In rugby league Japan will host Hong Kong in the second East Asia Cup on 16 June in Tokyo as both teams prepare for this year’s Emerging Nations World Championships.
Hong Kong narrowly lost to Japan in inaugural East Asia Cup last November at King’s Park. The match, which was also Hong Kong’s international rugby league debut, saw Japan build up a solid 24-0 lead before Hong Kong came storming back in the second half, only to fall just short in a 24-22 loss.
The fixture will be another milestone in a busy year for HKRL which kick’s off with the fourth HKRL 9s on 27 May at King’s Park. Followed by the return of HKRL’s domestic club competition the Super League. All roads though lead to Sydney where Hong Kong will participate at the Emerging Nations World Championships.
The ENWC tournament is aimed at boosting the development of the game globally, and will see Tier 2 and 3 rugby league nations compete in a two week tournament. The reach and diversity of those participating reflects of the growth of rugby league around the world with Canada, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Latvia, Malta, Niue, Philippines, Thailand and Vanuatu all confirmed.
Hong Kong Rugby League Nines
Date: 27 May, 2018
Venue: Kings Park
Tickets: Free
More info: http://hongkongrugbyleague.com