise participation at all levels with clear development pathways from community to elite level.

Progress - Amber

Development Pathway

The HKRU has identified and continues to develop multilevel development pathways, reflecting the fact that girls and women in Hong Kong join the game at different ages and stages, with many only being introduced to the sport after leaving school and some rejoining the game after a break for studies during their youth years.

Mini-Girls Rugby (up to U12)

A review has been undertaken of the current structure for Mini-Girls Rugby for U10s and U12s. As a result of this review, it is intended to establish a separate U9s and U10s Girls’ league for the 2017-2018 season. Feedback has been sought from clubs and coaches regarding implementation with further meetings to be held once this feedback is collated and assessed.

女子欖球小組委員會 白梅(Kim Boreham) (小組主持)、林鄺蘭香、侯祖瑟芬 (Jo Hull)、森瑪花(Sam Feuasi)、Kevin Overton、Megan Porter 香港欖球總會積極提升和發展青少年及成人女子欖球運 動，採取的方案包括：提升聯賽質素、發展嶄新的女子欖 球賽事和活動、舉辦大型比賽及活動、提升專業發展課 程、發掘渠道以增加傳媒曝光率、加強營銷及贊助。

球員發展路徑

鑑於本地女童或成年女子參與欖球的年齡及階段不一，為 數不少更於離開校園或於讀書時代久休後重新投身欖球運 動，因此，香港欖球總會著力辨識及建立各個欖球發展階 段，提供多層次的球員發展路徑。 小型女童欖球 (至U12)

本地欖球

回顧現時小型女童欖球U10及U12的架構，根據結果，我們 計劃於2017-2018年的賽季分別成立U9和U10女童聯賽。 我們已向各球會及教練對此計劃徵求意見，在整理及評估 後，將會進一步舉行會議討論。

促進和發展現有的成年女子及女童欖球聯賽，並透過清晰 的發展路徑，為社區水平至精英層次鋪路，務求令不同程 度組別的參與人數數目達至最大化。項目狀態 — 黃色

女子青少年欖球

策略目標:

成年女子及女童欖球根基及分支評估。項目狀態 — 黃色 增加及發展成年女子及女童欖球賽的知名度。項目狀態 — 黃色

我們向自2015-2016年度起參與女子青少年欖球賽事的不 同持份者發出問卷調查，以及舉辦行常會議後得出結論－ 香港欖球總會將積極推動以球員為中心、及以發展推動的 培育方案，包括四方面︰比賽概觀、球員招募、挽留及球 會發展。

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Girls Youth Rugby

Girls School Rugby

The Girls League structure is being developed with a view to increasing match playing opportunities at youth levels by streamlining the Colts and school leagues to complement the National Age Grade programme and to ensure programmes are player centred.

Domestic Women’s Rugby

Following surveys and ongoing meetings with various stakeholders involved in the Girls Youth game since 20152016, the HKRU has sought to develop initiatives that are player centred and development driven and which address four areas: Game Profile, Recruitment, Retention and Club Development.

A regional championship format including players from schools and the Club structure was successfully introduced at U19s level and in 2016-2017 was expanded to include U16s teams. This model allows girls to challenge and stretch themselves within different groups of players, including players from schools that do not regularly compete in club tournaments. It has also helped produce more competitive and even matches. In 2016-17, at least ten clubs participated at U14, U16 and U19 levels – for results see the Girls’ Youth Report.

女子聯賽的結構發展將以增加女子青少年參賽機會、精簡 聯賽並與香港代表隊組別互補，強調計劃以球員為中心。 我們成功推出U19組別的地區冠軍賽形式，並於2016-2017 年度擴展至U16隊伍。這個形式令女子球員可以透過與不同 組別的球員對賽挑戰和超越自己，包括並非恆常參與球會 賽事的學界球員。這亦有助增加更多富競爭性而程度相若 的比賽。在2016-17年，至少有十個球會參與U14、U16和 U19組別的積事－賽果請參閱女子青少年欖球報告。 女子學界欖球

香港欖球總會正進行女子學界欖球的檢討，現向各持分者 收集反饋及意見，以評估如何改善參與者體驗、進一步保 留現有球員及招募新球員，並發展以球員為中心的架構。

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The HKRU is currently undertaking a review of Schools Rugby as it relates to girls. Feedback and views are being sought from concerned stakeholders with a view to assessing how to improve the quality of the participation experience, increase the retention and recruitment of new players, and develop a structure which is player focussed.

Following the 2015-2016 season, a survey was undertaken and feedback obtained from the various clubs regarding the previous season. The HKRU identified and assessed common issues arising and what is needed to help develop the women’s game further. As with girls’ rugby, programmes and initiatives will be developed under four categories: Game Profile, Recruitment, Retention and Club Development.

For 2016-2017, a three-division structure was established with all divisions playing fifteens for the first time.

本地成年女子欖球

在2015-2016賽季之後，我們進行了一項調查，並從各球 會取得對上一季的意見。香港欖球總會了解到及評測出一 些常見問題，藉以找尋進一步發展成年女子欖球的改善方 案。正如女子青少年欖球一樣，本地成年女子欖球的發展 方向亦包括四方面︰比賽概觀、球員招聘、挽留及球會發 展。

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With 15 clubs and 23 teams competing, the KPMG Women’s Domestic League produced some exciting and competitive matches with different Clubs taking out League and Grand Championship honours in each division.

A review of the 2016-2017 season is being undertaken to identify and consider how best to address any issues arising, including the performance gap between teams in the top and bottom half of the Premiership League.

The KPMG Premiership and Grand Championship was won by Societe General Valley Black Ladies for the third year running, whilst Valley extended its undefeated streak to 42 matches.

Final standings for each division are set out in the table below.

Rank

Premiership

NL1

NL2 - A

NL2 - B

1st

Valley Black *

Tai Po Dragons *

SCAA CWB *

City 2 *

2

Gai Wu Falcons

Gai Wu Fawkes

Police Sirens

TSW

3

USRC Tigers

Revolution

Tai Po Dragons

Kowloon 2

4

HKFC Ice

HK Scottish

Gai Wu Hawks

University

5

SCAA CWB

USRC Tigers

HKFC Fire

6

Kowloon

Valley Red

7

City RFC

HKCC

nd rd th th th th

在2016-2017年度，比賽形式以三個分組架構進行，並第一次在所有分組中舉行十五人欖球賽。 該年度有15個球會共派出23支隊伍參賽，當中的畢馬威成年女子本地聯賽上演不少緊張刺激的賽事，各隊在不同組別落力爭 取超級聯賽獎盃和季後總決賽獎項的榮譽。 Societe General 華利Black Ladies 連續第三年勇奪畢馬威超級聯賽銀盃和季後總決賽銀盃，成為雙料冠軍，並創下42場不敗 記錄。各分組的最終賽果列於下表： 排名

超級聯賽

社區聯賽第一組別

社區聯賽第二A組別

社區聯賽第二B組別

1

華利Black*

大埔龍欖球會*

南華會銅鑼灣欖球會*

城市二隊*

2

雞糊Falcons

雞糊Fawkes

警察欖球會Sirens

天水圍欖球會

3

三軍會

革命之旅體育遊樂會

大埔龍欖球會

九龍二隊

4

香港足球總會Ice

香港蘇格蘭人欖球會

雞糊Hawks

大學欖球會

5

南華會銅鑼灣欖球會

三軍會猛虎

香港足球總會Fire

6

九龍欖球會

華利Red

7

城市欖球會

香港木球會

本會現正進行2016-2017賽季的回顧，以確認並找尋最佳方法解決問題，包括聯賽中參賽隊伍實力的差距。

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Competitions and Events for Girls and Women’s Rugby in 2016/17 The following competitions and events were specifically targeted at girls and women’s rugby. Those marked with an asterisk denote a new event/competition in calendar this season:

- Kim Lam Cup

- DB Pirates All Girls Beach Rugby Festival *

- Zurich All Girls Tournament hosted by Sai Kung Stingrays - Girls Youth Championship U16 * - Girls Youth Championship U19

- Best school players; Peninsula vs. Island Schools XV Match * - Girls Star Programme Showcase Game * - U14 NAG Showcase Game *

- U14 Skill Development Coaching Clinics *

- All Hong Kong Inter-Schools Sevens Competition - Mothers and Daughters Rugby Carnival * - Senior Women’s Super Series

- Senior Women’s Club Sevens *

2016/2017 saw increased media, marketing and sponsorship of girls and women’s rugby in Hong Kong. It is hoped that increased media coverage relating to the Hong Kong Women’s national team’s preparation for and participation in the Women’s Rugby World Cup will help further promote the profile of women’s rugby in Hong Kong and help attract more players to the game.

In September 2016, the HKRU was pleased to announce the new KPMG Partnership with Women’s Domestic Rugby to support the growth and development of women’s rugby in Hong Kong over the next three seasons.

The KPMG Partnership includes the provision of access to KPMG’s innovative Insights Centre in Central and the creation of a bespoke internship programme for members of the women’s rugby community. In 2016-2017, four women’s rugby players commenced internships with KPMG as part of the partnership.

- World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier *

The HKRU also welcomed our first ever female Rugby Ambassador, Huriana Manuel, to help promote women’s rugby during the Cathay Pacific/ HSBC Sevens.

2016 /17年度青少年及成人女子欖球比賽及活動

傳媒、市場營銷及贊助

- Girls Rugby Showcase at World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier

以下的2016 2017年度賽事及活動專為青少年及成人女子欖 球而設。標註着 * 符號的是今季度的新增賽事或活動：

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- 林鄺蘭香盃

- Sai Kung Stingrays舉辦的「2017蘇黎世全女子欖球 錦標賽」

- 愉景灣海盜全女子沙灘欖球節*

- U16青少年女子欖球錦標賽*

- U19青少年女子欖球錦標賽

- 最佳校內球員；Peninsula對Island Schools 15人欖球 賽事*

- 女子星級課程表演賽*

- U14香港代表隊表演賽*

- U14技術發展教練課程*

- 全港中學校際七人欖球賽

- 媽妹欖球嘉年華*

- 成人女子超級系列賽

- 成人女子球會七人欖球賽*

- 世界女子七人欖球系列賽外圍賽*

- 世界女子七人欖球系列外圍賽的女子欖球表演賽

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2016至17年在傳媒，市營銷及贊助各方面均有良好發展。 我們希望藉著傳媒對香港女子15人欖球隊備戰、以及參 與女子欖球世界盃賽事的廣泛報導，推廣香港女子欖球運 動，並吸引更多球員參與。 2016年9月香港欖球總會很榮幸地公佈畢馬威和女子本地 欖球將於未來三個季度合作發展香港女子欖球。 和畢馬威 合作項目包括：使用中環畢馬威智領中心及創立一個專為 女子欖球社群而設的實習課程。在2016-2017年度共有四 名女子欖球員開始她們在畢馬威的實習生訓練。 香港欖球總會歡迎首位女子欖球大使Huriana Manuel，感 謝她在國泰航空/匯豐香港國際七人欖球賽推廣女子欖球運 動。

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International Rugby

Strategic Objectives:

Women’s 15s qualify for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2017. Progress - Green Women’s 7s to finish in the top two in the Asia Rugby Sevens Series to maximise the opportunity to qualify for the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series, and to qualify for the 2020 Olympics. Progress - Red

Initial preparations for the WRWC focussed on individual player development and planning to ensure players, many of whom work full-time, can balance the demands of intensive training alongside their daily work and family life. A key consideration has also been management of the training loads for the Hong Kong sevens players, who were also training for the Women’s World Rugby Sevens Series Qualifier in April 2017 and who will also be competing in the Asia Rugby Sevens Series in late 2017.

Fifteens

2016/17 saw the introduction of a comprehensive high performance programme for the women’s game to maximize the opportunity to qualify for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017. The programme was carefully structured to complement the full-time HKSI Sevens programme, with many players selected for both fifteens and sevens national squads The programme provided additional strength and conditioning sessions alongside individual skill development and team tactical strategies. The hard work and determination of all the players and team management was realised with victory over Fiji and a narrow loss to Japan in the WRWC Qualifying event in Hong Kong, resulting in qualification for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Dublin, Ireland in 2017. Hong Kong will face New Zealand, Canada and Wales in the pool games in Dublin.

國際欖球

策略目標:

女子十五人欖球隊 — 獲取2017年女子欖球世界盃參賽資 格。項目狀態 — 綠色 女子七人欖球隊能在亞洲七人欖球系列賽事中能坐亞望 冠，增加獲取世界七人欖球賽系列賽參賽資格的機會，以 及獲得2020年奧運會參賽資格。項目狀態 — 紅色 十五人欖球代表隊

為增加獲取2017年女子欖球世界盃參賽資格的機會， 我們 在2016/17年度增添一個針對女子隊的全面高水平課程。課 程設計上，新的課程會輔助現時的香港體育學院七人欖球 課程，不少球員均入選十五人及七人代表隊。

女子欖球世界盃的前期訓練著重個別球員的發展，以及幫 助身兼全職工作的球員於訓練、家庭及工作上取得平衡。 另一方面，亦要平衡入選七人欖球代表隊球員的訓練時 數；因為她們同時準備2017年4月的世界女子七人欖球系 列賽外圍賽及年底舉行的亞洲七人欖球系列賽。 由四月開始，更多球員開始為準備女子欖球世界盃接受訓 練。在5月30日和6月3日，她們赴西班牙與西班牙隊進行 訓練賽及一場友誼賽；另她們將於7月8及15日舉行的亞洲 女子欖球錦標賽對戰日本。 七月尾將會公佈出戰女子欖球世界盃的代表隊陣容，而球 隊將於8月出發。我們在此祝福球隊和管理團隊，希望他們 順利完成所有充滿挑戰的賽事。

此課程提供額外的力量及體能訓練、發展個人技巧和團體 戰策略訓練。球隊在女子欖球世界盃外圍賽擊敗斐濟、僅 負日本，最終獲得2017年愛爾蘭舉行的女子欖球世界盃參 賽資格，這些佳績證明球員和管理層的努力沒有白費。香 港將於女子欖球世界盃與新西蘭、加拿大和威爾斯在小組 賽事中交手。

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Since April a wider training squad has been training together in preparation for the WRWC. A training game and test match against Spain took place on 30 May and 3 June respectively, with two matches against Japan in the Asia Rugby Championship scheduled for 8th and 15th July.

The final WRWC squad will be selected towards the end of July and will depart in August. We wish the team and management all the very best for what will be a very challenging and competitive tournament.

Sevens

The Women’s Sevens squad had a difficult year. They under achieved on their stated tournament performance goals, which included them finishing outside of the top two of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series and failing to qualify for day two at the Women’s World Series Qualifiers in Hong Kong. A full programme review has been completed with key issues to be addressed over the next six months in order to maximize the opportunities for a podium finish at the Asian Games 2018 and continued development towards Olympic Games qualification in 2020.

The Hong Kong Women’s Sevens team finished third overall in the 2016 Asia Rugby Sevens Series, and failed to reach the top eight in the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier hosted in Hong Kong.

七人欖球代表隊

女子七人欖球隊過了不平凡的一年。他們的表現稍遜預 期，包括在亞洲七人欖球系列賽中未能晉身頭兩名位置， 另於香港舉行的世界女子七人欖球系列外圍賽中未能晉身 第二日比賽。我們已進行全面檢討，期望可以於未來6個月 內解決問題。我們寄望她們於2018年舉行的亞運會中能夠 躋身三甲之列，以及取得2020年奧運會參賽資格。在2016 年舉行的亞洲女子七人欖球系列賽，香港女子隊勇奪季 軍，惟於在2017年4月香港舉行的世界女子七人系列外圍賽 中並未能打入八強。 「女子七人欖球」計劃首要是挑選合適的球員參加短期賽 事(2018年亞運會)及長期賽事(2020年奧運會)。 香港欖球總會正在發展「Development Sevens」計劃 (香 港特別行政區護照持有者)及在暑假期間舉辦「U20七人欖 球」課程。現時女子七人欖球代表隊共有14名全職球員、4 名兼職球員，以及一位就讀香港體育學院課程的具潛質球 員。我們必須增加球員數目，令球隊能參與國際賽事和符 合代表香港的要求。

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The key priority for the Women’s Sevens programme is to identify additional players to provide strength in depth in both the long-term, (Olympics 2020), and the short-term (Asian Games 2018).

The HKRU is working to progress a Development Sevens programme (for HKSAR passport holders) as well as to continue to deliver the U20 Sevens programme each summer.

At present the Women’s Sevens programme has 14 full time, four part-time and one potential player in the HKSI programme; therefore it is essential to further grow the player base to able to compete at international level and meet the HKSAR requirements.

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Youth Sub-Committee Case Everaert (Chair), Peter White, Brandon Huang, Jim Leung (Minis), Kevin Overton (Girls), Simon Reid-Kay (Colts), Tim Tait (Schools)

Participation numbers across all age levels continue to be healthy, and there is particularly strong growth in the local secondary schools where 7s is flourishing.

Strategic Objectives:

There are, however, areas for concern, including the significant drop-off of players when they transition from Mini to Colts rugby. Some of this is due to a general drop-off in sports participation when kids transition from primary to secondary school and start to focus more intensively on academic pursuits, and managing this drop-off has proved challenging.

Having an active U13s competition assists with this transition, but is hampered by the fact that many Mini clubs do not have a natural Colts affiliation.

Create and implement a plan that seeks to encourage, facilitate and incentivise links and co-operation between clubs, schools and the HKRU’s Performance Rugby Department. Progress Amber Root and Branch assessment of Schools & Colts Rugby.

Progress - Amber As Hong Kong School Sports Federation (the body that manages schools sports in HK schools) transitions performance/results recognition from 15s to 7s at secondary school level, HKRU to ensure a 15s competition structure continues in schools. Progress - Green

青少年小組委員會 艾百樂(Case Everaert) (小組主持) 、韋彼德(Peter White) 、黃耀斌、Jim Leung (小型) 、 Kevin Overton (女子) 、Simon Reid-Kay (青少年) 、 Tim Tait (學校) 策略目標:

為球員提供清晰的小型欖球至成人欖球發展途徑，已有助 控制球員流失情況。一些規模較大的球會設較清晰的球員 發展途徑，但比較小的球會則未能提供同樣發展安排。而 目前為止，亦未有一個總體規劃幫助小型球會成員過渡到 青少年球會，再轉為成人球會成員；不過，一些球會已建 立相關聯繫。

為學界及青少年欖球作全面評估。項目狀態 — 黃色

我們期望增強球會之間的連結，同時也希望能改善中、小 學的聯繫。現時中、小學並沒有過渡機制，期待我們在240 間小學的發展工作，可以逐步協助他們順利於升中後參與 欖球。

設計一個針對建立及促進球員、學界及香港欖球總會高水 平欖球部門合作和聯繫之計劃，並加以實行。 項目狀態 — 黃色

鑑於香港學界體育聯會認可的中學15人欖球賽事轉為7人欖 球賽事，香港欖球總會需要確保15人欖球賽事的架構仍會 繼往開來。項目狀態 — 綠色 各年齡的參與人數均有增長，特別是本地中學的7人欖球成 員。 不過，從小型欖球隊轉為青少年欖球隊的球員明顯減少。 這情況歸咎於小學生升上中學時暫停參與運動而專注學術 成績。要控制球員流失並非易事，設立U13恆常賽事有利過 渡，幫助減輕升中對球員流失的影響，惟不是每個小型欖 球會有過渡至青年欖球的機制。

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Identifying a clearly defined pathway for players from mini entry to senior rugby participation has helped and many clubs have stepped up to the plate to help players stay in the game. For players in large clubs, the pathway can be clear; for players in smaller clubs, far less so. There is no overarching plan yet that maps out the transition paths for players from smaller Mini clubs through to Colts rugby and then on to senior Club rugby , but some encouraging linkages have been established by our member Clubs.

In the meantime the schools’ leagues, both in fifteens and sevens, ran at full throttle this past season.

Whilst linkages between clubs can be further encouraged and mapped, this process is far less clear in schools, where for the most part there is no automatic transition between primary and secondary schools. The development work on Primary Schools (240 schools) should in time allow for more players to feed into secondary schools.

The All Hong Kong Sevens Finals for schools were held on consecutive Fridays (12 & 19 May) and Saturday (20 May) at Kings Park.

The Boys Schools A Grade fifteens final was won by South Island School who beat West Island School in one of the most hotly contested finals ever, with a 6-5 score-line. B Grade and C Grade competitions were won by KGV. KGV beat WIS to win the A Grade Girls Final.

At secondary level, since September 2016, the HKRU has been working on developing a cohesive and more integrated Schools and Colts rugby programme for youth players.

Whilst there is agreement on the need to overhaul the current structure to provide a better environment and culture to enable our youngsters to realise their athletic potential, building a consensus on what the new structure should look like has proved a challenge, and the process is still in progress.

在中學方面，自2016年9月開始，香港欖球總會積極為年輕 球員設計一個具凝聚力及綜合性的校內青少年欖球課程。 我們贊成修訂現有的架構，期望能迎合年青球員的需要， 讓球員有發揮的餘地。改善架構的過程殊不簡單，工作正 在進行中。 同一時間，本年度的學界十五人及七人欖球聯 賽，均在熱鬧歡呼聲中圓滿結束。 南島中學擊敗西島中學，以六比五險勝奪得男子甲組15人 總決賽冠軍，是有史以來最激烈的決賽戰況。乙組和丙級 賽事由英皇佐治五世學校奪冠。在女子甲組賽事，英皇佐 治五世學校在決賽擊敗西島中學捧走冠軍獎盃。

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全港中學校際七人欖球比賽總決賽在5月12日、19日(星期 五)及5月20日(星期六)在京士柏運動場舉行。因參賽隊伍眾 多(24支男子隊和16支女子隊)，賽事分別在三天舉行。經 過多輪在各區舉行的淘汰賽，最後有40支隊伍晉身決賽。 得獎學校包括：

• 男子甲組冠軍－拔萃男書院、亞軍－佛教筏可紀念 中學

• 男子乙組冠軍－港青基信書院、亞軍－佛教筏可紀 念中學

• 男子丙級冠軍－伊利沙伯中學舊生會中學、亞軍－ 啟思中學

• 女子甲乙組冠軍－何東中學、亞軍－協恩中學

• 女子丙級冠軍－港大同學會書院、亞軍－港青基信 書院

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The event was split over 3 full days due to the large number of teams participating (24 boys teams and 16 girls teams). These 40 teams were only the finalists of a much larger competition taking place all over Hong Kong.

Following is a sampling of the variety of schools now participating:

• Boys A Grade Champion: Diocesan Boys’ School, Runner up: Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College

• Boys B Grade Champion: YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College, Runner up: Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College • Boys C Grade Champion: QESOSA, Runner up: Creative Secondary School

• Girls AB Grade Champion: Hotung Secondary School, Runner up: Heep Yunn School • Girls C Grade Champion: HKUGA College, Runner up: YMCA Of Hong Kong Christian College

The breadth of sevens rugby now played in schools is staggering and HKSSF, with significant HKRU support, do a great job in ensuring that the competition runs smoothly.

For the full set of Minis, Colts, Girls’ Youth and Schools results please refer to the reports specifically dealing with these rugby sections elsewhere in this Annual Report.

現時，七人欖球活動在學界未被廣泛推行。在香港欖球總 會鼎力支持下，與香港學界體育聯會合辦的欖球賽事算是 順利完成。 小型欖球隊、青年欖球隊、女子青年欖球隊及學校的結果 請參閱年度報告的有關部份。

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Rugby For All Sub-Committee Fred Au (Chair), John Carroll, Peter White, KK Chiu, Brandon Huang, Gigi Pang, Watson Ng

To have rugby sevens as part of the Hong Kong Games from 2017 onward. Progress - Amber

Strategic Objectives:

It is with great pleasure that we report that, with the generous support of many sponsors, rugby participation in primary schools has increased enormously over the past year. We have run a number of different themed rugby programmes according to the specific backgrounds and needs of the schools, and in total more than 180 primary schools have participated.

Increase number of primary schools participating in rugby programmes from 117 to 240 by 2019. Progress – Amber Increase the number of local through-train participating in rugby programmes from 8 to 16

schools

(out of 21) by end of 2017. Progress - Amber

Increase the number of Po Leung Kuk (PLK) primary schools participating in rugby programmes from 16 to 27 (100%) in 2019. Progress - Amber By 2017 all EdUHK primary school PE teacher graduates to have received training and a resource pack to facilitate the inclusion of rugby on their school PE curriculum. Progress Green

Some notable programmes are as follows: “Hong Kong’s Rugby Spirit (sponsored by UBS)” has 50+ schools involved; “Easy Sports Competition (with LCSD)” has 40+ schools involved; “Don’t Drop the Ball (with the Police and sponsored

by Standard Chartered)” has 25+ schools involved; “Rugby English Action Learning (with the Education Bureau)” has 30+ schools involved.

欖球運動無界限小組委員會 區梓芹 (小組主持)、祈樂堯(John Carroll)、韋彼德(Peter White)、趙國光、黃耀斌、Gigi Pang、Watson Ng 策略目標：

增加參與欖球課程的小學由現時的117間至2019年的240 間。項目狀態 — 黃色 增加參與欖球課程的本地直升學校數目，由現時8間增至 2017年底的16間(共21間)。項目狀態 — 黃色 增加保良局小學參與欖球課程的數量，由現時的16間增至 2019年的27間 (100%) 。 項目狀態 — 黃色 在2017年年底前所有在香港教育大學(前身為香港教育學 院)畢業的小學體育老師需接受欖球訓練及收到一份完備教 材，協助他們把欖球運動融入恆常的體育課程之中。項目 狀態 — 綠色 自2017年起，欖球成為全港運動會的恆常賽事。項目狀態 — 黃色

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得到贊助商的大力支持，過去一年，參與欖球活動的小學 數目大大增加。我們按照各學校的背景及需要，在校內舉 辦各種主題的欖球課程。今年，共有逾180間小學參與我們 的欖球課程。 成績較顯著的課程包括：由UBS贊助的「HK’ s Rugby Spirit」共有50多間學校參與；由康文署舉辦的「Easy Sports Competition」共有40多間學校參與；由渣打銀行 贊助聯同警隊舉辦的「控球在手(Don’ t Drop the Ball)」共 有逾25間學校參與；而與教育局合辦的「Rugby English Action Learning」則有超過30間學校參與。 今年，本地直升學校(小學及中學部均有欖球課程)數目明顯 增加。現時，共有十間直升學校，另有五間學校在小學部 或中學部推行欖球課程。直升學制令學生們於小學過渡至 中學時，對欖球運動的參與不致受到影響。 今年，香港欖球總會和保良局合作關係密切。現時，我們 共有22間保良局小學參與本會的欖球課程。此外，今年五 月中，我們首次帶領一支保良局隊伍參與在北京舉行的青 少年非撞式欖球賽。藉此機會，學生可以透過欖球活動， 認識中國文化和建立友誼。

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More specifically, the participation of the local through-train schools increased this year. We now have ten through-train schools (both primary and secondary sections have rugby programmes), while another five schools offer rugby at either primary or secondary section level. This through-train system is essential to ensure that the rugby development of the participating youth will not be interrupted during the primary to secondary transition.

Collaboration between HKRU and Po Leung Kok (PLK) has also been strengthened significantly this year. We now have 22 PLK primary schools participating in our programmes, and in addition we had the first ever joint PLK schools team take part in a youth touch rugby competition in Beijing in mid-May. This was a good opportunity for the students to build new friendships and to understand more about Chinese culture through their love of rugby.

In February another important new community initiative was launched in partnership with the Education University of Hong Kong and HSBC - ‘HSBC Try Rugby’. Going forward all trainee PE teachers studying at EdUHK will attend rugby coaching clinics and seminars that will provide them with basic touch rugby coaching skills, and will also receive a coaching manual and a starter pack with balls, pumps, bibs, cones and a whistle. The same support is also being offered to existing PE teachers, and the interest so far has been very encouraging – the ultimate aim will be to have a rugby-friendly PE teacher in every local primary school.

在匯豐銀行的鼎力支持下，今年2月我們開辦一個全新社區 課程－「HSBC Try Rugby」。 這個課程是由香港欖球總 會和香港教育大學合辦。課程為老師提供一份嚴格而富趣 味性的輔導教材。在香港教育大學就讀的職前體育教師和 在小學任職的體育老師，均需參加有關欖球訓練的工作坊 和講座，以教授非撞式欖球運動的基本技巧。最後，他們 將收到一份入門裝備，包括欖球、防撞裝備、龜背背心、 色碟(塑膠錐)及哨子；上述資源亦提供予現職體育老師，協 助他們在校內推廣欖球。迄今為止，我們樂見課程大受歡 迎，令人鼓舞。我們的最終目標是每所本地小學亦有樂於 推廣欖球的體育老師 。

At senior level, in April 2017 rugby sevens for men and women made its debut as an exhibition sport at the Hong Kong Games, a huge step towards full inclusion in the 2019 HK Games going forward.

The Hong Kong Games is a biennial territory-wide multi-sport event with all 18 District Councils participating. At present, only eight sports (athletics, badminton, basketball, futsal, swimming, table tennis, tennis and volleyball) are played, and all are considered mainstream sports in Hong Kong.

The rugby sevens competitions for both Men and Women were held on 29 April and 1 May respectively, and received positive feedback from players, coaches and spectators.

The winning teams: “Sai Kung District Men’s Team” and “Yuen Long District Women’s Team”, will represent Hong Kong at the Hell Gate Sevens Tournament in New York. We hope that Sevens can be formally included for the next Hong Kong Games in 2019.

We would like to record our thanks to all our sponsors, to Brandon Huang and the HKRU Community Department staff, and to all those in the wider rugby community who are helping the growth and development of our sport.

男子七人欖球賽事在4月29日舉行，而女子七人欖球賽事則 在5月1日舉行，很高興我們從球員、教練及觀眾均得到正 面回應。 西貢區男子隊及元朗區女子隊在比賽中勝出，他們將會代 表香港出席在紐約舉辦的Hell Gate七人欖球賽事。我們希 望七人欖球會在2019年全港運動會中，正式成為一項官方 賽事。 我們感謝贊助商、黃耀斌、香港欖球總會社區欖球 部職員，以及整個欖球社群對欖球運動的貢獻和支持。

在成人欖球級別，七人欖球在2017年4月於全港運動會中以 表演賽事登場，對成為2019年全港運動會的其中一項比賽 項目之目標，邁進一大步。 全港運動會是每兩年舉辦一屆的體育盛事。它是一個以十 八區區議會為參賽單位的全港性大型綜合運動會。現時全 港運動會只設有8個比賽項目，包括田徑、羽毛球、籃球、 五人足球、游泳、乒乓球、網球及排球，以上所有項目都 是香港的主流運動。

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Player Welfare & Medical Sub-Committee Lucy Clarke (Chair), Peter White, Amanda O’Reilly, Dr David Owens, James Cunningham & Royce Chan (Player Reps)

• Safe Guarding / First Aid officer: education and club representatives in place in some Clubs. Rollout to all Clubs planned by end of 2017

Strategic Objectives:

• Immediate Care training: on-line and face-to-face training is offered at all levels for players, coaches, parents and medics

• Event Medical Services (EMS): HKRU’s volunteer medical team established as EMS Society. Continue to provide medical cover for all major events in addition to teaching community first aid courses

• Concussion: workshops, pocket cards, blue card system, on-line reporting, working group, case management system and follow up are established

• General health & wellbeing: on-line resources via website, topical information sheets e.g. Wound Infections, Zika Virus are available.

• Mental Health: on-line resources and links with local and international support, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses and mental wellness workshops by 2018

• 設立球賽安全防護/急救主任：部份球員設教育及球 會代表，計劃於2017年底前增設至所有球會。

• 即時護理訓練：為球員、教練、家長和醫護人員提 供各種網上及面對面訓練課程

• 活動醫療服務團隊(EMS)：香港欖球總會的義工醫療 隊成立了活動醫療服務會，為各欖球活動提供醫療 服務及急救課程。

• 腦震盪：設立工作坊、口袋卡、藍卡系統、網上報 告、工作小組、案例管理系統和跟進工作

• 一般健康和保健：善用網站提供的網上資源、局部 地區資訊如傷口感染、寨卡病毒等。

• 心理健康：在2018年底前設立有關心理健康的網 上資源、本地及國際支援網絡、心理健康急救課程 (MHFA)及心理保健工作坊。

Continue improving medical management guidelines to assist in minimising the risk and impact of injuries. Progress – Amber Expand the current injury prevention, prehab/rehab programmes across 100% of national squads to reduce contact and non-contact injuries. By end 2016, implement an injury audit to measure the impact of injury prevention programmes. Progress - Amber The Player Welfare and Medical department has continued to provide a comprehensive service across all areas of rugby including injury prevention and management, education, internships and event coverage. Thanks must go to our volunteer medical team, Event Medical Services (EMS) and also to the volunteers from the fire services first aid team who have provided pitch side medical support throughout the year.

球員福利及醫療小組委員會 卡露絲(Lucy Clarke) (小組主持)、韋彼德(Peter White)、 阿 曼 達 (Amanda O’ Reilly)、Dr David Owens、James Cunningham 及陳朗詩(Player Reps) 策略目標：

繼續改善醫療管理方針，減低受傷的風險和影響。項目狀 態 — 黃色 擴展現時預防受傷的意識、預防受傷訓練/復健課程至所有 代表隊球員，將接觸和非接觸性傷患情況減低；並在2016 年底前審視和評估計劃的成效。項目狀態 — 黃色 球員福利及醫療小組委員會部繼續為各欖球界別提供全面 服務，包括提高預防受傷的意識及管理、教育、實習和 活動報導。感謝我們的義工醫療團隊、活動醫療服務團隊 (EMS)和消防急救隊為球賽提供醫療服務。

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• Injury prevention programmes are in place for all senior national squads. Age grade programmes are in progress but under review to streamline and ensure that all areas are captured.

• Injury management; individual case management; rehab groups

• Injury audit: on-line reporting system is working well.

Information is being gathered and once Smartabase system is fully functioning will be able to capture and analyse data.

• Screening: medical and MSK pre-screening and risk assessment for all full time national players is in place.

Minimum of medical screening for all national players.

• Proactive prevention: Working with S & C coaches to monitor training.

• Expansion of injury management and audit into schools and clubs via the Return-2-Play concussion and injury management system, which allows for follow-up, tracking and education throughout the rugby community

• 為所有成人代表隊球員設立預防受傷課程，精簡並審 視現行年齡組別所用的相關課程，望能改進並覆蓋所 有範疇。

• 傷患管理：個別個案管理、復康小組。

• 審核傷患：網上報告系統運作暢順。當Smartabase 系統完全正常運作，即可將收集所得的數據進行分 析。

• 篩選：為所有全職代表隊球員作醫療及MSK預篩選 和風險評估。其他球員則須作基本的醫療檢查。

• 積極預防：伙拍S&C教練團，監控訓練。

• 透過Return-2-Play腦震盪及創傷管理系統，於校園 及球會擴展受傷管理及審核工作，方便追蹤和跟進並 教育整個欖球社區。

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Marketing Sub-Committee Case Everaert (Chair), Rocky Chow, Kim Kan, Dave Whiteford, Patrick Graham, Steve Tait Strategic Objectives:

Marketing Links to be created between all players, especially local players, and our corporate partners with a view towards internships, work experience and job fairs. Progress - Amber Identify public and private funding opportunities to expand existing and develop new initiatives. Progress – Amber To maximise the value of the Hong Kong Sevens and HKRU’s commercial opportunities, including maximising the value of both brands;

(a) Keep Hong Kong Sevens as a sold out event whilst further developing Sevens Week. Progress - Green (b) HKR Supporters Club. Progress - Amber

(c) HKR Business Network. Progress - Amber

Communication To build strong working relationships with all segments of Hong Kong media. Progress - Green To develop our expertise in digital media platforms. Progress - Amber Register every stakeholder interested in Rugby in Hong Kong.

Aim to have an active database of 100,000 participants, segmented by language and other demographics, by end 2017. Progress - Amber Develop a clear communications plan sharable with internal teams, government, sponsors and corporate partners. Progress - Amber Kai Tak Engage with all relevant stakeholders to ensure business continuity from So Kon Po to Kai Tak, capitalising on opportunities along the way. Progress - Amber

To actively seek other profitable international tournaments, matches and events, e.g. Super Rugby/Top 14 matches.

Progress - Amber

市場營銷小組委員會 艾百樂(Case Everaert) (小組主持)、周思豪、Kim Kan、 、Dave Whiteford、Patrick Graham、Steve Tait

通訊

策略目標： 市場營銷

發展我們對電子媒體平台的專業知識。項目狀態 — 黃色

設立欖球會員網絡，特別是對本地球員和我們的企業夥 伴，希望能夠提供更多實習、就業和舉行招聘會的機會。 項目狀態 — 黃色

向每一位對欖球活動有興趣的港人進行登記。目標是在 2017年底，在數據庫存有100,000活躍份子，並能按其語 言及其他特性作歸類。項目狀態 — 黃色

鑒別公眾及私人目標，用以籌募基金，以擴展和發展新倡 議。項目狀態 — 黃色

發展清晰的通訊計劃，欖總內部、政府、贊助商和企業夥 伴得以共同分享。項目狀態 — 黃色

提升香港國際七人欖球賽的價值和香港欖球總會的商機， 包括提升兩個品牌的價值；

啟德

(a) 發展香港國際七人欖球賽瘋狂欖球週，同時保持香 港國際七人欖球賽賽事座無虛席。項目狀態 — 綠色

(b) 香港欖球支持者會。項目狀態 — 黃色

(c) 香港欖球的商業網絡。項目狀態 — 黃色

積極地尋找有利可圖的國際賽事、錦標賽和活動，例 如：Super Rugby / Top 14賽事。項目狀態 — 黃色

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和香港各界傳媒建立良好的合作關係。項目狀態 — 綠色

聯繫所有關的持份者，確保掃捍埔至啟德的商務營運繼 續，同時發掘商機。項目狀態 — 黃色

HKRU STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW reportS – 香港欖球總會策略計劃報告

Marketing During the past 12 months, the HKRU have looked at developing additional events and properties to engage corporate sponsorship support outside of the Hong Kong Sevens platform.

Some early successes include securing title sponsorship for both the women’s and men’s senior domestic leagues, with KPMG and Old Mutual International signing on as Women’s and Men’s Domestic League Sponsors respectively.

The development of the HSBC Try Rugby Program has also extended the partnership between the Union and the Bank.

The Union is currently seeking commercial sponsorship and partnerships around Mini Rugby and the Hong Kong Men’s Premiership (Old Mutual sponsors the entire League), as well as support for a Premiership Game of the Week.

Meanwhile, we have explored the possibilities of deeper links with our corporate partners, and have established a model with KPMG that has seen four National Women’s Players on an internship programme.

Our efforts to maximise the value of the Hong Kong Sevens platform alongside other HKRU commercial opportunities have shown some initial success. The Sevens Rugby Week activities are described elsewhere in the Sevens SubCommittee Report, but suffice to note that such activations create an opportunity to engage with a wider audience and we intend to further develop this area in 2018.

Meanwhile, with the initial objective of building an efficient CRM database, which currently stands at over 100,000 contacts, achieved, the HKRU will now examine ways to leverage this growing strength from a marketing perspective.

The streamlined communications made possible by the database architecture will also ensure that we maintain a better informed community and can reach out directly to engage audiences around key HKRU events and the latest news in local rugby.

Through the success of the CRM platform, the HKRU have been able to organize special gathering opportunities for specific business and partners within the Hong Kong Business Community. This capability will be further explored in terms of how it can be further commercialised.

市場營銷

球賽小組委員報告內列出。活動能讓更多觀眾接觸欖球， 在2018年我們亦會朝著這方向進一步發展。

我們成功為女子及男子本地成人聯賽找到冠名贊助商—畢 馬威 (女子隊) 及先機國際(男子隊)。

本會當初的目標是成立一個有效的客戶關係管理(CRM)平 台。當成立了CRM平台之後，香港欖球總會現時擁有超過 100,000用戶的數據庫。我們將考慮如何善用這數據作商業 用途；而精簡了的通訊方法令我們可以直接地接觸我們受 眾，以及發放最新的本地欖球資訊。

過去一年，我們積極發展各類欖球活動，讓企業贊助商可 以支持香港國際七人欖球賽以外的活動。

「HSBC Try Rugby Program」的發展，亦延展本會和滙豐 銀行的合作顆伴的關係。 本會現正為小型欖球、本地男子超級聯賽，以及每周超級 聯賽的重點球賽(Game of the Week)尋找商業贊助及合作 夥伴(先機國際贊助整個本地男子聯賽)。

藉著CRM平台的發展，香港欖球總會可為香港商業社區內 特定的行業及夥伴舉辦聚會，我們正在探討如何令活動更 商業化。

與此同時，我們慾強化與企業夥伴的關係。總會和KPMG 合作，讓四名香港女子代表隊球員進行實習計劃。

在本地及國際層面上，我們很高興成功凝聚到一班香港球 迷。在香港本地，有超過7000球迷觀賞(網上收看及現場觀 看)京士柏舉行的季尾賽事。聯賽隊伍在亞洲欖球錦標賽及 超級國家盃的卓越成績，令欖球活動增添商業價值，並得 到贊助商支持。

我們努力為香港國際七人欖球賽增值及尋找商機，並已達 至初步成功；瘋狂欖球週的活動細節將於香港國際七人欖

此外香港欖球總會繼續構思舉辦更多國際賽事的可能性， 例如Natixis 欖球盃、季中的超級欖球賽事和 國際熱身賽。

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It is exciting that we are now being able to build an audience in Hong Kong, on both the domestic and international front.

Domestically, a well attended grand final saw over 7,000 fans (both watching on-line and on location) witness some amazing rugby at Kings Park at the season ending event.

With the national team’s recent success in the Asia Rugby Championship and the Cup of Nations, the HKRU feels that these events are building their potential as standalone sponsorship properties with a good potential to be commercially maximised.

In addition, the HKRU continues to examine the feasibility of hosting international events, like the return of the successful Natixis Rugby Cup, as well as other potential opportunities for Super Rugby in-season matches and International Test Matches.

Communication With a more established in-house marketing team, we are able to build on our close partnership with Elite Step Asia to enhance our media network in Hong Kong. In 2017, we successfully established direct relationships with SCMP, SportsRoad, HK01, Headline Daily, Yahoo Sports, Oriental Daily News Group, LeSport and Sina.com, who are now very active in promoting the game.

In 2017, the HKRU reached the significant milestone of having a fanbase of more than 250,000 social media fans through our various social media platforms.

通訊

透過Elite Step Asia媒體聯繫，我們市場營銷部成功收集了 各大傳媒的通訊資料 — 在2017年期間，我們與南華早報、 體路、香港01、頭條日報、雅虎香港體育、東方日報和新 浪網絡成功建立良好關係。 在2017年，香港欖球總會達至一個重要的里程碑，就是在 各個社交平台的粉絲人數已達超過250,000人數。 現時，我們內部有能力作全面性的媒體監控，讓香港欖球 總會能夠通過時間、地點、和方法，以及電子社交平台的 選擇，幫助發放的資訊取得最佳回報。 過去十二個月，我們聘請了一位有經驗的客戶關係經理 (CRM)來管理SalesForce.com系統。當成立了CRM平台之 後，香港欖球總會從50,000用戶的數據庫發展到現時擁有 超過110,000用戶的數據庫。系統的初步成功，令香港欖球 總會有機會和我們的受眾電子報、電子郵件和公告，及時 分享最新資訊。我們相信，CRM系統在不久將來能製造更 多商業機會。

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We now have in-house capacities with holistic digital media tracking so HKRU can determine when, where and how best to communicate on the digital platform for the best ROI. Over the past 12 months we have brought on board an experienced CRM (Customer Relations Management) Manager and implemented the SalesForce.com system , and we have grown our database from the initial 50,000 dataset to over 110,000 contacts.

With the initial success of the CRM programme, the HKRU now has the capability to share more targeted, regular updates to stakeholders in the forms of Newsletters, Electronic Direct Mails, and Bulletins in a timely manner to ensure that stakeholders are kept up to date and informed on all HKRU events and communications; in addition it opens up exciting possibilities to leverage this growing strength from a commercial perspective.

Kai Tak The expected opening of the new Kai Tak sports complex, including a state-of-the-art 50,000 seat Stadium, sometime around 2022/23 presents us with exciting opportunities and equally certain risks. We continue to monitor developments closely, and have regular communication with the Government and their consultants to ensure our views are heard.

啟德

計劃在2022/23年落成的啟德體育園，將設有五萬個座位的 運動場。計劃能創造新機遇的同時，也涉及相當的風險。 本會會密切留意進度，定期與政府及其顧問溝通，確保他 們聆聽我們的意見。

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Sevens Sub-Committee

• The week opened on Monday 3rd April with HKSEVENS Central, a Sevens fanzone activation at Chater Gardens, which included youth coaching sessions, rugby skill activations, numerous F&B outlets, a big screen and stage that was used for entertainment and during the weekend as a viewing gallery for public to watch the Sevens.

• The HKSEVENS Kick Off Concert was moved to Thursday evening to align with incoming tourists attending the Sevens. The concert sold out after a successful marketing campaign that was launched in December.

• A new event was added in 2017, with the collaboration and partnership of Hysan Development, who provided both the venue and the investment to launch the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens FanWalk @Lee Gardens. Attendees were able to view a wide range of street performances, both local and international, and enjoyed a family themed event for the three days of the Hong Kong Sevens.

石彼得(Pieter Schats) (小組主持)、唐諾生(Paddy Donovan)、麥偉彬(Robbie McRobbie)、周思豪、沈本德 (Sam Pinder)、施雅莉(Alex Staff)、Giles Morgan(滙豐) 、Julian Lyden (國泰航空)

策略目標：

• 「七欖中環」於4月3日(星期一)為瘋狂欖球週揭開序 幕。我們在中環中心地帶遮打花園舉行了七欖球迷啟 動禮，當中包括為青少年而設的欖球訓練學堂、欖球 技巧挑戰攤位遊戲、各式臨時餐飲攤位，以及用作表 演和觀賞賽事的大螢幕和舞台。

• 香港國際七人欖球賽「前奏音樂會」移至週四晚上舉 行，以符合大部份抵港觀賽旅客的到埗時間。該音樂 會的門票在12月一個非常成功的推廣活動後經已售 罄。

• 2017年我們增加了一個與希慎興業合作的節目，由 希慎提供場地及資源舉辦國泰航空／滙豐香港國際七 人欖球賽「FanWalk」大型球迷嘉年華。到場人士可 觀賞一系列本地和國際街頭表演者的演出；在香港國 際七人欖球賽三日賽事期間，提供適合一家大小齊享 樂趣的合家歡活動。

Pieter Schats (Chair), Paddy Donovan, Robbie McRobbie, Rocky Chow, Sam Pinder, Alex Staff, Giles Morgan (HSBC), Julian Lyden (Cathay Pacific) Strategic Objective:

To maintain Hong Kong’s status as the premier tournament on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Progress - Green The 42nd edition of the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens continued the tournament’s growth and development as the Hong Kong Rugby Union aspires to maintain its status as the premier event on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

For the thirteenth year in a row the Sevens was sold out and ticket demand remains strong as evidenced by the Hong Kong Sevens ticket ballot where 25,000 applications were received for the 9,000 tickets available.

A weeklong carnival of events leading up to the Hong Kong Sevens was implemented and delivered by the Hong Kong Rugby Union in what was marketed as HKSEVENS Rugby Week:

七人欖球賽小組委員會

保持香港站為最優質匯豐世界七人欖球系列賽的首席地 位。 — 綠色 第42屆國泰航空/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽2017繼續發展及 演變，實有賴香港欖球總會決心要維持香港作為「滙豐世 界七人欖球系列賽」規模最大賽站的地位。 比賽門票連續13年全部售罄，我們收到一共25000人登記 門票公開抽籤申請，爭取9000張門票，可見門票需求依然 強勁。 在香港國際七人欖球賽正式開始前一星期，香港欖球總會 舉辦連串嘉年華活動，並將該星期列為「瘋狂欖球週」︰

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Whilst hosting 40 international teams can create logistical challenges there were positive reviews and reports from World Rugby, World Series and Qualifier Team Managers and the International Rugby Players Association.

Each group provided their feedback and evaluation on a number of tournament operational deliverables – for example: team travel, accommodation, stadium and training facilities, tournament host communication and tournament experience etc. The Hong Kong Sevens averaged 85% out of a possible 100% across all reports for the 2017 tournament.

HKSEVENS Rugby Week attendance totals surpassed stadium attendance for the first time, with 117,500 attendees visiting the events over the week.

The 2017 Hong Kong Sevens tournament hosted the World Rugby Sevens Series, the World Rugby Sevens Series Qualifier and also for the first time the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier, which was played over two days at So Kon Po with the semi-final and final held inside the Hong Kong Stadium. With forty teams involved in the tournament, the Hong Kong Sevens remains by far the largest event on the World Series.

瘋狂欖球週出席人數首次超越香港大球場，一週內的總參 加人次達117,500。 2017香港國際七人欖球賽中包含世界七人欖球系列賽、世 界七人欖球系列賽外圍賽，另外亦首次包辦世界女子七人 欖球賽系列賽外圍賽。女子組的賽事在掃捍埔運動場連續 兩日舉行，而準決賽和決賽則在香港大球場舉行。今年， 香港國際七人欖球賽的參賽隊伍共有40隊，是世界七人欖 球系列中規模最大的一站。 儘管主辦一個有40支隊伍參加的球賽必定會遇上很多物流 及後勤的挑戰，但從國際欖球理事會、世界欖球系列賽及 外圍賽球隊經理人和國際欖球員協會所得的回顧和報告均 為正面積極。 每個組別均會就比賽運作的狀況提供反饋和評核，例如隊 伍的交通安排、住宿、比賽場地及訓練設施、主辦單位溝 通和比賽體驗等。在2017年的所有報告中，香港國際七人 欖球賽平均獲得百分之85的評分。 香港國際七人欖球賽進行期間，場內繼續提供嶄新娛樂， 讓觀眾都能參與其中。新設娛慶節目包括在北看台比賽控 制塔搭建的舞台，三天賽事期間均設樂隊現場表演；另外 還請來「總統」大駕光臨、啦啦隊及親吻攝錄機等。

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The Hong Kong Sevens inside the stadium also continued to provide new entertainment initiatives to keep attendees engaged. The inclusion of a stage built into the Tournament Control Tower on the North stand, allowed live bands to perform across all three days; Presidential impersonators, cheerleaders and “kiss cams” were also used in the sports presentation.

Event atmosphere continues to be the top motivation to attend the sevens as the Cimigo market research showed 57% of attendees viewed this as the most important factor.

The market research also highlighted that event satisfaction remains strong, with 97% of attendees confirming that they would recommend the event to friends and family, and 84% likely to return in 2018.

賽事的狂熱氣氛依然是觀眾出席香港國際七人欖球賽的最 大的動力。據Cimigo市場調查顯示，百分之57的受訪者認 為視氣氛為入場觀賽的最重要原因。該調查亦指出百分之 97的觀眾會將香港國際七人欖球賽推介予朋友和家人，而 百分之84的觀眾表示會參與2018年的香港國際七人欖球 賽。 香港國際七人欖球賽的社交媒體在追蹤人數及接觸層面持 續增長，該球賽的臉書專頁是主要的社交媒體，有超過十 萬人追蹤和380萬人次到訪。 今年，香港國際七人欖球賽的應用程式亦新增予一些功 能，例如國泰航空/匯豐香港國際七人欖球賽七欖美食匯 (Bars and Restaurants Club)，程式下載量增加13,000個， 達至32,000。hksevens.com網站依然是重要資訊平台，在 本年度達到一百萬瀏覽人次。 今屆的世界七人欖球系列賽在四年的循環中已完成兩季， 香港欖球總會將會與國際欖球總會緊密聯繫，在2017年 第四季提交議案，爭取舉辦下一輪世界七人欖球系列賽 (2020-2023)的資格。

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The Hong Kong Sevens social media channels continue to grow in both following and reach with the Sevens Facebook page leading the way with over 100,000 followers and a total reach of 3.8 million.

The HKSEVENS App included new features for 2017 including the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Bars & Restaurant Club; App downloads increased by 13,000 bringing total downloads to 32,000. The hksevens.com website still remains strong with over 1 million page views in the event year.

The current World Rugby Sevens Series has now completed the second season of the present four-year cycle. The Hong Kong Rugby Union will engage with World Rugby to tender for the next World Rugby Sevens Series (2020-2023) in the 4th quarter of 2017.

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High Performance Sub-Committee Kevin Taylor (Chair), Pieter Schats, Paddy Donovan, Robbie McRobbie, Dai Rees, Leigh Jones, Grant Jamieson, Mark McMillan Strategic Objectives: Development

Maintain our position as a Top-2 Asia U20 team in both sevens and fifteens. Progress - Green Introduce “Warriors” representative team for both sevens and fifteens at U20 and Senior Level. Progress - Green Men’s Fifteens (for Women’s Fifteens see Women’s SubCommittee Report) Qualify for the RWC in 2019 and 2023. Progress – Amber

Men’s Sevens (for Women’s Sevens see Women’s SubCommittee Report) Achieve a podium finish at Asian Games 2018 in order to continue HKSI funding, and qualify for the 2020 Olympics.

Progress – Amber

Domestic

A full domestic league structural review driven by the guiding principles, differentiating the elite and community game, developing effective funding and resource models, enabling Hong Kong elite rugby to be competitive at international level.

Progress - Amber To develop a performance-based domestic sevens competition for both men and women. Progress – Amber Match Officials

To maximise the training and development of all Match Officials on an annual basis at all levels of the game. Progress – Green Coaching

To maximise the training and development of all Coaches on an annual basis at all levels of the game. Progress – Green Development

Our U20s programmes continue to place us at the top of Asia Rugby within this age group in both sevens and fifteens.

高水平欖球小組委員會 戴高勳(Kevin Taylor) (小組主持)、石彼得(Pieter Schats) 、唐諾生(Paddy Donovan) 、 麥偉彬(Robbie McRobbie) 、戴里斯(Dai Rees)、利鍾斯(Leigh Jones)、詹美臣 (Grant Jamieson)、Mark McMillan 策略目標： 發展

維持我們的U20七人及十五人代表隊在亞洲區頭兩名席位。 項目狀態 — 綠色 設立U20及成人組別的七人和十五人「戰士隊」(Warriors) 。項目狀態 — 綠色 男子十五人代表隊 (有關女子十五人代表隊請參閱女子小組 委員會報告) 獲取2019和2023年的欖球世界盃參賽資格。 項目狀態 — 黃色 男子七人欖球隊 (女子七人代表隊請參閱女子小組委員會報 告) 在2018年亞運會中取得頭三甲位置，可繼續獲得香港 體育學院的資助及獲取2020年奧運會的參賽資格。項目狀 態 — 黃色

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本地欖球

為對本地聯賽架構作一次全面性的評估，我們從以下方面 入手—賽事指引的準則、為精英水平及社區賽事作出區 分、開發有效的資助及運用資源的模式，務求令香港精英 欖球隊躋身國際級水平。項目狀態 — 黃色 以精英水平為基礎，發展本地男、女子七人代表隊參加比 賽。項目狀態 — 黃色 球賽執法成員

為各項球賽的執法人員提供年度訓練及發展機會。項目狀 態 — 綠色 教練

加強每年對各組別教練的訓練和發展。項目狀態—綠色 發展

我們的U20培訓計劃繼續讓我們在該年齡組別、亞洲七人 及十五人欖球的亞洲區賽事中保持首名位置。

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The men’s team won the Asia Rugby U19 Championship in December 2016. As a result, the U20s Squad will travel to Uruguay in August 2017 to compete in their fourth successive World Rugby Junior World Trophy.

The Men’s U20 Sevens team finished second in the Asia Rugby Sevens Series Championships, while defending the Cup in the Hong Kong tournament leg.

Both our boys and girls squads at U18 level continue to support our U20 development with tournament winning performances at the Asian Schools Championships and Girls U18 Asia Rugby Championships respectively.

The “Warriors” programmes have made some good progress this year, and both the “Senior Warriors” and the “Junior Warriors” (fifteens) had successful tours of the Philippines in December and August respectively.

Outstanding players from the Senior Warriors (fifteens) have been referred to play in Premiership or NL1 league, while five Junior Warriors (fifteens) were invited to join the National Age Grade U19 training squad. Four talented Junior Warriors (fifteens) were also invited to join the Senior National Sevens squad training for five weeks at the Sports Institute to further assess their potential.

The “Junior Warriors” sevens programme was also introduced this year, with the players engaging in a six week training programme before a four squad regional competition. A number of players were then selected to participate in a strength and conditioning programme at THEi. The Warriors coaching team are satisfied with the progress so far, and are continuously evaluating the programme to ensure that we are creating an environment that will lead to a wider player base for our Hong Kong National teams.

我們男子隊在2016年12月舉辦的亞洲U19欖球錦標賽中奪 冠。因此，U20隊將會連續第四年參加世界青年欖球盃賽， 賽事於2017年8月在烏拉圭舉行。

我們今年更增設青年7人戰士隊，在參加四區比賽之前，他 們參加了六星期的特訓。當中幾名優秀的球員被選中，他 們得以參與在THEi進行的力量及體能訓練。

我們U20男子隊在亞洲七人欖球系列賽中取得總亞軍，並於 香港站舉行的賽事當中奪得銀盃。

戰士隊教練團隊滿意球員的進展。他們將繼續為球員舉辦 訓練課，並評估計劃的成效，期望能夠營造一個為香港代 表隊提供具潛質球員的環境。

我們在U18級別的男、女子隊積極支持U20組別欖球發展； 兩支球隊分別在亞洲學界錦標賽和女子U18亞洲欖球錦標賽 獲獎。

男子十五人代表隊

今年，「戰士隊」(Warriors)項目進展良好。去年的12月和 今年8月，成人15人戰士隊和青年15人戰士隊赴菲律賓比 賽，兩次訓練之旅均十分成功。 一些成人15人戰士隊表現出色的球員，在轉介下加入超級 聯賽或社區聯賽第一組別。另外，青年15人戰士隊赴的其 中5名球員加入了香港U19代表隊參與訓練。此外，四位才 華洋溢青年15人 戰士隊被邀請加入成人七人代表隊，在香 港體育學院進行的五週訓練課程，以便評估其潛質。

「精英十五人欖球計劃」踏入第二年，我們繼續支持及訂 立新基準，來測量各組別的表現水平，期望我們能得到 2019和2023年舉行的欖球世界盃參賽資格。 在2016年的超級國家盃(Cup of Nations)與巴布亞新幾內亞 和津巴布韋的對賽中，球員表現理想，贏得精彩；在決賽 日大戰俄羅斯，香港隊亦交出兩軍對壘迄今最好的表現。 另—進展是港隊於亞洲欖球錦標賽與日本對賽，球隊表現 良好，創造20年以來比分差距最接近的成績；而港隊亦連 續第二年擊敗韓國兼取得第二名。

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Men’s Fifteens

Domestic

The Cup of Nations 2016 provided an early indication of the upward performance trends with fine wins against Papua New Guinea and Zimbabwe along with our best performance to date against Russia in the final.

The Men’s Premiership provided the most competitive and intense season in recent memory. The CCOs continue to work very closely with all HKRU High Performance staff to maximize performance levels of international players, both within the Premiership League and in International Competition.

The Elite Rugby Programme (ERP), in its second year, continues to support and set new performance standards at all levels as we work towards qualification for the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and 2023.

These positive movements were also evident with very good performances against Japan in the Asia Rugby Championship, recording the closest score lines in both games for the last 20 years. This success was further enhanced with wins against Korea as Hong Kong finished second in the Championship for the second year in succession Men’s Sevens

The Men’s Sevens squad had another successful season, retaining the Asia Rugby Sevens Series Championship while qualifying for the World Sevens Series Qualifiers in Hong Kong and the World Rugby Singapore Sevens. This continues to support our strategic goal of a podium finish at the Asian Games 2018 and further enhance our qualification prospects for the Olympic Games in 2020.

男子七人代表隊

男子七人欖球隊度過成功一季。他們在亞洲七人系列賽奪 冠，並取得香港舉辦的世界七人系列外圍賽及新加坡七人 欖球賽的參賽資格。他們的佳績足以支持我們向策略目標 進發—於2018年亞運會取得前三甲位置，及取得2020年奧 運會參賽資格。 本地

從2016/17季度起，我們實行全新的成人男、女子聯賽架 構，兩個聯賽均被視為近年最佳「版本」。 男子超級聯賽今季度戰況特別激烈，球會練繼續與香港欖 球總會緊密合作，確保外藉球員在超級聯賽及國際賽事中 能發揮最高水平。 女子聯賽的各組別戰況均非常激烈，華利欖球會和雞糊欖 球會雙雙名列前茅。展望未來，我們需要檢視及為球會向 國際隊伍增加球員數量。 季前舉行的新設七人欖球超級聯賽已公佈比賽日期，在九 月份將設三場比賽，計劃讓戰士隊參加上述比賽；同樣在 九月初舉行的還有亞洲七人欖球系列賽。

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On the domestic front, a new senior league structure for both men and women was implemented for the 2016/17 Season.

Both leagues proved to be the most successful incarnations seen for many years.

The Women’s Leagues provided a very competitive competition at all levels. Two clubs dominated the Premiership League, Valley and Gai Wu. Further review and support is required over the coming years to grow the player base in order to support both the clubs and international teams.

Dates are already set for a new Club Premiership Sevens competition in the coming pre-season, with 3 legs to be played culminating in the finals alongside the Asia Rugby Sevens Series at the beginning of September – the plan is to include a Warriors side in this tournament as well.

球賽執法人員

在球賽執法的發展方面，每年均在不斷改善和提升。在 2016/17賽季，執法人員較上年同期增長15%，執法賽事則 增加12%。 以中文及英文為授課語言的比賽執法課程「Match Officiating Courses」錄得超過110名參與者，為球賽執法 的發展帶來正面影響。 另參加我們「青年學堂課程」的人數錄得雙倍增長。當 中有22名U18執法人員參加了此課程，為各組別的球賽執 法。 香港欖球總會將繼續擴展國際球賽執法小組，為亞洲及世 界欖球賽執法。 在2016/17賽季，共有11名香港執法人員加入亞洲欖球執法 小組。另外， 麥菲諾(Matthew Rodden)和貝克(Tim Baker) 被選中為世界七人欖球系列賽和世界國際十五人欖球賽事 的執法人員。

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Match Officials

Match officiating continues to develop at all levels on an annual basis. In 2016/17, the number of active match officials increased 15% year on year, with a 12% increase in the number of games officiated.

This growth was supported in 2016/17 with a record number of Match Officiating courses being delivered through the mediums of both Cantonese and English, facilitating over 110 participants.

Our junior academy programme doubled in size with 22 U18s members joining the programme and officiating at all levels of the game.

support has been completed with further developments planned for 2017/18.

The coach development team continues to work across all levels of the game, providing support and feedback to coaches at both community and performance clubs as well as within our international programmes.

Finally, we would like to record our appreciation for the contribution of all the match officials, coaches, managers, staff, volunteers, sponsors, spectators, and of course the players for their commitment and passion for Hong Kong national rugby.

The HKRU has also continued to grow its Match Officiating International panel within both Asia and World Rugby.

A record number eleven HKRU match officials joined the Asia Rugby panel in 2016/17 with an additional two Match Officials, Matthew Rodden and Tim Baker, gaining selection for the World Sevens Series and World Rugby International XVs games respectively.

Coaching

Coach Education and Development continues to set record statistics. The 2016/17 Season saw 700 plus qualified coaches from level 1 to level 3. The development of online coaching

教練

教練培訓教育與發展繼續創下佳績—在2016/17年度逾700 名參加者修畢並獲得第一至第三級別的教練資格。我們已 完成網上教練支援設置，展望2017/18年度，更多發展計劃 將能順利推行。 教練發展團隊繼續為各組別球賽努力，為社區、球會及履 行國際項目計劃的教練們提供支援及意見。 最後衷心感謝香港欖球總會所有執法人員、教練、經理、 員工、義工、贊助商、球迷，當然不少得球員們對香港欖 球運動的支持和愛戴。

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City Rugby Football Club This season has been a huge learning curve for our club as a whole. Both our Men’s and Women’s first teams took up the challenge to compete in NL2 and the Women’s Premiership respectively, marking the highest level in which our Club has competed.

However, results did not go as we had expected. The Men’s team endured some heavy defeats along the way, but spirits remained high throughout the campaign. They did come close to winning on a few occasions, and even managed to give the bigger teams a scare; however, it was not to be.

The experience that the team has gained this season will prove invaluable in the future, and together with their positive attitude, that elusive first NL2 victory will surely come next season.

Our Women’s team also had their first taste of Premiership rugby this season. Pre-season was started early with the hopes of helping the girls adjust to a higher intensity level of rugby ahead of the season.

As anticipated, the Women lost all of their matches in the first half of the season, but the girls never gave up and trained even harder through the Christmas break. Finally their hard work was rewarded in the second half of the season as they recorded their first ever Premiership victory over Kowloon RFC. After this debut season, the Women’s team is now looking to build on from this victory and aim for a higher place on the league table next season.

While our Men’s second and third teams both competed admirably in their respective leagues, it was our Men’s and Women’s development teams that achieved the best results.

Many of our summer recruits were placed in our development teams competing in NL7 and Women’s NL2. Initially, both teams struggled at the start of the season; however, once they got going, they improved in every game and peaked at the right end of the season.

城市欖球會 我們球會在本季度一直處於學習中－男子及女子組(第一隊) 接受挑戰，分別參加社區聯賽第二組別及女子超級聯賽， 是本會有史以來完成的最高級別，惟賽果未如人願。男子 第一隊方面，他們屢敗屢戰，並沒有影響他們的士氣。尤 其其中幾場賽事，男子組的表現令強敵吃驚。縱然最終未 能獲勝，男子第一隊在本賽季所累積的寶貴經驗，必定能 在下年度的比賽中大派用埸。憑着他們積極的態度，我們 期待他們能於下季社區聯賽第二組別中脫穎而出。 跟男子隊相若，女子第一隊也首次參加超級聯賽。隊員提 早季前訓練，希望夠適應高一級別的賽事。女子隊並沒有 在前半季贏任何賽事，屬預期之內；球員們在聖誕假期間 加緊練習，終於在後半季的賽事、與九龍欖球會的比賽中 獲得首勝。在此，我們希望女子第一隊於下年度的聯賽可 爭取更高席位。 男子第二及第三隊於聯賽中有不俗表現，而男子及女子發 展隊亦取得其最佳成績。

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大部分在夏季招收的球員加入發展隊伍，他們分別被安排 出戰社區聯賽第七組別和女子社區聯賽第二組別。兩隊在 賽季初期困難重重，幸愈近季尾，他們表現愈見進步。 男子第四隊憑著強勢表現在社區聯賽第七組別季後總決賽 (Grand Championship)中奪冠。而女子組在賽季中期分成 兩組，女子第二隊雄霸整個社區聯賽第二組別B，奪得該聯 賽及季後總決賽的雙料冠軍或許今年不是我們球會最成功 的一季，但對球會而言是成功和值得紀念的球季，我們會 繼續努力。 另外，今年可見發展隊的成功，這印證本會以培育本地英 材為目標是正確無誤。我們相信建立雄厚基礎，能為下季 帶來更好的成績。

Darren Leung 城市欖球會隊長

CLUBS’ REPORTS – 球會報告

The Men’s fourth team had a strong run towards the end of the season, winning the NL7 Grand Championship Final.

The Women’s second team dominated WNL2B after the league was split following the first half of the season. They ended up winning both the WNL2B League and the Grand Championship Final.

Overall, this season may not be our most successful one in the record books, however, there are many positives that we are taking onboard and will continue to work on for next season.

Our success in the development teams proves that we are still achieving our Club’s primary objective by continuing to develop local talent for the future. We trust that the strong foundations that we are building now will help us to achieve better results at a higher level in the coming season.

Darren Leung Club Captain City RFC

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Discovery Bay Pirates Rugby Football Club After a year of highs with the occasional low, DB Pirates certainly packed a lot into their season again this year.

DB Pirates All Girls Beach Festival

Attracting 55 teams, playing across two jam-packed days, our beach festival was a success once again. The custommade inflatable pitches were a big hit and solved one of the most challenging logistical problems of playing on sand: how to mark the pitches without creating playing hazards. They also provided a colourful backdrop and were popular with spectators who found them comfortable to lean on!

Deacon Manu announced as Head of Rugby

Excitingly, we welcomed Deacon Manu as our Head of Rugby this season. The club is excited to have such a seasoned and experienced player, mentor and facilitator on board. He is already working tirelessly towards developing a long-term player development plan that will see a streamlined approach to rugby across the club from U6 all the way through to our senior squads.

Deacon is supported by an extraordinary group of passionate coaches, tireless managers and positive support, along with a group of players who consistently show ambition, humour and courage.

Teams Report

The men’s senior side fielded teams in both of National League Divisions 2 and 4. This allowed many of our U19s to step up to adult rugby giving them a unique opportunity to learn from more experienced players. Our NL2 team had a memorable season, ultimately losing out to a stronger Hong Kong Scottish side in a hard-fought Grand Final.

Our ladies team joined with the Hong Kong University Unicorns to play fifteens instead of ten-a-side for the first

愉景灣海盜欖球會 愉景灣海盜欖球會渡過精彩的一年，當中經歷不少高低起 伏。 愉景灣海盜全女子沙灘欖球節

本年賽事分成兩日舉行，吸引55支球隊參加，再掀起沙灘 球賽的熱潮。本季的另一亮點就是採用特製的吹氣場地， 解決在沙上劃出界線的困難，讓比賽可以更安全地進行。 值得一提，觀眾亦十分喜歡活動的七彩繽紛背幕，讓他們 能夠舒適地倚傍欣賞球賽。 Deacon Manu新一任欖球主管

我們球會熱烈歡迎Deacon Manu成為我們新一任的欖球總 監。Deacon的加入令我們球會多了一位富有經驗和練歷的 球員、導師和協助者。現時，他正積極為U6到成人球員發 展一套高效率的長期培訓計劃。 Deacon得到一班勤奮、有熱誠的教練和經理的支持，亦 受—班有抱負、膽色與充滿幽默感的球員擁護。

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男子成人組參與了本年度的社區聯賽第二及第四組別，造 就難得機會讓年輕的U19球員向富有經驗的球員學習。此 外，今季對我們社區聯賽第二組別的球員來特別難忘，他 們在季後總決賽（Grand Finals）激戰勁旅香港蘇格蘭隊， 雖最終落敗，但獲益良多。與以往參加10人賽事有異，本 會女子隊連同香港大學獨角獸隊，首次參加15人的賽事， 期望此舉能夠鼓勵更多人參與欖球活動。 我們的青年隊繼續展現驕人成績，他們的聯賽和季後總 決賽成績數一數二。U13隊在季後總決賽第一組別贏得亞 軍，而U14隊則取得第二組別的冠軍。另外，我們U13也在 吉隆坡撒拉遜人(Saracens)國際10人賽事中捧走銀碗。 U16和U19連同Flying Kukris組隊成了Flying Pirates。U16 在社區聯賽第二組別勝出，我們期待他們日後在U19組別 的表現。值得一提，我們特別祝賀Mikkel Christensen和 Taka Hoshiyama雙雙獲選代表香港出戰在烏拉圭舉行的世 界青年欖球盃(U20 World Rugby Trophy)。

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time. This team’s philosophy is to encourage anyone to join in the fun, regardless of experience.

Our youth teams fared exceptionally well once again, all finishing as either winners or runners-up in the league or final. The U13s were runners-up in the Division 1 Grand Championship Final, while the U14 Boys won Division 2. Our U13s also brought home the Bowl from the Kuala Lumpur Saracens International 10s.

The U16 and U19 Boys teams combined with Flying Kukris to play as the Flying Pirates. The U16s won the Division 2 League, and we are looking forward to many of these boys moving into the U19s next year. Particular congratulations to Mikkel Christensen and Taka Hoshiyama, who represented Hong Kong in the World Rugby U20 Trophy in Uruguay.

Our U16 Girls team once again played with distinction, proving that they are formidable opposition with only one loss this season and every player on the team earning selection for the annual New Year’s Day Tournament. Special congratulations to Flo Symonds and Anjalika Ybema, who at just 15, have been selected for the Hong Kong U19 Sevens team for the Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament in Japan.

And not forgetting the youngest members of our club, our minis section this year constituted almost 300 members,

playing across 23 teams. Our U6 to U8 non-contact teams focused on fun rugby while our contact mixed and girls teams significantly improved their tackling, rucking and teamwork this season.

Our U12s deserves particular mention with 11 players having been with the club since U6s level. Thirteen of the age grade players were selected, (six girls and seven boys), to play representative rugby and the section captured the Plate at the Richard Hawkes tournament.

Seru Fund

The club continues to acknowledge our first Head of Rugby, the late Seru Rabeni. The Rabeni Foundation held a memorial evening, which raised valued funds to begin the building of a Kindergarten in Seru’s hometown in Fiji. Plans are being finalised to send across a building committee to install this Kindergarten over the summer.

Thank you

As always, our club could not have achieved as much as they have had it not been for the support of the HKRU. We once again thank them for the energy they bring to Hong Kong rugby.

Steve Tait Chairman

主。而傳統欖球訓練的男女及女子隊伍則於攔截、Ruck和 團隊合作的訓練有明顯進步。 U12的隊員中有11位是前U6的隊員。在U12成員當中，有 13位(6女7男)被選中出賽Richard Hawkes而奪取獎牌。 Seru基金

本基金會秉承首位欖球會主管Seru Rabeni的精神，籌辦 了一場籌款晚宴。當晚所籌得的款項會在Seru的故鄉－斐 濟，用於興建一間幼稚園。全盤計劃已定案，通過建築委 員會的審批後，希望工程可在夏季後完成。 另外，本會U16女子隊度過球季，她們表現卓越，全年只落 敗一次。每位球員也被選中參與一年一度的元旦日青少年 欖球錦標賽(New Year’ s Day)。我們特別要恭喜十五歲的 Flo Symonds及Anjalika Ybema，他們將會代表香港U19 七人欖球隊參與在日本舉行的Sanix世界青年欖球錦標賽 (Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament)。 本年，我們小型欖球部的球員多達300位，他們分佈在23支 隊伍中。U6和U8是非撞式欖球隊伍，他們的訓練以趣味為

鳴謝

在此要特別鳴謝香港欖球總會長期的支持，令本會和香港 欖球活動有着正面的成長。

Steve Tait 主席

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East Kowloon Rugby Football Club The 2016/17 season marked the Club’s 13th season and proved a testing time for East Kowloon RFC as we were forced to shift focus from youth to mini rugby.

This change was forced upon us by a sudden contraction in our internal resources involving the training of suitable coaches and the retention of youth players from our previous season, as well as inadequate external support.

Ultimately we decided to temporarily suspend our youth program for one season, including not entering any teams into the leagues this season. This was unfortunate as we had participated in the leagues for more than 10 years prior.

However, with this stumble aside, we are ready to return to the league next season, as our new school development plan this year met with good success in preparing both boys and girls for the challenge of league rugby.

Special thanks once again to the HKRU for their continued support in securing regular use of a Sunday pitch at the Australian International School (AIS) for the Club. During the season, we also had access to the Kowloon Bay Park (soccer) pitch every Thursday night.

In the senior Men’s league, we met all of our NL6 league fixtures, and although we did not win any matches, we had some good success in recruiting new players towards the end of the season, leaving us looking forward to a comeback next season.

This season we formalized our relationship with local charity Mission Possible, entering a new cooperative partnership and deepening our relationship which began two years ago.

We will partner in potential charity and social responsibility opportunities going forward.

We are grateful to our current sponsors for their continued support: SCSC Star Club, Lion Trust, Hang Yik Paper Products, Happily Limited.

Men’s National League 6

This year was the eighth season we have participated in the Men’s League. The team had many tough matches this season as the standard of play has improved across all levels in Hong Kong rugby. The boys survived the league season with very few injuries and in general it was a season enjoyed by all of the players.

東九龍欖球會 這份報告標誌著本會的第13個年頭。今年充滿著挑戰，因 為我們從以往專注發展青年欖球轉到專注發展小型欖球。 這決定是由於本會突然被縮減資源，其中包括訓練合適的 教練、用以保留上季年青隊員及外的支援。 我們最後決定暫時將我們青年計劃暫停一季，包括不參與 任何定期青年聯賽。這決擇是無可奈何，皆因我們過去十 年都有參與賽事。然而我們已為下季的定期青年聯賽作好 準備，而於過往一年，我們嶄新的學校發展計劃已取得眾 多佳績，培育出年輕男女隊員出戰下屆比賽。 我們非常感謝香港欖球總會繼續協助我們借用由香港澳洲 國際學校球場作為星期日的定期訓練場地，同樣我們亦在 這季度逢星期四晚使用九龍灣公園足球場訓練。 至於男子成人聯賽方面，本會的一支隊伍取得參與社區聯 賽第六組別的資格。雖然他們沒有贏取任何獎項，但季尾 期間隊伍成功招攬新隊員，展望他們下一季能取得成功。 今季開始，我們和一間非牟利機構Mission Possible合作。 在兩年前我們與此機構已經開始有聯繫，而我們的合作將 包括許多慈善工作和推進社會責任的活動。

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我們想向一直支持我們的贊助商表達謝意，包括：SCSC Star Club、Lion Trust、Hang Yik Paper Products、Happily Limited。 男子社區聯賽第六組別－今年是男子隊的第八個賽季。由 於香港欖球界各個年齡組別的水平均有所提升，球隊這季 打了許多場硬仗，猶幸於賽季內，很少球員負傷。整體來 說，球員們都很享受這一賽季。 小型欖球－本年度小型欖球教頭Patrick Yuen，因家庭理 由，離開香港和隊伍，叫人遺憾。我們參加了六個欖球 節，以及2017年香港國際七人欖球賽的小型欖球表演賽。 在社區層面上，我們第13年成為康樂及文化事務署東九龍 社區體育會的成員。在此，感謝曾參與我們校內推廣及定 期培訓的學校、區議會和家長教師會的支持和倡議。 在今年香港小型欖球總會(HKMRFU)晚宴中，Martin Suen 被選為本年度「最出色裁判」而Oscar Li也榮獲本年度「最 出色教練」獎。

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Mini Rugby

Our head of Mini Rugby, Patrick Yuen, unfortunately had to leave the Club after leaving Hong Kong. We attended six major Festivals, as well as the 2017 Hong Kong Sevens Youth Showcase. At community level, we marked our 13th year as an LCSD Community Sports Club for Kowloon East. Many thanks to all of those schools that participated in our in-school promotions and regular coaching sessions, as well as to the local district council and their Parent-Teachers Associations for their support and initiative.

At this year’s HKMRFU Annual Dinner we nominated Club members Martin Suen as our “Outstanding Referee of The Year”, and Oscar Li as our “Outstanding Coach of The Year”, both of whom won awards.

We continue to grow the Club across all sections, and aim for substantial increase in numbers during the coming season.

Thanks to all of our committee members for volunteering their time and to our coaches who are so dedicated to helping our teams perform at their best and creating an enjoyable environment for the local families.

Calvin Tse Chairman

我們會繼續增加球會各個年齡組別的會員人數，冀望未來 十個月（2017-18）有實質的人數增長。在此感謝所有委員 會會員為球會義務付出他們寶貴的時間，以及我們勞苦功 高的教練，令我們的球隊能發揮得淋漓盡致，並為本地家 庭創造樂融融的活動環境。

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Gai Wu Rugby Football Club It was a season of struggle for Gai Wu Rebels, who moved up in the competition from the Championship league to National League 1, this year. Despite the increasing competitive challenge, the Rebels progressed under the coaching of Wesley Feausi and the leadership of some of our overseas players, learning step by step and playing each match with our trademark Gai Wu style. Encouragingly, over the course of the season the team was able to narrow the score differential in its matches. Whilst, the path to be success will never be smooth, we remain committed to enhancing our competitiveness and are confident that we have definitely chosen the right way for the Club to advance.

Similar to the Rebels, our Gai Wu Crusaders played in National League 3 this season, which was a level higher than the previous season after the revisions to the league structure.

Instead of opting for an easier competition and playing in National League 4, we chose to play with the upper half of the teams from the competition in the previous season. Although we ultimately did not win a single game, I am proud of every one of my brothers in the team, which stood strong and fought hard in every match throughout the season.

雞糊欖球會 從今季的冠軍聯賽到社區聯賽第一組別，雞糊Rebels隊面 對眾多挑戰。在教練Wesley Fesusi的領導下，本地及海 外球員在每場賽事中皆能發揮本會的獨特打法，此舉令比 賽分數逐步拉近。朝着正確的方向，披荊斬棘達至成功之 路。 跟雞糊Rebels隊相同處境，雞糊Crusaders隊同樣選擇挑戰 高一組別的社區聯賽第三組別（沒有選擇低一組別的社區 聯賽第四組別）。雖然最終在賽事中沒有獲勝，但我對球 員奮勇作戰感到無比驕傲。 我們的日本隊伍和雞糊Warriors繼續合作無間，高度發揮團 隊精神，我相信他們均非常享受這個賽季。 女子隊方面，雖然失意於聯賽及季後總決賽(Grand Championship Finals)；但我認為她們是一支有着正能量、 團結和出色的女子欖球隊，將雞糊精神傳揚大眾。

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擔任委員會委員已達17年，今年將會是我在委員會的最後 一年，我將會離任主席的崗位。同時我會擔任另一個新角 色－就是當父親的角色。我想藉此機會感謝我們球會的贊 助商CPM、TRO、ECO Lifestyle Fitness、Sane Fitness及 Alive Fitness，教練Wesley、JP、Him Him、Sai Lo、Ho Chai和Andrew Li，以及球會委員的付出和支持。 同時，也感謝香港欖球總會對我們的支持。我衷心感謝的 是麥偉彬先生(Robbie McRobbie)，感激他從我剛入委員會 至今，從無間斷地對本人及本會的支持。

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It was another hugely successful season for the Gai Wu Ladies team, despite another unlucky result in the league and Grand Championship Finals. We continue to believe that they are the best women’s rugby team in Hong Kong and a fine example of the Gai Wu Spirit and local power in the community.

Once again our Japanese team and the Gai Wu Warriors continued to display their unity and team spirit, with both teams completing another enjoyable season.

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Hong Kong Colts Rugby Association The Colts Association, a full voting member of the Hong Kong Rugby Union, consists of clubs who run youth rugby teams in the U13, U14, U16 and U19 age groups. The focus for Colts is to provide a weekend venue for boys and girls aged 12-19 to play rugby in a safe and organized environment. While the Colts have theoretical oversight of Girls Rugby as well, the Girls Colts has its own Committee (and annual report).

Review of Youth Rugby

a template for what a successful programme looks like (“hardware” and “software”, i.e. facilities, staff, time, etc.)

2. To identify a template for a successful elite Schools and Clubs competition structure - how many teams, how many games, how often do they play, etc.

3. To identify what our current Hong Kong Schools and Clubs look like in terms of programmes and competition structures

From a rugby administration point of view the latter half of the season in particular has been dominated by discussions resulting from a review conducted by former Scottish Rugby coach, Frank Hadden, who had previously spearheaded a similar exercise for the SRU.

4. To look at the feasibility of closing the gap (assuming it exists) between what we have now and what global best- practice looks like

That review has undoubtedly been controversial but is nonetheless very welcome. The review process is by no means complete and Clubs and Schools continue to contribute their own ideas to a healthy and vigorous debate. Just about every part of the Colts community has its own views on how boys’ Colts competitions and player development pathways might be improved.

Colts Boys competition involved 53 teams playing in four divisions across four age brackets (including U13s). This season there were 1,050 registered players (Boys and Girls) participating in Hong Kong youth rugby. The divisional sub groups continue to provide the best format for players of all levels. The Boys played between 12-15 matches of fifteens rugby this season.

The review forms part of the wider Objectives for Youth rugby, being: 1. To identify best practice for elite rugby programmes in Schools and Clubs around the world, and put together

Season overview 2016-17

Competitions

As well as the age-group leagues, teams also enjoyed the following tournaments during the season:

香港青少年欖球總會 香港青少年欖球總會是香港欖球總會其中一個擁有絕對投 票權的會員。本會負責統籌所有營運U13、U14、U16及 U19青少年隊的球會，我們的目標是為各球會於週末及假 日，提供安全、合適的欖球訓練場地，供12至19歲男女子 球員進行欖球訓練。本會亦肩負統籌女子青年欖球活動的 責任，而女子青少年欖球總會同時設有一個獨立委員會和 年度報告。 青少年欖球回顧

從欖球管理層的觀點來說，本會的下半季度主力於討論蘇 格蘭欖球總會(SRU)前教練Frank Hadden發展的檢討報 告，之前他亦曾帶領檢討蘇格蘭欖球總會。 Frank提出的評論具爭議性，但同時亦受歡迎。該檢討工作 尚未完成，球會和學校會繼續給予意見，積極辯論，讓議 題朝健康方向發展。我們發現各青少年欖球總會的成員對 男子青少年欖球比賽和球員的發展路向，均持不同意見。 檢討的內容擴闊了香港青少年欖球總會的整體目標，包 括： 1. 從不同國家的學校和球會當中，鑑定最佳的精英欖球課 程，從而整合一個最佳模式(包括「軟件」和「硬件」， 例如: 設施、職員、時間等) 。

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2. 發掘建設精英學校和球會比賽架構的成功模式－考慮隊 伍數量、 比賽數量及比賽次數等。 3. 了解我們現時在本地學校和球會舉辦的課程和比賽架構 狀況。 4. 探討本會和國際最佳發展模式的落差(假設存在)，和收 窄此落差的可行性。 2016-17年球季概覽

青少年男子隊派出了53支隊伍，他們分別出戰四個年齡層( 包括U13)內各四個組別的比賽。2016/17季度共有1,050位 註冊球員(男子及女子)參與香港青年欖球運動，球會繼續為 各個比賽級別提供適齡的球員及最佳安排。當中，男子隊 出戰了12至15項15人欖球賽事。 賽事

這季度，本會球隊曾參加以下的比賽和年齡分組聯賽： 2017元旦日青少年欖球錦標賽

對於青年欖球隊，今年是特別的一年。在元旦日青少年欖 球錦標賽50周年和他比賽項目當中，不同年齡的球隊(男子 及女子)都奮力作戰。

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New Year’s Day 2017: This year was a special year as the 50th anniversary of the tournament was another outstanding day for Youth rugby with fierce competition across all age groups (boys and girls) and some excellent games.

Standard Chartered Bank International Youth Tournament: This was again played as a sevens tournament. As usual, it was held at Kings Park on the Thursday before the Hong Kong Sevens. The reduced number of overseas teams participating may have been as a result of the timing of Easter and the Hong Kong Sevens.

Standard Chartered Bank Colts Sevens: A competitive preHong Kong Sevens tournament was held at Kings Park and was also used as a Hong Kong Sevens Youth Showcase team selection exercise.

Youth Rugby Showcase at the 2017 Hong Kong Sevens: Once again our U14, U16 and U18 Youth players (Girls and Boys) were on display and an enthusiastic early morning crowd appreciated the traditional competitive and high quality rugby in the stadium.

Girls and Boys Coaches of the Year:

Congratulations and thanks go to Natasha Olsen-Thorne (Girls Coach of the Year) and Travis Dell (Boys Coach of the Year) who were honoured at the Annual HKRU Dinner on 5th May 2017.

渣打銀行國際青少年錦標賽

這項賽事繼續以七人錦標賽進行。一如既往，此項比賽在 香港七人欖球賽前一週的星期四在京士柏運動場舉行。可 能受到復活節及香港國際七人欖球賽影響，參加比賽的海 外隊伍數目減少。 渣打銀行青少年七人欖球賽

一場激烈的香港七人欖球熱身賽在京士柏運動場舉行；值 得一提，舉辦此賽事的另一個目的是為選拔球員出戰香港 國際七人欖球表演賽。 2017年香港國際七人欖球賽的表演賽

我們的U14、U26和U28的青少年球員(男子及女子)參加了 表演賽。在香港大球場場館內，熱情的球迷欣賞了一場精 彩及高質素的欖球賽事。 年度最佳男子隊及女子隊教練

恭喜Natasha Olsen-Throne獲得「年度最佳青少年女子隊 教練」及Travis Dell獲得「年度最佳青少年男子隊教練」， 感謝他們的付出。上述年度最佳教練獎項於2017年5月5日 在香港欖球總會週年晚宴上頒發。

Referees:

Referees make the leagues and tournaments possible. The Colts Committee will, as ever, do their best to ensure that referees receive the support and respect that they deserve from players, coaches and spectators.

More thanks:

Many thanks to all HKRU staff involved for their tremendous support in the organization of all competitions, referees and pitches, especially to Brandon Huang, Roy Law and to Stephen Dowse and Sam Feausi (Girls) and to the many others who assist.

We are also very grateful to all of our committee members for their input and hard work and in particular to our Secretary, Mark Shipman, (and Grace Chan) and Treasurer, David Peters, whose work over Sevens tickets was again phenomenal.

Thank you also to Standard Chartered Bank for their support as sponsor of the various Youth rugby tournaments mentioned above, and to Clifford Chance for their continued generous use of their offices and hospitality for meetings.

Simon Reid-Kay Chairman May 2017

裁判

裁判的工作讓賽事順利進行，他們的角色十分重要。青少 年欖球委員會致力確保裁判得到球員、教練和觀眾的尊重 和支持。 鳴謝

感謝香港欖球總會所有職員，對安排賽事、裁判和場地 的支援。特別鳴謝Brandon Huang、Roy Law、Stephen Dowse和Sam Feausi (女子隊)和所有曾經協助過本會的人 士。我們非常感謝所有委員會委員的努力和付出。特別感 謝我們的秘書Mark Shipman、Grace Chan和司庫David Peters，他們在推銷香港國際七人欖球賽門票方面十分 成功。感謝渣打銀行贊助青少年欖球賽事。另外，感謝 Clifford Chance借出他的辦公室作為會議地點及款待。

Simon Reid-Kay 主席 2017年5月

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Hong Kong Cricket Club Rugby Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC Rugby enjoyed varied success this season. We continued to field five men’s sides every week with teams in the Premiership, NL1, NL3, NL5 and NL6.

This year, we also fielded a women’s side in the revamped Women’s National League 1.

The 1st XV finished the league campaign in fifth place after a difficult season hampered by an unbelievable amount of injuries. As a result of injuries to Premiership players, we had to bring in Exiles (2nd XV) players to support the Premiership squad on a weekly basis. The end result being that both the 1st and 2nd teams did not have good seasons as they were never at full strength.

In NL3, the Livestyle (3rd XV) finished a creditable fourth in the league. In NL5, the Raiders (4th XV) won the league and also successfully navigated their way through to the Grand Final where they came up short in losing to USRC Tigers. In NL6, the Marauders (5th XV) finished their first full season in a creditable seventh place after notching some good wins against more experienced teams.

Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC Ladies rugby side continued to make good progress in the Women’s XV’s league and successfully completed their first full season in the revamped Women’s NL1 competition.

There has been a continuation of international honours for our players in both sevens and fifteens formats. Of particular note, Ben Roberts received his first Hong Kong cap in the Cup of Nations in November last year and went on to captain Hong Kong in the Asia Rugby Championship. Dylan Rodgers received his first cap against Japan in the ARC. Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC Rugby has continued to develop strong ties with HKU Sandy Bay. There are currently over 1,000 children and youth playing rugby for Sandy Bay, including the children of many HKCC members.

A large number of our 1st XV players and coaches continue to take leading roles in the U19, U16 U14 and U12 programmes at Sandy Bay. This year, we again saw players from the Sandy Bay U19 boys and girls teams make the step up to play for HKCC senior teams during the season.

香港木球會 Herbert Smith Freehills香港木球會本賽季成績不俗。如往 年一樣，每星期均有五支球隊出戰不同組別的賽事，包括 超級聯賽、社區聯賽第一及第三、五及六組別。此外，球 會亦派出女子十五人隊參與新設的女仔社區聯賽第一組別 賽事。 香港木球會1st XV隊在今年2月舉行的聯賽活動中取得第五 名。1st XV隊經歷了艱辛的一季－由於隊中成員相繼受傷， 因此，我們只好每週安排Exiles(2nd XV隊)隊員來頂替受傷 的超級聯賽隊員。故此兩支隊伍無法發揮最佳水平，也無 法保持佳績。 在社區聯賽第三組別中，Livestyle(3 rd XV隊)獲得聯賽第 四。在社區聯賽第五組別中，Raiders (4th XV隊) 勇奪聯賽 第一並晉身總決賽，但卻不幸地敗於USRC三軍會猛虎隊。 在社區聯賽第六組別中，Marauders (5th XV隊) 完成了他們 首個賽季並獲得聯賽第七。

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Herbert Smith Freehills香港木球會女子欖球隊在女子社區 聯賽(XV)的成績繼續有進步，並在改制後的女子社區聯賽 第一組別完成首個賽季。 今年繼續有球會隊員在七人及十五人欖球賽中贏得國際殊 榮。特別高興的是，去年十—月，Ben Roberts在超級國家 盃(Cup of Nations)首次出賽。而Dylan Rodgers也在亞洲 欖球錦標賽對戰日本隊時首次出賽。 今年，Herbert Smith Freehills香港木球會欖球部繼續與香 港大學沙灣徑保持緊密聯繫。現時該會有超過1000名小朋 友及青少年參與沙灣徑欖球活動，當中不少是香港木球會 成員的孩子。 我們很多1 st XV隊員與教練，均積極參與於沙灣徑的U19、 U16、U14及U12的訓練。今年，來自沙灣徑的U19男子及 女子隊繼續有機會升級成為香港木球會成人隊代表。

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Of particular note was Matt Wyatt, who continues to play regularly in the HKCC 1st XV. The progression of players like Matt from Sandy Bay youth to HKCC senior sides demonstrates that this partnership and coaching is starting to provide results.

We would like to thank our sponsor Herbert Smith Freehills for its support this season and look forward to building on this partnership over the foreseeable future.

Graeme Pyott Convenor of Rugby

值得一提的是，作為從沙灣徑青年隊一躍成為香港木球會 成人隊的隊員的Matt Wyatt，繼續代表本會的球隊1st XV出 賽，證明此合作和指導模式開始創造佳績。 最後，謹向我們的贊助商Herbert Smith Freehills對我們這 賽季的支持深表謝意，期望我們未來能夠繼續合作。

Graeme Pyott 欖球部召集人

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Hong Kong Disciplined Services Rugby Club Hong Kong Discipline Services Rugby Club (HKDS Rugby Club) was formed in 2015, when members and families of the Police Force, Fire Services, Customs and Excise and Correctional Services joined together to form a Club to compete in the Championship.

The newly formed club came very close to winning the League in its inaugural season.

It has been another fruitful season in 2016 with the Club being officially accepted as an associate member of the Hong Kong Rugby Union.

Subsequently, the Club sent out two teams (one senior and one development) to participate in NL4 and NL5 respectively.

The senior team by combining teamwork, passion and grit was able to overcome a mountainous challenge to win NL4.

After a difficult start to the season, our development team was able to find its footing, ultimately battling its way to success in winning the NL5 Bowl Final.

香港紀律部隊欖球會 香港紀律部隊欖球會(HKDS Rugby Club)在2015年成立， 出戰冠軍聯賽的球員來自警務處、消防處、海關、懲教 署，以及他們的家庭成員。 這支新組成的球隊首度參戰，便近乎奪標。 2016年度是我們豐收的一季－我們成為香港欖球總會的副 會員。 另外，本會派出兩支球隊(成人隊及發展隊)，參與社區聯賽 第四組別和社區聯賽第五組別的賽事。成人隊憑著他們的 團隊精神，以及對欖球運動的熱愛和堅強毅力，一次又一 次的衝破難關，最後在社區聯賽第四組別奪冠。 發展隊在賽季剛開始的時候遇到些困難，但後來球隊逐漸 適應。最後，我們第二支球隊摘下了社區聯賽第五組別總 決賽碗賽冠軍。 今年，政府飛行服務隊加入本會。期望來年的賽季，我們 可以從香港紀律部隊中招攬更多球員(特別是從未參與過的 部門)，加入本會。

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This year, we were pleased to welcome the addition of players from the Government Flying Service to the Club.

In the coming season, we hope to recruit more players, especially from among those departments yet to be represented.

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Hong Kong Football Club Hong Kong Football Club enjoyed an improved 2016/17 domestic season, with the Club winning three out of the three grand championships finals reached. As usual, Club hosted numerous events, tournaments and tours to create a healthy rugby and social calendar.

Once again generously supported by title sponsor Natixis, Club Firsts enjoyed a mixed season with some standout performances alongside a few matches where the team struggled to realise their potential. The team hit its stride after the Christmas break but eventually lost a close game to finalists Kowloon in the Grand Championship play-offs. Club retained the Inter-port Cup, beating Singapore Cricket Club.

The first team was captained by Mitch Andrews who was also awarded MVP honours for the season; prop Ronan Donnelly was awarded the ‘Most Improved Player’ award, with newcomer Tom Isaacs picking up the ‘Best and Fairest’ award. The Dragons, playing in NL1, came close to securing a third league title in a row, but were eventually pipped by Valley.

However, the Dragons clinched the Grand Championship Cup in a nail biting match in which they beat Valley by one point.

The team was coached by Thierry Barrot and captained by Alex Bayliss, with MVP honours going to James Mason.

Scorpions joined the Dragons in NL1 and had a good season, recording some solid wins against the second teams of several other clubs. Coached by Paul Skurr and captained

by Conor Cole with MVP honours going to Ryan Matthysen.

Select entered a very competitive NL2, battling against a strengthened DB Pirates and HK Scottish IIs. Select were coached by the ever-present Tony George and captained by Rob Hartley, who also won MVP. Bulls entered the 2016/17 Season in NL3, and after struggling early on with player numbers and injuries, finished in a respectable second place behind League winners Typhoons.

Unfazed, Bulls grew in strength to take an excellent grand championship win, beating Typhoons in a pulsating final.

Captained by Tony Forrester, MVP honours went to Jacob Hung.

Despite a wobbly start, Sequins, led by Scott Lindsay, powered to the top end of the table, engaging in a three-way tussle for the league title with Discipline Services and HK Scottish Bravehearts. Discipline Services eventually took the league title, but Sequins’ experience helped them dominate the final and lift the Grand Championship Cup. David Cook captained the team and Stephen Marcon won MVP.

香港足球會 香港足球會在2016/17年度球季的本地賽事錄得進步，在三 場季後總決賽(Grand Championship)中大獲全勝。一如以 往，球會舉辦很多活動、比賽及海外訓練，為社區提供健 康好玩的欖球聯誼活動。

Scorpions隊加入Dragons在社區聯賽第一組別中比賽，度 過精彩球季，在與一些球會的第二隊伍對賽時大獲全勝。 球隊由Paul Skurr出任教練，Conor Cole 任隊長，而「最 有價值球員」則落入Ryan Matthysen之手。

球會今年繼續獲得冠名贊助商Natixis慷慨支持，在本季球 賽中帶來傑出表現，但亦有數場比賽中球員未能完全發揮 潛力。在聖誕假期過後，球隊平穩地發揮實力，但在對九 龍的季後總決賽以些微比數落敗。同一時間，球會擊敗新 加坡板球俱樂部，成功衛冕Inter-port 盃。

Select隊進入競爭非常激烈的社區聯賽第二組別，與實力 增強不少的愉景灣海盜及香港蘇格蘭人欖球會第二隊對 賽。Select繼續由Tony George執教，Rob Hartley為隊 長，他亦同時獲得「最有價值球員」的榮譽。

隊長Mitch Andrews獲得本賽季「最有價值球員」名銜；前 鋒球員Ronan Donnelly獲得「最佳進步球員」獎，而新加 入隊中的Tom Isacs則獲得「最佳及最公平球員」獎。 Dragons隊在社區聯賽第一組別中幾乎能夠達成三連冠，惟 於最後一刻敗於華利，失落獎項。雖然如此，Dragons在季 後總決賽一場非常緊張刺激的賽事中，以一分之差擊敗華 利，勇奪獎盃。該隊由Thierry Barrot擔任教練一職，隊長 為Alex Bayliss，而Jason Mason則獲得「最有價值球員」 的榮譽。

Bulls隊在2016/17賽季進入了社區聯賽第三組別，在季初 受球員人數及傷患影響，僅敗於聯賽冠軍Typhoons，在 組別中獲得第二名。Bulls沒有受聯賽賽果影響，遇強愈 強，並在季後總決賽上演一場令人血脈沸騰的賽事，擊敗 Typhoons奪冠。Tony Forrester是該隊的隊長，「最有價 值球員」獎項則由Jacob Hung獲得。 由Scott Lindsay領導的Sequins隊於季初表現穩定，但在 後期發力，終能與紀律部隊欖球隊及香港蘇格蘭人欖球會 Bravehearts爭奪該組別冠軍名銜。雖然最後由紀律部隊欖 球隊贏得冠軍，不過，整季的比賽經驗，幫助Sequins在季 後總決賽重拾主導，並贏得冠軍。David Cook為球隊的隊 長，Stephen Marcon獲得「最有價值球員」榮銜。

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Now in their third year, Expendables delivered a solid season, dropping only a couple of games and bowing out in the semifinals in NL5. Captained once again by Simon Young, MVP honours went to Frederic Guede.

2015/16 saw another year of development and improvement for women’s rugby at HKFC. Having won both the league and grand championship in NL1 last year, Ice was promoted to the Premiership, where playing standards, skills and fitness proved a significant step up. Ice rose to the challenge, improving considerably during the season and finishing fourth in the league. The team also progressed to the semi-finals of the Grand Championship. The side was coached by David Wigley and John Hannon with the Best and Fairest Player award given to Helen Lee. Fire, our second women’s team, also showed significant improvement during the year, moving up to play XVs for the first time, having previously played in the Women’s Development League. This was a challenging transition for the team, but the girls learnt a huge amount and are now better placed to challenge next year. The side was coached by Gloria Cheung and Ed Barker, and the Best and Fairest player award was given to Jamie Ho.

Several HKFC men’s players received national honours, with Jamie Hood and Mike Coverdale being standouts.

Another successful season for Colts rugby with 270 boys and girls participating across the age groups with over 20 boys and girls being selected to represent Hong Kong through the various age groups.

The U19s won both the League and Grand Championship after only losing one game all season. Five of these boys also played up in the seniors. The hope is next year they will be equally successful and even more boys will make themselves available to play in the seniors.

The U16s fielded three teams and were narrowly pipped in both 1st & 2nd Division Grand Championships. The 3rd team won the plate. The U14s won the grand championships in both divisions they played in with head coach Jamie Hood also winning the HKRU coach of the season award. Our U13s also had a very successful first season in Colts and our girls Colts players, although combined with other clubs, also had a very successful season.

HKFC showed good representation at Women’s national level during the year, with Royce Chan playing in the national sevens side, and Claire Forster, Rosie Fong and Aileen Ryan representing Hong Kong in fifteens.

完成第三年的賽事，Expendables隊打出了紥實的一季，他 們只輸了數場比賽，在社區聯賽第五組別則於準決賽中止 步。球隊再次由Simon Young擔任隊長，Frederic Guede 則獲頒「最有價值球員」。 在2015/16賽季，再次見到香港足球會女子欖球的發展與 進步。繼去年在社區聯賽第一組別中贏得聯賽及季後總決 賽冠軍，Ice隊今季晉身超級聯賽，整體賽事的水準、技 術及體能需求均顯著提升。面對這挑戰，Ice在賽季中進 步神速，最終在聯賽排行第四，並進入季後總決賽(Grand Championship)的準決賽。球隊由David Wigley和John Hannon執教，Helen Lee獲得本年度「最佳及最公平球員」 獎。 球會第二球隊Fire亦在今季有顯著進步，他們首次參與十 五人欖球賽。球隊以往是參加女子發展隊聯賽。對球隊而 言，這轉變極具挑戰性，但隊員在過程中獲益不少，為下 一個賽季作好準備。 球隊由Gloria Cheung和Ed Barker擔 任教練，Jamie Ho獲頒「最佳及最公平球員」獎。

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本年度，香港足球會於香港欖球代表隊同樣具代表性，當 中Royce Chan入選香港七人欖球隊，而Claire Forster、 Rosie Fong和Aileen Ryan則入選香港十五人欖球隊。 數位香港足球會男子球員亦為香港代表隊成員，當中以 Jamie Hood和Mike Coverdale較為突出。 青少年欖球再次度過一個成功的球季，為數270名的男女青 少年參與不同年齡組別，當中超過20人入選多個香港代表 隊。U19組別在聯賽及季後總決賽勝出，在整個賽季只輸 了一場，隊中五人更加入成人欖球隊，期望他們在來年能 延續今年的成功，日後更多青少年欖球隊員可以加入成人 隊出賽。 球會在U16組別中派出三隊，並成功躋身季後賽總決賽第 一及第二分組決賽，而第三隊則贏得銀碟。U14隊在參與 的季後總決賽兩個組別均取得勝利，主教練Jamie Hood獲 香港欖球總會頒發「季度最佳教練」。另外，U13青少年 及女子青少年欖球隊同樣度過非常成功第一季，雖然需要 與其他球隊合併，但無礙他們取得成功。

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Minis enjoyed another wonderful season with over 750 kids participating across all age groups, supported by over 50 coaches. Our Minis tournament continues to set the standard and this year we had 345 teams take part with over 3,500 players playing in 551 games.

The day featured matches ranging from a University alumni challenge (with players from across the domestic rugby scene) to a mini-rugby tournament. We were also fortunate to again host an excellent game between Hong Kong and the Chiefs development side from New Zealand on the afternoon.

The U12 girls capped off a magnificent season by claiming the Kim Lam Cup while our U13 boys narrowly lost in the Richard Hawkes Cup final.

The Club organised the 2017 GFI HKFC Tens, held just before the Hong Kong Sevens. The two-day event, now commonly known as the best tens tournament in the world, was an excellent festival of rugby, with tournament outsiders UBB Gavekal and their squad containing eight Hong Kongbased players and four Fiji Sevens players beating two-time champions Penguins with a last-minute drop kick. It was another excellent tournament and we look forward to next year’s event with great anticipation.

In this year’s KL Saracens International Minis Festival, HKFC featured in five of the six Cup Finals, winning three. It was a superb performance by the touring teams and showed that HKFC is the dominant team to beat across the region.

The Taipan’s fixture, first played in 1951 and resurrected in 2011, has been a focal point of the rugby-in-business community.

Touring, as ever, featured prominently this year, with tours to Manila, Phuket and Goa as highlights.

This year saw Mr Kevin Browne’s Challengers XV taking on Mr Kevin Taylor’s Taipan’s XV, producing some exciting rugby and a high scoring and entertaining game. Mr Taylor, AMEA Chairman at BT Group, was very well received as Taipan and hosted a full day of rugby and delivered an entertaining dinner speech to cap the day.

小型欖球隊的賽季亦相當精彩，超過50名教練在不同年齡 組別中培訓逾750人。本會所舉辦的小型欖球錦標賽繼續成 為欖球界標準，今年，共有345隊、合共超過3500名球員 參與551場比賽。

球錦標賽。我們很榮幸能再次請得香港和新西蘭的Chiefs 發展隊進行一場優秀的比賽。

在今年的KL Saracens國際小型欖球節中，香港足球會參 加了六場盃賽的其中五場賽事，獲得三勝。憑着出色的表 現，可見香港足球會在地區上的主導地位。

球會在香港國際七人欖球賽前舉辦了2017 GFI香港足球會 十人欖球賽。賽事為期兩日，有最佳世界十人欖球錦標賽 的美譽，亦是一個精彩的欖球節。業餘隊伍UBB Gavekal 由八名以香港作基地的球員及四名斐濟七人欖球賽球員組 成，與兩屆冠軍Penguins對戰，並在最後一刻踢入得分， 贏得比賽。今季精彩的賽事告一段落，我們非常期待明年 比賽再臨。

大班賽首次出現在1951年，並由2011年起復辦，一直為 商業欖球界的焦點。今年，Kevin Browne先生的「挑戰者 十五」(Challenger’s XV)與Kevin Taylor先生的「大班十 五」(Taipan’s XV)對賽，上演了刺激緊湊、高得分而富 娛樂性的賽事。英國電訊集團亞洲、中東及非洲地區主席 Mr Taylor的表現深受好評，他主持了整天的欖球賽事，並 在晚會上發表了具娛樂性的演講作結。當天的比賽包括由 一眾大學校友的挑戰賽 (球員來自香港本地球會) 到小型欖

一如以往，球會的海外訓練非常成功，包括到訪馬尼拉、 布吉及果亞(Goa)。球會隊伍Vandals到印度進行探訪，與 Khelo欖球基金會合作，隊伍在以往探訪加爾各答時已與該 會聯繫。Vandals進行與欖球相關的慈善工作，服務兩群弱 勢兒童。今年再次由主席Sean Purdie帶領，Vandals繼續 以欖球為媒介並透過慈善工作，為亞洲地區弱勢兒童出一 分力。 Timothy H Carpenter 獲頒Venus Cup以表揚其對海 外探訪的貢獻。

U12女子隊同樣度過燦爛球季，她們贏得Kim Lam盃；而 U13男子隊則在Richard Hawkes決賽中以些微分數落敗。

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The Vandals – Club’s touring-only side – travelled to India to work with the Khelo Rugby Foundation with whom we had established links on a previous tour to Calcutta. The Vandals carried out rugby-focused charity work with two groups of disadvantaged children. Once again organised by clubman Sean Purdie, the Vandals continue to use rugby as the medium to spread good will and sterling charitable efforts for disadvantaged children around Asia. Timothy H Carpenter won the illustrious Venus Cup award for his services to tour.

Finally, I would lie to offer my thanks to the many who contributed to a great season, and in particular a special thanks to: ● HKFC coaches, managers, captains, committee members and many more volunteers

● HKRU for its support to the game’s growth and development ● Referees who strive to make every game possible, fair and safe ● Management and staff at the HKFC for all of their help and support ● HKFC Rugby Section Committee members Kind Regards,

Andrew Eagle Chairman, Rugby Section HKFC

● Senior rugby sponsors: Natixis, DHL, QNet, CBRE, and CPA Global ● Youth rugby sponsors: Natixis, Withers Worldwide, CBRE and Tag ● Hong Kong Tens sponsors: GFI

最後，我希望藉此機會感謝所有為這一個精彩賽季作出貢獻的人，並特別鳴謝︰ 香港足球會教練、經理、隊長、委員會成員及眾多義工 成人欖球贊助商︰Natixis、DHL、QNet、CBRE及CPA Global 青少年欖球贊助商︰Natixis、Withers Worldwide、CBRE及Tag 香港十人欖球贊助商︰GFI 香港欖球總會對欖球運動的成長和發展作出的支持 裁判們努力令每場賽事能進行，並維持其公平及安全性 香港足球會管理層和職員提供的所有幫助和支持 香港足球會欖球委員會成員

Andrew Eagle 香港足球會欖球部主席

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Hong Kong Girls’ Youth Rugby Player numbers for the 2016-17 season were around 93% of the previous year (based on mid-season club registration returns). Again, player numbers fell away in the older age groups both as players move overseas for further education and University, and as they place more emphasis locally on study and other activities.

U14s: 139 U16s: 97

U19s: 103 2015-16’s introduction of the Girls’ Youth Championships’ (GYC) structure for U19s proved successful with very positive feedback from players. In 2016-17 U16 player numbers were markedly lower than in the previous season, and a similar GYC structure adopted, while also retaining the GYC structure for U19s. Feedback was again positive as this approach allowed the girls the chance to play meaningful 15 a-side rugby.

The GYC involves regional training and games. Including all clubs, and some local schools, attending HKRU run training sessions which were held in one location, four mixed teams were created with a view to promoting evenly matched, competitive games. This had the added advantage that teams played less familiar opposition, while also bonding with new team mates – part of the very essence of the game’s unrivalled ability to forge strong, lasting friendships.

In addition to the GYC, clubs also played U14s’ leagues, which wrapped up at Chinese New Year when the focus turned to 7s. The New Year’s Day Tournament again showed the strength and depth of girls’ rugby (despite lower player numbers) and identified potential National Players. The GYC, and the NAG programme in particular, among the HKRU’s various player development programmes, has clearly helped players improve their understanding of the game while also increasing skill levels.

香港女子青少年欖球 2016-17賽季的球員人數約為上年度的93％（根據賽季中的 球會註冊資料）。一如以往，隨著球員赴海外升學或進入 大學，他們將重心轉移至學習或其他活動；故於較年長的 組別的球員人數比去年下降。 U14:139 U16:97 U19:103 2015-16年度，我們將「女子青年欖球錦標賽」，（Girls’ Youth Championships，GYC）架構帶到U19組別，獲得正 面回響。 本年度，由於U16組別球員數量明顯少於上季， 故我們再次採用類似的架構，同時也保留U19組別的GYC 架構。我們喜見大眾對此的反應同樣正面，該措拖亦讓更 多球員享受15人欖球的樂趣。

GYC架構包括提供地區培訓及比賽。於同一個地點參加香 港欖球總會舉辦的訓練，來自各個球會及一些本地學校的 球員組成四支實力相若的混合球隊，讓賽事富競爭性。另 外，這樣的安排也讓球隊可以與較多不熟悉的對手對賽， 同時與新隊員建立聯結，這亦是欖球比賽的精粹—建立強 大而持久的友誼。 除了GYC，球會在農曆新年時，將焦點轉至7人欖球，並 參與U14聯賽。元旦日少年欖球錦標賽再次體現女青少年 欖球的實力(儘管球員數量較少)，以及讓一些具潛質晉身港 隊的球員初露鋒芒。在香港欖球總會眾多球員發展計劃之 中，GYC及代表隊年齡組別(NAG)計劃，有效幫助球員改 善提升賽事理解度，同時增強其球技及水平。

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In November, an U18 representative 7s team travelled to Dubai for the inaugural U18s Tournament. We were all extremely impressed by the way the girls played, dominating in their games, and running out winners of the Cup. At the New Year’s Day Tournament, an U16 girl won the Larry Abel Trophy, perhaps the ultimate accolade from the event for an individual player.

The HK Sevens’ Youth Showcase games saw girls playing at both the Women’s Sevens at So Kon Po and at the main stadium, again displaying exciting future talent. Next season we hope that all 3 age groups’ NAG squads will play at the main stadium on the Sunday of the HK 7s.

The final local event of the season was again the All Girls’ Tournament. With players from the U6 to U19 age groups, this year saw teams from Singapore’s developing girls’ game both attend and win silverware.

去年11月，U18女子七人代表隊遠赴杜拜，參加首個U18七 人欖球賽事。隊員表現令人印象深刻－她們在比賽期間佔 盡主導位置，並贏得盃賽冠軍。 在元旦日青少年欖球錦標賽中，U16組別中一個球員贏得賽 事的個人最高榮譽－Larry Abel 盃。 本年在掃桿埔及香港大球場舉行的女子七人欖球系列賽外 圍賽中，我們的女子球員於香港國際七人欖球賽青少年表 演賽上展現其欖球天賦。展望來季，我們希望全部三個年 齡組別代表隊的球員均可以踩入香港大球場、在香港國際 七人欖球賽星期日賽事登場。 本年度的最後一個本地賽事是「全女子欖球日」(All Girls’ Tournament) ，U6至U19組別球員均有參賽，而本年冠軍 得主是來自新加坡的發展隊隊伍。

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At the same time, late April saw an U18s representative 7s team travel to Japan for the annual SANIX Tournament. This year saw three girls from the U16 programme invited to join the team (with special exemptions and approvals), a great achievement for the girls selected. Their experience was further capped when one of the girls was nominated MVP by the Hong Kong team.

Girls make up around 20% of the overall number of registered players at youth level and we hope that the opportunities now available in sport and rugby and with the increased focus on the girls’ game, this will help grow the numbers further.

Finally below are the winners for the U14s 15s league, and various Sevens tournament winners across different age groups.

與此同時，我們的U18代表隊在四月下旬前往日本參加一 年一度的SANIX世界青年欖球錦標賽。今年，三名U16組 別球員獲邀加入代表隊(獲特別豁免及批准)，是她們的一大 成就。值得一提，上述的其中一名球員更獲香港隊提名為 最有價值球員。 現時，女球員約佔青少年級別註冊球員的兩成。我們希望 隨著女子欖球賽事愈受關注，有助進一步增加女子青少年 球員的人數。 最後，以下列出U14、U15組別的聯賽冠軍，以及各年齡組 別於各項七人欖球賽事的獎盃得主。

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U14s XVs League

Champions: HK Football Club & Valley joint team Girls Youth Seven’s Tournaments

Under 14 Div 1 Under 14 Div 2

Plate

SKS/USRC1

Cup

Bowl

HKFC/VF1

SKS/USRC 2

HKUSB1

Flying Kukris2

HKFC/VF 4

Under 14 Div 1 Under 14 Div 2

Plate

HKFC/VF1

Cup

Bowl

Under 19

Discovery Bay Pirates

Flying Kukris1

HKUSB/SCAACWB 1

SKS/USRC Tigers

Flying Kukris1

Tournament 2

Under 16 Div 1

Under 16 Div 2

Flying Kukris1

HKFC/VF4

SKS/USRC2

Plate

HKFC/VF1

Discovery Bay Pirates

HKUSB/SCAACWB

SKS/USRC3

Under 14 Div 1 Under 14 Div 2

Bowl

Under 16

SKS/USRC1

Cup

Tournament 1

HKUSB/SCAACWB2

Flying Kukris1

Tournament 3

Under 16 Div 1

HKUSB/SCAACWB 1

Flying Kukris1

HKUSB/SCAACWB HKFC/ABERDEEN

Under 16 Div 2

Under 19

Flying Kukris2

HKUSB/SCAACWB

SKS/USRC1

SKS/USRC3

Flying Kukris1

Flying Kukris2

SKS/USRC2

Under 19

SKS/USRC Tigers

Flying Kukris1

HKFC/ABERDEEN

U14 15人欖球聯賽

冠軍：香港足球會及華利欖球會混合隊 女子青年欖球錦標賽

比賽 1 U16 HKUSB/SCAACWB 1 Discovery Bay Pirates Flying Kukris1

銀盃 銀碟 銀碗

U14 第1組別 HKFC/VF1 SKS/USRC1 HKUSB1

U 14 第2組別 SKS/USRC 2 HKFC/VF 4 Flying Kukris2

U19 SKS/USRC Tigers Flying Kukris1 HKUSB/SCAACWB

銀盃 銀碟 銀碗

U14 第1組別 SKS/USRC1 HKFC/VF1 Flying Kukris1

比賽 2 U 14 第2組別 U16第1組別 U16第2組別 SKS/USRC3 Discovery Bay Pirates HKUSB/SCAACWB2 SKS/USRC2 Flying Kukris1 HKFC/VF4

U19 Flying Kukris1 HKUSB/SCAACWB HKFC/ABERDEEN

銀盃 銀碟 銀碗

U14 第1組別 SKS/USRC1 HKFC/VF1 Flying Kukris1

比賽 2 U 14 第2組別 U16第1組別 U16第2組別 SKS/USRC3 HKUSB/SCAACWB 1 SKS/USRC Tigers SKS/USRC2 Flying Kukris2 Flying Kukris2

U19 Flying Kukris1 HKUSB/SCAACWB HKFC/ABERDEEN

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Prudential New Year’s Day 2017 Youth Tournament

Ladies U14 Overton Cup

Our thanks go to our Chair, Kevin Overton, who is stepping down after fulfilling yet another key role in the youth community – his commitment, passion and enthusiasm will be missed, but hopefully we haven ‘t seen the last of him! Thanks to all the other committee members, the HKRU staff, the match officials, coaches, managers, parents, and most importantly the players for a most enjoyable season…see you next year!

Best & Fairest – Nele Momo Wolf (Dragons)

Girls’ Youth Committee

Ladies U12 Roberts Shield

Island Lions 12 v Peninsula Dragons 10

Best & Fairest – Emma Standing (Lions)

Lions 30 v Dragons 10

Ladies U16 Naylor Cup Lions 0 v Dragons 29

Best & Fairest – Anna Maria Lok Man Birkett (Dragons) Ladies U19 Lassies Quaich

Hong Kong Dragons 0 v Overseas Lions 17

Best & Fairest – Kelsie Bouttle (HK Dragons)

英國保誠元旦日青少年欖球錦標賽 女子U12 Roberts 盾

Island Lions 12 對 Peninsula Dragons 10 最佳及最公平球員– Emma Standing (Lions) 女子U14 Overton 盃

Lions 30 對 Dragons 10 最佳及最公平球員– Nele Momo Wolf (Dragons) 女子U16 Naylor 盃

Lions 0 對Dragons 29 最佳及最公平球員– Anna Maria Lok Man Birkett (Dragons) 女子U19 Lassies Quaich

Hong Kong Dragons 0 對 Overseas Lions 17 最佳及最公平球員– Kelsie Bouttle (HK Dragons)

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在此我們感謝本會主席Kevin Overton，感激他於卸下職務 前在青少年欖球社區履行了重要角色。我們懷念他對發展 欖球的投入及熱情，望能與他再次相遇。我們亦感謝委員 會的其他成員、香港欖球總會職員、裁判、教練、球隊經 理、家長們，而最重要是球員的支持，讓我們度過一個趣 味盎然的球季，明年再見！ 女子青少年欖球委員會

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Hong Kong Mini Rugby Football Union The success of mini rugby continued in 2016/17, most notably demonstrated by an 8% year on year growth in the mini rugby girls community. This year’s U9/10 Girls and U11/12 Girls cohorts comprised 24 teams playing consistently across the season’s mini festivals and Kim Lam tournament - a far cry from the 6 teams that played in the HKU Sandy Bay festival in 2009/10!

We plan to consolidate this success through the full introduction of the Long Term Pathway Development (LTPD) process to the U9 Girls and U10 Girls age groups, where rugby skills are introduced on an age appropriate step-bystep basis to ensure our mini rugby players are developed progressively and within a safe and structured process.

Next season, just like the boys, former U8 Girl players will no longer have to go from non-contact rugby straight into dual age group rugby, involving the full-on contact game of tackling, rucking, and scrumming.

The HKMRFU, supported by the HKRU, continues to proactively refine our structures and processes in order to improve player and skills development through gradual adoption of the laws of the game. The success of the LTPD can be seen in the quality of the U12 Richard Hawkes Cup matches where players continue to demonstrate better allround skills than in previous seasons. We also have ambitions to duplicate this in the U12 Girls Kim Lam Cup games.

There are some specific highlights to mention from the season past, the first being the successful rollout of the HKMRFU/ Accenture Festival App. This tool now allows clubs organizing festivals to update users on any changes to schedules with a simple download instead of issuing PDFs to clubs. Users are now able to quickly and easily filter information for their club, age group, and team in order to see their player’s match schedule.

Additionally, the App allows the HKMRFU to socialize the mini laws and recognise our current sponsors - Accenture, Tanner De Witt and Armory Mouthguards.

Special thanks go to Tanner De Witt for their very generous support to new mini players at the younger age group through their sponsorship of 1,100 balls. This allows new players to take their ball and play rugby at home rather than just at club training sessions.

With the continued support and participation of the selfless volunteers who give back to the sport, mini rugby will continue to provide the wide base at the bottom of the player pyramid. The HKMRFU and its volunteers are committed to a thoughtfully managed development process, which we believe will underpin continued accomplishments on the pitch for Hong Kong.

Jim Leung Chairman, HKMRFU

香港小型欖球總會 今年小型欖球發展錄得成功，特別是女子小型欖球球員數 量較去年增加8%。今年U9/10和U11/12女子球員共組成24 支隊伍，在本賽季持續參與各項活動及Kim Lam錦標賽， 相對2009/10年度時只有6隊參與香港大學沙灣徑小型欖球 節(HKU Sandy Bay Festival)賽事相比，規模大相逕庭。 在球員人數不斷增加的基礎上，我們計劃通過在女子U9和 U10 組別中引入長期發展 (LTPD) 計劃，將適齡的欖球技 術一步一步推廣，確保小型欖球球員在安全而有系統的過 程中逐步發展。 下個賽季，如同男子小型欖球，女子U8球員將毋須直接由 非撞式欖球轉玩包含傳統欖球技巧如欄截、Ruck及鬥牛等 的傳統欖球年齡組別。 在香港欖球總會的支持下，香港小型欖球會總會繼續積極 改善架構及程序，務求循序漸進地從球賽規律中提升球員 發展及技術。LTPD 的成功可見於U12 Richard Hawkes 盃賽的質素；相比去季，球員持續地表現出更佳的全面技 術。我們期望在U12女子Kim Lam盃賽中亦能見到相同成果。

值得一提，本年度成功推出香港小型欖球會總會/ Accenture Festival應用程式。這個程式能讓舉辦活動的 欖球球會向使用者提供最新的活動詳情，提供即時更新， 取代以往向友會發放PDF格式文件的做法。程式用家能 更快更易地利用篩選功能選出相關的欖球會、年齡組別 及球隊，以查看賽程。此外，該應用程序允許香港小型 欖球會總會協調有關小型欖球賽例，亦能在此平台上鳴 謝我們的贊助商Accenture、Tanner De Witt和Armory Mouthguards。 特別感謝Tanner De Witt 向新參加小型欖球而年齡較小的 球員慷慨贊助合共1,100個欖球，讓他們可以帶走屬於自 己的欖球，隨時練習，而不局限於在球會訓練時才接觸欖 球。 憑著各義工的無私奉獻、一直以來的支持及參與，小型欖 球將繼續提供廣泛的球員來源。香港小型欖球總會及其義 工致力於實踐經過詳細計劃的發展進程，我們相信能有助 鞏固香港在欖球場上繼續爭取成果。

Jim Leung 主席

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Hong Kong Police Rugby Football Club All three of the Hong Kong Police Rugby Football Club teams enjoyed their seasons and contributed positively, with our women’s team, Sirens, performing particularly well in finishing as runners-up in the National League 2 Community League.

With considerable player support being lent to the Disciplined Services team, our remaining men’s teams were renamed as Police 1sts and Panthers.

Notwithstanding some ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ with regard to their overall performances during the season, the 1sts finished strongly in National League 5 coming in 4th, whilst the Panthers came in 6th in NL6.

A few noteworthy occasions and fresh events helped mark a busy calendar for not just the teams, but the Club as a whole.

On 6 May, the longstanding tradition of pitting the Old Bulls vs the Old Panthers saw the latter secure a solid 38-25 win over their rivals in this historical social fixture.

Police’s involvement in the symbolic ‘Taipans’ day was also noteworthy, with a number of police players turning up for Disciplined Services in a very tough game against a well drilled and physically imposing Peoples Liberation Army side.

Whilst PLA took the honours, the Club was privileged to have our own Commissioner of Police watching and presenting the winners trophy.

香港警察欖球會 本會三支分隊均享受這個賽季，並得到優異成績，其中以 女子隊Sirens在社區聯賽第二組別取得亞軍最為突出。 隨著相當數量的球員被借調予紀律部隊欖球隊，我們剩下 的男子隊分別易名為Police 1sts及Panthers。儘管在整個 賽季中他們的表現亦有起伏，但Police 1sts仍能在社區聯 賽第五組別中獲得第四名，而Panthers則在社區聯賽第六 組別中排名第六。 本年度有一些值得注意的場合和新設活動，令球隊甚至 整個球會都非常充實－5月6日當天，在有悠久歷史的Old Bulls對Old Panthers友誼賽中，Old Panthers以38比25擊 敗他們熟悉的對手。 另外，數名警隊球員代表紀律部隊欖球隊在一年一度的大 班日(Taipan Day)參賽，與解放軍欖球隊對戰，進行了一場 非常激烈的比賽。雖然最終解放軍欖球隊獲勝，但得警務 署署長撥冗觀賽及頒獎，實在令本會感到十分榮幸。

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本會着眼於球會的未來發展，並投放時間及資源於警察學 院的基礎訓練學校。計劃為250名學警介紹欖球運動，並舉 行非撞式欖球錦標賽，希望藉以吸引更多警員加入本會。 同樣地，本會於對小型欖球的熱誠沒有減弱，超過150名青 少年定期參與界限街警察會球場的訓練及各項小型欖球賽 事。 今年有數名年長的球會會員退任，我們感到不捨，但值得 欣慰的是一班年輕會員抱著正確的態度、背負著警察欖球 會驕人的歷史，帶領球會繼續向前。

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Hong Kong Schools Rugby Union After another busy season, the Hong Kong Schools Rugby Union has progressed both on and off the field. On the pitch, we saw large improvements in the level of skill and execution from D-grade all the way up to A-grade. This was great to see, as it complemented the work off the pitch in developing a blueprint to progress the sport of rugby in Hong Kong schools.

The Boys C-grade final was a battle between the two top-ofthe-league teams, King George V School and South Island School. After a dominant season, King George V School emerged as victors. Harrow and Hong Kong International School were once again on the scene coming in third and fourth respectively.

Our premier A-grade boys kicked off the season in style with seven schools competing to be the best schools rugby team in Hong Kong. At the end of the league competition, West Island School finished top with South Island School, King George V School and Hong Kong International School chasing them in to the semi finals. South Island School was too strong in the end, beating Hong Kong International School in the final.

The Girls A-grade sevens series showcased the up and coming talent at this level. After a season of interruptions and teams being unable to front up due to other commitments, the finalists were King George V School and West Island School.

A tight match saw King George V School finish as the premier girls team in Hong Kong Schools.

The B-grade competition saw four worthy contenders in the semi finals. West Island School, Harrow and Hong Kong International School all had competitive seasons, but it was King George V School that proved to be too good for an up and coming Kellett School in the final.

Heading in to next season, some modifications have been made to promote, develop and maintain player numbers, so we look forward to seeing the impact that has on the future of girls rugby in Hong Kong.

Our boys’ development divisions (10/12 a-side) in all grades showed that the smaller schools hold plenty of talent worthy of playing higher-level rugby. It is great to see the enthusiasm of these young players being expressed on the pitch and I’m sure within these grades we will see some future stars.

港校橄欖球聯盟 經過忙碌的一年後，港校橄欖球聯盟在場內場外均有不錯 的進展。在球場上，由D組到A組在欖球技術和執行力方面 均可見巨大進步。我們很高興看到場內場外的工作互相配 合，為香港學界欖球運動訂下發展藍圖。 賽季一開始，我們的精英A組就與其他七間學校競賽，一起 爭取「香港最佳學界欖球隊」榮譽。賽事進入最後階段， 西島中學和南島中學排在首位，而英皇佐治五世學校和香 港國際學校緊隨其後，一同進入準決賽。最後，實力強勁 的南島中學在決賽擊敗香港國際學校。 B組賽事中，我們不得不提準決賽的四強－西島中學、哈羅 香港國際學校、香港國際學校在這季均展現其競爭力，而 哈羅香港國際學校更是脫穎而出，在決賽擊敗啟歷學校。 男子C組決賽可見兩支排首位的聯賽隊伍－英皇佐治五世學 校和南島中學之爭，英皇佐治五世學校在這賽季雄霸所有 賽事；哈羅香港國際學校和香港國際學校再次奪得季軍和 殿軍。

女子A組七人欖球賽事系列讓球員的天分表露無遺。上個 球季可算波折重重，不少球隊因為履行其他職務而未能出 賽，決賽由英皇佐治五世學校大戰南島中學，前者延續球 季主導地位，大獲全勝。展望下個球季，我們已賽行針對 提升球員數目的措施，期待香港女子欖球運動的發展。 在男子發展部(10人/12人)的所有年齡組別中，我們見到規 模較小的學校亦蘊藏很多富潛質的球員，值得加以栽培， 讓他們參與更高組別的欖球賽事。很高興看到這些年輕球 員在球場上所展現的熱誠，我深信他們當中必有不少明日 之星。 縱然今年未能打入決賽，發展欖球部女子B組及C組於過去 數星期展現攝人潛能，加上隨著球員人數增加，爭取決賽 資格必為我們奮鬥的目標。D組學界比賽的最年輕的組別， 一共舉行四場球賽(其中有一周賽事因空氣污染而取消)。賽 事不僅能培育年輕球員，也是很多運動員帶來初次接觸欖 球的契機。我們繼續與香港欖球裁判聯會合作，為我們四 周的比賽提供很有天分的年輕裁判。經過連場激戰，法語 國際學校、愉景灣國際學校及西島中學從三個組別、16間 學校中脫穎而出，躋身前三名。

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Our girls’ development rugby at B and C grade also saw some impressive talent on display over the weeks. While no finals were contested this year, this is certainly something to aim for in the future as our numbers grow.

The youngest of the schools section is our D grade competition, run over four tournaments (one week cancelled due to air pollution concerns). This is a fantastic weekly tournament that not only develops some of our finest young players, but also is where many of our athletes are introduced to rugby for the very first time.

We also saw our partnership with the Hong Kong Referees Association continue, as the association provided talented young referees over the four-week competition. Throughout the tournaments, French International School, Discovery Bay International School, and West Island School came out on top of the 16 schools participating across the three divisions.

Off the field, the HKSRU are continuing with the development of the leagues, in particular with girl’s rugby, where player numbers are inconsistent throughout the season. A new structure has been put in place to address this to hopefully see the benefits next year.

球場以外，港校橄欖球聯盟繼續在推廣聯賽賽事。因女子 隊的球員數目整個賽季都呈現不穩定的現象，故我們特別 著重在女子欖球方面進行推廣工作，同時新設架構，期望 下年度情況得以改善。就處理球員或參與欖球學校數目減 少情況，我們參考香港欖球總會就青少年欖球的檢討報 告，並已在學校展開工作，期待成果。在此，我們要感謝 為學界比賽貢獻時間的教練和行政人員們，大家於今季的 付出，讓球員享受到最好的欖球發展機會。

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Boys’ rugby will continue to be an emphasis area for all following the HKRU’s review of Youth Rugby, and significant changes will see different schools affected in different ways.

A major area of concern will be the drop off in player numbers and schools will be challenged to try and correct this.

The many coaches and administrators of the schools game will continue to give many hours of their time to ensure the best opportunities for our players; and we thank them for what they have contributed this season.

Tim Tait Chairman Hong Kong Schools Rugby Union

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Hong Kong Scottish Rugby Football Club Bloomberg Hong Kong Scottish’s first XV capped off a good preseason by winning the 2016 Saigon Tens tournament for a second year in a row while the Nomads defended their plate trophy.

The team brought that good form into the regular season by winning five matches on the bounce before Christmas.

Bloomberg Hong Kong Scottish went on to finish the league in third place overall.

Gregor McNeish was the team’s top scorer with over 100 points thanks to his exceptional kicking game, while captain Kane Boucaut was in fine form, scoring seven tries in ten games as well as picking up the players’ player of the season award.

HKS continued to develop its young up and coming talent and during the first year of our “HKS Gap Year” programme Marcus Ramage earned his first cap for Hong Kong versus Zimbabwe.

Marcus, Gregor Ramage, Mark Coebergh, Ken Encarnacion, Austin Robertshaw and Lachlan Oliver-Kerby (dual-registered with DB Pirates) all represented Hong Kong at U20 level and helped the team qualify for the World Rugby Junior Trophy in Uruguay in September 2017.

Kyle Sullivan also made his Hong Kong debut versus Japan in May 2017 while Lex Kaleca and Jack Parfitt added to their international appearances by taking part in the 2017 Asian Rugby Championship campaign.

The HKS Nomads had a near perfect season, losing only one league match to HKFC. The Nomads won NL2 and the Grand Championship Cup after beating DB Pirates in the final.

HKS Bravehearts also had a solid season, missing out on the number two spot in NL4 by a single game. The eventual winners knocked them out of the Grand Championship at the semifinals stage.

香港蘇格蘭人欖球會 彭博香港蘇格蘭人欖球隊於2016 Saigon十人欖球賽中連續 第二年獲勝，而Nomads亦護碟成功，季前賽成績不俗。

Kyle Sullivan 亦在2017年5月對日本的賽事上首次代表香港 登場，而Lex Kaleca和Jack Parfitt 則參加2017年的亞洲欖 球錦標賽2017(2017 Asia Rugby Championship)。

球隊遂將季前的氣勢帶到球季，在聖誕節前的比賽中連續 五場取得勝利。彭博香港蘇格蘭人隊最終以第三名完成聯 賽。

Nomads隊有一個近乎完美的賽季，在季中只有與香港足球 會對賽一場敗仗。Nomads在社區聯賽第二組別勝出，亦 在季後總決賽(Grand Championship)中擊敗愉景灣海盜奪 冠。

Gregor McNeish 是球隊的得分王，共得超過一百分，全賴 他優秀的腳法和隊長Kane Boucaut在十場比賽中七次達陣 得分，他亦獲得年度「最佳球員」的榮譽。 香港蘇格蘭人欖球會繼續發展年輕新進球員的技能，在球 會的首個空檔年(Gap Year)計劃中，Marcus Ramage在香 港對津巴布韋的國際賽事中出賽。 Mark Coebergy、Ken Encarnacion、Gregor Ramage、Marcus Ramage、Austin Robertshaw 和 Lachlan Oliver-Kerby (同時 在愉景灣海盜註冊) 均為U20香港代表隊，並協助港隊取得 2017年9月在烏拉圭舉辦的世界20歲以下青少年欖球錦標 賽(U20 Championship)參賽資格。

Bravehearts 在今季失落社區聯賽第四組別的亞軍席位，全 因在季後總決賽(Grand Championship)中被最終冠軍隊伍 於準決賽中淘汰。 球會最新的球隊Phoenixes是一支發展球隊，主要成員為中 文大學舊生，在艱難的賽季勝出三場比賽，但在社區聯賽 第五組別的碗賽落敗。

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The Club’s newest team, HKS Phoenixes, is a development team made up of mainly Chinese University alumni. The side had a tough season winning just three games and losing the NL5 Bowl final.

The ladies team, HKS Kukris, also had a mixed bag this season. Some new members gave the team an injection of talent and experience as they went on to finish the season with a five-win, seven-loss record.

Off the field, the club hosted numerous events throughout the year but the most successful were the two KPMG Life Member lunches in November 2016 and January 2017, which saw Doddie Weir and Jed Thian entertain the guests with their hilarious stories from years gone by.

Proceeds raised from these events will be donated to the HKS Community Programme, to help the club develop rugby in less fortunate areas of both Hong Kong and Vietnam.

HKS is proud to partner with The Bill McLaren Foundation, Changing Young Lives Foundation, the Society for Community Organization, Po Leung Kuk orphanage and The Hub Hong Kong, as well as numerous schools in the Shek Kip Mei area where we use sport as a medium to improve English proficiency and promote healthy living.

女子隊Kukris的賽季有苦有甜，一些新球會成員為球隊注入 技術和經驗，以五勝七負的成績完成了賽季。 在球場以外，球會全年舉辦了一連串的活動，其中最成功 的是在2016年11月及2017年1月進行的畢馬威永久會員午 餐聚會。席間Doddie Weir 和Jed Thian 以有趣故事娛樂賓 客。 透過活動所籌得的捐款將投入於本會的社區計劃中，主要 用於在香港及越南弱勢社群地區推廣欖球活動。能夠與不 同慈善團體合作，包括The Bill McLaren Foundation、成長 希望基金會、香港社區組織協會及保良局孤兒院，本會引 以為榮；另亦於香港樂童行和一些石硤尾區內的學校利用 運動作為媒介，提升兒童的英語水平，並推廣健康生活。

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Hong Kong Society of Rugby Football Union Referees This is my second report as President of the Referee’s Society and what a tremendous year it has been. Indeed, it has not stopped yet, as our referrees remain active with tertiary tournaments still taking place, as well as the Asia Rugby Championship, in which a number of Hong Kong officials are involved both on and off the field.

We currently have 97 active referees and with the number of domestic appointments seemingly growing every season, our resources are fully deployed, sometimes stretched, as we fulfil all fixtures, be it on Saturday, Sunday or mid-week.

As the game grows at all levels, we are continuously required to provide officials to cover more than just the man in the middle with the whistle. At the highest levels we need six officials to successfully cover all of the roles a professional game demands.

For officials to perform at this high level requires dedication, training and concentration and it is unrealistic to expect high performance at more than one game each day. As a result, certain games will only have a referee, not a referee, two assistant referees, sub bench officials plus a performance reviewer. I understand the desire to have more officials qualified

and available to cover more games and we are working hard to achieve this, but with current resources, I trust players and coaches can appreciate that with a finite source of match officials, not all games will have a full complement of officials.

We also provide match officials for a number of tournaments around Asia and such is the standard of our referees that both Asia Rugby and World Rugby have appointed a number of our referees to tournaments world-wide.

Whilst not all can be mentioned here, I would like to highlight the following: Gabriel Lee officiated at the Olympic Games and the Women’s RWC Sevens qualifier; Tim Baker was appointed to a number of World Rugby games: the Women’s 6 Nations, Cup of Nations, American Pacific Cup and has also been named to the panel for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in August; Matt Rodden was selected to officiate at four legs of the World Rugby Sevens Series, (the first ever Hong Kong official so appointed); Stephen Copeman was appointed to his first Asia Rugby Championship game; and we had a number of other officials who were appointed to a number of Asia Rugby matches and tournaments. Congratulations to them all.

香港欖球裁判聯會 這是我作為香港欖球裁判聯會主席撰寫的第二份報告。本 年是豐盛的一年，撰稿期間，比賽還未完結，其中大專錦 標賽及亞洲欖球錦標賽(Asia Rugby Championship)仍在進 行。為數不少的香港代表參與比賽，在場內場外均扮演不 同角色。 本會目前共有97名裁判，本地裁判的任命於每季均有所 長。不論球賽於週六、日或平日舉行，我們亦渴望滿足本 地球賽對裁判的需求。 隨著各個組別的球賽增加，聯會不斷需要提供裁判資源， 這不僅意味要派出一名拿著哨子的裁判，皆因在最高級別 的專業賽事中，需要六名裁判以全面覆蓋比賽時的需要。 要達到如此專業的水平，裁判需要熱誠投入、接受訓練和 精神集中。因此，我們有需要保持每人每日只為一場賽事 擔任裁判。由於這個限制，於一些比賽中，聯會只能提供 一名裁判，而非裁判團隊 (包括一名主裁判、兩名副裁判、 場邊職員及檢閱員)。明暸欖球界希望能有更多合資格裁判 以應付更多賽事，聯會正努力迎合需求，但受制於現有資 源，期望各隊球員及教練理解在有限的裁判人手下，並非 每項賽事均能享有完整的裁判團隊執法。

此外，我們亦為很多亞洲區欖球賽事擔任裁判。隨着裁判 水平亦漸獲肯定，我們有不少會員獲邀為亞洲欖球賽及國 際欖球賽事擔任裁判。 雖然未能將所有例子盡錄，但仍望在此提及一些較矚目的 球賽︰李頴儀(Gabriel) 在里約熱內盧奧運會及女子七人欖 球世界盃外圍賽擔任裁判；貝克(Tim Baker) 為多項世界 欖球賽擔任裁判，包括RBS女子欖球六國賽(Women’s 6 Nations)、超級國家盃(Cup of Nations)、American Pacific Cup和將在八月舉行的女子欖球世界盃﹔麥菲諾(Matt Rodden)在世界七人欖球系列賽四場不同賽事中擔任裁判 (是首位獲得委任的香港裁判)；Stephen Copeman 首次在 亞洲欖球錦標賽擔任裁判；還有很多其他會員獲委任於不 同亞洲區欖球賽事中擔任裁判，實在可喜可賀！ 我們很高興見到在亞洲區欖球賽事任裁判的一些會員，他 們是由會中青少年學院培訓出來，這表現出各人付出的努 力，亦顯示了導師對年輕裁判的培育、輔導及支持。

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Some of those referees appointed to Asia Rugby tournaments are youngsters from our Junior Academy and this demonstrates just rewards for the very hard work put in by the individuals themselves, plus those who are nurturing, coaching and supporting these young whistle blowers.

I would like to make special mention to the contribution of Matt Rodden, who works tirelessly to make sure Hong Kong has a supply of keen, well trained and dedicated young referees whom will hopefully feature more in Asian and possibly World Rugby competition. Special mention must also go to Stan Harmon and all members of the Coaching Advisory Board.

I am also very grateful to the members of our Executive Committee who have helped run the Society successfully.

I would like to particularly recognise our full time staff, ably led by Hugh Watkins, for all of their efforts and co-ordination throughout the year. Special mention must also go to Hugh for purchasing a number of hi-tech communications at significant cost.

在此，我特別感謝Matt Rodden的貢獻，他努力不懈地確 保香港能有敏銳、訓練有素及全情投入的年輕裁判，希望 在不久的將來能看到他們在亞洲甚至世界欖球賽中擔任裁 判。另外，亦要提到Stan Harmon 及所有教練諮詢委員會 會員的付出。 我要感謝所有執行委員會會員，他們的貢獻令本會得到今 日的成功；由沃特金斯(Hugh Watkins)領導的所有全職工 作人員整年付出的努力和協調；還有Hugh協助購買的高科 技通訊器材。 我亦希望在此公開表揚兩位即將離港的會員︰Les Millard 及 Doug Shearer。兩人無論在香港、亞洲以至國際欖球均有巨 大貢獻，他們的離開實在是本會的一大損失，藉此希望他 們一切順利，並再次感謝他們對聯會的付出。

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I will also publicly recognise here the efforts of two of our members who will be leaving Hong Kong soon: Les Millard and Doug Shearer. Both have made huge contributions to Hong Kong, Asian and indeed World Rugby; they will leave a massive gap in our experience, knowledge and friendship – I wish them well and thank them for everything they have done.

Tobi Lothian President HKSRFUR

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Hong Kong Women’s Rugby The 2016/2017 Season marked a notable occasion for the HKRU with the hosting of three full divisions of teams playing fifteena-side rugby for the first time. A total of 23 teams from 14 clubs participated in the Women’s Domestic League in what was a tremendous step forward for women’s rugby development in Hong Kong.

Adding to the historic nature of the previous season was the Hong Kong Women’s National team’s qualification for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Dublin, Ireland in August 2017, becoming the first Hong Kong national team to qualify for a fifteen-a-side world championship. We congratulate them for this milestone and wish them the very best of success at the World Cup. This Season’s Domestic league featured over 130 matches from late September to mid-February; as well as three rounds of Grand Championship play (25 February - 18 March 2017).

A diverse mixture of Clubs swept their various League and Grand Championship titles: Premiership League and Grand Championship:

Societe Generale Valley RFC

NL1 League and Grand Championship:

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NL2A League and Grand Championship:

SCAA First Pacific Causeway Bay

NL2B League and Grand Championship Bowl:

Comvita City RFC

The Women’s Super Series matches, held in September 2016 and May 2017, mixed selected players from different clubs in a series of competitive games and continue to provide a platform for players to play at a higher level and demonstrate their talent to national selectors.

香港女子欖球 2016/2017是首本會首次派出球隊出戰十五人欖球賽三個組別的季度，參與之女子本地聯賽的23支隊伍來自14個球會，此舉 對香港女子欖球發展邁進一大步。 另一個令人振奮的消息是香港女子隊取得資格參加2017年8月在都柏林舉行的女子欖球世界盃賽事。 從本季九月至二月期間，本地女子聯賽舉行了130場賽事。另外，在2017年2月25日至3月18日期間舉行了三輪季後總決賽比 賽。 不同球會在比賽中獲取獎項，令本賽季畫上完美句號： 超級聯賽和季後冠軍賽

Societe Generale 華利欖球會

社區聯賽第一組別 (聯賽和季後總決賽)

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社區聯賽第二A組別(聯賽和季後總決賽)

南華會First Pacific銅鑼灣欖球會

社區聯賽第二B組別(聯賽冠軍賽和季後賽總決賽銀碗)

Comvita 城市欖球會

在十五人欖球賽方面，在2016年9月至2017年5月期間的超級系列賽(Super Series)賽事中，來自不同球會的球員能夠參與熱身 賽，故賽事提供球員一個平台，讓她們可以參與高一級別的球賽，另可香港代表隊教練們展示他們的才能。

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In sevens, the Women’s District Rugby Sevens at the 6th Hong Kong Games was held on 2nd May 2017 at King’s Park. There were 18 districts competing for Cup, Plate, Bowl and Shield silverware. Yuen Long District won the Cup and will represent Hong Kong at the Hell Gate 7s in New York this summer.

The highlight of the sevens calendar was the hosting of the 20th Hong Kong Women’s Rugby Sevens (6-7 April 2017).

The tournament was granted World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier status this year.

In conclusion, it was a fruitful season of Women’s Rugby in Hong Kong. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the HKRU staff, especially Sam Scott, Jo Hull, Brandon Huang, Andrew Li and Cookie Tse, for their endless support.

Our sincere thanks also go to HKRU Directors Kim Boreham and Kim Lam for their support and guidance this season.

Doris Chow Chairwoman, Hong Kong Women’s Rugby

七人欖球賽方面，第六屆全港運動會-女子七人欖球地區錦 標賽在2017年5月2日在京士柏球場舉行，來自十八區的隊 伍一同爭奪銀盃、碟、碗及盾等獎座。最終，元朗隊贏得 銀盃，他們將於暑假期間代表香港出戰在紐約舉行的Hell Gate七人欖球賽事。另一宗好消息是在2017年4月6至7日 期間，香港女子七人欖球隊取得參與世界女子七人欖球賽 系列賽外圍賽的資格。 特別感謝Sam Scott、侯祖瑟芬(Jo Hull) 、 黃耀斌(Brandon Huang)、李嘉威 (Andrew Li) 和謝敏詩(Cookie Tse)。更要 感謝香港欖球總會董事(女子)白梅(Kim Boreham)和董事(常 務II)林鄺蘭香(Kim Lam)的領導和支持。

Doris Chow 香港女子欖球主席

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Kowloon Rugby Football Club Kowloon Rugby Football Club celebrated its 40th anniversary year with a standout performance by the 1st team, culminating unsurprisingly with Jack Neville being awarded the Hong Kong men’s player of the year and Jim Scaysbrook awarded Hong Kong coach of the year.

An outstanding season at Premiership level saw the Club finish second in the league and reach the Grand Championship final; proof that the drive to build a winning culture breeds success.

Several individuals also excelled during the season, with recognition coming in the form of inclusion in the national men’s and women’s sevens and fifteens squads as well as full time positions in the HKRU’s Elite Rugby and age grade programmes.

The addition of former England international Olly Barkley to the coaching and playing squad provided the catalyst to elevate the collective and individual levels of professionalism necessary to compete at the top of the modern game in Hong Kong.

Throughout the year, anniversary celebrations were held in England, Canada and Hong Kong to laud past feats both on and off the field. Over the past 40 years, Kowloon has provided many of the great personalities and memories in domestic and international competition. The end of this season saw two of Kowloon’s legends, Brucie and Dooley, calling time on memorable rugby careers - news that was welcomed only by opposing front rows and referees.

Throughout the year significant strides were made in progressing our strategic plan. The introduction of a contingent of PLA players into the second team combined with the addition of a summer elementary rugby programme, which added considerable numbers to the men’s and women’s development squads, eventually provided the numbers to register additional teams in both competitions.

九龍欖球會 今年是九龍欖球會成立40週年，確是喜事重重。首先， 本會的第一隊今季表現卓越，而同樣振奮的消息包括Jack Neville 榮獲「年度最佳男子球員」，以及Jim Scaysbrook 榮獲「年度最佳教練」。此外，本會在超級聯賽中勇奪亞 軍及躋身冠軍盃總決賽。可見球會在推動致勝文化之後， 證實獲得成功。 今季，球員的個人表現隨著參與男子社區聯賽，女子七 人賽，十五人賽和全職化參與精英十五人欖球計劃(Elite Rugby Performance) 及年齡組別代表隊(Age Grade) 課程 後顯著提升。 此外，前英國代表隊球員Olly Barkley成為了我們教練和球 員其中的一分子。他的加入促進球會個別及整體的專業發 展，幫助球會於現今香港欖球的頂級賽事中佔一席位。

適逢本年是本會的四十週年，本會在英國、加拿大及香港 舉行各式各樣的慶祝活動。在過往的四十年，九龍欖球會 在本地及國際賽事中留低不少美好足印。在季尾期間，兩 位傑出的九龍欖球會隊員Brucie 和Dooley光榮結束欖球生 涯，讓我們深表惋惜。 過往一年，本會的策略計劃邁進了一大步。我們在第二球 隊加插解放軍欖球隊(PLA)球員，另亦增設暑期初級欖球課 程；後者為男女子發展隊伍引入不少球員，增加出賽隊伍 的數量。 另外，本會於成人欖球組別派出兩支勁旅－Specials和 Beavers。Beavers更在社區聯賽第六組別賽事和季候總決 賽(Grand Championship)中兩次奪盃， 獲取雙重榮譽。從 下季度開始，本會的一些資深球員將專注培育及指導具潛 質的精英球員上。

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In senior social grades, the Specials and Beavers both fielded strong teams with the Beavers taking double honors with trophies in the NL6 League and Grand Championship competitions. In the coming season, several of these senior players will turn their attention to developing and mentoring our potential future elite players.

Support to our local community has become an integral part of the ethos of the club. In collaboration with our sponsors and HandsOn Hong Kong, numerous groups of children with special needs were given an entertaining introduction to rugby through the Kowloon MVision Community Days.

During the season, we ran five community days with the valuable assistance of the HKRU, Renaissance College and Hong Kong International School, culminating in a Community event during the week of the Hong Kong Sevens with the Classic Wallabies at Chater Garden. This summer we will host an event with the South African Consulate General to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day. The 9 Dragons, the charitable arm of Kowloon Rugby Club, continued to expand its impact on youth rugby and the long term development of the game. In 2016, a one-year scholar-

九龍社區支持是本會不可分割的精神支柱。我們聯同贊助 商和HandsOn Hong Kong， 讓有特殊需要的兒童可在九 龍MVision社區日接觸欖球運動。今季，我們在香港欖球總 會、啟新書院及香港國際學校的支持下，舉辦為期五天的 社區日活動。此外，在香港七人欖球賽的瘋狂欖球週聯同 Classic Wallabies在遮打花園舉行了—場社區活動。今年暑 假，我們亦將聯同南非領事館，舉辦為慶祝曼德拉日的活 動。 九龍欖球會的慈善活躍分子Dragons 9，會繼續全力支持青年 欖球員和欖球運動發展。在2016年，除提供到英國Tony Ho Memorial Camp 的一周訓練營外，我們更為16歲以下 的青年增添 一份到英國Mount St. Mary’ s College的一年 獎學金。我們有幸得到贊助商的鼎力支持及運用每年九龍 欖球嘉年華(RugbyFest)十人賽事和晚宴的收益，令許多慈 善工作例如老撾欖球(Laos Rugby) 和奮進行動(Operation Breakthrough) 得以順利進行。

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ship to Mount St. Mary’s College in UK was introduced, in addition to the one-week Tony Ho memorial rugby camp for a group of under 16 year olds.

The charitable work pursued through these avenues and many other programmes, such as Laos Rugby and Operation Breakthrough, are only possible with the support of our sponsors and the proceeds of the annual RugbyFest 10s tournament and dinner.

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Revolution Sports Recreation Club The 2016/17 Season marked Revolution SRC’s thirteenth year playing in the HKRU domestic league and it proved to be another challenging and enjoyable experience.

In the Men’s Division, the club fielded a side in National League 5, which was led by head coach Justin Temara. Although we did not make the desired impact in the league, our young team performed with passion and potential, indicating a bright future ahead. We will continue our strategic push to develop local players and to recruit and invest resources in developing Hong Kong’s young tertiary players.

In the Women’s league, this was the third season the club contested the fifteen-a-side Women’s National League 1. Led by coach Gary Tsang, who was named the 2016/17 Women’s Development Coach of the Year, it was an enjoyable and amazing season. The year started with a perfect pre-season training camp in Guangzhou, which improved our physical condition and prepared the side well for the season. The results showed down the stretch as the side advanced to the Grand Championship final, a first for the club at fifteen-a-side level. With this taste of success, we are confident that the women’s team will keep their great team spirit, hard work and determination intact for next season.

We are still participating in The Hong Kong Bank Foundation - HKFYG Rugby Summer and Season Training programme, helping to coach and encourage local youth to play rugby.

The programme also provides very good experience and opportunities for our coaches Chu Ting, Steph Chan, Yoyo Ho and Queenie Poon, who enjoy the opportunity to coach at youth level. We are pleased that the number of participants in the programme has increased as a result of the efforts of all of the involved parties over the past few years.

We continue to cooperate closely with Shatin Shapei Mini Rugby Club to provide coaching support to their teams from U7 to U9 level and thank our youth coaches, Mani Kan, Chu Ting and Au Wai, for their support. We continue to work hard towards our goal of establishing a Colts team next season.

A new touch tournament “Revolution Touch x City 3 was successfully organized on 18 March with the support of the HKRU, HKTA and our local touch rugby community. Blessed with good weather it proved an enjoyable day for the players.

We are very proud that both Revolution SRC men and women rugby teams completed the season and played some good rugby along the way. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our senior coaching team of Justin and Gary, and all of our other coaches, for their support and hard working during the season, and are also appreciative of the support from the HKRU, Robbie McRobbie and Ruth Mitchell, in particular.

Revolution Sports Recreation Club www.rsrc.com.hk

革命之旅體育遊樂會 這是革命之旅體育遊樂會第十三年參加香港欖球總會舉辦 的本地聯賽，而今年仍是充滿挑戰及愉快經驗的一年。 在Justin Temara總教練的帶領下，男子組別參加了社區聯 賽第五組別。雖然我們在社區聯賽表現未如理想，但年青 的球員們展現了他們的潛力、熱誠和光輝的未來。我們會 繼續培育本地球員、包括召募及投入資源去培訓年青及本 地球員。 女子聯賽方面，這是我們第三季重返女子社區聯賽第一組 別(WNL1)作賽。獲2016-17年度「女子發展教練」Gary Tsang任女子隊的教練，他帶領球隊到廣州參與預賽訓練 營，目的為提高球員水平和作賽前準備。本年是女子隊首 次晉身季後總決賽，球隊度過了愉快又奇妙的一季。我們 深信她們會繼續努力，保持良好團隊精神和決戰的雄心。

我們亦繼續與沙田沙皮小型欖球會合作，為U7至U9少年 提供訓練。感謝青少年教練Mani Kan、Chu Ting則及Au Wai。我們目標是於下一季度建立一支青少年隊伍，並會為 達到這個目標而努力。 在香港欖球總會、香港非撞式欖球總會和本地非撞式欖球 團體的支持下，在3月18日成功舉行「Revolution Touch x City 3」。天公造美，非撞式欖球球員享受了美好的一天。 我們為所有革命之旅體育遊樂會隊伍成功度過了賽季， 並打出精彩的球賽而感到非常自豪，並想藉此機會感謝 Justin、Gary，以及我們的教練團隊為這賽季所付出的 努力及支持；特別感謝香港欖球總會、麥偉彬(Robbie McRobbie)及麥露芙(Ruth Mitchell)的支持。 革命之旅體育遊樂會

另外，我們繼續參與滙豐銀行慈善基金之「香港青年協會 夏季和季度欖球培訓」計劃，教導兒童及青少年玩欖球， 計劃同時也為我們的教練Chu Ting、 Steph Chan、 Yoyo Ho及Queenie Poon提供教導兒童及青少年的機會，他們均 享受這份寶貴的經驗。我們非常高興見到參加者數目逐漸 增加，可見整個團隊一直以來努力得嘗成果。

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SCAA Causeway Bay Rugby Football Club A landmark year in the history of the Club saw our membership cross the 500 mark for the first time to reach our highest ever numbers as we continue to draw new rugby enthusiasts from across all age groups and abilities. Our numbers provide a strong talent pool for the club’s five senior men’s and two women’s teams, each of which have completed commendable seasons with varying degrees of success.

Our men’s first team, Tempest, gave a solid account of themselves winning a majority of games and finishing strongly in fourth position. It was a year of re-building for Tempest, which recently lost several elder statesmen to retirement, some of whom have returned to their homelands or started families. The side remains competitive in a vibrant league that matches the best amateur rugby players against each other, week in and week out. The team’s successful rebuilding has been in large part thanks to the Club’s Director of Rugby, Sam Pinder, and his crew of hard working coaches.

The tragic demise of Hugo Rouille in a road accident in March snatched from the Club’s folds a young, talented player and a wonderful human being. A cheerful and enthusiastic clubman who was always willing to help, Hugo will be missed both on and off the pitch by the rugby community across Hong Kong.

Rest in peace, Hugo!

The Club’s women’s section led the awards tally this year with Lammergeier winning both the league and championship titles in NL 2. Congratulations to women’s section head and former Hong Kong international Hoty Chan on her induction into the HKRU Hall of Fame and to Au King To on winning the Women’s Development Player of the year award. Big thanks also go to Hoty and Ocean Chow for their untiring efforts in coaching our women’s section this season.

Our Women’s Premiership side Phoenix remained mid-table for the season, battling it out with HKFC for fourth place, but eventually losing out to their old foes by a single point. A number of young Phoenix players enjoyed their first season of Premiership rugby and this bodes well as the team builds for the future.

The men’s second team, Pirates, retained a solid core of players from their Grand Championship win the previous season and started the season as serious title contenders. A win over Discipline Services, which eventually took the League and Grand Championship double, showed the team’s strong

南華會銅鑼灣欖球會 今年球會立下了一個里程碑，歷史上會員人數首次達五百 人，證明本會繼續吸引不同年齡及水平的欖球愛好者。球 會是一個人才濟濟的地方，會中五隊成年男子隊及兩隊女 子隊在本年取得不同程度的成功。 男子第一隊Tempest在大部分比賽中勝出，並在其組別中 取得第四名。今年是Tempest重整隊型的一年，主要是數 名資深隊員因退休離港或組織家庭而離隊。雖然如此， 球隊仍然保持水準，在每周與其他業餘欖球員對賽時充 滿活力。球隊重整成功，有賴球會欖球總監沈本德(Sam Pinder)及勤奮的教練團隊。 今年3月發生的一宗交通意外帶走了Hugo Rouille，令本會 損失了一名年輕、有才華及優秀的會員。Hugo開朗熱情、 樂於助人，香港欖球界不論場內場外都會懷念他。Hugo， 望您能夠安息﹗

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本會女子隊今年在獎項上領首，Lammergeier在本地社區 聯賽第二組別及季後總決賽獲勝。喜女子隊主管及前香港 代表隊球員陳皓婷(Hoty Chan)獲香港欖球總會納入名人 堂，而歐景桃(Au King To) 則得到年度「最佳女子發展隊 球員」的榮譽。此外，非常感謝Hoty和Ocean Chow在本 賽季為女子隊擔任教練所付出的努力。 女子第一隊Phoenix在本季維持在組別的中游位置，在與香 港足球會爭第四名的比賽中，僅以一分之差落敗。一些年 輕Phoenix球員第一次於超級聯賽登場，為球隊的未來奠定 基礎。 男子第二隊Pirates在去季後總決賽勝出後繼續保留核心球 員，在本季開始時已表現強勁，延續上年的氣勢，充分表 現出球員對爭勝的決心。Pirates擊敗了聯賽及季後總決賽 雙料冠軍紀律部隊欖球隊，充份顯示球隊的強大潛力，惟 他們在準決賽中因勝負比率而未能進入決賽。球隊期望在 下季可以有更好的一致性，能提升在組別中的排名。

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potential. The team reached the semi finals before bowing out to the eventual champions and finished the campaign with a favourable win-loss ratio. The team now looks for consistency next season as they bounce back from a mid-table finish.

Marines, the men’s third team, which mainly comprises of old boys, had an enjoyable season although they could not match their title winning performance of the season prior. The midtable finish was creditable given the huge gulf between the top teams and the rest.

Colts Section

The Club continues to develop and grow its Colts section.

Further growth in building playing numbers will focus around a closer relationship with SCAA and schools around the So Kon Po area.

A key focus of the Club to grow the game at grassroots level saw the resumption of our partnership with the old boys from HKiED in the form of Loxi and the continued development of the Contenders.

Loxi finished as runners-up, while Contenders were third, in NL7, showing fair amount of promise amongst our new players. Both development teams act as an entry point and development pathway for those new to the game and embarking on senior rugby careers. Contenders finished the season winning half of its matches while Loxi did well to win nine of 12 contests.

男子第三隊Marines主要由舊生組成，雖然今季未能蟬聯 去年的獎項，但仍享受整個賽季。雖然排名在組別中游位 置，但在一個實力懸殊的組別中有此成果已屬不錯。 球會今年其中一個重點項目是在基層發展欖球，成效能見 於與香港教育大學舊生合作的Loxi 和 Contenders的持續發 展。Loxi在其組別中排名第二，而Contenders則在社區聯 賽第七組別排名第三，可見新球員為球隊帶來希望。這兩 個發展隊伍是發展欖球的起點，為新接觸欖球運動的隊員 提供一個途徑，開展他們的欖球事業生涯。Contenders 在 季中的比賽取得一半勝利，而Loxi則在十二場比賽中勝出 九場。 青年隊

球會繼續發展青年隊，隨著參加人數增加，球會希望能專 注於與南華會及掃捍埔附近學校建立更緊密的關係。 小型欖球隊

小型欖球隊在本季已發展至超過250名球員，組成13隊不同 年齡的隊伍參與多項小型欖球活動。特別鳴謝小型欖球部 主席Carol Slawson 及一眾義工，騰出星期日下午時間支持 本會發展。本會為首個成功籌組由U5至U12年齡組別之小 型欖球隊的球會，期待他們於下個球季亮相。

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Mini Section

The mini club membership expanded to over 250 players this season, consistently putting out 13 teams across all age groups at mini festivals. A big thanks to our Mini Chairwoman Carol Slawson and the huge number of volunteers that give up their Sunday afternoons to support and grow the Club.

The next season will see our Club have a full complement of teams from U5 through to U12 age grades for the first time.

Our U9 and U10 fielded teams in the Tier A competition this season, which we believe makes us the first majority Chinese club to enter top tier competition.

We also launched a girl’s rugby program this season with the intent of joining the girls’ rugby competition as opposed to playing mixed sides. Next season we will field our first ever girls’ only U9s team, and as join with other Clubs to form U10-U12 girls’ teams.

In short, the Club continues to grow at a healthy pace, led by members of Chinese origin, and will look to add new sections in the coming years.

LOOKING AHEAD

The club marks its 30th Anniversary next season and my fellow committee members are leaving no stone unturned to organise a befitting celebration.

本賽季我們派出了U9和U10隊伍參加A組(Tier A)比賽，相 信是首個華人主導的球會參與頂級賽事。今季我們亦發起 了一隊全女子欖球隊，以參加女子欖球賽事為目標，而非 一向的混合隊伍。下季我們會首次派出全女子U9隊伍，同 時亦會與其他球會女子隊合作組成U10至U12隊。我們的球 會由華人領導，亦正在穩步發展，期望未來能增加更多分 部。 展望未來

球會在下季踏入三十週年，委員會中各成員均不遺餘力， 務求舉辦一個合宜的慶祝活動。我想藉此機會感謝球會的 教練、委員及義工，他們在整季投入時間和精力，讓球會 得以順利運作。

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank the club’s coaching staff, committee members and volunteers, who have spent significant time and energy throughout the season to ensure the smooth functioning of the club.

Umesh Desai

Umesh Desai Chairman SCAA Causeway Bay RFC

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Taipo Dragons Dragon Rugby Football Club Taipo Dragons continued to develop and improve in the 2016/17 Season. The Club continues its efforts to develop both men’s and women’s teams.

Our NL6 team was able to allow more players at beginner level to participate in the game and earn match experience and create a feeder system for development.

Our Women’s teams participated in National League 1 and National League 2. The senior women’s team wrote a new page in our Club history by winning the double in National League 1. Our players, such as Kwong Sau Yan and Chan Tsz Ching, are also emerging on the national level as well.

This is a strong encouragement for the women’s side and we will continue to seek opportunities to improve and challenge ourselves in the coming season.

The men’s teams performed well and we hope that they can continue to progress to new heights in the coming season with new joiners being recruited from our adult elementary course this summer.

Executive Committee 2016/17 Taipo Dragon Rugby Football Club

Our Men’s teams participated in National League 4 and National League 6. Our NL4 side ranked sixth this season and responded positively to the higher intensity and more physical games. The season was a valuable learning opportunity for our senior men with the chance to perform in a higher league than ever before.

大埔龍欖球會 2016-17是大埔龍欖球會繼續有進步和發展的一季。本會繼 續努力發展男子隊及女子隊。女子隊方面，我們參加了女 子隊社區聯賽第1組別及女子隊社區聯賽第2組別。成人女 子隊在社區聯賽第1組別的賽事中贏取了雙料冠軍，寫下光 輝的一頁。我們有些球員例如鄺秀欣(Kwong Sau Yan) 和 陳芷晴(Chan Tsz Ching) 被選入香港代表隊一份子，成積 令人鼓舞。展望下季，我們將會繼續尋找進步和接受新挑 戰的機會。 男子隊方面，我們參加了社區聯賽第4組別和社區聯賽第6 組別。今年，參加了社區聯賽第4組別的隊伍奪得第6名。 我們享受了一個緊張又刺激的賽季。今年成人男子隊參加 了更高級別的欖球賽事，他們都都上了寶貴的一課。社區 聯賽第6組別隊伍方面，我們安排初級球員參加比賽，旨於 讓他們吸收寶貴經驗。男子隊方面，今季他們表現得非常 好。下季我們將選拔在暑假成人初級課程的新球員加入隊 伍，期待來年會有更好的表現。

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Tin Shui Wai Rugby Football Club The 2016/17 Season was another rebuilding year after the club loaned a number of first team members to higher division clubs to gain experience. Numbers were bolstered by an influx of young blood, particularly in our First and Third Men’s teams. It was pleasing to see that some of these new players came through the Colts system and from the Adult Elementary Course.

Women’s 15s

This was a learning season for the women, after progressing from the Tens competition to fifteens, which they found easier to understand than to adapt to. Despite the challenges, a team with a mixture of experienced and beginning players managed to gel and played some beautiful rugby over the course of the season. Under new coach Lau Sze Hong, the team performed well and completed the season with a midtable finish. The season’s Most Improved Players honours went to Tsang Hoi Ling and Man Ka Man. TSWRFC 1st XV

TSWRFC 1st XV played in National League 2 this season.

Captained by the experienced David Holmes, the 1st XV were unlucky with some narrow results going against them.

Throughout a challenging season, the team played with great

passion and determination - despite fielding many young and inexperienced players. The competition was fierce and extremely close throughout the season, but our run ended at the quarterfinals. Torris Cheung was named the side’s MVP and Fong Kit Fung was named the Most Improved Player of the season.

TSWRFC 2nd XV

Our second XV welcomed a new coach in Angus Leung into the set-up and he proved a great addition to TSWRFC. Captained by Leon Lau, TSWRFC 2 played in Community League 5. A steady start to the season saw a mid-table finish before the Christmas break. Constant fluctuations within the squad brought an uphill challenge after the break, and despite some crucial injuries, the 2nd XV put out some fantastic performances approaching the Grand Championships.

However, a narrow loss against HKCC in the semi finals stages halted our progression. Cheung Wai Ho and Benjamin Ng Tsz Pan were named MVP and MIP respectively.

TSWRFC 3rd XV

After an undefeated run last season, the TSWRFC 3rd XV entered 2016/17 with strong expectations. Led by Brian Wan Chung Yin the team played in Community League 6

天水圍欖球會 2016/17季度，天水圍欖球會繼續重整架構。我們鼓勵眾多 來自不同球會的球員挑戰出賽高一級組別比賽；另外，也 有新血加入球隊。一些來自青少年欖球隊員和成人初級課 程的球員加入本會的男子隊伍(第1及3隊)，為此，我們感到 欣喜。 女子15人欖球隊

今季，女子隊在學習適應由十人隊伍變成十五人隊伍的打 法。幸好，新舊隊員 合作良好， 打了幾場漂亮的賽事。在 新教練Lau Sze Hong帶領下，女子隊的表現良好， 以中 間名次完成今季賽事。我們的「最佳進步球員」榮譽屬於 Tsang Hoi Ling和Ma Ka Man。 天水圍欖球會1st XV

天水圍欖球會1st XV隊參加了社區聯賽第二組別賽事。在 經驗豐富的隊長David Holmes帶領下，成績稍稍未如理 想。雖然年輕隊員經驗不足，但他們充滿熱誠及鬥志，令 賽事競爭非常激烈，分數極為接近，球隊在八強賽中遇上 總決賽得主而無緣晉級決賽。我們的「最有價值球員」屬 於Torris Cheung，而「最佳進步球員」則屬於Fong Kit Fung。

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天水圍欖球會2nd XV

我們歡迎新教練Angus Leung加入成為本隊重要成員。2nd XV隊在Leon Lau帶領下參加社區聯賽第五組別，發展平 穩，他們於聖誕假期前取得中間名次。雖然主力球員受傷 令隊伍出現不穩定的因素，但2nd XV 仍有不俗的表現， 我 們預計小休後將面臨更多的挑戰。綜觀球隊表現不錯，惟 球隊在準決賽事遇上香港木球會而無緣晉身決賽。獎項方 面，Cheung Wai Ho 及Ng Tsz Pan 分別獲頒「最有價值球 員」及「最佳進步球員」。 天水圍欖球會3rd XV

天水圍欖球會3rd XV隊對今季抱很大期望，皆因上季他 們有着不敗紀錄。在Brian Wan Chung Yin帶領下參與社 區聯賽第六組別，在聯賽取得亞軍但未能晉身季後總決賽 (Grand Championship)。球隊的佳績全歸功於發展隊隊員 及教練Ivan Chan，我們亦很高興青少年及初級課程為球 隊帶來兵源。我們的「最有價值球員」屬於Chan Ching Pong，而「最佳進步球員」則屬於Tsang Chun Ho。

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this season, finishing second in the league, but exiting earlier than expected in the Grand Championship. All credit goes to the development players and coach Ivan Chan. The team’s performance was lifted by an influx of new players from the youth system and elementary course. Chan Ching Pong was our MVP this season while Tsang Chun Ho was awarded MIP.

Sponsorship

Youth Development

We were also happy to partner with BT (HK) Ltd, HKRU and YLDSA to host an invitational touch tournament for Primary school students aged 11-12 in the season past.

Our second season combining with Operation Breakthrough at both U19 and U16 Boy’s level saw steady progress. The two U19 Boy’s teams played in the Division 1 and Division 2 Colts leagues. Our Colts could only field a younger and less experienced side in Division 1 due to age eligibility issues but despite the new blood we finished fourth on the league table.

A better performance was recorded in Division 2, where our boys finished at the top of the Division 2B table and faced Flying Kukris in the grand championship final in a losing effort.

The U16 Boy’s team was placed in Division 3 since most of the players were inexperienced. Division 3 is not a competitive league but a useful vehicle for youth development with a string of friendly games helping channel players to higher levels.

Our numbers fluctuated throughout the season and we target increasing numbers at this age grade ahead of next season.

青少年發展

U19和U16於第二季發展平穩，今年他們參與「奮進計劃」 (Operation Breakthrough)。兩隊U19男子隊參加第一組別 及第二組別。因為要符合年齡規定，第一組別只能派出較 年輕及經驗較少的球員出賽第一組別賽事，但他們也能在 聯賽中奪得第四。我們於第二組別有較佳表現，他們在第 二組別B賽事中得到第一名，惟於季後總決賽中未能奪冠。 因許多U16男子隊員缺乏經驗，我們便安排了他們參加第三 組別賽事。隊伍之間在第三組別競爭比較少，為年輕球員 提供一個良好的發展平台。本年度，球員數目不算穩定， 期望球員數目在下年度有所增長。 贊助商

We are very fortunate to extend our sponsorship with Richards Basmajian and Simon Reid Kay & Associates, who share our vision of developing grassroots rugby.

New Partnership

Last but not least, we offer a massive thanks to the administrative and coaching staff, as well as all of the players for their time and effort, on and off the pitch – which contributed to another memorable season.

We look forward to the 2017/18 season and the challenges ahead.

Ken Wan Chairman TSWRFC

新合作夥伴

我們很高興與BT (HK) Ltd、香港欖球總會和YLDSA 合作舉 辦了一場11至12歲小學生邀請賽。 最後要感謝我們的行政人員、教練團隊和球員在場外場內 所付出的時間及努力，讓這一季成為令人難忘的一季。 我們期待2016/17賽季的來臨，以及隨之而來的挑戰。

Ken Wan 天水圍欖球會主席

我們非常感謝我們的贊助商Richards Basmajian和Simon Reid Kay & Associates與我們擁有共同目標，並支持我們 發展普及欖球。

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Typhoons Rugby Football Club The 2016/17 Season has been arguably one of the most successful in the history of Typhoons RFC, with the Club growing from strength to strength both on and off the pitch.

again that they can manage the delicate balance of social but competitive rugby. We are very excited to see what is to come from them next season.

Our 1st team saw unprecedented success, not only winning National League 3, but doing so undefeated. It was a monumental effort from the players, who demonstrated a clear step up in the standard of rugby that the ‘Phoons were able to produce. Of course, it couldn’t have been done without the amazing support of our coach, all the guys that put that extra effort in at training and behind the scenes, and of course those loyally cheering us on along the sidelines (including our brilliant WAGs!). Unfortunately we didn’t manage to secure the double, losing the Grand Championship Final to HKFC despite a heroic effort from all involved.

One of our prouder moments of the season saw Coach Jon Keelty receive the Development Coach of the Year award at the HKRU Annual Dinner, an accolade that not only shows how we are developing on the pitch, but more importantly recognizes his outstanding efforts for the Club. What a legend!

We must also make special mention of Gabby Lee who has been part of the ‘Phoons family for a number of years and was this year inducted into the HKRU Hall of Fame. Nice one, Gabby!

After a shaky start to the season which saw a string of defeats, our beloved Plan B showed extraordinary heart and Typhoon spirit to bounce back in the manner that they did. Some big wins started rolling in mid-season, which gave the lads the momentum they needed, resulting in a well-deserved spot in the NL4 GC Final. After once again narrowly losing out - but walking off the pitch with their heads held high, Plan B proved

Off the pitch there were the usual shenanigans, including our infamous Christmas party, our dangerous curry nights, oh… and tour. If anyone tries to suggest that four days in Manila for the Manila 10s is a good idea, ignore them - they are lying to you. Our charity work continued as we partnered particularly with the Darkness Into Light campaign, which is close to all of our hearts here in Hong Kong.

颱風欖球會 2016/17年可以說是颱風欖球會有史以來最成功的一年，球 會在場內場外的發展均日益壯大。 球會第一隊伍取得颱風史無前例的成功，以不敗的戰績在 社區聯賽第三組別勝出。這是所有隊員付出龐大努力所得 的成果，顯示眾 Phoons的欖球水平和實力的提升。當然， 這成功亦有賴全力支持隊伍的教練、在訓練出時加倍付出 的球員，還有一班幕後功臣 — 就是在場邊忠誠地為我們打 氣的觀眾(包括來自英格蘭的WAGs)!可惜的是，即使球員 表現英勇，惟仍未能取得雙冠軍，在季後總決賽中敗於香 港足球會。 在季初表現不穩加上連場敗仗，Plan B隊顯示出堅毅無比的 決心和颱風精神，把局勢扭轉，令球隊表現反彈。Plan B 在季中開始取得連場勝利，為球員帶來更多動力，成功打 入社區聯賽第四分組決賽。雖然最後以些微分數落敗，但 球員均為球隊在賽季中的表現而自豪，並再一次證明如何 平衡競爭激烈的欖球賽和友誼，我們非常期待Plan B於下 個季度的賽事。

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另一件令球會覺得驕傲的，是教練Jon Keelty在香港欖球總 會周年晚會上獲頒發年度最佳發展隊教練獎。這榮譽不單 表明了球會在欖球場上的發展，更重要的是認同Jon Keelty 本人對球會的卓越貢獻，確是一個傳奇﹗在此亦要特別提 及Gabby Lee，她已是Phoons的成員多年，今年獲邀進入 香港欖球總會名人堂﹗Gabby，了不起﹗ 在球場以外，我們還有精心策劃並「臭名昭著」的聖誕派 對、「危機重重」的咖喱之夜，當然還有‥‥‥巡迴比 賽。假如有人告訴你四天在馬尼拉與馬尼拉十人欖球隊對 賽是一個好提議的話，他們必定在說謊。今年，我們繼續 與不同機構合作舉辦慈善活動，特別是球會非常重視的「 步向光明 — 香港」。 我們非常感謝贊助商在本季的支持，尤以Vistra為本會今年 重要的夥伴，期望明年能繼續合作。另外亦要鳴謝忠實合 作夥伴Rula Bula、Ganga’ s和Joe Bananas的長期支持。

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We’d like to thank our sponsors for their support this season, particularly Vistra, who have been a huge partner this year and one that we hope we can continue to work with. Thanks also to our stalwart partners, Rula Bula, Ganga’s, and Joe Bananas, who as always, have been fantastic.

In the build up to our Annual General Meeting and looking ahead to the 2017/18 Season, there is a lot to be excited about in the Typhoons camp. Hong Kong’s most social Club is on the up. Watch this space…

Swatts James Swatton Chairman, Typhoons RFC

周年大會即將舉行，展望2017/18賽季，颱風欖球會將有很 多令人興奮及期待的活動。記緊密切留意香港最佳聯誼欖 球會的動向﹗

James Swatton 颱風欖球會主席

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University Rugby Football Club 2016/2017 was another solid season of rugby for University RFC. The Club is fortunate to have an engaged and committed coaching team and executive to help us stay on course.

The Men’s senior sides competed well in NL2 and NL4 under Head Coach Matt Gibbs and Forwards Coach Alex Poole.

The Club’s representative “Wizards” side struggled with injuries throughout the season but finished well, with a solid quarter-final victory against what had been its nemesis during the season, Causeway Bay Pirates. That win was followed by a close semi-final loss to a strong Hong Kong Scottish side.

The old boys “URFC” side struggled with numbers throughout the NL4 season, but finished well qualifying for the NL4A Grand Championship. The old boys were ousted from the tournament by Hong Kong Scottish on a fine last-second try

by Scottish head coach and ex-international Craig Hammond.

Fair play, see you next season.

travel to achieve good results on the pitch and excellent progression in skill levels. Momentum for this side has been building year-on-year and with the infusion of new student talent and some “grey hairs” to provide guidance on the pitch, the Club is optimistic for an excellent 2017/2018 campaign.

The highlights of the students’ year were the various interuniversity sevens competitions in which the boys participated.

Coach Matt Gibbs lent his sevens expertise to the students, whose commitment and high standard of play netted them a fair amount of silverware. Great job boys!

The lady “Unicorns” had a resurgent year, galvanized by an excellent recruiting effort by coaches Wilfred Lau and Yu Man Ho in the summer. The team remains a development side slowly gathering a core of experienced players. The Unicorns joined forces with the Discovery Bay Pirates for their fifteens league this year, a partnership that seemed fruitful for both groups of players and one which the Club would be pleased to continue supporting.

The men’s development side “HKU/URFC Freshers” had some excellent performances in their league, overcoming the vagaries of exchange programmes, exams and other student

大學欖球會 2016/2017球會度過了一個充實的賽季，在富責任感及投入 的教練團隊和行政人員的帶領下，本會球隊得以在球場上 衝鋒陷陣。 在主教練Matt Gibbs及前鋒教練Alex Poole，成年男子隊在 社區聯賽第二及第四組別均表現良好。球會代表隊Wizards 在季中雖受球員傷患影響，但仍能在半準決賽中擊敗勁敵 銅鑼灣海盜隊，惜於準決賽中以些微比數敗於香港蘇格蘭 人欖球會。 「大學欖球會舊生隊」去年備受參賽人數不足的壓力，但 仍能獲得社區聯賽第四Ａ組別作賽的參賽資格。惟於與香 港蘇格蘭人欖球會對賽時，該隊的首席教練及前國腳球員 Craig Hammond在球賽完結前一刻成功達陣，致本會出 局。不過，球賽中有勝有負，我們期待下季再會。 男子隊發展隊方面，「香港大學/大學欖球會新生隊」在十 五人賽中表現卓越，成功克服隊員參與交流活動、考試及 外遊等問題，取得良好成績，技術亦同樣有所提升。球隊 發展的動力有賴新人加入時注入技術，以及舊人在球場上 作經驗指導，本會對2017/2018年度的賽季非常樂觀。本年

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度值得注意的是本會男子隊參與了各項大專七人欖球賽， 教練Matt Gibbs憑著他在的七人欖球賽的專業知識，全情 投入以高水平訓練指導學生隊員，讓他們在本賽季贏得數 面獎牌。 在此要表揚男子隊的優良表現﹗

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The Club also helped the HKU women’s rugby team prepare for their inter-university sevens rugby competitions. The spirit and energy the Unicorns brought to broader Club events was fantastic and it’s a trend that we hope will continue.

Off the pitch, the Club continues to work with Hong Kong University to explore and expand ways in which we can enrich the HKU student experience.

Aaron Bleasdale

今年「女子獨角獸」隊煥然一新，全賴夏季時教練Wilfred Lau及Yu Man Ho落力招募。球隊仍在發展中，逐漸凝聚有 經驗的核心球員。獨角獸隊今年伙拍愉景灣海盜隊參與十 五人欖球賽，合作無疑對雙方球員均有裨益，本會期望來 年繼續支持此舉。球會亦協助港大女子欖球隊參與不同的 大專七人欖球賽，獨角獸隊為球會帶來能量和魄力，期望 這個趨勢能夠延續下去。 在球場以外，本會繼續與香港大學合作，尋求辦法以擴展 及壯寬港大學生在欖球運動上的體驗。

Aaron Bleasdale

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USRC Tigers Rugby Football Club The USRC Rugby Section once again had another successful year across all age groups. The Club subcommittee, led by Convener Marco Cassandro, are happy to report that the Section has moved forward on many fronts, both on and off the pitch. The Section, working in partnership with USRC Tigers Rugby Football Club, once again entered teams in all three sections of the Hong Kong Rugby Union’s competitions.

Overall, the Rugby Section remains strong. We have seen an increased participation across most divisions, most significantly the Minis and Youth, who dominate the youth rugby scene in Hong Kong across both Boys and Girls rugby.

Hong Kong at either sevens, fifteens or in the Kong Warriors programme.

The Section held numerous events at the Club during the year including age group events, post-match presentations poolside and the annual ball in the Marquee. The Section who like to offer a sincere thanks to the USRC for its support and to our sponsors, particularly our title sponsor Borrelli Walsh.

Seniors Division Men

At senior level, the Women’s 1st team unfortunately once again fell in the semi-finals with the Men’s 1st team doing the same.

The USRC Tiger’s senior division entered seven teams in the 2016/2017 season, including five men’s teams and two women’s teams.

Development through the youth systems has been a massive focal point for USRC Tigers in recent years, with no less than 50 youth players representing Hong Kong in both formats of the game.

These were:

The progression from Youth to Seniors is once again demonstrated with 24 senior players, most of whom have come through the youth programme, progressing to represent

Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers Premier Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers NL1 Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers Development Borrelli Walsh USRC Legends Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers Parents

三軍會猛虎欖球會 三軍會欖球部在所有年齡組別再度過了成功的一年。由召 集人Marco Cassandro 領導的小組委員會欣然報告，欖球 部無論在球場內外均向前邁進。本部夥拍三軍會猛虎欖球 會，再次參與香港欖球總會舉行的全部三組賽事。 整體來說，欖球部仍然穩健強勁。大部分組別的參與人數 均有增加，其中男女組別的小型欖球及青少年欖球在香港 更有著主導地位。可惜，男子第一隊及女子第一隊在十五 人欖球準決賽中再次落敗。

成年隊

本賽季三軍會猛虎欖球會成年隊有七支隊伍出賽，包括五 支男子隊及兩支女子隊。隊伍包括： 男子隊

Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers Premier Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers NL1 Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers Development Borrelli Walsh USRC Legends Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers Parents

近年，培訓青年球員是三軍會猛虎欖球會的重點，有不少 於50名青年隊員代表香港參與七人或十五人欖球賽。成年 隊中有24名球員是由青年隊開始，有部分從參與青年計劃 開始，現代表香港出戰七人或十五人欖球賽，或代表新成 立的香港戰士(Hong Kong Warriors)出賽。 本部在本年度於三軍會內舉辦了許多活動，包括不同年齡 組別的活動、池畔賽後演講及帳篷周年舞會。本部藉此機 會向三軍會一直以來的支持及贊助致謝，特別是冠名贊助 商Borrelli Walsh。

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Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers 1st Borrelli Walsh USRC City Tigers 2nd

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Women Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers 1st Borrelli Walsh USRC City Tigers 2nd The final standings were as follows: Premiership: 6th - Semi Finals Prem NL1: 3rd - Semi Finals Legends NL3: 3rd - Semi Finals Development NL5: 2nd - Cup Winners Parents NL6: 5th - Semi Finals Women’s Premiership: 3rd - Semi Finals Women’s NL1: 5th - Semi Finals In 2016/2017, the following players represented Hong Kong at international level:

最後排名: Premier第六名 – 準決賽 Prem NL1第三名 – 準決賽 Legends NL3第三名 – 準決賽 Development NL5第二名 – 獎盃賽 Parents NL6第五名 – 準決賽 Women Prem第三名 – 準決賽 Women NL1第五名 – 準決賽 2016-17年度國際賽香港代表： 男子隊

Men

Jack Capon, Chris Maize, Cado Lee, Salom Yiu, Tyler Spitz, Jason Jeyam, Calvin Hunter, Will Eversfield, Marco Lau, Tony Chen, Peter Yip, Saiman Kong, Enoch Kwok, Ron Siew, Fung Jai, Holam Chen, Mak Kwai Chung Women

Lindsay Varty, Wong Yuen Shan, Siu Wing Ni Winnie, Natasha Olsen Thorne, Jessica Ho, Nam Ka Man, Cathy Chan Youth Division

The Youth Division had another incredibly successful season, enhancing their reputation as the best youth programme in Hong Kong. Registered Youth membership for 2016/2017 was close to 240. During the season, the Youth Division entered a total of 12 teams across the U14, U16 and U19 age groups.

As noted earlier, USRC Tigers youth had an incredible 50 members represent Hong Kong at their respective age groups during the season.

女子隊

Lindsay Varty、Wong Yuen Shan、Siu Win Ni Winnie、Natasha Olsen Thorne、Jessica Ho、Nam Ka Man、Cathy Chan 青年隊

青年隊再次度過了一個極為成功的賽季，進一步提升其香 港最佳青年欖球計劃的地位。本年度已登記及繳付會費的 青年會員人數接近240人。在本賽季，青年隊有十二支隊橫 跨不同的年齡組別，分別為U14、U16和U19。 如前所述，本賽季三軍會猛虎欖球會青年隊有50名隊員代 表香港在不同年齡組別賽事中出賽。

Jack Capon、Chris Maize、Cado Lee, Salom Yui、Tyler Spitz, Jason Jeyam、Calvin Hunter、Will Eversfield、 Marco Lau、Tony Chen、Peter Yip Saiman Kong、Enoch Kwok、Ron Siew、Fung Jai、Holam Chen、Mak Kwai Chung

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Summary of results from Youth age groups: U14 Girls:

League and sevens winners

U16 Girls:

Strong sevens season

U19 Girls:

League and sevens winners

U13 Boys:

Entered two teams and won the Bowl Final

U14 Boys:

Entered one competitive team

U16 Boys:

Entered three teams: won the League and Cup double in Division 1; won the Cup in Division 2 and won the International Youth Tournament (IYT) Sevens tournament

U19 Boys:

Entered three teams: League runners-up in Division 1; League winners at both Division 2 and Division 3 level; winners of the International Youth Sevens Tournament.

Mini Rugby

USRC Tigers Minis had a successful season on and off the pitch. Total registered, paid up members was 450.

Membership

It is pleasing to see more and more members and their families ‘crossing over’ between Divisions, in part following the previous formation of the Parents team which allowed parents of minis and youth players to continue their playing careers whilst coaching or managing their kids.

We are also pleased to see an ever-increasing number of sons and daughters making the move up to our Senior teams.

The USRC Tigers have also this season gained the Elementary Programme run in partnership with the HKRU, which looks at introducing new adult players, both men and women, to the game, so we expect an increase in player numbers next season.

Nigel Mattravers Secretary

Once again the annual Tigerfest tournament was a huge sucess, with over 310 teams from 22 clubs taking part, which is over 3,500 players, a truly tremendous achievement.

青年隊比賽結果: U14女子 – 聯賽及七人賽雙料冠軍 U16女子 – 七人賽取得佳績 U19女子 – 聯賽及七人賽雙料冠軍 U13男子 – 兩支隊伍參賽及取得碗賽總決賽冠軍 U14男子 – 一支隊伍參賽 U16男子 – 三 支 隊 伍 參 賽 ， 聯 賽 ( 第 一 隊 及 第 二 隊 ) 冠 軍；獎盃賽及國際青年欖球七人錦標賽冠軍 (International Youth Tournament) U19男子 – 三支隊伍參賽，聯賽(第一隊)亞軍；聯賽(第二 隊及第三隊)冠軍及國際青年欖球七人錦標賽 冠軍 小型欖球隊

三軍會猛虎欖球會無論在球場內外度過了一個極為成功的 賽季。本年度已登記及繳付會費的會員人數接近450名。今 年成功舉辦了猛虎欖球錦標賽，共有22個球會、310支隊伍 參與。 參加球員高達3500名，成績驕人。

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會籍

我們看到越來越多會員及家屬出現在會中不同的小隊，例 如早前成立的家長隊，讓小型欖球及青年欖球隊隊員的家 長一方面繼續球員生涯，另一方面在欖球方面指導或引導 其子女。看到越來越多的子女從小型欖球及青年欖球隊轉 戰年隊，我們亦感欣慰。 三軍會猛虎欖球會在本賽季成功取得與香港欖球總會合作 的機會，推出欖球推廣計劃，旨在推廣成年男子及女子欖 球。因此，我們預計下賽季球員人數將有所增加。

Nigel Mattravers 三軍會欖球部秘書

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Valley Rugby Football Club ● Premiership:

Grand Champions, League Champions,

● Women’s Premiership: Grand Champions, League Champions, ● Premiership A:

Knights, League Champions

● Majai:

NL 7 League Champions

The 2016/17 season saw the handing over of batons as Brett Stewien replaced Andrew Riebe as Chairman, with Andrew leaving Hong Kong for Singapore; whilst Andrew “Ned” Kelly was appointed as head coach for the Societe Generale Premiership Men’s team for his first year as head coach. Kelly took over from Jack Isaac who did a fine job with Valley in the season previous. James Elliot replaced Chris Garvey, who took some time away from coaching, as head coach of our Women’s Premiership side. Valley is very grateful for the contributions of Andrew, Chris and Jack and we wish them well in their future endeavours.

Our offseason recruitment was once again of the highest quality with newcomers Doug Fluker, Martin Muller, Karetai Williams and Ruan Du Plooy, all proving excellent fits for the Valley culture and playing style. This, combined with our core stalwarts, made for incredible depth in the squad and put us in a position to realise our goals as achievable, albeit, with a lot of hard work.

The Premiership and Knights squads worked diligently in the off-season, especially in the tight five, under the guidance of our head coach Ned Kelly, Director of Rugby Deano Herewini and Mark Fatialofa.

This hard graft seemingly paid dividends, as we were able to get through the first part of the season with wins in the bank.

Throughout the season there were many players that led from the front, none more so than our co-captains Matt Rosslee and Tom Broughton, who were both influential in the Club’s success through the year. Both are tireless workers on the field and behind the scenes to ensure we kept on improving.

Dayne Jans, Ben Higgins, Grant Kemp and Ben Rimene also all had standout seasons.

華利欖球會 Prem — 季後總決賽冠軍、超級聯賽冠軍 Prem Women — 季後總決賽冠軍、超級聯賽冠軍 Knights — 超級聯賽A冠軍 Majai — 社區聯賽第七組別冠軍 2016/17賽季有著很多崗位交接的情況，比如Brett Stewien 取代 離 港 赴 新 加 坡 的 An d re w R i e b e 擔 任 主 席 ， Andrew “Ned”Kelly則被欽點緊隨一直為華利欖球會努力付出 的Jack Isaac，成為Societe Generale Prem Men的首 席教練；與此同時，James Elliot於Chris Garvey離開教 席期間頂上Prem Women的教練席位。華利欖球會感激 Andrew、Chris及Jack一直以來的貢獻，並祝他們前程似 錦。 今年在賽季外的球員招募非常成功，Doug Fluker、Martin Muller、Karetai Williams和Ruan Du Plooy等極高質素的新 球員加入本會，他們的文化和在球場上展現的風格與華利 非常合拍。新球員的加入，聯同的忠實隊員的努力，令球 隊實力更強，並助本會實現目標。賽季外，Prem 及Knights 兩支隊伍於主教練Ned Kelly、(DOR) Deano Herewini及 Mark Fatialofa的指導下，繼續專注操練，尤其針對tight 5

戰術，球員的努力成果體現於季初比賽的勝利，可喜可賀。 在賽季中亦有很多球員帶領球隊勇往直前，其中雙隊長 Matt Rosslee及Tom Broughton對球會的成功影響至深。他們 兩人在場外場內努力不倦，確保球會不斷進步。而Dayne Jans、Ben Higgins、Grant Kemp和Ben Rimene在季中均 表現突出。值得一提，球員Alastair Maclay於季內季外皆努 力不懈；在賽季中，他勢如破竹，以有力進攻擊破對手防 線。能夠得到年度「最佳球員」的榮譽，確實非Alastair莫 屬。

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However, our player of the year award was given to none other than Alastair Maclay, who had a barnstorming season breaking open defences with his authoritative runs. He can attribute his successful year due to his off-season work and the tireless extras he put in through the season.

The Premiership team ended up winning the league convincingly enough in the end, although not without a few hiccoughs on the way, with Kowloon beating Valley twice in the league and Tigers drawing against us; however, Valley were able to win the league by eight points and squared the ledger in the Grand Final against Kowloon with a solid performance.

The win in the final made it five Grand Championships in a row and repeated the League/Grand Championship double feat, which is something that the Club is very proud of.

The Knights had a great season winning the league in their respective competition after winning the last game of the season to secure the title against HKFC Dragons. The Knights were left ruing a narrow loss in the Grand Final as they just missed out on what would have been a well-deserved double.

The player of the year was front rower Kieran Coll.

Prem最後在聯賽中勝出，是實至名歸，惟過程並非一帆 風順。聯賽當中，九龍欖球總會兩度擊敗華利，並賽和 三軍會猛虎欖球會；不過，華利在聯賽中仍能以八分優勢 奪冠，並在季後總決賽總決賽擊敗九龍欖球總會，表現穩 扎。此場勝利標誌球會連續五年高舉季後總決賽總決賽的 銀盃，亦再一次獲得聯賽及季後總決賽的雙料冠軍，叫人 自豪。 Knights在本季亦獲得好成績，在最後一場比賽中擊敗 香港足球會Dragon隊，於其組別中得到聯賽冠軍，可惜 在另一項比賽中以些微分數落敗，未能獲得雙料冠軍榮 譽。Kieran Coll為本年度Knights 的年度「最佳球員」。

Congratulations to the men’s players with national honours this season: Alex Ng, Thomas Lamboley, Nick Hewson, Lee Jones, Ben Rimene, Adam Rolston, Edmund Rolston, Yiu Kam-shing, Max Woodward, Toby Fenn, Ben Higgins, Ryan Meacheam, Liam Owens and Matthew Rosslee.

The Mavericks had a grafting season under the guidance of Paul Deayton. Spiritually led by Ben Peacock, who was industrious at No.8, the team struggled a wee bit in the forwards and a fluctuating competition, however, they had a great core group of players that worked hard. The Mavericks will be looking to recruit hard next season to more competitive in their respective league.

我要藉此機會恭賀本賽季獲得香港代表隊榮譽的男子隊 員 — Alex Ng、Thomas Lamboley、Nick Hewson、Lee Jones、Ben Rimine、Adam Rolston、Edmund Rolston、Yiu Kam Shing、Max Woodward、Toby Fenn、Ben Higgins、Ryan Meacheam、Liam Owens和 Matthew Rosslee。 Mavericks隊在 Paul Deayton 的指導下過了一個充滿汗水的 賽季。他們在八號位置球員Ben Peacock的精神領導下全力 以赴，縱然前鋒球員及比賽表現仍有波動，但整體而言， 球隊仍擁有一班優秀的核心球員，奮力作戰。Mavericks在 來季將積極招募，令球隊在各聯賽組別中更具競爭力。 在Thibault Legras的指導下，Stallions於競爭非常激烈的 組別中取得第五位，度過一個充實的球季。此隊伍主要由 Valley Fort成員的爸爸組成，旨於向子女們證明他們對欖球 的熱誠和投入。而他們的決心亦於整個賽季中充份展現， 並將於下季繼續努力，力求進步。

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The Stallions had a great season under the guidance of Thibault Legras, ending up finishing fifth in a very competitive division. The team, made up of mainly Valley Fort dads who go out there to show their sons and daughters that they still have what it takes, showed great desire throughout the season and have a massive drive to continue their improvement next season.

The Gauchos had a hard season this year, but still came away with some silverware as NL4B Grand Champions. Once again, and in true Gaucho style, they won the social winners award in flamboyant parts of town after their games.

The Club specifically wishes to thank Craig McKenzie our Vice Chairman, as well as the Brothers coaches like Paul Deayton and Thibault Legras for their tireless work in organizing all three teams.

The Majai had a fantastic season this year with new coaches Jonathan Mo and Jack Yeung, and after a very successful elementary course last summer, they had a lot of new players in their first season of rugby to work with. The Majai won the NL7 league and established an enormous culture throughout the season. They have retained a core group and will be looking to grow on the successes of this season.

Valley Black Ladies completed another unbeaten season for the third year running, taking the winning streak to over 40 in a row.

Coached proficiently by James Elliot and Sam Feausi, and superbly led by Olivia Coady, (also named HKRU Women’s Player of the year), the Black set the benchmark for the season with many outstanding performances and notable performers. Amelie Seure, Colleen Tjosvold and Adrienne Garvey all gained national honours in sevens and fifteens, whilst this was boosted with fifteens honours for Karen So, Chun Shuk Han and Cheng Ching To. Bella Milo, Laurel Chor and Stephanie Cuvelier had their usual consistently impressive seasons and helped the team come together and play exciting, attacking rugby and to regularly rack up big margins on their opponents. They had a very close encounter against archrivals Gai Wu throughout the season and met them once again in the Grand Final, which topped off a fantastic season with a crowd-pleasing showcase match for women’s rugby in Hong Kong.

Gauchos今年賽季經歷比較艱辛，但仍能在「季後總準 賽」（Grand Championship）社區聯賽中四B組別取得獎牌。 賽後一眾Gauchos隊員一如以往，在這個喧鬧華麗的城市 慶祝一番，球隊更因而贏得友誼獎。球會特別鳴謝副主席 Craig McKenzie、Brothers教練們Paul Deayton及Thibault Legras努力不懈，為會中三支隊伍付出。 Majai今年於新教練Jonathan Mo和Jack Yeung的教鞭之 下，度過了一個精彩的球季。另外，球隊於夏季亦舉辦一 個初階課程，錄得大成功，不少參加者均於球季粉墨登 場。Majai今年在社區聯賽第七組別中勝出，並於球季中孕 育出其欖球文化；隊中核心球員萬眾一心，期望球隊於今 季能夠更進一步。 華利Black Ladies連續三年保持不敗紀錄，並創出40場連 勝紀錄。在教練James Elliot 和 Sam Feausi 的純熟指導， 以及Olivia Coady (獲香港欖球總會年度「最佳女子球員」 獎項) 的帶領下，Black Ladies的出眾成績，以及陣中讓人 印象深刻的隊員，為今季水平訂下更高基準。值得一提， 隊中Amelie Seure、Colleen Tjosvold 和Adrienne Garvey 獲選香港七人欖球代表隊；而Karen So、Chun Shuk Han 和C heng Ching To 則獲 選香 港十五 人欖 球代 表隊。另

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Valley Red Ladies also had a promising season, coached

by Bela Milo and Charles Cheuk, working with many girls in their first season of rugby. They trained and played very hard and demonstrated a fantastic team spirit throughout the campaign.

It is a pleasure to see the club thriving as it is, but this is down to the many individuals that work hard for each other and want to see the club thrive. I would like to thank all of the coaches, administrators, volunteers and players for their tireless work with the teams. Their hard work is reflected in the Club’s tremendous results.

Nicholas Hewson General Manager Valley RFC

外，Bella Milo, Laurel Chor 和 Stephanie Cuvelier 一如既 往發揮水準、凝聚隊員，打出一場又一場令人興奮、具攻 擊力的欖球賽，並以大比數拋離對手。球隊整季與勁敵雞 糊處於拉鋸狀態，在季後總決賽的對賽難分難解，最終獲 得勝利，為賽季劃上完美句號，為香港女子欖球界作出一 次精彩表演賽。 Red Ladies 有一個充滿希望的賽季，由Bella Milo 和 Charles Cheuk 擔任教練，球隊今年有很多新血加入。她 們在訓練及比賽時非常落力，極具團隊精神。我很高興看 到球會蓬勃發展，這歸功於每個會員的努力及付出，讓球 會茁壯成長。感謝所有教練、行政人員、義工及球員孜孜 不倦，他們的努力都反映在球會今年的優越成績上。

Nicholas Hewson 華利欖球會總經理

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STATISTICS OF REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS - 各代表隊的賽果 2016/17

Hong Kong VII 18-19 June 2016

Olympic Repechage, Monaco Sevens

Squad: Jack CAPON, Calvin HUNTER, Max WOODWARD (Captain), Christopher MAIZE, Michael COVERDALE, LEE Ka To Cado, Alexander MCQUEEN, Jamie HOOD, Rowan VARTY, YIU Kam Shing, Eric KWOK Pak Nga, Tom MCQUEEN Day 1

Pool Games Pool Games Pool Games

Day 2

Knock Out Knock Out Knock Out

Hong Kong (26) v (10) Mexico

WON

Hong Kong (19) v (7) South Korea

WON

Hong Kong (19) v (0) Spain

WON

Hong Kong (12) v (31) Samoa

LOST

Hong Kong (24) v (5) Chile

WON

Hong Kong (17) v (24) Canada

LOST

2-3 September 2016, Hong Kong Football Club

Asia Sevens Series – Hong Kong – Round 1

Squad: Max WOODWARD (Captain), James CUNNINGHAM, Michael COVERDALE, Christopher MAIZE, Lee JONES, Rowan VARTY, LEE Ka To Cado, Alexander MCQUEEN, Benjamin RIMENE, Tom MCQUEEN, Ryan MEACHEAM, YIU Kam Shing Day 1

Pool Games Pool Games Pool Games

Day 2

Cup Semi Final Cup Final

Hong Kong (36) v (0) Malaysia

WON

Hong Kong (47) v (0) Chinese Taipei

WON

Hong Kong (22) v (0) Sri Lanka

WON

Hong Kong (28) v (14) South Korea

WON

Hong Kong (22) v (17) Sri Lanka

WON

Cup Winner 1st /8th

24-25 September 2016, Seoul, Korea

Asia Sevens Series – Korea – Round 2

Squad: Max WOODWARD (Captain), Mark WRIGHT, Michael COVERDALE, Christopher MAIZE, Lee JONES, Rowan VARTY, LEE Ka To Cado, Alexander MCQUEEN, Benjamin RIMENE, Tom MCQUEEN, Ryan MEACHEAM, YIU Kam Shing Day 1

Pool Games

Hong Kong (47) v (5) Chinese Taipei

WON

Hong Kong (57) v (0) Japan

WON

Pool Games

Hong Kong (21) v (28) South Korea

LOST

Cup - Semi Final

Hong Kong (29) v (0) Japan

WON

Cup - Final

Hong Kong (36) v (0) Sri Lanka

WON

Pool Games Day 2

Cup Winner 1st /8th

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香港七人欖球代表隊 奧運次輪外圍賽 - 摩納哥七人欖球賽

名單: Jack CAPON, Calvin HUNTER, Max WOODWARD (隊長), Christopher MAIZE, Michael COVERDALE, 李卡度, Alexander MCQUEEN, Jamie HOOD, Rowan VARTY, 姚錦成, 郭柏雅, Tom MCQUEEN

第1天

分組賽 分組賽 分組賽

第2天

Knock Out Knock Out Knock Out

香港 (26) v (10) 墨西哥

勝

香港 (19) v (0) 西班牙

勝

香港 (19) v (7) 南韓

香港 (12) v (31) 薩摩亞 香港 (24) v (5) 智利

香港 (17) v (24) 加拿大

勝 負 勝 負

2016年9月2-3日, 香港足球會

亞洲七人欖球系列賽 – 香港 – 第1站

名單: Max WOODWARD (隊長), James CUNNINGHAM, Michael COVERDALE, Christopher MAIZE, Lee JONES, Rowan VARTY, 李卡度, Alexander MCQUEEN, Benjamin RIMENE, Tom MCQUEEN, Ryan MEACHEAM, 姚錦成 第1天

分組賽 分組賽 分組賽

第2天

盃賽準決賽 盃賽決賽

香港 (36) v (0) 馬來西亞

勝

香港 (22) v (0) 斯里蘭卡

勝

香港 (47) v (0) 中華台北 香港 (28) v (14) 南韓

香港 (22) v (17) 斯里蘭卡

盃賽冠軍 /8隊

勝 勝 勝

2016年9月24-25日,南韓首爾

亞洲七人欖球系列賽 – 南韓 – 第2站

名單: Max WOODWARD (隊長), Mark WRIGHT, Michael COVERDALE, Christopher MAIZE, Lee JONES, Rowan VARTY, 李卡度, Alexander MCQUEEN, Benjamin RIMENE, Tom MCQUEEN, Ryan MEACHEAM, 姚錦成

第1天

分組賽 分組賽 分組賽

第2天

盃賽準決賽 盃賽決賽

香港 (47) v 5) 中華台北

勝

香港 (21) v (28) 南韓

負

香港 (57) v (0) 日本 香港 (29) v (0) 日本

香港 (36) v (0) 斯里蘭卡

盃賽冠軍 /8隊

勝 勝 勝

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15-16 October 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Asia Sevens Series – Sri Lanka Sevens – Round 3

Squad: Max WOODWARD (Captain), Jack CAPON, Michael COVERDALE, Christopher MAIZE, Lee JONES, Rowan VARTY, LEE Ka To Cado, Tomasi LAWA, Benjamin RIMENE, Jason JEYAM, Ryan MEACHEAM, YIU Kam Shing Day 1

Pool Games Pool Games Pool Games

Day 2

Knockout SemiFinal Knockout Final

Hong Kong (19) v (7) Japan

WON

Hong Kong (14) v (19) Malaysia

LOST

Hong Kong (26) v (15) Sri Lanka

WON

Hong Kong (19) v (7) Sri Lanka

WON

Hong Kong (24) v (19) South Korea

WON

Cup Winner 1st /8th

20-21 January 2017, Lawaqa Park, Fiji

Fiji Coral Coast Sevens/Training Camp

Squad: Max WOODWARD (Captain), Lee JONES, Michael COVERDALE, Christopher MAIZE, Charles HIGSON-SMITH, LEE Ka To Cado, Jason JEYAM, Benjamin RIMENE, Jamie HOOD, Alex MCQUEEN, Rowan VARTY, YIU Kam Shing, James CUNNINGHAM, KWOK Pak Nga Eric, Toby FENN Day 1

Pool Games Pool Games Pool Games

Day 2

Quarter Final Bowl Semi Final Bowl

Hong Kong (12) v (40) Coastline Roos

LOST

Hong Kong (5) v (19) Naviti Ratu Filise

LOST

Hong Kong (5) v (45) Wardens

LOST

Hong Kong (22) v (10) Uprising

WON

Hong Kong (17) v (19) McDonalds Saunaka

LOST

11th /16 team

18-19 March 2017, Sandakan, Malaysia

Borneo Sevens Tournament

Squad: Max WOODWARD (Captain), Toby FENN, Michael COVERDALE, Christopher MAIZE, Mark WRIGHT, Benjamin RIMENE, LEE Ka To Cado, Ryan MEACHEAM, Rowan VARTY, Jamie HOOD, Alexander MCQUEEN, YIU Kam Shing Salom Day 1

Pool Games

Hong Kong (12) v (14) Sabah Eagles

LOST

Hong Kong (40) v (12) Alabang Eagles

WON

Pool Games

Hong Kong (12) v (5) DBKL

WON

Pool Games

Hong Kong (36) v (10) Malaysia

WON

Cup Quarter Final

Hong Kong (31) v (0) Sri Lanka

WON

Cup Semi Final

Hong Kong (19) v (26) Tribe 7s

LOST

Pool Games

Day 2

Cup Runner-up

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2016年10月15-16日, 斯里蘭卡可倫坡

亞洲七人欖球系列賽– 斯里蘭卡 七人欖球賽 – 第3站

名單: Max WOODWARD (隊長), Jack CAPON, Michael COVERDALE, Christopher MAIZE, Lee JONES, Rowan VARTY, 李 卡度, Tomasi LAWA, Benjamin RIMENE, Jason JEYAM, Ryan MEACHEAM, 姚錦成

第1天

分組賽 分組賽 分組賽

第2天

淘汰賽準決賽 淘汰賽決賽

香港 (19) v (7) 日本

勝

香港 (26) v (15) 斯里蘭卡

勝

負

香港 (14) v (19) 馬來西亞

勝

香港 (19) v (7) 斯里蘭卡

勝

香港 (24) v (19) 南韓

盃賽冠軍 /8隊

2017年1月20-21日, 斐濟Lawaqa Park

斐濟珊瑚海岸七人欖球賽

名單: Max WOODWARD (隊長), Lee JONES, Michael COVERDALE, Christopher MAIZE, Charles HIGSON-SMITH, 李卡 度, Jason JEYAM, Benjamin RIMENE, Jamie HOOD, Alex MCQUEEN, Rowan VARTY, 姚錦成, James CUNNINGHAM, KWOK Pak Nga Eric, Toby FENN 第1天

第2天

分組賽

香港 (12) v (40) Coastline Roos

分組賽

香港 (5) v (19) Naviti Ratu Filise

分組賽

香港 (5) v (45) Wardens

碗賽半準決賽

香港 (22) v (10) Uprising

碗準決賽

香港 (17) v (19) McDonalds Saunaka

第11名 /16隊

負 負 負 勝 負

2017年3月18-19日, 馬來西亞山打根

婆羅洲七人欖球賽

名單: Max WOODWARD (隊長), Toby FENN, Michael COVERDALE, Christopher MAIZE, Mark WRIGHT, Benjamin RIMENE, 李卡度, Ryan MEACHEAM, Rowan VARTY, Jamie HOOD, Alexander MCQUEEN, 姚錦成 Salom

第1天

分組賽

香港 (12) v (14) Sabah Eagles

分組賽

香港 (40) v (12) Alabang Eagles

分組賽

香港 (12) v (5) DBKL

分組賽 第2天

盃賽半準決賽 盃賽準決賽

香港 (36) v (10) 馬來西亞 香港 (31) v (0) 斯里蘭卡 香港 (19) v (26) Tribe 7s

盃賽亞軍

負 勝 勝 勝 勝 負

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2017 Hong Kong Sevens – HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Qualifier

7-9 April 2017, Hong Kong Stadium

Squad: Max WOODWARD (Captain), Christopher MAIZE, Benjamin RIMENE, LEE Ka To Cado, Michael COVERDALE, Alexander MCQUEEN, Jamie HOOD, Rowan VARTY, YIU Kam Shing Salom, Toby FENN, Ryan MEACHEAM, Jason JEYAM* 7 April 2017

Qualifiers - Pool Game Qualifiers - Pool Game

8 March 2017

Qualifiers - Pool Game Qualifiers – Quarter Finals

Hong Kong (22) v (7) Namibia

WON

Hong Kong (31) v (5) Sri Lanka

WON

Hong Kong (0) v (31) Chile

LOST

Hong Kong (7) v (14) Germany

LOST

5-8 /12th

2017 Singapore Sevens – HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

15-16 April 2017, Singapore

Squad: Max WOODWARD (Captain), Lee, JONES, Christopher MAIZE, Toby FENN, Michael COVERDALE , LEE Ka To Cado, Jack CAPON, Jamie HOOD, Rowan VARTY, Ryan MEACHEAM, YIU Kam Shing, Jason JEYAM, Charles HIGSON-SMITH* *Sevens Debuts 15 April 2017

Pool Games Pool Games Pool Gamesl

16 March 2017

Challenge Trophy Quarter Final 13 Place Semi Final th

Hong Kong (0) v (40) Fiji

LOST

Hong Kong (0) v (34) Canada

LOST

Hong Kong (26) v (19) Russia

WON

Hong Kong (15) v (26) Scotland

LOST

Hong Kong (7) v (33) Argentina

LOST

15th - 16th /16th

HONG KONG NATIONAL XVs Men XVs Kenya Tour

23 August 2016 (Friendly Match), Impala Ground, Nairobi, Kenya

Squad: Adam FULLGRABE, Jamie TSANG Ho Man, Rohan COOK, Michael PARFITT, Finlay FIELD, WONG Ho Yeung, Joey CHEUG Ho Yin, Nicholas HEWSON(Captain), Charles CHEUNG Ho Ning, Jason KJESTRUP, Conor HARTLEY, James ROBINSON, Matthew ROSSLEE, Jonathan REES, Hugo STILES, Benjamin ROBERTS, Benjamin HIGGINS, Jack PARFITT, Daniel FALVEY, Matthew LAMMING, Charles HIGSON-SMITH, Liam OWENS, Adam ROLSTON 23 August 2016 (Friendly Match), Impala Ground, Nairobi, Kenya

Hong Kong Select (18) v (24) Kenya A

LOST

Squad: Benjamin HIGGINS, Jamie TSANG Hon Man, Jack PARFITT, Adrian GRIFFITHS, Finlay FIELD, Nicholas HEWSON(Captain), Matthew LAMMING, Daniel FALVEY, Adam ROLSTON, Liam OWENS, Charles HIGSON-SMITH, Tyler SPITZ, Matthew ROSSLEE, James ROBINSON, Edmund ROLSTON, Alexander POST, Alex NG Wai-Shing, Adam FULLGRABE, Michael PARFITT, WONG Ho Yeung, CHEUNG Ho Yin, Charles CHEUNG Ho Ning, Hugo STILES 27 August 2016 Test Match, RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi, Kenya

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Hong Kong (10) v (34) Kenya

LOST

STATISTICS OF REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS - 各代表隊的賽果 2016/17

2017年4月7-9日, 香港大球場

2016 香港國際七人欖球賽 – 國際欖球理事會滙豐世界七人欖球系列賽外圍賽

名單: Max WOODWARD (隊長), Christopher MAIZE, Benjamin RIMENE, 李卡度, Michael COVERDALE, Alexander MCQUEEN, Jamie HOOD, Rowan VARTY, 姚錦成, Toby FENN, Ryan MEACHEAM, Jason JEYAM*

2017年4月7日

外圍賽 - 分組賽 外圍賽 - 分組賽

2017年4月8日

外圍賽 - 分組賽 外圍賽 – 半準決賽

香港 (22) v (7) 納米比亞

勝

香港 (0) v (31) 智利

負

勝

香港 (31) v (5) 斯里蘭卡

負

香港 (7) v (14) 德國

5-8名 /12隊

2017年4月15-16日, 新加坡

2017 新加坡 七人欖球賽 – 匯豐世界七人欖球系列賽

名單: Max WOODWARD (隊長), Lee, JONES, Christopher MAIZE, Toby FENN, Michael COVERDALE , 李卡度, Jack CAPON, Jamie HOOD, Rowan VARTY, Ryan MEACHEAM, 姚錦成, Jason JEYAM, Charles HIGSON-SMITH* *首次入選香港七人欖球代表隊

2017年4月15日

分組賽 分組賽 分組賽

2017年3月16日

挑戰盃半準決賽 碗準決賽

香港 (0) v (40) 斐濟

負

香港 (26) v (19) 俄羅斯

勝

負

香港 (0) v (34) 加拿大

負

香港 (15) v (26) 蘇格蘭

負

香港 (7) v (33) 阿根廷

15-16名 /16隊

香港十五人欖球代表隊 2016年8月23日(友誼賽), 肯雅內羅比

香港 十五人欖球代表隊肯雅賽事

名單: Adam FULLGRABE, Jamie TSANG Ho Man, Rohan COOK, Michael PARFITT, Finlay FIELD, WONG Ho Yeung, Joey CHEUG Ho Yin, Nicholas HEWSON(隊長), 張浩甯, Jason KJESTRUP, Conor HARTLEY, James ROBINSON, Matthew ROSSLEE, Jonathan REES, Hugo STILES, Benjamin ROBERTS, Benjamin HIGGINS, Jack PARFITT, Daniel FALVEY, Matthew LAMMING, Charles HIGSON-SMITH, Liam OWENS, Adam ROLSTON 2016年8月23日

香港 Select (18) v (24) 肯雅 A

負

名單: Benjamin HIGGINS, Jamie TSANG Hon Man, Jack PARFITT, Adrian GRIFFITHS, Finlay FIELD, Nicholas HEWSON( 隊長), Matthew LAMMING, Daniel FALVEY, Adam ROLSTON, Liam OWENS, Charles HIGSON-SMITH, Tyler SPITZ, Matthew ROSSLEE, James ROBINSON, Edmund ROLSTON, Alexander POST, 吳偉誠, Adam FULLGRABE, Michael PARFITT, WONG Ho Yeung, CHEUNG Ho Yin, 張浩甯, Hugo STILES 2016年8月27日 測試賽, 肯雅內羅比RFUEA Grounds

香港 (10) v (34) 肯雅

負

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

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11, 15 and 19 November 2016

Cup of Nations

Squad: Ben HIGGINS, Jamie TSANG Hon Man, Rohan COOK, Calvin HUNTER, Will EVERSFIELD, Mathew LAMONT, Matthew LAMMING, Daniel FALVEY, LEE Ka To Cado, Matthew ROSSLEE, YIU Kam Shing. Tyler SPITZ, Eliesa Kaleca RAUCA, Charles HIGSON SMITH, Edmund ROLSTON ©, Adam FULLGRABE, John W MARKLEY, NG Wai Shing Alex, Adrian GRIFFITHS, James CUNNINGHAM, Jason JEYAM, Benjamin RIMENE, Alastair MACLAY 11 November 2016, King’s Park

Hong Kong (51) v (5) Papua New Guinea

WON

Squad: Adam FULLGRABE, Ben ROBERTS, NG Wai Shing Alex, Finlay FIELD, Adrian GRIFFITHS, Nicholas HEWSON (Captain), Toby FENN, Thomas LAMBOLEY, Jamie HOOD (VC)., Benjamin RIMENE, Marcus RAMAGE, Lee JONES, Alastair MACLAY, Ryan MEACHEAM, Alexander MCQUEEN, John W MARKLEY, Rohan COOK, Jack PARFITT, James CUNNINGHAM, William EVERSFIELD, LEE Ka To Cado, Rowan VARTY, Edmund ROSLTON 15 November 2016, King’s Park

Hong Kong (34) v (11) Zimbabwe

WON

Squad: Benjamin HIGGINS, Benjamin ROBERTS, NG Wai Shing Alex, Finlay FIELD, Adrian GRIFFITHS, Matthew LAMMING, Toby FENN, Daniel FALVEY ©, Jamie HOOD, Matthew ROSSLEE, YIU Kam Shing, Eliesa Kaleca RAUCA, Tyler SPITZ, Ryan MEACHEAM, Alexander MCQUEEN, Jack PARFITT, Rohan COOK, Jamie TSANG, William EVERSFIELD, Thomas LAMBOLEY, Jason JEYAM, Benjamin RIMENE, Alastair MACLAY 19 November 2016, HKFC Asia Rugby Championship - Hong Kong v Japan (A)

Hong Kong (0) v (27) Russia

LOST

6 May 2017 Chichibunomiya Stadium, Tokyo

Squad: Benjamin HIGGINS, Benjamin ROBERTS(Captain), Dylan ROGERS*, James CUNNINGHAM, Adrian GRIFFITHS, Philip WHITFIELD*, Toby FENN, Daniel FALVEY, Jamie HOOD, Matthew ROSSLEE, Sebastien ALFONSI, Eliesa Kaleca R. RAUCA, Tyler SPITZ, YIU Kam Shing, Rowan VARTY, Jamie TSANG Ho Man, Alex NG Wai Shing, Angus DIXON*, Kyle SULLIVAN*, Thomas Lamboley, Alastair MACLAY, LEE Ka To Cado, Robert KEITH* *New cap 6 May 2017 Asia Rugby Championship - Hong Kong v Japan (H)

Hong Kong (17) v (29) Japan

LOST

13 May 2017, Hong Kong Football Club

Squad: Benjamin HIGGINS, Benjamin ROBERTS(Captain), Dylan ROGERS, James CUNNINGHAM, Adrian GRIFFITHS, Nicholas HEWSON, Matthew LAMMING, Daniel FALVEY, Jamie HOOD, Matthew ROSSLEE, Alastair MACLAY, Eliesa Kaleca R. RAUCA, Tyler SPITZ, YIU Kam Shing, Alex MCQUEEN, John W MARKLEY, Jack PARFITT, Angus DIXON, Kyle SULLIVAN, Thomas LAMBOLEY, Charles HIGSON-SMITH, LEE Ka To Cado, Benjamin RIMENE 13 May 2017 Asia Rugby Championship - Hong Kong v Korea (A)

Hong Kong (0) v (16) Japan

LOST

27 May 2017, Yesan Stadium, South Korea

Squad: Benjamin HIGGINS, Benjamin ROBERTS (Captain), Dylan ROGERS, James CUNNINGHAM, Adrian GRIFFITHS, Toby FENN, Matthew LAMMING, Nicholas HEWSON, Jamie HOOD, Matthew ROSSLEE, YIU Kam Shing, Eliesa Kaleca R. RAUCA, Tyler SPITZ, Alastair MACLAY, Robert KEITH, John W MARKLEY, Angus DIXON, Alex NG Wai Shing, Kyle SULLIVAN, Thomas LAMBOLEY, Charles HIGSON SMITH, LEE Ka To Cado, Benjamin RIMENE 27 May 2017

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Hong Kong (43) v (17) Korea

2nd place

STATISTICS OF REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS - 各代表隊的賽果 2016/17

2016年11月11、15及19日

超級國家盃

名單: Ben HIGGINS, Jamie TSANG Hon Man, Rohan COOK, Calvin HUNTER, Will EVERSFIELD, Mathew LAMONT, Matthew LAMMING, Daniel FALVEY, 李卡度, Matthew ROSSLEE, 姚錦成. Tyler SPITZ, Eliesa Kaleca RAUCA, Charles HIGSON SMITH, Edmund ROLSTON(隊長), Adam FULLGRABE, John W MARKLEY, 吳偉誠, Adrian GRIFFITHS, James CUNNINGHAM, Jason JEYAM, Benjamin RIMENE, Alastair MACLAY 2016年11月11日,京士柏球場

香港 (51) v (5) 巴布亞新畿內亞

勝

名單: Adam FULLGRABE, Ben ROBERTS, 吳偉誠, Finlay FIELD, Adrian GRIFFITHS, Nicholas HEWSON (隊長), Toby FENN, Thomas LAMBOLEY, Jamie HOOD (VC)., Benjamin RIMENE, Marcus RAMAGE, Lee JONES, Alastair MACLAY, Ryan MEACHEAM, Alexander MCQUEEN, John W MARKLEY, Rohan COOK, Jack PARFITT, James CUNNINGHAM, William EVERSFIELD, 李卡度, Rowan VARTY, Edmund ROSLTON 2016年11月15日,京士柏球場

香港 (34) v (11) 津巴布韋

勝

名單: Benjamin HIGGINS, Benjamin ROBERTS, 吳偉誠, Finlay FIELD, Adrian GRIFFITHS, Matthew LAMMING, Toby FENN, Daniel FALVEY ©, Jamie HOOD, Matthew ROSSLEE, 姚錦成, Eliesa Kaleca RAUCA, Tyler SPITZ, Ryan MEACHEAM, Alexander MCQUEEN, Jack PARFITT, Rohan COOK, Jamie TSANG, William EVERSFIELD, Thomas LAMBOLEY, Jason JEYAM, Benjamin RIMENE, Alastair MACLAY 2016年11月19日, 香港足球會

香港 (0) v (27) 俄羅斯

負 2017年5月6日, 東京秩父宮欖球場

亞洲欖球錦標賽 - 香港 對 日本 (作客)

名單: Benjamin HIGGINS, Benjamin ROBERTS(隊長), Dylan ROGERS*, James CUNNINGHAM, Adrian GRIFFITHS, Philip WHITFIELD*, Toby FENN, Daniel FALVEY, Jamie HOOD, Matthew ROSSLEE, Sebastien ALFONSI, Eliesa Kaleca R. RAUCA, Tyler SPITZ, 姚錦成, Rowan VARTY, Jamie TSANG Ho Man, Alex NG Wai Shing, Angus DIXON*, Kyle SULLIVAN*, Thomas Lamboley, Alastair MACLAY, 李卡度, Robert KEITH* *首頂喼帽 2017年5月6日

香港 (17) v (29) 日本

負 2017年5月13日, 香港足球會

亞洲欖球錦標賽 - 香港 對 日本 (主場)

名單: Benjamin HIGGINS, Benjamin ROBERTS(隊長), Dylan ROGERS, James CUNNINGHAM, Adrian GRIFFITHS, Nicholas HEWSON, Matthew LAMMING, Daniel FALVEY, Jamie HOOD, Matthew ROSSLEE, Alastair MACLAY, Eliesa Kaleca R. RAUCA, Tyler SPITZ, 姚錦成, Alex MCQUEEN, John W MARKLEY, Jack PARFITT, Angus DIXON, Kyle SULLIVAN, Thomas LAMBOLEY, Charles HIGSON-SMITH, 李卡度, Benjamin RIMENE 2017年5月13日

香港 (0) v (16) 日本

負 2017年5月27日,南韓禮山大球場

亞洲欖球錦標賽 - 香港 對 南韓 (作客)

名單: Benjamin HIGGINS, Benjamin ROBERTS (隊長), Dylan ROGERS, James CUNNINGHAM, Adrian GRIFFITHS, Toby FENN, Matthew LAMMING, Nicholas HEWSON, Jamie HOOD, Matthew ROSSLEE, 姚錦成, Eliesa Kaleca R. RAUCA, Tyler SPITZ, Alastair MACLAY, Robert KEITH, John W MARKLEY, Angus DIXON, Alex NG Wai Shing, Kyle SULLIVAN, Thomas LAMBOLEY, Charles HIGSON SMITH, 李卡度, Benjamin RIMENE 2017年5月27日

香港 (43) v (17) 南韓

負

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

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3 June 2017, Hong Kong Football Club

Asia Rugby Championship – Hong Kong v Korea (H)

Squad: Ben HIGGINS, Ben ROBERTS©, Dylan ROGERS, James CUNNINGHAM, Adrian GRIFFITHS, Nicholas HEWSON, Matthew LAMMING, Thomas LAMBOLEY, LEE Ka To Cado, Matthew ROSSLEE, Alastair MACLAY, Eliesa Kaleca R. RAUCA, Tyler SPITZ, YIU Kam Shing, Jamie HOOD, John W MARKLEY, Rohan COOK, Alex NG Wai Shing, Kyle SULLIVAN, Daniel FALVEY, Toby FENN, Charles HIGSON-SMITH, Benjamin RIMENE Hong Kong (39) v (3) South Korea

3 June 2017

WON

6-17 December 2016, Hong Kong

Hong Kong Women XVs Rugby World Cup Qualifier

Squad: WONG Yuen Shan, SO Karen Hoi Ting, LEE Ka Shun, CHOW Mei Nam, CHAN Ka Yan, Amelie SEURE, CHENG Ka Chi Christy, LI Nim Yan Meloday Blessing, HO Jessica Wai On, Rose HOPEWELL-FONG, CHONG Ka Yan, Natasha OLSON-THORNE, Adrienne GARVEY, LAU Sze Wa, Colleen TJOSVOLD, CHAN Leong Sze Royce, LAU Nga Wun, CHEUNG Shuk Han, SIU Wing Ni Winnie, Christine GORDON, Lindsay VARTY, LEE Tsz Ting, KWONG Sau Yan, YUEN Lok Yee, CHENG Ching To, CHAN Tsz Ching 9 December 2016, KP - Game 1

Hong Kong (45) v (7) Fiji

WON

19 December 2016, HKFC - Game 2

Hong Kong (8) v (20) Japan

LOST

Hong Kong Women VII 20-28 June 2016 , Dublin

World Rugby Olympic Repechage - Dublin

SQUAD: Amelie SEURE, CHENG Tsz Ting, CHENG Ka Chi Christy, CHONG Ka Yan, LEE Tsz Ting, LI Nim Yan Melody Blessing, Lindsay VARTY, NAM Ka Man, Natasha OLSON-THORNE, Stephanie CUVELIER, POON Pak Yan, YUEN Lok Yee 25 June 2016 - Game 1

Hong Kong (12) v (12) Cook Island

DRAW

25 June 2016 - Game 2

Hong Kong (12) v (21) Kazakhstan

LOST

25 June 2016 - Game 3

Hong Kong (15) v (17) Argentina

LOST

26 June 2016 - Game 4

Challenge Trophy QF

Hong Kong (20) v (0) Zimbabwe

WON

26 June 2016 - Game 5

Challenge Trophy SF

Hong Kong (24) v (5) Venezuela

WON

26 June 2016 - Game 6

9 /10 Place

Hong Kong (12) v (17) Cook Island

LOST

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10th /16 31 August – 4 September 2016 , Hong Kong

Asia Rugby Sevens Series – Hong Kong

SQUAD: Adrienne GARVEY, CHENG Ka Chi Christy, CHENG Tsz Ting, CHONG Ka Yan, Colleen TJOSVOLD, KWONG Sau Yan, LI Nim Yan Melody Blessing, NAM Ka Man, Natasha OLSON-THORNE, POON Pak Yan, SHAM Wai Sum, YUEN Lok Yee 2 Sep 2016 - Game 1

Hong Kong (29) v (0) Guam

WON

2 Sep 2016 - Game 2

Hong Kong (7) v (0) Singapore

WON

2 Sep 2016 - Game 3

Hong Kong (0) v (28) Japan

LOST

3 Sep 2016 - Game 4

Semi-Final

Hong Kong (7) v (19) China

LOST

3 Sep 2016 - Game 5

3 Place

Hong Kong (31) v (7) Thailand

WON

rd

3rd /8

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2017年6月3日, 香港足球會

亞洲欖球錦標賽 – 香港 對 南韓 (主場)

名單: Ben HIGGINS, Ben ROBERTS©, Dylan ROGERS, James CUNNINGHAM, Adrian GRIFFITHS, Nicholas HEWSON, Matthew LAMMING, Thomas LAMBOLEY, 李卡度, Matthew ROSSLEE, Alastair MACLAY, Eliesa Kaleca R. RAUCA, Tyler SPITZ, 姚錦成, Jamie HOOD, John W MARKLEY, Rohan COOK, Alex NG Wai Shing, Kyle SULLIVAN, Daniel FALVEY, Toby FENN, Charles HIGSON-SMITH, Benjamin RIMENE 香港 (39) v (3) 南韓

2017年6月3日

勝

2016年12月6-17日, 香港

香港女子15人欖球世界盃外圍賽

名單: 黃苑姍, 蘇愷婷, 李嘉萱, 鄒美楠, 陳嘉欣, Amelie SEURE, 鄭家慈, 李念殷, 何維銨, 方小蘭, 莊嘉欣, Natasha OLSON-THORNE, Adrienne GARVEY, 劉絲樺, Colleen TJOSVOLD, 陳朗詩, 劉雅媛, 張淑孄, 蕭詠妮, Christine GORDON, Lindsay VARTY, 李紫婷, 鄺秀欣, 袁樂宜, 鄭淨淘, 陳芷晴

香港 (45) v (7) 斐濟

2016年12月9日賽事 1

香港 (8) v (20) 日本

2016年12月19日賽事 2

勝 負

香港女子七人欖球代表隊 2016年6月20-28日, 都柏林

World Rugby奧運次輪外圍賽 – 都柏林

名單: Amelie SEURE, 鄭芷婷, 鄭家慈, 莊嘉欣, 李紫婷, 李念殷, Lindsay VARTY, 藍嘉敏 Natasha OLSON-THORNE, Stephanie CUVELIER, 潘栢茵, 袁樂宜 2016年6月25日賽事 1

香港 (12) v (12) 庫克群島

和

香港 (15) v (17) 阿根廷

負

香港 (12) v (21) 哈薩克

2016年6月25日賽事 2 2016年6月25日賽事 3 2016年6月26日賽事 4

挑戰盃半準決賽

2016年6月26日賽事 5

挑戰盃準決賽

2016年6月26日賽事 6

9/10名

香港 (20) v (0) 津巴布韋 香港 (24) v (5) 委內瑞拉

香港 (12) v (17) 庫克群島

第10 /16名

負 勝 勝 負

2016年8月31日至9月4日 , 香港

亞洲女子七人欖球系列賽 – 香港

名單: Adrienne GARVEY, 鄭家慈, 鄭芷婷, 莊嘉欣, Colleen TJOSVOLD, 鄺秀欣, 李念殷, 藍嘉敏 Natasha OLSON-THORNE, 潘栢茵, 岑惠心, 袁樂宜 2016年9月2日賽事1

香港 (29) v (0) 關島

勝

香港 (0) v (28) 日本

負

香港 (7) v (0) 新加坡

2016年9月2日賽事2 2016年9月2日賽事3 2016年9月3日賽事4

準決賽

2016年9月3日賽事5

第三

香港 (7) v (19) 中國

香港 (31) v (7) 泰國

第3名 /8隊

勝 負 勝

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

112

STATISTICS OF REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS - 各代表隊的賽果 2016/17

22-26 September 2016 , Incheon

Asia Rugby Sevens Series – Korea

SQUAD: Adrienne GARVEY, Amelie SEURE, CHENG Ka Chi Christy, CHENG Tsz Ting, CHONG Ka Yan, Colleen TJOSVOLD, KWONG Sau Yan, Lindsay VARTY, NAM Ka Man, Natasha OLSON-THORNE, SHAM Wai Sum, YUEN Lok Yee 24 Sep 2016 - Game 1

Hong Kong (51) v (0) Uzbekistan

WON

24 Sep 2016 - Game 2

Hong Kong (24) v (0) Singapore

WON

24 Sep 2016 - Game 3

Hong Kong (12) v (24) Japan

LOST

25 Sep 2016 - Game 4

Semi-Final

Hong Kong (5) v (40) China

LOST

25 Sep 2016 - Game 5

3 Place

Hong Kong (27) v (12) Thailand

WON

rd

3 /8 rd

12-17 October 2016 , Colombo

Asia Rugby Sevens Series – Sri Lanka

SQUAD: Adrienne GARVEY, Amelie SEURE, CHENG Ka Chi Christy, CHENG Tsz Ting, CHONG Ka Yan, Colleen TJOSVOLD, KWONG Sau Yan, Lindsay VARTY, NAM Ka Man, Natasha OLSON-THORNE, SHAM Wai Sum, YUEN Lok Yee 15 Oct 2016 - Game 1

Hong Kong (17) v (12) Sri Lanka

WON

15 Oct 2016 - Game 2

Hong Kong (26) v (0) Singapore

WON

15 Oct 2016 - Game 3

Hong Kong (19) v (14) China

WON

16 Oct 2016 - Game 4

Semi-Final

Hong Kong (0) v (14) Japan

LOST

16 Oct 2016 - Game 5

3 Place

Hong Kong (5) v (19) Thailand

LOST

rd

4 /8 th

3-8 April 2017

World Rugby Sevens Series - Hong Kong Sevens 2017

SQUAD: Adrienne GARVEY, Amelie SEURE, CHENG Ka Chi Christy, CHENG Tsz Ting, CHONG Ka Yan, Colleen TJOSVOLD, KWONG Sau Yan, Natasha OLSON-THORNE, NAM Ka Man, POON Pak Yan , SHAM Wai Sum, YUEN Lok Yee 6 April 2017 - Game 1

Hong Kong (21) v (24) Kanya

LOST

6 April 2017 - Game 2

Hong Kong (7) v (17) Argentina

LOST

6 April 2017 - Game 3

Hong Kong (15) v (10) Belgium

WON

9-12 (NO PLACING GAME)

Hong Kong Under 20 VIIs Asia Rugby Sevens U20 Rugby Tournament - Johor Bahru Leg

28 Jul – 1 Aug 2016, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Squad: Ron SIEW, Jonathan HEALY, Cameron SMITH, Pierce MACKINLAY-WEST, TANG Cheuk Hang, CHEN Po Yuan, Hugo STILES (Captain), Oliver DUFFY, Daniel ARCHER, Kevin FIELD, Dominic LAM, MAK Kwai Chung 30 July 2016

Hong Kong (10) v (19) Korea

LOST

30 July 2016

Hong Kong (31) v (10) Singapore

WON

30 July 2016

Hong Kong (17) v (26) Malaysia

LOST

31 July 2016

Hong Kong (24) v (0) Chinese Taipei

WON

31 July 2016

Hong Kong (17) v (12) Chinese Taipei

WON

5th /10th

113

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

STATISTICS OF REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS - 各代表隊的賽果 2016/17

2016年9月22-26日 , 仁川

亞洲七人欖球系列賽 – 南韓

名單: Adrienne GARVEY, Amelie SEURE, 鄭家慈, 鄭芷婷, 莊嘉欣, Colleen TJOSVOLD, 鄺秀欣, Lindsay VARTY, 藍嘉敏 Natasha OLSON-THORNE, 岑惠心, 袁樂宜 2016年9月24日賽事 1

香港 51) v (0) 烏茲別克

勝

香港 (12) v (24) 日本

負

香港 (24) v (0) 新加坡

2016年9月24日賽事 2 2016年9月24日賽事 3 2016年9月25日賽事 4

準決賽

2016年9月25日賽事 5

第三名

勝

香港 (5) v (40) 中國

負

香港 (27) v (12) 泰國

勝

第3名 /8隊

2016年10月12-17日 , 可倫坡

亞洲七人欖球系列賽 – 斯里蘭卡

名單: Adrienne GARVEY, Amelie SEURE, 鄭家慈, 鄭芷婷, 莊嘉欣, Colleen TJOSVOLD, 鄺秀欣, Lindsay VARTY, 藍嘉敏 Natasha OLSON-THORNE, 岑惠心, 袁樂宜 2016年10月15日賽事 1

香港 (17) v (12) 斯里蘭卡

勝

香港 (19) v (14) 中國

勝

香港 (26) v (0) 新加坡

2016年10月15日賽事 2 2016年10月15日賽事 3 2016年10月16日賽事 4

準決賽

2016年10月16日賽事 5

第三名

香港 (0) v (14) 日本

勝 負

香港 (5) v (19) 泰國

負

第4名 /8隊

2017年4月3-8日

World Rugby 女子七人欖球系列賽 - 香港國際七人欖球賽2017

名單: Adrienne GARVEY, Amelie SEURE, 鄭家慈, 鄭芷婷, 莊嘉欣, Colleen TJOSVOLD, 鄺秀欣, Natasha OLSON-THORNE, 藍嘉敏, 潘栢茵, 岑惠心, 袁樂宜 2017年4月6日賽事 1

香港 (21) v (24) 肯雅

負

香港 (15) v (10) 比利時

勝

香港 (7) v (17) 阿根廷

2017年4月6日賽事 2 2017年4月6日賽事 3

負

9-12名

香港20歲以下七人欖球隊 2016年7月28日至8月1日, 馬來西亞新山站

亞洲20歲以下七人欖球賽 – 新山站

名單: Ron SIEW, Jonathan HEALY, Cameron SMITH, Pierce MACKINLAY-WEST, TANG Cheuk Hang, CHEN Po Yuan, Hugo STILES (隊長), Oliver DUFFY, Daniel ARCHER, Kevin FIELD, Dominic LAM, MAK Kwai Chung

2016年7月30日 2016年7月30日 2016年7月30日 2016年7月31日 2016年7月31日

香港 (10) v (19) 南韓

負

香港 (17) v (26) 馬來西亞

負

香港 (31) v (10) 新加坡

香港 (24) v (0) 中華台北

香港 (17) v (12) 中華台北

第5名 /10隊

勝 勝 勝

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

114

STATISTICS OF REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS - 各代表隊的賽果 2016/17

11-14 Aug 2016, Hong Kong

Asia Rugby Sevens U20 Rugby Tournament – Hong Kong Leg

Squad: Mark COEBERGH, Cameron SMITH , Pierce MACKINLAY-WEST , TANG Cheuk Hang, CHEN Po Yuan, Hugo STILES (Captain), Oliver DUFFY , Daniel ARCHER, Liam HERBERT, Alessandro NARDONI, MAK Kwai Chung, James KARTON 12 August 2016 12 August 2016 12 August 2016 13 August 2016 13 August 2016

Hong Kong (36) v (5) Singapore

WON

Hong Kong (40) v (5) UAE

WON

Hong Kong (33) v (0) Korea

WON

Hong Kong (36) v (10) Sri Lanka

WON

Hong Kong (26) v (14) Malaysia

WON

1st /8th

Hong Kong Girls Under 20 VIIs Asia Rugby Sevens U20 Rugby Tournament - Johor Bahru Leg

28 Jul – 1 Aug 2016, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Squad: TAM Yu Ching, Roshini TURNER, Grace HOOD, Hannah TURLEY, WONG Suet Ying, CHAN Chloe, CHAN Tsz Ying Cathy, LEE Tsz Ting, CHAN Tsz Ching, AU King To, Jade BIRKBY, Rosanna WRIGHT 30 July 2016 30 July 2016 30 July 2016 31 July 2016 31 July 2016

Hong Kong (27) v (0) Malaysia

WON

Hong Kong (12) v (24) Thailand

LOST

Hong Kong (38) v (0) Singapore

WON

Hong Kong (41) v (0) Malaysia

WON

Hong Kong (5) v (7) Thailand

LOST

2nd /4th

Asia Rugby Sevens U20 Rugby Tournament – Hong Kong Leg

11-14 Aug 2016, Hong Kong

Squad: TAM Yu Ching, Roshini TURNER, Grace HOOD, Hannah TURLEY, WONG Suet Ying, CHAN Chloe, CHAN Tsz Ying Cathy, LEE Tsz Ting, CHAN Tsz Ching, AU King To, Shona MIHAN, Rosanna WRIGHT 13 August 2016 13 August 2016 13 August 2016

Hong Kong (7) v (19) Malaysia

LOST

Hong Kong (10) v (15) Thailand

LOST

Hong Kong (10) v (0) Thailand

WON

2nd /2nd

115

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

STATISTICS OF REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS - 各代表隊的賽果 2016/17

2016年8月11-14日, 香港

亞洲20歲以下七人欖球賽 – 香港站

名單: Mark COEBERGH, Cameron SMITH , Pierce MACKINLAY-WEST , TANG Cheuk Hang, CHEN Po Yuan, Hugo STILES (隊長), Oliver DUFFY , Daniel ARCHER, Liam HERBERT, Alessandro NARDONI, MAK Kwai Chung, James KARTON

2016年8月12日 2016年8月12日 2016年8月12日 2016年8月13日 2016年8月13日

香港 (36) v (5) 新加坡

勝

香港 (33) v (0) 南韓

勝

香港 (40) v (5) 阿聯酋 香港 (36) v (10) 斯里蘭卡 香港 (26) v (14) 馬來西亞

第1名 /8隊

勝 勝 勝

香港 20歲以下女子七人欖球隊 2016年7月28至8月1日,馬來西亞新山

亞洲20歲以下女子七人欖球賽 - 新山站

名單: TAM Yu Ching, Roshini TURNER, Grace HOOD, Hannah TURLEY, WONG Suet Ying, CHAN Chloe, CHAN Tsz Ying Cathy, 李紫婷, 陳芷晴, 歐景桃, Jade BIRKBY, Rosanna WRIGHT

2016年7月30日 2016年7月30日 2016年7月30日 2016年7月31日 2016年7月31日

香港 (27) v (0) 馬來西亞

勝

香港 (38) v (0) 新加坡

勝

香港 (12) v (24) 泰國

香港 (41) v (0) 馬來西亞 香港 (5) v (7) 泰國

第2名 /4隊

負 勝 負

2016年8月11-14日, 香港

亞洲20歲以下女子七人欖球賽

名單: TAM Yu Ching, Roshini TURNER, Grace HOOD, Hannah TURLEY, WONG Suet Ying, CHAN Chloe, CHAN Tsz Ying Cathy, LEE Tsz Ting, CHAN Tsz Ching, 歐景桃, Jade BIRKBY, Rosanna WRIGHT 2016年8月13日 2016年8月13日 2016年8月13日

香港 (7) v (19) 馬來西亞

負

香港 (10) v (0) 泰國

勝

香港 (10) v (15) 泰國 第2名 /2隊

負

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

116

STATISTICS OF REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS - 各代表隊的賽果 2016/17

Hong Kong Under 19s Girls 8-12 February 2017, Singapore

Singapore Tour

Squad: Kelsie BOUTTLE, Riva BRILL, CHUI Kam Chi Joyce, Breanna COEY, Tiffanie DE VRIES, Tanya DHAR, Jessica EDEN, Katherine ESSER, FUNG Hoi Ching, Kaitlyn HART, Kea HEREWINI, Millie JONES, LAI Pui Shan, LING Pui Shan, MAK Sum Yu, Rosie OVERMAN, Francesca PESCI, Maelle PICUT, Amy PYLE, Lara SCHATS, Alya SHAKER FRANCIS, Elsa TAECK, Arianna TALAS, Hebe TALAS, WONG Lai Ying 9 FEB 2017 11 FEB 2017

Hong Kong (34) v (5) NTU

WON

Hong Kong (64) v (0) SUU

WON

Hong Kong Under 18 VIIs 23-27 Feb 2017, Perak, Malaysia

MCKK Premier 7s

Squad: Jack ABBOTT, Anthony COEBERGH, James GOSTICK, Ronit GREWAL, Nicholas HWONG, Ethan LAM, PARK Jeong Hoon, Tanadol RAE-HOWARD, Thaddeus SUMMERS, Justin TRENT, Ryan WALKER, Alexander WOOD 25 FEB 2017

Pool Game

25 FEB 2017

Pool Game

25 FEB 2017

Pool Game

26 FEB 2017

Pool Game

26 FEB 2017

Semi-Final Game

26 FEB 2017

Final Game

Hong Kong (24) v (0) SDAR

WON

Hong Kong (12) v (10) SMKAB1

WON

Hong Kong (19) v (5) SCKK

WON

Hong Kong (26) v (5) KEVII

WON

Hong Kong (26) v (5) SMSM

WON

Hong Kong (10) v (12) SSTM1

LOST

2nd /24th

Hong Kong Girls Under 18 VIIs 29 November – 4 December 2016, Dubai

Dubai International Tournament

Squad: Jamie BOURKE, Beatrice BOURRON, Kelsie BOUTTLE, CHUI Kam Chi Joyce, Clare COEY, Jessica EDEN, Maelle PICUT, Amy PYLE, SO Yee Kei Clerly, Lara SCHATS, Hebe TALAS, WONG Kit Ying Jess 30 Nov 2016

Pool Game

30 Nov 2016

Pool Game

30 Nov 2016

Pool Game

1 Dec 2016

Quarter Final Game

1 Dec 2016

Semi Final Game

2 Dec 2016

Final Game

Hong Kong (22) v (7) Kazakhstan

WON

Hong Kong (59) v (0) UAE

WON

Hong Kong (22) v (0) Sri Lanka

WON

Hong Kong (5) v (0) India

WON

Hong Kong (45) v (0) Uzbekistan

WON

Hong Kong (12) v (5) Kazarhstan

WON

1st /8th

117

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

STATISTICS OF REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS - 各代表隊的賽果 2016/17

香港19歲以下女子欖球隊 2017年2月8-12日, 新加坡

新加坡賽事

名單: Kelsie BOUTTLE, Riva BRILL, CHUI Kam Chi Joyce, Breanna COEY, Tiffanie DE VRIES, Tanya DHAR, Jessica EDEN, Katherine ESSER, FUNG Hoi Ching, Kaitlyn HART, Kea HEREWINI, Millie JONES, LAI Pui Shan, LING Pui Shan, MAK Sum Yu, Rosie OVERMAN, Francesca PESCI, Maelle PICUT, Amy PYLE, Lara SCHATS, Alya SHAKER FRANCIS, Elsa TAECK, Arianna TALAS, Hebe TALAS, WONG Lai Ying 香港 (34) v (5) NTU

2017年2月9日

香港 (64) v (0) SUU

2017年2月11日

勝 勝

香港18歲以下七人欖球隊 2017年2月23-27日 , 馬來西亞霹靂州

MCKK Premier七人欖球賽

名單: Jack ABBOTT, Anthony COEBERGH, James GOSTICK, Ronit GREWAL, Nicholas HWONG, Ethan LAM, PARK Jeong Hoon, Tanadol RAE-HOWARD, Thaddeus SUMMERS, Justin TRENT, Ryan WALKER, Alexander WOOD

2017年2月25日

分組賽

2017年2月25日

分組賽

2017年2月25日

分組賽

2017年2月26日

分組賽

2017年2月26日

準決賽

2017年2月26日

決賽

香港 (24) v (0) SDAR

勝

香港 (19) v (5) SCKK

勝

香港 (12) v (10) SMKAB1 香港 (26) v (5) KEVII

香港 (26) v (5) SMSM

香港 (10) v (12) SSTM1

第2名 /24隊

勝 勝 勝 負

香港18歲以下女子七人欖球隊 2016年11月29日至12月4日, 杜拜

杜拜國際七人欖球賽

名單: Jamie BOURKE, Beatrice BOURRON, Kelsie BOUTTLE, CHUI Kam Chi Joyce, Clare COEY, Jessica EDEN, Maelle PICUT, Amy PYLE, SO Yee Kei Clerly, Lara SCHATS, Hebe TALAS, WONG Kit Ying Jess

2016年11月30日

分組賽

2016年11月30日

分組賽

2016年11月30日

分組賽

2016年12月1日

半準決賽

2016年12月1日

準決賽

2016年12月2日

決賽

香港 (22) v (7) 哈薩克

勝

香港 (22) v (0) 斯里蘭卡

勝

香港 (59) v (0) 阿聯酋 香港 (5) v (0) 印度

香港 (45) v (0) 烏茲別克 香港 (12) v (5) 哈薩克

第1名 /8隊

勝 勝 勝 勝

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

118

STATISTICS OF REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS - 各代表隊的賽果 2016/17

26 - 30 April 2017, Fukuoka, Japan

Sanix Tournament

Squad: Lara SCHATS, Maelle PICUT, FUNG Hoi Ching Jasmine , Rosie OVERMAN , Elsa TAECK, LAI Pui Shan Yvonne , Beatrice BOURRON, Sarah LUCAS, Jessica EDEN, Florence SYMONDS, Anjalika YBEMA, Anna BIRKETT 28 Apr 2016

Pool Game

28 Apr 2016

Pool Game

28 Apr 2016

Pool Game

29 Apr 2016

5 Place Semi-Final

29 Apr 2016

7 /8 Place Playoff

th th

th

Hong Kong (17) v (41) Fukuoka Ladies

LOST

Hong Kong (12) v (33) Kokugakuin Tochigi

LOST

Hong Kong (5) v (27) St. Mary’s College

LOST

Hong Kong (12) v (26) RUGirls7

LOST

Hong Kong (17) v (7) Otemon Gakuin

WON

7th /8th

Hong Kong Senior Warriors 13-18 Dec 2016, Manila, Philippines

Philippines Tour

Squad: HO Yiu Nam, KWOK Enoch, CHEUNG Wang Piu, KWOK Chun Yiu Raymond, TONG Chun Yip, TSANG Kai Cheuk, WONG Tai Yik, CHEUNG Ho Yin, NG Tsz Long, YIP Man Kuen, KONG Sai Man, LI Sau Ping, TANG Cheuk Hang, WONG Chun Hang, WONG Ho Yeung, YICK Ho Yin, CHEN Po Yuan, LI Tsz Hin Ray, CHEN Ho Lam, HUNG Chun Yuen, CHIU Kai Tung, LAU Hin Shing, NG Yu Fung, SIEW Ron, LAU Kwok Ho Marco, MAK Kwai Chung, FONG Kit Fung 14 December 2016 17 December 2016

Hong Kong (32) v (12) Philippines

WON

Hong Kong (73) v (7) Philippines

WON

Hong Kong U19s Warriors Philippines Tour

19-24 Aug 2016, Manila, Philippines

Squad: TANG Man Chun, CHAU Siu Fung, CHAN Ming Yin, LO Pak Kwan, ZHOU Tianlong, LAW Chun Yuen, MOK Tsz Hin, CHAN Wang Tat, WONG Shun Ming, CHAN Kwun Ho, LEUNG Yik Hong Brian, CHEUNG Chak Sang Ian, WONG Yuk Tsun, LAI Chun Hin, LAM Kwan Yin, YUEN Kwok Hing, LO Pui Yin Mervyn, KWOK Yiu Lam Nicholas, LAW Ho Wa Howard, LEUNG Ka Kiu, LAU Cheuk Hung, CHUNG Ka Hin, POON Chun Yin Nicholas, YIP Yun Hung, CHONG Shun Hong 20 August 2016 23 August 2016

119

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

Hong Kong (27) v (0) Philippines

WON

Hong Kong (31) v (0) Philippines

WON

STATISTICS OF REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS - 各代表隊的賽果 2016/17

2017年4月26 - 30日, 日本福岡

Sanix 七人欖球賽

名單: Lara SCHATS, Maelle PICUT, FUNG Hoi Ching Jasmine , Rosie OVERMAN , Elsa TAECK, LAI Pui Shan Yvonne , Beatrice BOURRON, Sarah LUCAS, Jessica EDEN, Florence SYMONDS, Anjalika YBEMA, Anna BIRKETT 2017年4月28日

分組賽

2017年4月28日

分組賽

2017年4月28日

分組賽

2017年4月29日

第五名準決賽

2017年4月29日

第7/8名Playoff

香港 (17) v (41) Fukuoka Ladies

負

香港 (5) v (27) St. Mary’s College

負

香港 (12) v (33) Kokugakuin Tochigi 香港 (12) v (26) RUGirls7

香港 (17) v (7) Otemon Gakuin

第7名 /8隊

負 負 勝

香港戰士隊(成人) 2016年12月13-18日, 菲律賓馬尼拉

菲律賓站賽事

名單: HO Yiu Nam, KWOK Enoch, CHEUNG Wang Piu, KWOK Chun Yiu Raymond, TONG Chun Yip, TSANG Kai Cheuk, WONG Tai Yik, CHEUNG Ho Yin, NG Tsz Long, YIP Man Kuen, KONG Sai Man, LI Sau Ping, TANG Cheuk Hang, WONG Chun Hang, WONG Ho Yeung, YICK Ho Yin, CHEN Po Yuan, LI Tsz Hin Ray, CHEN Ho Lam, HUNG Chun Yuen, CHIU Kai Tung, LAU Hin Shing, NG Yu Fung, SIEW Ron, LAU Kwok Ho Marco, MAK Kwai Chung, FONG Kit Fung 2016年12月14日 2016年12月17日

香港 (32) v (12) 菲律賓 香港 (73) v (7) 菲律賓

勝 勝

香港戰士隊(19歲以下) 2016年8月19-24日, 菲律賓馬尼拉

菲律賓站賽事

名單: TANG Man Chun, CHAU Siu Fung, CHAN Ming Yin, LO Pak Kwan, ZHOU Tianlong, LAW Chun Yuen, MOK Tsz Hin, CHAN Wang Tat, WONG Shun Ming, CHAN Kwun Ho, LEUNG Yik Hong Brian, CHEUNG Chak Sang Ian, WONG Yuk Tsun, LAI Chun Hin, LAM Kwan Yin, YUEN Kwok Hing, LO Pui Yin Mervyn, KWOK Yiu Lam Nicholas, LAW Ho Wa Howard, LEUNG Ka Kiu, LAU Cheuk Hung, CHUNG Ka Hin, POON Chun Yin Nicholas, YIP Yun Hung, CHONG Shun Hong 2016年8月20日 2016年8月23日

香港 (27) v (0) 菲律賓 香港 (31) v (0) 菲律賓

勝 勝

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

120

HKRU LEAGUE STANDINGS - 香港欖球總會聯賽積分榜 2016/17

2016-2017

Premiership超級聯賽

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6

Team隊伍 Societe Generale Valley Societe Generale華利欖球會 Kowloon RFC 九龍欖球會 Bloomberg HK ScottishBloomberg 香港蘇格蘭人欖球會 Natixis HKFC Natixis香港足球會 Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC Herbert Smith Freehills香港木球會 Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers Borrelli Walsh三軍會猛虎欖球會

2016-2017

Women’ s Premiership 女子超級聯賽

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Team隊伍 Societe Generale Valley Black Ladies Societe Generale華利欖球會Black Ladies CPM Gai Wu Falcons CPM雞糊欖球會Falcons Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers Borrelli Walsh三軍會猛虎欖球會 Natixis HKFC Ice Natixis香港足球會Ice SCAA First Pacific CWB Phoenix 南華會First Pacific銅鑼灣欖球會Phoenix Kowloon Ladies 九龍欖球會Ladies Comvita City Sparkle Comvita城市欖球會Sparkle

2016-2017

National League 1 社區聯賽1

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Team隊伍 Societe Generale Valley Knights Societe Generale華利欖球會Knights Natixis HKFC Dragons Natixis香港足球會Dragons Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers 2 Borrelli Walsh三軍會猛虎欖球會2 Natixis HKFC Scorpions Natixis香港足球會Scorpions Kowloon 2 九龍欖球會2 Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC Herbert Smith Freehills香港木球會Exiles CPM Gai Wu Rebels CPM雞糊欖球會Rebels

2016-2017

National League 2 社區聯賽2

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Team隊伍 Bloomberg HK Scottish Nomads Bloomberg香港蘇格蘭人欖球會Nomads Natixis HKFC Select Natixis香港足球會Select DB Pirates 愉景灣海盜欖球會 SCAA First Pacific CWB Tempest 南華會First Pacific銅鑼灣欖球會Tempest University Wizards 大學欖球會巫師隊 RB-SRK TSW RFC RB-SRK天水圍欖球會 Societe Generale Valley Mavericks Societe Generale華利欖球會Mavericks Comvita City RFC Comvita城市欖球會

2016-2017

National League 3 社區聯賽3

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6

121

Team隊伍 The Vistra Typhoons The Vistra颱風隊 Natixis HKFC Bulls Natixis香港足球會Bulls Borrelli Walsh USRC Legends Borrelli Walsh三軍會猛虎欖球會Legends Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC Livestyle Herbert Smith Freehills香港木球會Livestyle Kowloon Specials 九龍欖球會Specials CPM Gai Wu Crusaders CPM雞糊欖球會Crusaders

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

HKRU LEAGUE STANDINGS - 香港欖球總會聯賽積分榜 2016/17

P 15 15 15 15 15 15

W 11 10 9 7 3 3

L 3 5 6 7 11 11

D 1 0 0 1 1 1

PF 404 340 352 339 321 272

PA 254 275 336 324 444 395

PD 150 65 16 15 -123 -123

TF 44 41 39 39 33 34

TA 30 31 41 35 53 40

TD 14 10 -2 4 -20 -6

Pts 53 45 43 37 20 18

P 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

W 12 10 7 5 6 1 1

L 0 2 5 7 6 11 11

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PF 509 545 334 155 101 82 58

PA 31 56 152 431 263 391 460

PD 478 489 182 -276 -162 -309 -402

TF 86 91 58 26 17 14 10

TA 3 7 27 72 46 70 77

TD 83 84 31 -46 -29 -56 -67

Pts 58 50 35 24 23 7 5

P 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

W 11 10 8 7 4 2 0

L 1 2 4 5 8 10 12

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PF 372 463 375 271 207 198 111

PA 106 87 204 279 409 390 522

PD 266 376 171 -8 -202 -192 -411

TF 62 77 66 39 35 31 18

TA 16 14 31 46 68 65 88

TD 46 63 35 -7 -33 -34 -70

Pts 54 51 42 32 19 12 0

P 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14

W 13 11 9 8 7 5 2 0

L 1 3 5 6 6 8 12 14

D 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

PF 536 476 360 284 296 273 193 118

PA 120 174 272 322 230 261 532 625

PD 416 302 88 -38 66 12 -339 -507

TF 86 78 55 45 47 42 31 19

TA 20 27 40 51 38 42 83 102

TD 66 51 15 -6 9 0 -52 -83

Pts 63 55 45 38 37 28 9 1

P 15 15 15 15 15 15

W 15 9 8 7 5 1

L 0 6 7 8 10 14

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

PF 464 406 330 277 330 69

PA 142 237 252 274 421 550

PD 322 169 78 3 -91 -481

TF 78 68 56 49 57 12

TA 23 42 45 46 67 97

TD 55 26 11 3 -10 -85

Pts 71 47 38 37 28 4

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

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HKRU LEAGUE STANDINGS - 香港欖球總會聯賽積分榜 2016/17

2016-2017

National League 4 社區聯賽4

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Team隊伍 Discipline Services 香港紀律部隊欖球隊 Bloomberg HK Scottish Brave Hearts Bloomberg香港蘇格蘭人欖球會Brave Hearts SCAA First Pacific CWB Pirates 南華會First Pacific銅鑼灣欖球會Pirates Natixis HKFC Sequins Natixis香港足球會Sequins DB Pirates 2 愉景灣海盜欖球會2 Transact 24 Tai Po Dragons Transact 24大埔龍欖球隊 University RFC 大學欖球會 Societe Generale Valley Gauchos Societe Generale華利欖球會Gauchos The Vistra Typhoons Plan B The Vistra颱風隊B計劃 CPM Gai Wu J CPM雞糊欖球會 J

2016-2017

National League 5 社區聯賽5

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Team隊伍 Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC Raiders Herbert Smith Freehills香港木球會Raiders Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers Development Borrelli Walsh三軍會猛虎欖球會發展隊 Natixis HKFC Expendables Natixis香港足球會Expendables RB-SRK TSW RFC 2 RB-SRK天水圍欖球會2 Societe Generale Valley Stallions Societe Generale華利欖球會Stallions Kowloon Barbarians 九龍欖球會Barbarians Discipline Services Development 香港紀律部隊欖球發展隊 SCAA First Pacific CWB Marines 南華會First Pacific銅鑼灣欖球會Marines Comvita City 2 Comvita城市欖球會2 Bloomberg HK Scottish CU Bloomberg香港蘇格蘭人欖球會CU Police RFC 警察欖球隊 Revolution SRC 革命之旅遊樂會欖球隊

2016-2017

National League 4A 社區聯賽4A

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6

Team隊伍 Discipline Services 香港紀律部隊欖球隊 Natixis HKFC Sequins Natixis香港足球會Sequins Bloomberg HK Scottish Brave Hearts Bloomberg香港蘇格蘭人欖球會Brave Hearts SCAA First Pacific CWB Pirates 南華會First Pacific銅鑼灣欖球會 Pirates DB Pirates 2 愉景灣海盜欖球會 Points Carry Forward Points Carry Forward

2016-2017

National League 4B 社區聯賽4B

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6

123

Team隊伍 University RFC 大學欖球會 Societe Generale Valley Gauchos Societe Generale華利欖球會Gauchos The Vistra Typhoons Plan B The Vistra颱風隊B計劃 CPM Gai Wu J CPM雞糊欖球會 J Transact 24 Tai Po Dragons Transact 24大埔龍欖球隊 Points Carry Forward Points Carry Forward

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

HKRU LEAGUE STANDINGS - 香港欖球總會聯賽積分榜 2016/17

P 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

W 7 7 7 7 4 3 3 2 2 2

L 2 2 2 2 5 6 6 6 6 7

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0

PF 271 287 223 201 185 171 166 166 136 110

PA 87 112 182 156 179 238 235 237 244 246

PD 184 175 41 45 6 -67 -69 -71 -108 -136

TF 45 47 36 33 31 28 27 28 21 20

TA 13 19 30 26 30 39 38 39 40 42

TD 32 28 6 7 1 -11 -11 -11 -19 -22

Pts 37 35 34 32 19 17 16 16 13 12

P 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

W 11 8 7 6 5 6 4 5 4 3 3 2

L 0 3 4 5 5 4 6 6 7 8 8 8

D 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1

PF 454 424 303 260 242 248 230 155 209 119 173 148

PA 74 164 184 233 205 208 311 265 299 344 276 402

PD 380 260 119 27 37 40 -81 -110 -90 -225 -103 -254

TF 75 68 51 43 36 40 37 26 39 21 29 24

TA 13 33 28 38 33 34 53 44 46 56 45 66

TD 62 35 23 5 3 6 -16 -18 -7 -35 -16 -42

Pts 55 39 36 33 32 31 25 23 20 17 16 12

P 5 5 5 5 5 5

W 5 4 3 2 1 0

L 0 1 2 3 4 5

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

PF 360 306 350 255 197 716

PA 135 202 173 252 255 1167

PD 225 104 177 3 -58 -451

TF 16 22 15 10 6 0

TA 8 6 10 11 14 20

TD 8 16 5 -1 -8 -20

Pts 54 48 45 39 18 0

P 5 5 5 5 5 5

W 3 3 2 2 0 5

L 2 2 3 3 5 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

PF 270 257 239 187 220 1200

PA 311 308 317 335 353 749

PD -41 -51 -78 -148 -133 451

TF 21 19 21 16 11 -5

TA 11 11 13 9 19 20

TD 10 8 8 7 -8 -25

Pts 32 31 25 22 18 0

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

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HKRU LEAGUE STANDINGS - 香港欖球總會聯賽積分榜 2016/17

2016-2017

National League 5A 社區聯賽5A

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Team隊伍 Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC Raiders Herbert Smith Freehills香港木球會Raiders Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers Development Borrelli Walsh三軍會猛虎欖球會發展隊 Natixis HKFC Expendables Natixis香港足球會Expendables RB-SRK TSW RFC 2 RB-SRK天水圍欖球會2 Societe Generale Valley Stallions Societe Generale華利欖球會Stallions Kowloon Barbarians 九龍欖球會Barbarians Points Carry Forward Points Carry Forward

2016-2017

National League 5B 社區聯賽5B

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Team隊伍 Comvita City 2 Comvita城市欖球會2 SCAA First Pacific CWB Marines 南華會First Pacific銅鑼灣欖球會Marines Discipline Services Development 香港紀律部隊欖球發展隊 Police RFC 警察欖球隊 Bloomberg HK Scottish CU Bloomberg香港蘇格蘭人欖球會CU Revolution SRC 革命之旅遊樂會欖球隊 Points Carry Forward Points Carry Forward

2016-2017

National League 6 社區聯賽6

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Team隊伍 Kowloon Beavers 九龍欖球會Beavers RB-SRK TSW RFC 3 RB-SRK天水圍欖球會3 Comvita City RFC 3 Comvita城市欖球會3 CPM Gai Wu Warriors CPM雞糊欖球會Warriors Borrelli Walsh USRC Parents Borrelli Walsh三軍會猛虎欖球會Parents Police Panthers 警察欖球隊Panthers Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC Mauraders Herbert Smith Freehills香港木球會Mauraders Transact 24 Tai Po Dragons 2 Transact 24大埔龍欖球隊2

2016-2017

National League 7 社區聯賽7

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

125

Team隊伍 Societe Generale Valley Mai Jais Societe Generale華利欖球會Mai Jais SCAA First Pacific CWB Loxi 南華會First Pacific銅鑼灣欖球會Loxi SCAA First Pacific CWB Contenders 南華會First Pacific銅鑼灣欖球會Contenders Comvita City RFC 4 Comvita城市欖球會4 University HKU Freshmen 大學欖球會HKU Freshmen Kowloon Development 九龍欖球會發展隊 East Kowloon 東九龍欖球會

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

HKRU LEAGUE STANDINGS - 香港欖球總會聯賽積分榜 2016/17

P 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

W 5 6 3 3 2 2 0

L 1 0 3 3 4 4 6

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PF 570 624 365 335 315 296 1068

PA 154 214 315 352 319 288 1931

PD 416 410 50 -17 -4 8 -863

TF 21 37 15 16 17 12 0

TA 14 8 20 20 19 13 24

TD 7 29 -5 -4 -2 -1 -24

Pts 73 64 45 44 37 36 -1

P 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

W 5 3 3 3 0 1 6

L 1 3 3 3 6 5 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PF 414 277 303 258 175 227 1875

PA 347 377 388 366 451 580 1020

PD 67 -100 -85 -108 -276 -353 855

TF 39 26 16 21 14 17 0

TA 8 18 15 20 18 30 24

TD 31 8 1 1 -4 -13 -24

Pts 45 40 38 31 19 17 0

P 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14

W 11 9 8 8 7 6 6 1

L 3 5 6 6 7 8 8 13

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PF 436 340 325 238 258 315 277 174

PA 261 255 255 260 223 307 340 462

PD 175 85 70 -22 35 8 -63 -288

TF 73 56 52 40 43 53 47 28

TA 41 42 44 43 37 52 57 76

TD 32 14 8 -3 6 1 -10 -48

Pts 57 46 39 38 36 35 33 9

P 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

W 12 9 6 5 5 4 0

L 0 3 6 6 7 7 12

D 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

PF 427 420 239 204 317 123 69

PA 82 86 262 332 223 281 533

PD 345 334 -23 -128 94 -158 -464

TF 72 70 41 34 57 23 12

TA 13 14 45 58 39 46 94

TD 59 56 -4 -24 18 -23 -82

Pts 58 46 30 28 25 22 0

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

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HKRU LEAGUE STANDINGS - 香港欖球總會聯賽積分榜 2016/17

2016-2017

Womans National League 1 女子社區聯賽1

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Team隊伍 Transact 24 Tai Po Dragon Ladies Transact 24大埔龍欖球隊Ladies CPM Gai Wu Fawkes CPM雞糊欖球會Fawkes Revolution SRC 革命之旅遊樂會欖球隊 Bloomberg HK Scottish Kukris Bloomberg香港蘇格蘭人欖球會Kukris Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers 2 Borrelli Walsh三軍會猛虎欖球會2 Societe Generale Valley Red Ladies Societe Generale華利欖球會Red Ladies Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC Ladies Herbert Smith Freehills香港木球會Ladies

2016-2017

Womans National League 2 女子社區聯賽2

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Team隊伍 Police Sirens 警察欖球隊Sirens SCAA First Pacific CWB Lammergeier 南華會First Pacific銅鑼灣欖球會Lammergeier Natixis HKFC Fire Natixis香港足球會Fire Transact 24 Tai Po Dragons Ladies 2 Transact 24大埔龍欖球隊Ladies 2 CPM Gai Wu Hawks CPM雞糊欖球會Hawks Kowloon Ladies 2 九龍欖球會Ladies 2 Comvita City Ladies 2 Comvita城市欖球會 Ladies 2 RB-SRK TSW RFC Ladies RB-SRK天水圍欖球會Ladies University Ladies 大學欖球會Ladies

2016-2017

Womans National League 2A 女子社區聯賽2A

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5 6

Team隊伍 SCAA First Pacific CWB Lammergeier 南華會First Pacific銅鑼灣欖球會Lammergeier Police Sirens 警察欖球隊Sirens Transact 24 Tai Po Dragons Ladies 2 Transact 24大埔龍欖球隊Ladies 2 CPM Gai Wu Hawks CPM雞糊欖球會Hawks Natixis HKFC Fire Natixis香港足球會Fire Points Carry Forward Points Carry Forward

2016-2017

Womans National League 2B 女子社區聯賽2B

Position排名 1 2 3 4 5

127

Team隊伍 Comvita City Ladies 2 Comvita城市欖球會 Ladies 2 RB-SRK TSW RFC Ladies RB-SRK天水圍欖球會Ladies Kowloon Ladies 2 九龍欖球會Ladies 2 University Ladies 大學欖球會Ladies Points Carry Forward Points Carry Forward

HKRU ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

HKRU LEAGUE STANDINGS - 香港欖球總會聯賽積分榜 2016/17

P 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

W 11 9 7 5 4 4 1

L 0 3 4 7 8 8 11

D 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

PF 332 281 278 159 180 141 114

PA 45 102 124 270 225 307 412

PD 287 179 154 -111 -45 -166 -298

TF 58 49 47 27 32 25 21

TA 8 18 22 48 39 56 68

TD 50 31 25 -21 -7 -31 -47

Pts 55 44 36 24 23 17 6

P 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

W 8 7 5 5 3 3 2 2 0

L 0 1 3 3 5 4 5 6 8

D 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

PF 265 265 107 90 167 80 87 69 30

PA 27 58 91 85 134 110 131 150 374

PD 238 207 16 5 33 -30 -44 -81 -344

TF 45 44 19 16 29 14 17 13 6

TA 5 10 14 15 26 20 23 26 64

TD 40 34 5 1 3 -6 -6 -13 -58

Pts 38 35 23 23 16 16 14 10 1

P 5 5 5 5 5 5

W 5 4 2 3 1 0

L 0 1 3 2 4 5

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

PF 412 359 136 226 122 368

PA 77 71 98 216 258 903

PD 335 288 38 10 -136 -535

TF 26 20 12 15 7 0

TA 3 8 8 14 27 20

TD 23 12 4 1 -20 -20

Pts 53 53 29 27 23 0

P 4 4 4 4 4

W 2 2 1 0 4

L 1 1 3 4 0

D 1 1 0 0 0

PF 159 122 107 30 745

PA 121 160 147 469 266

PD 38 -38 -40 -439 479

TF 18 13 9 4 0

TA 2 2 7 17 16

TD 16 11 2 -13 -16

Pts 26 21 21 1 0

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Trophy winners - 獎項得主 2016/17

Grand Final Results（季後總決賽賽果） Men’s Premiership (超級聯賽) Women’s Premiership (女子超級聯賽) National League 1 (社區聯賽第一組別) Women’s National League 1 (女子社區聯賽第一組別) National League 2 (社區聯賽第二組別) Women’s National League 2 (女子社區聯賽第二組別) National League 3 (社區聯賽第三組別) National League 4 (社區聯賽第四組別) National League 5 (社區聯賽第五組別) National League 6 (社區聯賽第六組別) National League 7 (社區聯賽第七組別)

Societe Generale Valley (Societe Generale華利欖球會) Societe Generale Valley Black Ladies (Societe Generale華利欖球會Black Ladies) Natixis HKFC Dragons (Natixis香港足球會Dragons) Transact 24 Tai Po Dragon Ladies (Transact 24大埔龍欖球隊Ladies) Bloomberg HK Scottish Nomads (Bloomberg香港蘇格蘭人欖球會Nomads) SCAA First Pacific CWB Lammergeier (南華會First Pacific銅鑼灣欖球會Lammergeier) Natixis HKFC Bulls (Natixis香港足球會Bulls) Natixis HKFC Sequins (Natixis香港足球會Sequins) Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers Development (Borrelli Walsh三軍會猛虎欖球會發展隊) Kowloon Beavers (九龍欖球會Beavers) Comvita City RFC 4（Comvita城市欖球會)

Individual Award Winners（個人獎項得主） Player of the Year

Jack Neville

Development Player of the Year

Mark Coeburgh

Referee of the Year

Matthew Rodden

Women’s Coach of the Year

James Elliot

Development Coach of the Year

Jon Keelty

Mini Volunteer of the Year

Guy Green

Girl’s Youth Coach of the Year

Natasha Olson-Thorne

Boy’s Youth Coach of the Year

Travis Dell

Coach of the Year

James Scaysbrook

Women’s Development Coach of the Year

Gary Tsang

Women’s Player of the Year

Olivia Coady

Women’s Development Player of the Year

Au King To

Hall of Fame （名人堂） Gabby Li

Keith Robertson Nigel D’Acre Hoty Chan Brian Wigley Gus Cunningham Dan Daley

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 財政報告

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 香港欖球 2016/17

HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS The directors submit their report together with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30th April 2017.

Principal activity The Group’s principal activity is the support, promotion and development of rugby in Hong Kong.

Results and appropriations The results of the Group for the year ended 30th April 2017 are set out in the consolidated income statement on page 136.

Funds Movements in the funds of the Group during the year are set out in the consolidated statement of changes in equity on page 138.

Donations Charitable donations made by the Group during the year amounted to HK$ 774,180 (2016: HK$1,512,811).

Directors (a) Directors of the Company The directors of the Company during the year and up to the date of this report were:

Mr P Schats Mr P Donovan Mrs R Mitchell (Resigned on 28th July 2016) Mr A Bailey (Resigned on 28th July 2016) Mr K Au (Resigned on 28th July 2016) Mr C Everaert Mrs K Lam Mr F Au Mr K Taylor Mr P White Mr C Brooke (Appointed on 28th July 2016) Mr J Carroll (Appointed on 28th July 2016) Ms K Boreham (Appointed on 28th July 2016) In accordance with Article 12.5(b)(v) of the Articles of Association, all directors retire and any eligible person shall hold office and may stand for re-election.

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(b) Directors of the Company’s subsidiaries During the year and up to the date of this report, Mr P Schats, Mr P Donovan, Mrs R Mitchell, Mr A Bailey were also directors of the Company’s subsidiaries.

Directors’ material interests in transactions, arrangements and contracts that are significant in relation to the Group’s business No transactions, arrangements and contracts of significance in relation to the Group’s business to which the Company or its subsidiaries was a party and in which a director of the Company had a material interest, whether directly or indirectly, subsisted at the end of the year or at any time during the year.

Directors’ interests in the shares and debentures of the Company or any specified undertaking of the Company At no time during the year was the Company or its subsidiaries a party to any arrangements to enable the directors of the Company to hold any interests in the shares or debentures of the Company or its specified undertakings.

Business review The Group has achieved a net surplus before tax of HK$0.3 million which is a positive result. The biggest risk facing the Group remains its reliance on the annual Hong Kong Sevens event to fund its principal activity which is the promotion and development of rugby in Hong Kong. There have been no significant subsequent events which materially affect the financial result of the Group.

The Group expects to record a loss in the next financial year owing to significant investment in the promotion and development of rugby in Hong Kong which is planned to take place. The Group will continue to seek to drive revenue in order to allow this investment to continue.

The Group has complied with all applicable laws and regulations during the year.

The Group’s success depends on some key relationships for a significant proportion of its income, particularly those relating to the Hong Kong Sevens and the governing body for Rugby, World Rugby.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 香港欖球 2016/17

HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

Management contracts No contracts concerning the management and administration of the whole or any substantial part of the business of the Company were entered into or existed during the year.

Permitted indemnity provisions At no time during the financial year and up to the date of this Directors’ Report, was there any permitted indemnity provision in force for the benefit of any of the directors of the Company (whether made by the Company or otherwise) or an associated company (if made by the Company).

Auditors The consolidated financial statements have been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers who retire and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.

On behalf of the Board Pieter Lodewijk Schats Chairman Hong Kong, 30th June 2017

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

Opinion What we have audited The consolidated financial statements of Hong Kong Rugby Union (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) set out on pages 131 to 162, which comprise: • the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30th April 2017; • the consolidated income statement for the year then ended; • the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year then ended; • the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year then ended; • the consolidated cash flow statement for the year then ended; and • the notes to the consolidated financial statements, which include a summary of significant accounting policies.

Our opinion In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30th April 2017, and of its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRSs”) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“HKICPA”) and have been properly prepared in compliance with the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.

Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Hong Kong Standards on Auditing (“HKSAs”) issued by the HKICPA. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Independence We are independent of the Group in accordance with the HKICPA’s Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (“the Code”), and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.

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Other Information The directors of the Company are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Report of the Directors, but does not include the consolidated financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon.

Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.

If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Responsibilities of Directors and Those Charged with Governance for the Consolidated Financial Statements The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements that give a true and fair view in accordance with HKFRSs issued by the HKICPA and the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Group’s financial reporting process.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. We report our opinion solely to you, as a body, in accordance with Section 405 of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance and for no other purpose. We do not assume responsibility towards or accept liability to any other person for the contents of this report. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with HKSAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.

• Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.

As part of an audit in accordance with HKSAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:

• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.

• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control.

• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong, 30th June 2017

• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.

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HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30TH APRIL 2017

Note

Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 5 Intangible assets 6 Available-for-sale financial assets 8 Prepayments 9

Current assets Trade receivables, other receivables and prepayments 9 Amounts due from related parties Cash and cash equivalents 10 Restricted cash 11

Current liabilities Trade payables, other payables and accruals 12 Amounts due to related party

Net current assets

Non-current liabilities Other payables 12

Net assets

2017 2016 HK$’000 HK$’000 38,615 32,941 251 104 173,832 128,253 15,514 13,792 ──── ──── 228,212 175,090 ---------- ---------35,878 675 91,664 5,000

36,691 924 137,683 5,000

133,217 180,298 33,889 160

40,411 -

34,049

40,411

99,168

139,887

2,112

4,396

325,268

310,581

287,064 38,204

286,766 23,815

325,268

310,581

Financed by: General fund Investment revaluation reserve fund

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Pieter Lodewijk Schats Chairman

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Patrick John Donovan Director

As approved on 30th June 2017

The notes on pages 140 to 162 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2017

Note

Revenue Subscriptions from Members Ticket Sales Sponsorship, Events and Royalties Other Income

13 Expenses Sevens Costs 14(a) Sevens Week Events Staff Costs 15 Club & Community 14(c) Representative Squads Costs 14(d) Operational, administrative Expenses and Donations Depreciation & Amortisation Other Event Costs 14(b) Facilities Management

14 Surplus before taxation

2017 2016 HK$’000 HK$’000 99,719 62,131 57,902 11,288

92,600 65,326 61,428 10,725

231,040

230,079

(66,941) (8,818) (50,554) (30,338) (35,977) (15,112) (10,945) (8,699) (3,346)

(63,006) (3,841) (46,084) (28,741) (30,287) (13,394) (10,934) (12,615) (3,789)

(230,730)

(212,691)

310

17,388

Taxation 17 (12) (534)

Surplus for the year 298 16,854

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The notes on pages 140 to 162 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2017

Note

2017 2016 HK$’000 HK$’000

Surplus for the year

298

16,854

14,389

(20,274)

14,389

(20,274)

Other comprehensive income: Item that may be reclassified to profit or loss Fair value gains/(losses) on revaluation of available-forsale financial assets 8

Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

Attributable to: General fund Investment revaluation reserve fund

The notes on pages 140 to 162 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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14,687 (3,420)

298 14,389

16,854 (20,274)

14,687 (3,420)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2017

Investment

revaluation

General reserve

fund fund Total

HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 At 1st May 2015 Total comprehensive income for the year

At 30th April 2016

269,912 44,089 16,854 (20,274) ──── ──── 286,766 23,815 ──── ────

314,001 (3,420) ──── 310,581 ────

At 1st May 2016 Total comprehensive income for the year

At 30th April 2017

286,766 23,815 298 14,389 ──── ──── 287,064 38,204 ──── ────

310,581 14,687 ──── 325,268 ────

The notes on pages 140 to 162 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2017

Note

Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operating activities 18 Hong Kong tax paid

Net cash generated from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities Interest received Dividends received from available-for-sale financial assets Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets Purchase of available-for-sale financial assets

Net cash used in investment activities

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at 1st May

Cash and cash equivalents at 30th April 2017

Analysis of cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash

The notes on pages 140 to 162 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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2017 2016 HK$’000 HK$’000 256 (120)

34,128 (61)

136

34,067

188 1,613 (16,766) (31,190)

63 1,669 (11,718) (1,669)

(46,155)

(11,655)

(46,019) 142,683

22,412 120,271

96,664 142,683 ──── ────

91,664 5,000

137,683 5,000

96,664 142,683 ──── ────

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HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1 General information

Hong Kong Rugby Union (the “Company”) and along with its subsidiaries (collectively the “Group”) are engaged in the support, promotion and development of rugby in Hong Kong.

The Company was incorporated in Hong Kong on 30th April 1990 and is limited by guarantee. Permission has been granted by the Companies Registrar for the Company to exclude the word “Limited” from its name.

The address of the Company’s registered office is Room 2001, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

On 1st May 1990, the Company took over the assets, liabilities and reserve funds of its predecessor entity, Hong Kong Rugby Football Union which was registered as a society.

The consolidated financial statements have been approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 30th June 2017.

2 Summary of significant accounting policies

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below.

These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. (a) Basis of preparation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRS”) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“HKICPA”). They have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and financial liabilities (including availablefor-sale financial assets) at fair value.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with HKFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and judgment in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements, are disclosed in Note 4.

(b) Changes in accounting policies

As at the date of approval of these consolidated financial statements, there are new standards and amendments and interpretations to existing standards which have been issued by the HKICPA. Some are already effective for the year ended 30th April 2017 and some are not yet effective. Management has performed an assessment of those new standards and amendments and interpretations to existing standards and consider that they are not relevant to the Group’s operations.

(i) Amendments effective in 2016 which are relevant to the Company’s operations: Amendments to HKAS1 Disclosure Initiative: Presentation of Financial Statements Amendments to HKAS16 and HKAS38 Clarification of acceptable methods of depreciation and amortisation Annual improvements to HKFRS’s 2012-2014 Cycle The adoption of the above amendments does not have a significant effect on the Company’s accounting policies and disclosures.

(ii) income and expenses for each income statements are translated at average exchange rates (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the rate on the dates of the transactions); and

(iii) New standards and amendments effective after 2016 which are relevant to the Company’s operations and yet to be

adopted:

Certain new standards and amendments, which are effective after 2016, have been published and will be adopted by the Company from their effective dates. The Company is currently assessing the potential impact of these standards and amendments but expects their adoption will not have a significant effect on the Company’s financial statements except as set out below.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

HKFRS 15 ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’ (effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1st January 2018), establishes a comprehensive framework for determining when to recognise revenue and how much revenue to recognise. HKFRS 15 replaces HKAS 11 ‘Construction Contracts’ and HKAS 18 ‘Revenue’ which covers contracts for goods and services. The core principle in that framework is that revenue is recognised when control of a good or service transfers to a customer. The new standard will also result in new disclosure requirements on revenue, provide guidance for transactions that were not previously addressed comprehensively (for example, service revenue and contract modifications) and improve guidance for multiple-element arrangements. The Company is still assessing the impact of the new rules on the Company’s financial statements.

HKFRS 16 ‘Leases’ (effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1st January 2019) replaces HKAS 17 ‘Leases’; and related interpretations. It will result in lessees bringing almost all their leases onto the balance sheet as the distinction between operating leases and finance leases is removed. The model requires a lessee to recognise a right-of- use asset (the right to use the underlying leased asset) and a lease liability (the obligation to make lease payments) except for leases with a term of less than 12 months or with low-value. The accounting for lessors will not change significantly. HKFRS 16 will affect primarily the accounting for the Company’s operating leases. The Company is yet to undertake a detailed assessment on how the new lease model will affect the Company’s profit, classification of cash flows and balance sheet position.

(c) Comparatives

Certain comparative figures of the consolidated income statement, and notes to the consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. These reclassifications have no impact on the Group’s total equity as at both 30 April 2017 and 2016, or on the Group’s surplus and net change in cash and cash equivalents for the years ended 30 April 2017 and 2016. (d) Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries made up to the statement of financial position date on the basis set out in Note 2(e) below. (e) Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the group has control. The Company controls an entity when the group is exposed to, or has rights, to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the group. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.

The Group applies the acquisition method to account for business combinations. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary is the fair values of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the Group. The consideration transferred includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date.

Investments in subsidiary companies in the Company’s financial statements are stated at cost less provision for any impairment losses. Income from subsidiary companies is accounted for on the basis of dividends received and receivable. Long term loans to subsidiary companies are considered to be quasi-equity in nature where there are no defined repayment terms and no expectation of repayment.

(f) Separate financial statements

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost less impairment. Cost includes direct attributable costs of investment. The results of subsidiaries are accounted for by the Company on the basis of dividends received and receivable.

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Impairment testing of the investments in subsidiaries is required upon receiving a dividend from these investments if the dividend exceeds the total comprehensive income of the subsidiary in the period the dividend is declared or if the carrying amount of the investment in the separate financial statements exceeds the carrying amount in the consolidated financial statements of the investee’s net assets including goodwill.

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HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) (g) Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are expensed in the consolidated income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.

Property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives set out below:

Leasehold buildings 5 years Leasehold improvements 5 years Artificial field 5 years Facilities equipment 5 years Other assets 3 years

The gain or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment is the difference between the net sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the relevant asset and is recognised in the consolidated income statement.

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.

(h) Intangible assets

Computer software

Costs associated with maintaining computer software programmes are recognised as an expense as incurred. Development costs that are directly attributable to the design and testing of identifiable and unique software products controlled by the Group are recognised as intangible assets when the following criteria are met:

• it is technically feasible to complete the software product so that it will be available for use;

• there is an ability to use or sell the software product;

• management intends to complete the software product so that it will be available for use;

• it can be demonstrated how the software product will generate probable future economic benefits;

• adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or sell the software product are available; and • the expenditure attributable to the software product during its development can be reliably measured.

Computer software development costs recognised as assets are amortised over their estimated useful lives, which does not exceed three years.

(i) Impairment of assets

The Group reviews the carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment, and available-for-sale financial assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of those assets may not be recoverable. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognised is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. Such impairment losses are recognised in the consolidated income statement for fixed assets and available-for-sale financial assets to the extent all previous unrealised gains or losses recorded in equity are reversed. (j) Available-for-sale financial assets

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. They are included in non-current assets unless the investment matures or management intends to dispose of it within 12 months of the end of the reporting period.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) (k) Trade receivables, other receivables and prepayments

Trade receivables, other receivables and prepayments are recognised at fair value less provision for impairment. A provision for impairment is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, and default or delinquency in payments are considered indicators that the trade receivable is impaired. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate. The amount of the provision is recognised in the consolidated income statement. (l) Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash

In the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, restricted deposits held at call with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. (m) Deferred taxation

Deferred taxation is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred taxation is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax liability is settled.

Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable surplus will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.

(n) Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made. (o) Revenue recognition

Revenue from the sale of tickets and merchandise is recognised on the day of the event and when the goods are delivered to customers respectively. Hospitality and sponsorship income is recognised on the day of the associated event.

Royalty fees, coaching income, and other income are recognised on an accruals basis, when it can be reliably measured and it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Group.

Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis, using the effective interest method.

Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established.

(p) Subventions

Subventions from the government and sporting governing bodies are recognised at their fair value where there is a reasonable assurance that the subventions will be received and the Group will comply with all attached conditions.

These subventions are recognised in the consolidated income statement over the period necessary to match them with the costs that they are intended to compensate. Subventions are presented in the consolidated income statement as deductions against the related expenses. General subventions where there are no specific expenditure requirements are presented separately as “other income”.

(q) Foreign currency translation

(1) Functional and presentation currency Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (“the functional currency”). The consolidated financial statements are presented in HK$, which is the Company’s functional and the Group’s presentation currency.

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HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

(2) Transactions and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions or valuation where items are re-measured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the consolidated income statement.

Foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the consolidated income statement.

(3) Group companies The results and financial position of all the Group entities (none of which has the currency of a hyper-inflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

(i) assets and liabilities for each statements of financial position presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that statements of financial position;

(ii) income and expenses for each income statements are translated at average exchange rates (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the rate on the dates of the transactions); and

(iii) all resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income.

(r) Operating leases

Leases where substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of assets remain with the lessor are accounted for as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases net of any incentives received from the lessor are charged to the consolidated income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term. (s) Employee benefits

(1) Retirement benefits

The Group operates and participates in a defined contribution retirement scheme, the INVESCO Strategic Mandatory Provident Fund scheme. The assets of this scheme are held in a separate trustee administered fund. The pension plan is funded by payments from employees and by the Group and provides benefits linked to the contribution and investment returns made on the plan. The Group has no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to this defined contribution plan are recognised as an expense in the consolidated income statement in the year in which they are incurred and are reduced by contributions forfeited by those employees who leave the scheme prior to full vesting of their contributions.

(2) Employee leave entitlement

Provisions are made for the estimated liability for annual leave and long service leave entitlements as a result of services rendered by employees up to the balance sheet date.

(t) Related parties

Related parties are individuals and companies, where the individual or company has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control.

3 Financial risk management (a) Financial risk factors

The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including currency risk, fair value interest rate risk, cash flow interest rate risk and price risks), credit risk, and liquidity risk. The Group’s overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Group’s financial performance as a result of these risks.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 3

Financial risk management (continued)

(1) Market risk

(i) Foreign exchange risk

The Group is exposed to foreign exchange risk as a result of its holding of time deposits denominated in US dollars.

Since the Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar within a range of HK$7.75-7.85: US$1, the Group does not consider the foreign exchange risk to be significant and therefore no further measures are taken to reduce this risk.

At 30th April 2017, if the HK Dollar had weakened to the minimum of the range (HK$7.85: US$1) with all other variables held constant, the money market funds would have been HK$55,996 (2016: HK$1,043,774) lower.

If the HK Dollar had strengthened to the maximum of the range (HK$7.75: US$1) with all other variables held constant, the money market funds would have been HK$21,776 (2016: HK$89,578) lower.

(ii) Price risk

The Group is exposed to equity and debt securities price risk because investments held by the Group are disclosed on the consolidated statement of financial position as available-for-sale. The funds are managed by an Investment Committee who have a mandate to maintain and if possible enhance the principal investment value of the portfolios whilst keeping risks to an acceptable minimum. The Committee reports to the Board of Directors and meets with its Fund managers on a quarterly basis.

The table below summarises the impact of increases/decreases of the investment unit prices on the Group’s portfolios and on equity. The analysis is based on the assumption that the unit price increases/decreases by the respective percentages indicated below with all other variables held constant.

Investments

Global Focus A Hong Kong A Global Bond & Ccy Multi Income Americas Equity Asia Pacific Equity Global Bond HK$ Hedge Fund European Equity Global Bond Fund Hong Kong Equity Japanese Equity Hong Kong Equity Index Fund World Equity Index Fund Government Bond Index Fund

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Change in market value of units % (+/-) 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%

2017 Impact on equity HK$ (+/-) ‘000 849 81 551 337 523 1,757 112 1,777 1,349 1,327

Change in market value of units % (+/-) 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% -

2016 Impact on equity HK$ (+/-) ‘000 287 1,161 432 746 761 84 442 298 520 1,569 113 -

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HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 3

Financial risk management (continued)

The Group has used its view of what would be a reasonable shift in each key investment unit price to estimate the change for use in the market sensitivity analysis above. The disclosures are shown in absolute terms, changes and impacts could be positive or negative. Changes in % movement in unit values are revised annually depending on the Group’s current view of market volatility and other relevant factors.

The Group has interest-bearing assets in the form of cash and cash equivalents and short-term deposits.

As the Group has no long-term borrowings or loans, the Group’s operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates. The risks in relation to cash flow and fair value interest rate risk are therefore not deemed to be significant.

(2) Credit risk

Credit risks arise from cash and cash equivalents, available-for-sale financial assets and outstanding receivable balances at the year end.

The Group minimises its credit risk in relation to receivables through the sale of tickets and merchandise to a widely dispersed customer base. Any exposure to individual organisations will be through significant sponsorship deals with reputable organisations.

For banks and financial institutions, only independently rated parties with a minimum rating of ‘A’ are accepted. For available-for-sale financial assets, the risk is managed through the use of reputable fund managers and by the Investment Committee.

(3) Liquidity risk

Prudent liquidity risk management includes maintaining sufficient cash to meet the commitments and obligations of the Group.

The table below analyses the Group’s non-derivative financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the balance sheet date to the contractual maturity date.

At 30th April 2017 Trade payables, other payables

At 30th April 2016 Trade payables, other payables

Less than 1 year HK$‘000

Between

Between

1 and 2 years HK$‘000

2 and 5 years HK$‘000

Over 5 years HK$‘000

33,889

1,610

520

-

40,411

2,284

2,112

-

Liquidity risk is not deemed to be significant as at the year end the Group holds significant cash balances.

Liabilities are trade, other payables and accruals. Current liabilities are all due with 12 months of the balance sheet date.

The fair values of the balances due are equal to their carrying amounts as the impact of discounting is not significant.

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HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 3

Financial risk management (continued)

(4) Capital risk management

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to be commercially and financially sound, able to provide the financial resources necessary to achieve the Strategic Plan and to safeguard the Group’s activities into the future. Capital of the Group is considered to be the General fund and Investment revaluation reserve fund.

(5) Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities There is no material offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangement and similar agreements during the year. (b) Fair value estimation

Effective 1 January 2009, the Group adopted the amendment to HKFRS 7 for financial instruments that are measured in the consolidated statement of financial position at fair value, this requires disclosure of fair value measurements by level of the following fair value measurement hierarchy:

• Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

• Level 3 - Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs).

• Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices);

The following table presents the Group’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value at 30th April 2017.

Assets Available-for-sale financial assets - Equity securities - Debt instruments

Total assets

125,224 - - 125,224 48,608 - - 48,608 ─ 173,832 - - 173,832

The following table presents the Group’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value at 30th April 2016.

Assets Available-for-sale financial assets - Equity securities - Debt instruments

Total assets

147

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total HK$‘000 HK$‘000 HK$‘000 HK$‘000

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total HK$‘000 HK$‘000 HK$‘000 HK$‘000

85,422 42,831

- -

- -

85,422 42,831

128,253 - - 128,253

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HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4

Critical accounting estimates and judgements

The Group makes estimates and judgements concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will by definition seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.

(a) Depreciation

The Group depreciates property, plant and equipment on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life. The estimated useful life reflects management’s best estimate of the period that the Group intends to derive future economic benefits from the use of the property, plant and equipment. To the extent the useful economic useful life changes the resultant depreciation in the consolidated income statement will be increased or decreased.

(b) Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets

The Group follows the guidance of HKAS 39 to determine when an available-for-sale financial asset is impaired. This determination requires significant judgements. In making this judgement, the Group evaluates, among other factors, the duration and extent to which the fair value of an investment is less than its cost.

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HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 5

Property, plant and equipment

At 1st May 2015 Cost Accumulated depreciation

Net book amount

Year ended 30th April 2016 Opening net book amount Additions Depreciation

Closing net book amount

At 30th April 2016 Cost Accumulated depreciation

Net book amount

Year ended 30th April 2017 Opening net book amount Additions Depreciation

Closing net book amount

At 30th April 2017 Cost Accumulated depreciation

Net book amount

149

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Leasehold Leasehold Office buildings improvements equipment HK$‘000 HK$‘000 HK$‘000 26,400 (24,056)

4,600 (3,223)

15,499 (11,377)

2,344 1,377 4,122

2,344 6,295 (1,455)

1,377 890 (509)

4,122 1,000 (1,358)

7,184 1,758 3,764

32,695 (25,511)

5,490 (3,732)

16,499 (12,735)

7,184 1,758 3,764

7,184 8,612 (545)

1,758 64 (598)

3,764 1,323 (1,495)

15,251 1,224

3,592

41,307 (26,056)

17,822 (14,230)

5,554 (4,330)

15,251 1,224

3,592

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HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Furniture Motor Coaching and fittings vehicles equipment Pitches Total HK$‘000 HK$‘000 HK$‘000 HK$‘000 HK$‘000 1,327 (1,258)

759 (759)

3,664 (3,256)

73,347 (49,572)

125,596 (93,501)

69

-

408

23,775 32,095

69 142 (62)

- - -

408 950 (375)

23,755 2,389 (7,061)

149

-

983

19,103 32,941

1,469 (1,320)

759 (759)

4,614 (3,631)

75,736 (56,633)

149

-

983

19,103 32,941

149 14 (70)

- - -

983 505 (491)

19,103 5,981 (7,626)

93

-

997

17,458 38,615

1,483 (1,390)

759 (759)

5,119 (4,122)

81,717 (64,259)

93

-

997

17,458 38,615

32,095 11,666 (10,820)

137,262 (104,321)

32,941 16,499 (10,825)

153,761 (115,146)

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HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 6

Intangible assets

Computer software

HK$’000

Year ended 30th April 2016

Opening net book amount

165

Additions

52

Amortisation charge

(113)

Closing net book amount

104

At 30th April 2016 Cost Accumulated amortisation

1,349 (1,245)

104

Year ended 30th April 2017 Opening net book amount Additions Amortisation charge

104 267 (120)

Closing net book amount

251

At 30th April 2017 Cost Accumulated amortisation

1,617 (1,366)

251

7 Subsidiaries

Name

Place of incorporation and type of legal entity

Principal activities and place of operation

Particulars of issued share capital

Rugby Events Asia Limited

Hong Kong, limited liability company

Management of rugby facilities and events in Hong Kong

2 ordinary shares

Rugby Events Asia Limited is directly owned by the Company.

151

The Company’s subsidiary information is as follows:

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Group interest held 100%

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 香港欖球 2016/17

HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 8 Available-for-sale financial assets

2017 2016 HK$’000 HK$’000

Equity investments at fair value Debt investments at fair value

125,224 48,608

Total investments

173,832 128,253

The movement in available-for-sale financial assets may be summarised as follows:

2017 2016 HK$’000 HK$’000

As at 1st May of the previous year Additions Net unrealised gains/(losses)

128,253 31,190 14,389

146,858 1,669 (20,274)

As at 30th April

173,832

128,253

Available-for-sale financial assets relate to actively managed and traded unit trust investments measured at fair value.

The available-for-sale financial assets are denominated in the following currencies:

85,422 42,831

Hong Kong dollars United States dollars

2017 2016 HK$’000 HK$’000 173,832 -

75,746 52,507

173,832

128,253

TThe maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the fair value of the investments classified as available for sale.

None of the available-for-sale financial assets are impaired.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 香港欖球 2016/17

HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 9

Trade receivables, other receivables and prepayments

2017

HK$’000

2016 HK$’000

Trade receivables

11,332

11,192

Trade receivables - net Other receivables and prepayments

11,332 40,060

11,192 39,291

Less non-current portion: prepayments

51,392 (15,514)

50,483 (13,792)

35,878

All trade receivables and other receivables are expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date unless stated otherwise.

The fair values of these balances approximate their carrying amounts.

As of 30th April 2017, trade receivables of HK$11,331,644 (2016: HK$11,191,950) were past due but not impaired. These relate to a number of independent customers for whom there is no recent history of default. The ageing analysis of these trade receivables as at 30th April is as follows:

2017

HK$’000

36,691

Up to 30 days overdue Over 30 days overdue

5,131 6,201

11,332

2016 HK$’000 8,651 2,541 11,192

As at 30th April 2017, no trade receivables (2016: Nil) were past due and provided for.

The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of each class of receivable mentioned above. The Group does not hold any collateral as security.

The carrying amounts of the Group’s trade receivables, other receivables and prepayments are denominated in the following currencies:

2017

HK$’000

Hong Kong dollars United States dollars

Euros Pounds sterling

48,306

2,983 - 103

2016 HK$’000 47,659 2,276 390 158

51,392 50,483

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HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 10 Cash and cash equivalents 2017

HK$’000

Cash at bank and in hand Short term bank deposits

85,580 6,084

102,240 35,443

91,664

137,683

Cash and cash equivalents are denominated in the following currencies: 2017

HK$’000

Hong Kong dollars United States dollars Pounds sterling

2016 HK$’000

2016 HK$’000

20,716 9,767 61,181 91,664

67,438 35,489 34,756 137,683

11

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash represents HK$5,000,000 (2016: HK$5,000,000) required by the Group’s principal bankers as security for a guarantee in respect of the hire of the Hong Kong Stadium.

12 Trade payables, other payables and accruals 2017

HK$’000

Trade payables Other payables and accruals

2016 HK$’000

7,347 26,542

5,262 35,149

33,889

40,411

Current liabilities are all due within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

In addition to current liabilities, the group also has non-current liabilities of HK$2,111,924 (2016: HK$4,395,898)

The fair values of the balances payable approximate their carrying amounts as the impact of discounting is not significant.

13 Revenue

Revenue primarily comprises subscriptions from members, sponsorship income, subventions received, ticket sales and revenue from the sales of souvenirs.

The Group obtained and recognised a total of HK$11,808,000 (2016: HK$11,991,000) of subventions from the government and sporting governing bodies during the year which has been presented in the consolidated income statement as

deductions against the related expenses.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 香港欖球 2016/17

HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 13

Revenue (Continued)

2017 HK$’000

Revenue

Subscriptions from members – The Rugby Union Club (Note) 99,719

Ticket Sales 62,131

Sponsorship, Events and Royalties 57,902

2016 HK$’000 92,600 65,326 61,428

219,752 219,354

Other revenue Tournament Hosting and Marketing Fee Income Facilities Management Income Course Income Dividend Income from Available-for-Sale Financial Assets and Bank Interest Income Sublet of Hong Kong Stadium Executive Suites Hong Kong Touch Association – Registration / Entry Fee Merchandise and Programme sales Other Entry Fees Capital Grant Recognition Miscellaneous

- 1,672 2,071 1,801 60 764 163 42 2,284 2,431

638 2,102 1,302 1,732 734 174 214 983 2,846

11,288 10,725

Total revenue 231,040 230,079

Note: The Rugby Union Club is the official club of Hong Kong Rugby Union and the subscriptions from members include

amounts relating to suite and box hire.

14

Expenses by nature

2017 HK$’000

Expenses

Sevens Costs (Note 14(a)) 66,941

Sevens Week Events 8,818

Staff Costs (Note 15) 50,554

Club & Community (Note 14(c)) 30,338

Representative Squads Costs (Note 14(d)) 35,977

Operational, Administrative Expenses and Donations 15,112

Depreciation and amortisation 10,945

Other Event Costs (Note 14(b)) 8,699

Facilities Management 3,346

2016 HK$’000 63,006 3,842 46,084 28,741 30,287 13,394 10,933 12,615 3,789

Total expenses 230,730 212,691

Note: Operational, administrative expenses and donations include auditor’s remuneration of HK$385,000

(2016: HK$391,000).

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 香港欖球 2016/17

HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 14

Expenses by nature (Continued)

(a)

Sevens Costs

2017 HK$’000

Hong Kong Stadium Costs Accommodation & meals Travel Displays Meals and refreshments PR and advertising Function Costs Tournament Commission Printing, ticketing, accreditation and office expenses Insurance Kit and laundry expenses Temporary staff Costs Programme & merchandise Costs Consumables Medical and physiotherapy Miscellaneous

31,803 5,841 4,794 6,622 5,515 4,205 3,115

- 1,649

287

884

788

327

125

421

565

66,941 (b)

29,623 5,286 4,445 5,068 5,268 4,189 3,443 700 1,430 995 617 764 328 121 337 392 63,006

Other Events Costs

2017 HK$’000

2016 HK$’000

Women’s Sevens World Series Qualifier ARFU Asian Sevens Series Leg Women’s Sevens Tournament HKRU Annual Dinner Asia Rugby Championships ARFU U20s Asian Sevens Championships Super Saturdays Racing with Rugby Asian Rugby Sevens Qualifier (Olympics) Cup of Nations Others

2016 HK$’000

940 1,577 2,293 - 892 629 312 149 - 1,537 370

626 1,094 1,004 647 259 197 6,381 2,016 391

8,699

12,615

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 香港欖球 2016/17

HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 14

Expenses by nature (Continued)

(c)

Club & Community

2017 HK$’000

Subventions to clubs Hire of grounds Community Coaching expenses PR and advertising Kit and laundry expenses Referees expenses Professional fees and Insurance Communications Meals and refreshments Trophies and presentations Medical and physiotherapy Travel Consumables Accommodation & meals Miscellaneous

10,696 5,595 2,321 2,536 2,232 1,435 1,445

68

696

583

582

604 1,018

174

353

2016 HK$’000 9,253 5,568 2,291 2,641 2,123 1,357 1,349 74 942 609 779 691 530 121 413

30,338

28,741

2017 HK$’000

2016 HK$’000

(d)

Representative Squads Costs

Players’ allowance / salaries Insurance Kit and laundry expenses Travel Meals and refreshments Medical and physiotherapy Accommodation & meals Coaching expenses Official functions and entertainment Printing, stationery and post Miscellaneous

21,967 4,560 2,686 1,092 1,426 1,443 1,017

785

360

132

509

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35,977

15,401 3,564 2,805 2,264 1,631 2,479 412 788 221 108 614 30,287

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 香港欖球 2016/17

HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 15

Staff costs

2017 HK$’000

Wages and salaries (Note) Contributions to Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme Others

2016 HK$’000

46,900 1,514 2,140

44,017 1,133 934

46,084

50,554

Note: None of the directors received or will receive any fees or emoluments in respect of services provided to the Group

during the year (2016: Nil).

16

Benefits and interest of directors

The following disclosures are made pursuant to section 383(1)(a) to (f) of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), and Parts 2 to 4 of the Companies (Disclosure of Information about Benefits of Directors) Regulation (Cap. 622G):

(a)

Directors’ emoluments (equivalent to key management compensation) None of the directors received or will receive any fees or other emoluments in respect of their services rendered to the Company during the year (2016: Nil ).

(b)

During the year, no retirement benefits, payments or benefits in respect of termination of directors’ services were paid or made, directly or indirectly, to the directors; nor are any payable (2016: Nil). No consideration was provided to or receivable by third parties for marking available directors’ services (2016: Nil).

(c)

As at 30 April 2017, there are no loans, quasi-loans and other dealing arrangements in favour of directors, controlled bodies corporate by and controlled entities with such directors (2016: Nil).

(d)

None of the directors of the Company had a material interest, directly or indirectly, in any significant transactions,

arrangements and contracts in relation to the Company’s business to which the Company was or is a party that required disclosure pursuant to section 383(1) of the Companies Ordinance and Part 4 of (Cap.622G).

Staff costs do not include staff employed specifically to play rugby for the national teams. The costs for these staff are included in players’ allowance in note 14 (d).

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 香港欖球 2016/17

HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 17

Taxation

In accordance with Section 24(1) of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, no tax is payable in respect of Hong Kong Rugby Union’s activities. The Company’s subsidiary Rugby Events Asia Limited is subject to taxation.

The taxation on the Group’s surplus before taxation differs from the theoretical amount that would arise using the taxation rate of Hong Kong, the home country of the Group, as follows:

2017 HK$’000

2016 HK$’000

Surplus before taxation

310

17,388

Calculation at taxation rate (2016: 16.5%) Income not subject to taxation Expenses not deductible

51 - (39)

2,869 (26,193) 23,858

Tax charge

18

Note to the consolidated cash flow statement

Reconciliation of surplus for the year to net cash from operating activities:

12 534

2017 HK$’000

2016 HK$’000

SSurplus before taxation Depreciation Amortisation Interest income Dividend income from available-for-sale financial assets

310 10,825

120

(188) (1,613)

17,388 10,820 113 (63) (1,669)

Operating surplus before working capital changes Decrease in amounts due from related parties Decrease in amounts due to related party Increase in trade receivables, other receivables and prepayments (Decrease)/Increase in trade payables, other payables and accruals

9,454

517

-

(909) (8,806)

26,589 1,110 (324) (3,962) 10,715

Cash generated from operating activities

19

Commitments

(a)

Lease commitments

At 30th April, the Group had future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:

256 34,128

2017 HK$’000

Land and buildings

Not later than 1 year 9,731

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 6,767

16,498

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2016 HK$’000 8,792 9,455 18,247

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HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 19

Commitments (continued)

(b)

Capital commitments

No capital commitment has been contracted for as of 30th April 2017 (2016: Nil).

20

Related parties

(a)

Significant transactions with related parties

During the year, the Group undertook the following transactions with related parties in the normal course of its business:

2017 HK$’000

2016 HK$’000

Income/(expenditure) Subscriptions fee from members – The Rugby Union Club Event management income – The Rugby Union Club Donations to HKRFU Charitable Trust Fund: - for educational scholarships Donations to HKRU Community Foundation Ltd Fund transfer to HKRU Community Foundation Ltd Fund transfer to The Rugby Union Club Limited Donation from HKRFU Union Trust Fund

Related party transactions are based upon mutually agreed terms and conditions as agreed between the transacting parties.

(b)

Balances with group companies and related parties

The amounts are unsecured, interest free and payable on demand. The carrying amounts approximate their fair values and are denominated in Hong Kong dollars.

(c)

Compensation of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management during the year was as follows:

99,719

-

92,600 360

-

(774) (1,039)

-

-

(637) (51) 4,568

2017 HK$’000

Short-term benefits Post-employment benefits

9,903 72

9,975

2016 HK$’000 9,389 81 9,470

The above remuneration is included in “Staff costs” (see Note 15).

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 香港欖球 2016/17

HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 21

Statement of financial position and reserve movement of the Company

2017

HK$’000

Assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Intangible assets Prepayments Available-for-sale investments

2016 HK$’000

38,615

251 15,512 173,832

32,941 104 13,792 128,253

228,210

175,090

35,379

675

- 84,993 5,000

28,109 3,224 5,529 125,586 5,000

126,047

167,448

Total Assets 354,257

342,538

Equity and liabilities

Equity attributable to owners of the company General fund Revaluation reserve

Current assets Trade receivables, other receivables and prepayments Amounts due from related parties Amounts due from subsidiaries Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash

281,370 38,204

281,042 23,815

Total Equity

319,574

304,857

Liabilities Current liabilities Trade payables, other payables and accruals Amounts due to related party

32,411

160

33,285 -

32,571

33,285

Non-current liabilities Other payables

Total liabilities

Total equity and liabilities 354,257 342,538

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Note (a)

2,112

4,396

34,683 37,681

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 香港欖球 2016/17

HONG KONG RUGBY UNION (Incorporated in Hong Kong and limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 21

Statement of financial position and reserve movement of the Company (Continued)

(a)

Reserve movement of the Company

General Revaluation

fund reserve HK$’000 HK$’000

At 1st May 2015 Total comprehensive income for the year Transfer from Subsidiary

263,690 11,955 5,397

At 30th April 2016

281,042

At 1st May 2016 Total comprehensive income for the year Transfer from Subsidiary

281,042

236

92

At 30th April 2017

281,370

22

Approval of financial statements

The consolidated financial statements were approved by the board of directors on 30th June 2017.

-

- 23,815

Total HK$’000 263,690 11,955 29,304

23,815

304,857

23,815 14,389

-

304,857 14,625 92

38,204

319,574

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HONG KONG RUGBY UNION Room 2001, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path So Kon Po, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

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