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Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news
The Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of the biggest sporting events in Hong Kong and the premier tournament on the World Rugby Sevens Series calendar. Taking place at Hong Kong Stadium, it features the world’s best teams compete for the coveted title.
South Africa players celebrate winning the Hong Kong Sevens for the first time. Photo: Sam Tsang
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South Africa end nearly 30 years of hurt to finally grab Hong Kong Sevens crown

Victory over Argentina gives Blitzboks a first title in the city since first playing in 1997.

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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Canada ready for ultimate test against New Zealand

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

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

City team down but not out following defeat and could face Japanese in speedy Melrose Claymores final rematch on Sunday.

James Christie (centre) tries to take the attack to Japan during Hong Kong’s Melrose Claymores defeat. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: dreamlike debut for Uematsu despite Thai loss

Hong Kong team’s youngest member scores on her first Sevens appearance after being left on bench during opening draw with Denmark.

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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.

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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.

Rory Stewart-Cox gallops away from Chinese attention on his way to scoring a fabulous try for Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
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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.

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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.

Australia’s Kaitlin Shave on her way to the tryline against South Africa on day one of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
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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.

Niklas Koch tries to wriggle clear of Fiji’s Kavekini Tanivanuakula during Germany’s opening Cathay/HSBC Sevens clash. Photo: Elson Li
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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, day 1: Argentina, Black Ferns dominant

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

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Bars gearing up for bumper Hong Kong Sevens weekend

Bar operators dismiss concerns that higher airfares because of Middle East war will deter rugby fans from visiting city.

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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.

Tribute act Babba perform during the Wednesday night meeting at Happy Valley Racecourse. Photo: Edmond So
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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.

Hong Kong players (from left) Blake Elliot, Matthew Rickard, Hanuka Uematsu, Julien Bourron and Johnny Oyana will represent the city at the sevens for the first time. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Sevens’ financial future at stake, changes necessary for Olympics – World Rugby

The sport’s governing body will decrease the number of teams in the World Series from 12 to eight.

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Hong Kong Sevens: 5 things we learned from another incredible weekend of rugby

An incredible stadium, food failures, New Zealand dominance and the next 50 years of Sevens in the city.

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Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles

Long-time attendees and newcomers alike praise stadium’s modern facilities and cleanliness but some say there’s also room for improvement.

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Waves of euphoria at Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
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History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain

Despite problems for fans including long queues for food and drinks, Hong Kong has reinforced its place as a premier spot for rugby sevens.

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Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand women beat Australia to complete ‘three-peat’

The Olympic champions’ first two victories were at Hong Kong Stadium and they follow that up with the first title at Kai Tak.

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Hong Kong coaches lay out year’s plans after winning Melrose Claymores double

Both Hong Kong and China will play in series in UK as they prepare for November’s National Games, with some training camps thrown in.

Hong Kong parade their spoils after beating Kazakhstan to win the Melrose Claymores competition. Photo: Sam Tsang
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‘Ridiculous’: hungry Hong Kong Sevens fans decry lack of food at Kai Tak Stadium

One fan jokes ‘peasant revolt’ may break out after noticing free flow of food in many corporate boxes.

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A staff member walks past a closed food concession stand at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Harvey Kong
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Hong Kong Sevens: historic titles, fly-pasts, food chaos - day 3 as it happened

There was a little bit of everything on the last day at Kai Tak Stadium, from tries and tears, to musical magic and more fury over lack of food.

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Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand face women’s semi with Canada, Australia v France

A New Zealand v Australia final remains on the cards as both sides continue to flex their muscles.

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Australian record-breaker Levi thanks Hong Kong Sevens for giving women a stage

Having become her country’s all-time top try-scorer during the tournament, Levi thanks those who opened doors for her.

Maddison Levi on her way to scoring a hat-trick of tries against Spain in Hong Kong on Friday. Photo: Sun Yeung
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My Take | Successful Sevens can score for Hong Kong in the international arena

Impressive new stadium, exciting rugby action and fans full of fun are tough match for rivals who dare try to win Hong Kong sporting crown.

Fans on day two of the Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
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China’s dramatic win sees them avoid ‘worst team’ tag at Hong Kong Sevens

Defeat by USA in their final pool fixture leaves China on brink, before they rescue their tournament with triumph over Great Britain.

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China target win over USA at Hong Kong Sevens to help series survival hopes

Fan Shun-kei, the team’s technical coach, is hopeful his team can beat the Americans despite two defeats on Friday.

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