HKU Sandy Bay RFC Competitors

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At the heart of Hong Kong Football Club is rugby with more than 570 section members. The Section fields seven 15-a-side Men's teams known as the Natixis HKFC Club, Dragons, Scorpions, Select, Sequins, Bulls and Expendables, as well as two 15-a-side Women's teams called Ice and Fire, and one touring side, the Vandals. The HKFC Rugby Youth Section comprises of teams from under 5’s, through to under 19’s for both boys and girls. There are currently more than 1050 registered players.