HKFC World Youth 10s 2026 A Huge Success

The HKFC World Youth 10s 2026 took place from 11-12 April in Hong Kong, and backed by HSBC as the founding partner of the tournament, thousands of youths participated and were engaged in some excellent rugby, forged new friendships, and met a celebrated range of ambassadors who were in attendance across the successful weekend.

All Photo Credits – HKFC World Youth 10s

More Than 200 Teams Were Involved

The HKFC World Youth 10s 2026 tournament comprised 235 teams from 48 clubs across 17 divisions from U5 to U18. The global participation spanned six geographic origins – predominantly Hong Kong, alongside teams from Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and the USA. 

The large‑scale youth rugby tournament is firmly rooted in the Hong Kong rugby community, while maintaining a clear regional dimension.

The tournament is estimated to have involved approximately 2,400 players across U5-U18 divisions, and approximately 60%+ of players were in the U5-U8 age groups. This means the event’s strong mini‑rugby core was clear for all to see, and it truly is the World’s Best Youth 10s Tournament!

The tournament could not have been a hit without the invaluable coaches, referees, volunteers and parents, and their presence on‑site means the attendance would comfortably have exceeded 5,000 people over the weekend.

The tournament organisers said, “Seeing the HKFC World Youth 10s come to life after a year of planning was an incredibly proud moment. What made it truly special was watching our vision become a reality that others could see and feel. Every young player on that pitch was treated like a professional athlete, surrounded by world-class talent, in one of Asia’s most exciting sporting cities.

This tournament was always about more than just rugby. It was about creating an unforgettable experience for the kids, welcoming international teams to discover Hong Kong as the sporting mecca it is becoming in Asia, and playing our part in kicking off Rugby Week in the most fitting way possible. To see that resonate so strongly in its very first year was beyond what we could have hoped for.”

Exciting Youth Rugby Matches – More than 550 of Them

The HKFC Youth 10s 2026 tournament featured a staggering 583 matches played over two days, spanning all age groups and formats. 

The games were distributed across divisions from U5 to U18, including mixed, girls’ divisions and challenge formats, with the busiest divisions each staging several dozen matches across group stages, playoffs and finals. 

At peak times, the tournament schedule supported up to 10 matches being played simultaneously, reflecting the scale and logistical intensity of the event. 

The fixtures were hosted across multiple venues in Hong Kong, including HKFC (Main Pitch & Hockey Pitch), Happy Valley (HV1, HV6, HV8), Causeway Bay Ground, SCAA and HKU Stanley Ho, enabling a compact yet high‑throughput tournament footprint in the spirit of the Hong Kong Sevens week.

HKFC World Youth 10s 2026 Champions

Photo Credit – HKFC World Youth 10s

Across all divisions, the 2026 tournament concluded with a full slate of Cup, Plate, Bowl and Shield finals, crowning winners in each age group. 

Notable Cup champions included:

• SCC (U8 Cup)
• HKFC1 (U9 Cup)
• HKFC Blue (U10 Cup)
• HKFC White (U11 Cup)
• HKFC1 (U12 Cup)
• SCC (U13 Cup)
• SCC (U14 Cup)
• R32 (U16 Cup) 
• KLN (U18 Cup)

In the Girls’ divisions, Cup winners were:

• SKS1 (U10G Cup)
• HKFC2 (U12G Cup)
• R32 (U14G Cup)
• R32 (U16G Cup).

Plate, Bowl and Shield trophies were similarly contested across divisions, ensuring meaningful finals opportunities throughout the draw and reinforcing the tournament’s emphasis on broad participation and competitive balance at all levels.

The HKFC World Youth 10s is an additional value-add for the popular Cathay HSBC Hong Kong 7s week. We can’t wait to see when the dates for the 2027 edition will be announced. 

The tournament organisers added, “We are already planning for next year, and it is safe to say we are going bigger and better. A heartfelt thank you to every partner, volunteer, and supporter who helped make this first edition a landmark moment for youth rugby in Hong Kong.”

Stay tuned for tournament details and follow the tournament’s official Instagram for the latest updates and see fantastic photos and videos from an unforgettable weekend in Hong Kong.

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