HKU SANDY BAY RFC

04/09/2026

Coming back doesn’t mean standing still. 🏡

Orla Colling returns to Hong Kong for her placement year, balancing Loughborough, work with HKCR, preseason and a rugby journey that still has plenty ahead.

We caught her before work to talk about life, standards and just how far she wants to take the game.

Orla Colling
THE WAY BACK — Part II

03/09/2026

Some journeys have a way of bringing you back.

Poppy Tyrrell grew up at the Bay before leaving Hong Kong for Cardiff, new experiences and a different chapter of rugby.

Now, after representing Hong Kong U23s, she’s back where it started. Just not as the same person who left.

We sat her down to talk about leaving, growing and finding her way back home. 🏡☕️♥️💚

Poppy Tyrrell
THE WAY BACK — Part I

01/09/2026

Leadership has landed.

Gabby Della-Savina joins the Bay after captaining Cardiff University Women and helping lead the side to Welsh Varsity success.

A back-rower shaped by responsibility, work rate and the standards of a winning environment.

Now, she brings that experience to Hong Kong.

Welcome to the Bay, Gabby. 🇬🇧♥️🐉

31/08/2026

A new voice at halfback.

Nora Sharman joins the Bay from the UK, ready to begin a new rugby chapter in Hong Kong.

A fly-half with the opportunity to shape the game and bring her own identity to the Bay backline.

Welcome to the Bay, Nora. 🇬🇧♥️🐉

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28/08/2026

Back where it started. Ready for what comes next.

Orla Colling came through Mini and Youth rugby at Sandy Bay before taking the next step in her development at Loughborough University.

Now back in Hong Kong for her placement year, and fresh from representing Hong Kong U23s, the back-rower returns to the Bay with another chapter still to write.

She knows where she came from.
Now it’s about where she can go.

Welcome back to the Bays, Orla. ♥️🤍💚

27/08/2026

Some journeys lead you home. 🏡

Poppy Tyrrell grew up in Sandy Bay colours before taking her rugby to Cardiff University.

Now, following a recent Hong Kong U23 campaign at number eight, she returns to where it all began, carrying more with her than when she left.

More experience.
More perspective.
The same home.

Welcome back to the Bays, Poppy. ♥️🤍💚

24/08/2026

Consider this your final pull. 🕸️🏉

The 26/27 Mini season officially begins this Sunday.
There’s still time to join us at the Bay.

From first steps with RugbyTots to the start of the Mini journey, this is where it begins.

Registration is open in the shop on our website.
See you Sunday. 🕷️🕸️

21/08/2026

https://www.hkusandybayrfc.com/payments/sandy-bay-seniors-2627-season-launch-156928.html

Shop for HKU Sandy Bay RFC membership, teamwear and tickets

21/08/2026

For the first time, our senior season starts together.

Players. Partners. Sponsors. The wider Sandy Bay community.

Join us at L1Five, Wong Chuk Hang on 19 September as we launch the 26/27 season for our Men’s and Women’s senior teams. An evening celebrating the people and stories that shape the Bay.

Including a special ceremony recognising players who have reached 50+ Premiership appearances in Sandy Bay colours.

Food. Free-flow drinks. Live DJ. One room, one club, a new season ahead.

19 September · 7PM–11PM
📍 L1Five · Wong Chuk Hang

HK$550 per person + 5% Stripe admin fee
HK$578 at online checkout · Limited to 140 places

Tickets via Pitchero. Up to 4 tickets per transaction.

The season starts together. ♥️🐉