Rugby For Good Headlines Hong Kong Premiership

Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) officially launched the 2026/27 Rugby For Good Premiership at Pick & Match at AIRSIDE in Kai Tak, with players and club representatives gathering ahead of this season kick-off.

Rugby For Good, HKCR’s Official Charity and social impact partner, becomes the naming partner of both the Men’s and Women’s Hong Kong Premierships for the first time this season, while Nan Fung Group | AIRSIDE continues its support as secondary partner. Going beyond a traditional title sponsorship, this purpose-led partnership links Hong Kong’s premier domestic competitions to Rugby For Good’s mission to help people and communities build resilience through sport. Throughout the Premiership season, Rugby For Good will steer the mental wellbeing initiative, co-created with HKCR and supported by MindHK, designed to promote mental wellbeing, resilience and connection alongside competitive rugby in the community. 

HKCR have worked with amazing individuals and corporations to cover the partnership costs to make it possible for Rugby For Good to provide the mental health support, from matchday engagements to mental health webinars, individual wellbeing check-ins and club capacity-building workshops.

The Season Launch featured the traditional captains’ photoshoot, with players from all six men’s and six women’s teams showcasing their clubs’ 2026/27 playing kits. A player Q&A also gave guests and members of the media the opportunity to hear about each team’s preparations and ambitions for the season ahead. 

Through rugby and play-based programmes, Rugby For Good empowers young people to develop social and emotional skills and realise their potential through sport and education. Rocky Chow, Executive Director of Rugby For Good, welcomed the new partnership:

“Rugby is a vehicle for lasting change. It brings people together, builds confidence and helps young people develop valuable life skills. We are delighted to support the Hong Kong Premiership as its new title sponsor and connect the highest level of the domestic game with our work in the community, building stronger, healthier communities both on and off the field.

“Working alongside HKCR, the clubs and our partners, we look forward to creating more opportunities for people from different backgrounds to connect with the sport, share its values and extending its positive impact beyond the pitch.”

Read more in the official press release: https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/rugby-for-good-headlines-hong-kong-premiership

To learn about our work in the 2026/27 Rugby for Good Premiership, stay tuned on Rugby For Good's social media platforms.