Hong Kong fly-half Gregor McNeish has been forced to retire through injury, dealing a blow to the city’s preparations for next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The 33-year-old, who sealed the 2022 Asian Rugby Championship title with the last kick of a breathtaking game against South Korea, has been battling concussion issues for some time and decided he was unable to carry on.
McNeish was named in Hong Kong China Rugby’s 35-strong squad of full-time players at the end of 2025, and had been expected to play an important role in the team’s Nations Cup campaign this year.
Andrew Douglas, HKCR’s head of technical rugby, said McNeish, who was capped 11 times, would be “sorely missed” and praised him for his team-first approach.
“What I love about Gregor is that he always wants to lead, and it takes courage to do that,” Douglas said.
Gregor McNeish makes a break against South Korea in the 2023 Asia Rugby Championships final. Photo: Edmond So
“He is a champion man, a family man, and could tell a great story. We all looked forward to a Gregor McNeish tale on our bus trips. He served Hong Kong well.”