PUBLISHED ON 28 JUL 2026
Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) to host six-team international competition across three match weekends from 13-26 September.
The match schedule has been confirmed for the inaugural WXV Global Series Challenger presented by Mitsubishi Electric, which will take place at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground.
The announcement follows the news that Mitsubishi Electric has joined the competition as presenting partner, further strengthening its commitment to the growth and visibility of women’s rugby.
Brazil, Fiji, Hong Kong China, the Netherlands, Samoa and Spain will contest the six-team competition, which forms part of the newly evolved WXV Global Series and will provide participating teams with regular, meaningful international fixtures.
The tournament will be played across three rounds, with a triple-header staged on each match day. Fans will be able to enjoy nine international matches across the three weekends, with hosts Hong Kong China taking on Brazil, Fiji and Samoa.
WXV Global Series Challenger 2026 match schedule
Round one – Sunday 13 September
12:00 – Spain vs Fiji
15:30 – Hong Kong China vs Brazil
19:00 – Netherlands vs Samoa
Round two – Saturday 19 September
12:00 – Samoa vs Spain
15:30 – Hong Kong China vs Fiji
19:00 – Brazil vs Netherlands
Round three – Saturday 26 September
12:00 – Fiji vs Netherlands
15:30 – Hong Kong China vs Samoa
19:00 – Spain vs Brazil
The competition will mark a significant occasion for Hong Kong China’s women’s XVs team, who will play on home soil for the first time since 2024. Looking forward to playing in front of a home crowd once again, HKCR lock Roshini Turner said:
“Every international home match is special - so to have the opportunity to play 3 back-to-back fixtures here in Hong Kong is an exciting prospect. I can’t wait to put women’s rugby on a platform in front of my friends, family & community!”
Sally Horrox, Chief of Women’s Rugby, World Rugby commented on the news: "The WXV Global Series Challenger is an exciting new chapter for women's international rugby, providing more international competition for teams to compete on the global stage.
"We're delighted that Hong Kong China will host the inaugural tournament and look forward to seeing six teams come together across three weekends of action-packed international rugby as we continue to strengthen the global women's calendar."
Robbie McRobbie, General Manager, Sports Content and Development, Kai Tak Sports Park commented on the news: “Hosting the WXV Global Series Challenger at Kai Tak Sports Park is a tremendous honour and a significant milestone for Hong Kong. This achievement underscores our commitment to growing sport at every level, from grassroots participation to elite international competition.
“It also reinforces our support for the ongoing development of women's rugby and the aspirations of the Hong Kong China Rugby Women's Team. We are proud to provide a world-class stage for the sport and to contribute to the continued growth of women's rugby both locally and globally.”
The Challenger and the wider Series will continue to create meaningful fixtures, support the development of participating teams and strengthen the global women’s international calendar on the path to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029 which will take place in Australia.
The WXV Global Series Challenger is proud of being an “M” Mark event that helps strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a centre for major international sports events. The “M” Mark awarded by the Major Sports Events Committee symbolises intense, spectacular and thrilling major sports events.
Tickets for the WXV Global Series Challenger will go on sale from 4 August 2026 via the official HKCR ticketing platform. More information about the WXV Global Series including the Challenger can be found at world.rugby/wxv.