Tradition HKFC 10s 2024 – All Teams Confirmed

The 36th edition of the Tradition HKFC 10s Rugby Tournament is set to take place at the Hong Kong Football Club between 3-4 April 2024, with 12 men’s teams and 8 women’s teams.

Updated 2nd April 2024 with squad updates

The premier invitational rugby tens tournament commences just before the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2024 and will serve as the perfect warm-up for spectators.

Paul Christopher, Chair of the Tradition HKFC 10s Organising Committee said “We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to an impressive array of new teams joining us for this year’s Tradition HKFC 10s, alongside returning veterans, including the consistently impressive 2023 champions, Tradition YCAC.

We’re grateful to all teams travelling to Hong Kong for this prestigious event and look forward to displaying the exceptional talent and sportsmanship that set apart the World’s Best 10s.”

Women’s Teams – Tradition HKFC 10s 2024

The Women’s Competition at the Tradition HKFC 10s made its debut in 2023 with five teams and has been expanded in 2024 to include eight teams. The 2023 winners were RKS Legal Samurai Warriors who beat Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix in a tightly contested final.

There are a number of national or development feeder teams making their debut and competing in the 2024 Women’s tournament, including Shandong Rugby Club and China Five Stars which include national team players, and the Papua New Guinea team.

Tropics Sevens (winners of the Plate in 2023),  Find Rugby Now, and hometown favourites
HKFC Natixis Ice will all return, as well as 2023 Cup finalists, the Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix and 2023 Cup champions RKS Shogun Rugby (formerly RKS Legal Samurai Warriors).

1. RKS Shogun Rugby
2. Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix
3. Tropics Sevens
4. Find Rugby Now
5. HKFC Natixis Ice
6. Shandong Rugby Club (debut)
7. Papua New Guinea (debut)
8. China Five Stars (debut)

Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix made the Cup Final – HKFC Tens 2023 but lost to RKS Legal Samurai Warriors

Read more from our interview at the HKFC 10s 2023 on the future of the tournament.

Men’s Teams – Tradition HKFC 10s 2024

Men’s defending champions Tradition YCAC will return as favourites in 2024 after they beat Samurai RFC Warriors (Now Shogun Rugby Men) in the 2023 final.

Simon Ryan, Head Coach of YCAC, said “We eagerly anticipate our return to the Tradition HKFC 10s next month. Securing the Cup last year marked a significant milestone for us, especially after reaching the finals numerous times but just falling short of victory. This triumph has only fuelled our determination to defend our title. Both our players and staff are looking forward to experiencing everything the tournament has to offer once again.”

Shogun Rugby Men “bring a wealth of talent and experience to the field,” said the tournament organisers” and will look to avenge the final defeat and improve upon the runners-up tag from 2023.

Ashbury Tropics boast a star-studded line-up in 2024 that includes Fijian-Australian ex-international, Nemani Nadolo. The side is managed by English Rugby World Cup and Olympics representative, Heather Fisher.

Perennial contenders include the Overseas Old Boys, who in their squad in 2024 can count on New Zealand professional rugby union player Lachlan Munro and Fijian talent Josefa Seutobo.

Photo Credit: Tradition HKFC 10s – Men’s Cup Champions 2023 – Tradition YCAC HKFC

The China National Team, the China Five Stars will also be returning, as well as Hong Kong hosts, HKFC Natixis Club; and tournament veterans Taikoo Place Scottish Exiles.

There are five debutant teams at the Tradition HKFC 10s 2024;  The Papua New Guinea Men’s; Pig Athletic Club Baabaas; Mourant Apache; Jiangsu Lions, and the Preseli Baba’s.

HKFC Natixis Club

The final squad includes some HKCR international capped players:

1 Bryn Davies
2 Thomas Gibb
3 Jamie Ross
4 Callum Hardie
5 Callum Donkin
6 Ollie Roberts
7 Liam Anderson
8 Gabe Carroll
9 Michael Walsh
10 Jamie Hood
11 Camille Cheng
13 Oli Mathis
14 Joe Denmark
15 Alex Moses
19 Sbusiso Sithole
20 Murray Brechin
22 Juan Esono
23 Henry Lenthall

Tradition YCAC (2023 Champions)

1 Toby Taylor
2 Terrell Pieta
3 Lote Tuqiri
6 Taine Kolose
7 Matthew Polwart-Matich
8 Kyle Preston
10 Cameron Church
11 Henry Saker
12 Cody Nordstrom
13 Sam Clarke
15 Freedom Vaha’akolo
22 Semesa Suakuru
17 Tevita Ofa
18 Blake Makiri
23 Joey Taumateine
24 Kaleb Emile-Vaoga
27 Hamdahn Tuipulotu
14 Tama Anderson

Overseas Old Boys (OSOB)

1 Jayden Toa-Maxwell
2 Sailosi Vatubua
3 Josefa Seutobo
4 Lachlan Munro
6 Aidan Lee
8 Tony Lamborn
9 Darrell William
10 Xavier Christopher
11 Tom Ruwhiu
12 Dylan McCann
14 Finlay Broomfield
15 Luca Fuller
16 Jack Barnes
18 Epeli Lotawa
19 Josefa Lilidamu
20 Pisi Leilua
21 Finlay Callaghan
22 Thomas Davery

Taikoo Place Scottish Exiles

1 Harry Baron
2 Harrison King
3 Mikkel Christensen
4 Brad Hemopo
5 James Philips
6 Ru Campbell
7 Rubeni Kabu
8 TBC
9 Tom Wilson
10 Jacquin Moses
11 Euan Mckirdy
12 Dean Squire
13 Jack Morris
14 Merve Lo
15 Lewis Berg
16 Harry Fisher
17 Akuila Momo
18 Dave Ofori-Manteaw

China Five Stars Men

More information TBC.

Preseli Baba’s (debut)

1 Nick Brown
2 Jon Hill
3 Jordan Coxley
4 Laurence Headlam
5 Callum Coxley
6 Sion Bennett
7 Nyasha Tarusagnga
8 Tomos Howells
9 Steffan Davies
10 Ianto Davies
11 Sam Potter
12 Cai Jones
13 Amir Walji
14 Cole Nash
15 Ned Bennett
16 Huw Alexander
17 Allistar Stacey
18 Henry Shiel

Jiangsu Lions (debut)

21 Gui Yong
23 Su Shuai
3 Zhi Qiang
1 Nian Zhe
11 Ga Heng
2 Jian Cheng
12 Zhen Tao
17 Xi Zhen
99 Jiang Peng
16 Zi Xi
4 Zi Hao
23 Sheng Zheng
10 Peng Xiang
77 Qin Han
15 Xin Guo
8 Zhao Feng
74 Zhuang Zhuang
7 Hou Jian
66 Xing Da
22 Wang Hao
9 Jia Hui
96 Suo Ni

Pig Athletic Club BaaBaas (debut)

PAC have been announcing their squad on their socials and the team this far includes a mix of young talent from Australia, the Pacific islands and Hong Kong.

The two national team HKCR players selected are Luke Van Der Smit and Faizal Solomona and three national Australia 7s reps; Tom Connor, Conor Hickey & Dally Bird. Tomasi Alosio is also featured and he has NPC & Super Rugby experience as well as being a capped Samoan international.

0 Loveni Enari
1 Jeriah Mua
2 Dally Bird
3 Shea Turner
4 James McGregor
5 Sotiaka Enari
6 Luke Van Der Smit
7 Conor Hickey
8 Sekuini Tanimo
9 Charlie Reynolds West
10 Ume Fosita
11 Sunia Siupeli Fameitau
12 Tom Conor
13 Netani Baleisomosomo
14 Angus Fletcher
15 Jackson Deacon
16 Matt Keay
17 Theo Manihera

Mourant Apache (debut)

11 Ryan Long (captain)
12 Lailand Gordon
10 Lewis Dennelly
7 Lewis Franklin
8 Troy Sixton
14 Timi Olopade
9 Jaryd Robinson
NA Ian Etheridge
16 Sam Kennaugh
15 Sam Pointon
6 Adam Koblic
1 James Mcrae
13 Charlie Cross
17 Ewan Kingdon
4 Jonny Holliday
2 Josh Jones
3 Alec Hampden-Smith
5 Oliver Miall

Shogun Rugby Men (2023 Runners-Up)

Papua New Guinea Men (debut)

1 Tony Joe
2 George Wai
3 Jordon Tegabwasa
4 Manao Noga
5 Willie Kalai
6 Jonah Kautu
7 Yunny Patrick
8 Jonah Tokiong
9 Bruno Sindra
10 Brendon Yenmoro
11 Francis Miria
12 Cameron Wai
13 Eugene Tokavai
14 Andrew Karai
15 Ron Butler

Ashbury Tropics (Men)

The looming threat of Nemani Nadolo at #11 will be exciting for the fans.

1 Tom Balerin
2 Ben Kite
3 Will Panday
4 Adam McLean
5 Alex Todd
6 Will Morris
7 Lualea Fangufangu
8 Charlie Crawley
9 Alex Jones
11 Nemani Nadolo
14 Afa Pakalani
15 Florian Makaia
16 Cam Taylor
17 Arthur Hauge

For The Fans – Tradition HKFC 10s 2024

Tradition HKFC 10s is played at the Hong Kong Football Club and matches are 10 minutes each way and scheduled back-to-back each day.

Gates open at 8.30 am and tickets are available for purchase online, as well as at the gate on event days, priced at $120 HKD per day.

How To Watch Tradition HKFC 10s 2024

The Tradition HKFC 10s 2024 will be streamed online for free on both YouTube and FB Live – see where to watch here.

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