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References
- ↑ "Hong Kong Men's 'A' squad depart for Asian Tri-Nations". ARFU.com. 17 August 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ↑ hksevens.com (16 April 2015). "ARFU Kicks Off New Format Asia Rugby Championships" . Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ↑ rugbynieuws.nl (29 November 2009). "Tour to Holland .::HKRFU announce squad for historic first tour of Europe::" . Retrieved 23 May 2015.
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