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- Q5894993 subject Q8521851.
- Q5894993 abstract "Hong Kong Scottish is a rugby football club in Hong Kong.The launch of the club followed in the footsteps of exiled Scots in London who, over a century ago, formed London Scottish FC - widely regarded as one of the greatest success stories in British rugby. Supported by London Scottish, the Hong Kong Scottish team wear the London Scottish badge and share their colours (blue, white and red) as a mark of the relationship.In 2011, HKRFU wished to form a new Premiership team and approached a group of exiled Scots in Hong Kong to become involved with the existing Nomads rugby club and build on a relationship with London Scottish and the strong Scottish community in Hong Kong. This resulted in the formation of Hong Kong Scottish and in early April 2011, the club was launched, playing in the world famous Melrose Rugby Sevens, the birthplace of Rugby Sevens. The club entered into the domestic Premiership Division for the 2011/12 season.Hong Kong Scottish runs three men’s rugby sides – Bloomberg Hong Kong Scottish (1st XV), Hong Kong Scottish Nomads (2nd XV) and Hong Kong Scottish Bravehearts (3rd XV) - and one women’s rugby team - Hong Kong Scottish Kukris. The club’s home ground in the Shek Kip Mei area of Hong Kong is affectionately known as The Rock.The club has grown impressively since launch and now boasts more than 500 members (of whom almost 300 are playing members). In addition to rugby, the club is represented by the Stags (football), Nessies, Thistles, Pipers, Whiskies, Highlanders, Unicorns (netball) and Lassies (lacrosse). The club has also developed partnerships with local charities including The Hub and Changing Young Lives Foundation. Regular events give players and coaches the opportunity to teach local children from Shek Kip Mei and Sham Shui Po districts about rugby and a healthy lifestyle.Hong Kong Scottish are currently sponsored by business news provider Bloomberg, who have backed the club since the start of the 2014/15 season.".
- Q5894993 foundingYear "2011".
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- Q5894993 teamName "Hong Kong Scottish RFC".
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- Q5894993 coach "Craig Hammond".
- Q5894993 founded "April 2011".
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- Q5894993 teamname "Hong Kong Scottish RFC".
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- Q5894993 comment "Hong Kong Scottish is a rugby football club in Hong Kong.The launch of the club followed in the footsteps of exiled Scots in London who, over a century ago, formed London Scottish FC - widely regarded as one of the greatest success stories in British rugby.".
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