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

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.

Hong Kong Sevens

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

Hong Kong Sevens

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

Hong Kong Sevens

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
Hong Kong Sevens

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.

Hong Kong Sevens

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 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.

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
Hong Kong Sevens

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.

Hong Kong Sevens

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 Sevens

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
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.

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
Hong Kong Sevens

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.

Hong Kong Sevens

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.

Hong Kong China Rugby

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
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong 7s team battle to keep season alive with win-or-bust Colombia clash

City side beat Tonga in encouraging start but have wings clipped by Samoa, as season hangs in balance ahead of crunch Colombia date.

Max Denmark wriggles free of attention during Hong Kong’s victory over Tonga. Photo: World Rugby
Max Denmark wriggles free of attention during Hong Kong’s victory over Tonga. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong aim to close ‘intensity’ gap, season hangs in balance at HSBC SVNS 3

With 2026 only two weeks old, failing to make the top two in Dubai will end Hong Kong’s interest in the world series for another year.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens injected almost US$100 million into economy on Kai Tak debut

According to Nielsen, the amount generated placed the event between a Formula 1 race and a world championship for an Olympic sport.

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2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby in delicate balancing act as it hunts Olympic, World Cup spots

Men’s team are favourites in the National Games sevens starting on Wednesday while the women’s team will have a harder fight on their hands.

Hong Kong rugby sevens forward Chloe Chan is given a lift by Gabby Rivers during training at Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong rugby sevens forward Chloe Chan is given a lift by Gabby Rivers during training at Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Eugene Lee
2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby teams named for National Games, asked to inspire a generation

Selected players announced as the city’s teams prepare to begin the sevens tournament at Kai Tak Stadium on Wednesday.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby star to enjoy National Games honour before Christmas of denial

James Christie set to co-captain city team on their return to multi-sports extravaganza, then turn attention to World Series quest.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby sevens star Max Denmark relishing ‘grand scale’ of National Games

City team poster boy reveals admiration for mainland sprinting legend, excited about watching Chinese speedsters fighting for Games gold.

Max Denmark races clear of two Chinese defenders at the 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
2025 National Games

How Liam Herbert went from ‘Wasteman’ to Hong Kong key man at National Games rugby

Talented at both football and rugby as a youngster, the Hongkonger almost chose neither, but wise counsel sorted him out in time.

Liam Herbert relaxes at Hong Kong Sports Institute ahead of next month’s National Games. Photo: Eugene Lee
Liam Herbert relaxes at Hong Kong Sports Institute ahead of next month’s National Games. Photo: Eugene Lee
2025 National Games

Hong Kong absorbing Asian Series hammer blow before National Games medal assault

Women’s sevens head coach Andy Vilk tells players to embrace disappointment of cruel defeat, then focus on blockbuster Kai Tak Stadium event.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong aim to ‘get one up on China’, as city sevens teams gun for Asian joy

Liam Herbert sets men twin goals while electric Chong Ka-yan promises no let up from women in HSBC SVNS pursuit.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong teams take first steps to world stage with Asian series wins

Strong showings for men’s and women’s squads in Hangzhou put them in promising position ahead of second leg in Colombo.

Hong Kong’s men and women celebrate their respective successes. Photo: HKCR
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