Thank you so much for all the very helpful responses. I think the route I'm going to go down is getting software, something like 'expat shield' would be very useful, particularly as other stuff like Facebook etc. is also off limits in China. Do any of the posters know how fast it is? I do have a nightmare scenario that I sign up for something like that and then it runs at a snail pace....

Yep, I know about this distance between Guangzhou/Hong Kong, though my girlfriend is up in the New Terrotories, and apparently if I get one of the fast trains I can get there within 2 hours....we'll see.

I'm toying with the idea of going to the Rugby 7s and various Union matches....I hate Union, but I imagine that I might be the only 'Rugby' I get to see.

I REALLY hope the rumour about Melbourne Storm coming to Shenzen is true-

www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... 2hyon.html

Thank you so much for all the very helpful responses. I think the route I'm going to go down is getting software, something like 'expat shield' would be very useful, particularly as other stuff like Facebook etc. is also off limits in China. Do any of the posters know how fast it is? I do have a nightmare scenario that I sign up for something like that and then it runs at a snail pace....

Yep, I know about this distance between Guangzhou/Hong Kong, though my girlfriend is up in the New Terrotories, and apparently if I get one of the fast trains I can get there within 2 hours....we'll see.

I'm toying with the idea of going to the Rugby 7s and various Union matches....I hate Union, but I imagine that I might be the only 'Rugby' I get to see.

I REALLY hope the rumour about Melbourne Storm coming to Shenzen is true-

www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... 2hyon.html

Hi there. Loads of league available in HK. For Super League and challenge cup you need to subscribe to Eurosport through now Tv. They Show every televised game live or on delay and numerous repeats throughout the week. Think It's available on the basic sports pack but sure as I automatically receive it through my plan. For the NRL, championship, SOO and ANZAC tests you'll need setanta. Again they show all the games live or on delay with numerous repeats throughout the week. think its about HK$150 a month and you might have to take out an 18-24 month contract. If you're wanting to watch in bars then SoHO, Wan Chai would be your best bet but would depend on the AFL schedule as that seems to be more popular with aussie ex-pats.

Regarding the 7's. Last year only about 6000 out of 40,000 were released to the general public through a ballot but think you may have to be a member of the HKRU or an affiliate club to enter. The rest tend to go to sponsors and tour groups but if you know the right people you can pick them up.

Hope this helps.

Hi there. Loads of league available in HK. For Super League and challenge cup you need to subscribe to Eurosport through now Tv. They Show every televised game live or on delay and numerous repeats throughout the week. Think It's available on the basic sports pack but sure as I automatically receive it through my plan. For the NRL, championship, SOO and ANZAC tests you'll need setanta. Again they show all the games live or on delay with numerous repeats throughout the week. think its about HK$150 a month and you might have to take out an 18-24 month contract. If you're wanting to watch in bars then SoHO, Wan Chai would be your best bet but would depend on the AFL schedule as that seems to be more popular with aussie ex-pats.

Regarding the 7's. Last year only about 6000 out of 40,000 were released to the general public through a ballot but think you may have to be a member of the HKRU or an affiliate club to enter. The rest tend to go to sponsors and tour groups but if you know the right people you can pick them up.

Hope this helps.