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Rugby fans in the south stand on Day 2 of the Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026 at Kai Tak Stadium. 18APR26 SCMP / Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: record crowd party to gripping men’s quarter-finals

Three-day attendance total set to reach new high as holders Argentina, series champions South Africa, New Zealand and Spain get to semis.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong eye revenge after Japan shock partisan Kai Tak Stadium crowd

Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: dreamlike debut for Uematsu despite Thai loss

Hong Kong Sevens

Australia star acknowledges careers on line at Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

Aden Ekanayake making second appearance in the city and challenging team to end four-year drought, not fret about demotion to second-tier.

Aden Ekanayake challenged his Australia team “to stay on the winning train”. Photo: Sam Tsang
Aden Ekanayake challenged his Australia team “to stay on the winning train”. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: hosts aiming to send Asian Games message to Japan

Rory Stewart-Cox contributes pick of Hong Kong’s six tries as hosts beat China under Kai Tak Stadium Friday night lights on day one of event.

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Hong Kong in Sevens heaven as dazzling display marks start of 50th year

Not even a leaky roof at Kai Tak Stadium can put a dampener on proceedings as 34,368 fans pass through gates on day one.

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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Hong Kong coach sees ‘positive’ in women’s escape

Andy Vilk says Denmark deserves credit for their showing in 14-14 draw, while city’s two-try hero Chong Ka-yan believes team must start better.

Veteran Chong Ka-yan scored two tries to rescue Hong Kong from a 0-14 deficit against Denmark on day one of the Melrose Claymores tournament on Friday. Photo: Elson Li
Veteran Chong Ka-yan scored two tries to rescue Hong Kong from a 0-14 deficit against Denmark on day one of the Melrose Claymores tournament on Friday. Photo: Elson Li
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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Australia, New Zealand set for inevitable showdown

The Australians will have a tricky final pool match against Canada, while the reigning champions finish up against Fiji before the quarters.

Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: German star combining rugby with police duties

Niklas Koch hoping promoted nation’s Hong Kong exploits leave lasting impression in football-mad country.

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

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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.

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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
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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.

Au King-to (left) breaks clear during a training game against Canada at Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Eugene Lee
Au King-to (left) breaks clear during a training game against Canada at Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Eugene Lee
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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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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.

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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.

Jevon Groves watches on as Hong Kong prepare to take on Fiji on Wednesday. Photo: Karma Lo
Jevon Groves watches on as Hong Kong prepare to take on Fiji on Wednesday. Photo: Karma Lo
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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.

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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.

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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.

The Fiji team posing with their champions trophy at the Hong Kong Football Club in 1977. Photo: SCMP
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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.

Paul John won his award for the Hong Kong sevens team’s success at the National Games and in the Asia Rugby Sevens Series last year. Photo: Karma Lo
Paul John won his award for the Hong Kong sevens team’s success at the National Games and in the Asia Rugby Sevens Series last year. Photo: Karma Lo
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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.

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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.

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Hong Kong’s sevens pain as World Rugby meddling plunges beaten city team into void

Head coach Jevon Groves’ side have semi-final victory snatched from grasp by Canada, who join Belgium in HSBC SVNS 2.

Max Denmark, here in action during the victory over Tonga on Saturday, scored Hong Kong’s first try against Canada. Photo: World Rugby
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