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Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of the biggest sporting events in Hong Kong and the premier tournament on the HSBC SVNS Series calendar. Taking place at Hong Kong Stadium, it features the world’s best teams competing for the coveted title.
Mini-rugby matches are part of the traditional start to the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Nora Tam
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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: all eyes on Blitzboks, Black Ferns early on day 1

The first leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championship gets under way in Hong Kong as the city’s sevens celebrates its 50th year.

Hong Kong Sevens: Explainers

Boks chasing first title, tickets sell out: 5 things to know on day 1 of Sevens

Hong Kong economy

Bars gearing up for bumper Hong Kong Sevens weekend

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong star aiming to inspire at sevens before plotting Cathay career

Bryn Phillips still has Asian Games, World Cup and Olympic ambitions but scrum-half beginning to plan for life after sport.

Bryn Phillips goes on the charge during a practice match against Fiji last week. Photo: Karma Lo
Kai Tak Sports Park

Editorial | 50 years of Sevens: Hong Kong’s festival of fun awaits the world’s rugby fans

This year’s Hong Kong Sevens will round out a week of iconic sporting events, with attendance expected to smash records.

Hong Kong Sevens: Explainers

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens event planner: your guide to the ultimate sports party

From Hong Kong’s men and women tackling the Melrose Claymores competition, to K-pop and Eurodance, there’s something for everyone.

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Video | HK Sevens at 50: 5 things to know

As the city celebrates a half-century of rugby, a record crowd is set to take the event to its next level.

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Tens Rugby

From racing Gout Gout to chasing sevens stardom, Aussie teen has ‘gas to burn’

Bailey Roberts-Lintmeijer competed against sprint sensation in 2024; now in Australia 7s fold, he has spent the week playing 10s.

Hong Kong Sevens: Explainers

Rugby’s greatest weekend: 50 years of the Hong Kong Sevens - an infographic

See the world’s top teams compete at Kai Tak Stadium on April 17-19 and celebrate 50 years of Hong Kong Sevens history, tries and triumphs.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong Sevens’ dentist kept on his toes by fans just as much as players

Eugene Cheung revealed that his most memorable cases had occurred separately off the pitch, involving a coach and an overseas spectator.

Hong Kong Sevens players are generally pretty good in protecting against dental trauma, according to the tournament’s dentist. Photo: Elson Li
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Aussie Howe eyes Paralympic gold in wheelchair rugby, but first a bit of sevens

Having reached top of his sport after accident left him a quadriplegic at 20, Australian Jake Howe is showing no signs of slowing down.

Jake Howe (left) was drawn to wheelchair rugby by the physicality of the sport. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

Rugby and racing fans bring party atmosphere of Hong Kong Sevens to Happy Valley

Fancy dress, Abba tribute acts and Jason Donovan bring spirit of city’s biggest sporting party to race night in Hong Kong.

World Rugby

South Africa captain Visser believes changes to sevens format ‘confusing’ for fans

The 30-year-old is hoping to lead the Blitzboks to their first title in the city at this week’s Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium.

Tens Rugby

New Zealand rugby legend Woodman-Wickliffe nervous ahead of Hong Kong 10s debut

Decorated former Kiwi international at peace with decision to retire for a second time, representing legends team at three-day tournament.

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe tries to breakthrough the Oxford University defence during the opening game of the Tradition HKFC 10s. Photo: Karma Lo
Tradition HKFC 10s

Hong Kong 10s was my first proper rugby tour, 40 years later I remember it all

The Tradition HKFC 10s celebrates its 40th anniversary this week. Shah Sahari played witness to the tournament’s humble beginnings.

Hong Kong and Askeans RFC players in action during the final of the inaugural HKFC 10s on April 3, 1986. Photo: Sam Chan
Women’s Rugby

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens debut for 15s stalwart after overcoming self-doubt

Au King-to to win second Hong Kong cap after being named in 12-strong women’s squad for Melrose Claymores tournament.

Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

Many firsts, new faces as rugby, racing finally share stage on Hong Kong 7s week

Women’s player Haruka Uematsu, four men to make debuts at Kai Tak Stadium; Happy Valley to stage meeting on Wednesday.

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Women’s Rugby

Canada Olympic star Williams plans on ‘having a ‘blast’ at Hong Kong Sevens

Flying wing targeting fourth Games in Los Angeles after claiming two medals from past three editions, aiming to ‘show full force’ at Kai Tak.

Canada’s Olivia Apps (left) and Charity Williams (right) lead a post-training dance session at Hong Kong Sports Institute with their teammates and players from Hong Kong and Fiji. Photo: Eugene Lee
From our archives

In pictures: 50 years of mud, sweat and beers at the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens

Try, try again: a look back at the thrilling sporting action of Hong Kong’s premier tournament.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong 7s coach’s Olympics ‘desire’, but first eyes Kai Tak, Asian Games joy

Jevon Groves aiming to stay in role until at least 2028 and banish memories of painful Olympic near misses.

World Rugby

Ex-Hong Kong Sevens captain Bob Lloyd relives 50 years of rugby magic at tournament

The 83-year-old, who competed in the first edition that kicked off on March 28, 1976, also coached the city team and was an avid spectator.

Former Hong Kong rugby captain Bob Lloyd competed in the first Sevens edition that kicked off at the Football Club on March 28, 1976. Photo: Karma Lo
From our archives

On This Day | First Hong Kong Sevens rugby tourney held in 1976 – SCMP archive

50 years ago today, the city hosted its first international rugby sevens tournament at the Hong Kong Football Club.

Hong Kong players run out on to the pitch at the first sevens in 1976. Photo: HKRFU
Hong Kong Investment Corporation

Trip down memory lane: how Hong Kong Sevens has evolved into world-class event

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the tournament has grown from humble beginnings into a sporting spectacle at Kai Tak Sports Park.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong sevens head has unfinished business, underlines world and Olympic aims

Welshman Paul John, city team coach of year, ‘hungry to achieve more’ as he approaches decade in role, prepares for Hong Kong Sevens.

HSBC

Hong Kong Sevens hits 50 but fans more focused on cost of tickets for 3-day bash

This year’s tournament, from April 17 to 19, marks the start of the new HSBC SVNS World Championship, featuring 30 teams playing 72 matches.

A first rise in ticket prices since 2018 has dampened the excitement for some fans for this year’s event. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong China Rugby

Rugby 7s royalty Ben Gollings bringing Chennai Bulls to play in Hong Kong

World Series record points scorer believes sport’s chiefs need to find ‘sweet spot’ to restore shorter format’s charm.

Former England sevens star Ben Gollings (seated, right) with his Chennai Bulls rugby team. Photo: Chennai Bulls
Hong Kong China Rugby

Bumper crowd expected for Hong Kong Sevens, as ticket sales pass 100,000 mark

The South Stand Pass category, all corporate boxes and individual hospitality have sold out for the second year at Kai Tak Stadium in April.

Tradition HKFC 10s

Rugby and racing join forces to bring bigger and better sevens week to Hong Kong

Hong Kong China Rugby, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong Football Club hope to bring more cohesion to biggest week in city’s sports calendar.

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