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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.
Ruby Tui in action for Aone Sports New Zealand in the recent Tradition HKFC 10s. Photo: Karma Lo
Women’s Rugby

How ‘rubbish’ Olympic medal drove New Zealand star Ruby Tui’s rush to greatness

Olympic gold medallist and Women’s Rugby World Cup winner changing lives off the field following unsparing 2022 autobiography.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Editorial | Hong Kong Sevens proves to be in rude health on 50th anniversary

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby legend Salom Yiu hunting next generation of local stars

World Rugby

Hong Kong given 7s world series hope but told to up game for more elite chances

Senior World Rugby figure opens door to city team competing with heavyweights in home 7s, defends controversial circuit changes.

Matteo Avitabile goes on the charge for Hong Kong during their Melrose Claymores final on Sunday against Japan. Photo: Karma Lo
Harvard Medical School

Philippines-born, Hong Kong-trained, Santos achieves ‘lifelong Sevens dream’ with US

Ryan Santos, who is juggling rugby with a job as a business operations analyst, is targeting the podium at the LA 2028 Olympics.

Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

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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World Rugby

Hong Kong a ‘global player’ in world rugby after record-breaking Sevens party

Record numbers show up to watch world-class action over three days, with more in store for city with September’s WXV Global Series Challenger.

Organisers said almost 114,000 supporters passed through the gates over the three days of the Sevens, the biggest official attendance since the tournament began in 1976. Photo: Sam Tsang
Kai Tak Sports Park

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Miller to the four as New Zealand keep record intact

Black Ferns Sevens beat season-long co-finalists Australia to win fourth consecutive title in city, with Miller playing integral part.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: city’s men beat Japan to win third Melrose Claymores

Hosts do so despite having one player shown yellow card in each half, co-captain James Christie says crowd’s support helps them over the line.

Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong Sevens a treat for fans but local restaurants hungry for more trade

Over three action-packed days of rugby, a record 113,000 fans pass through the turnstiles.

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Fans are in high spirits in a packed South Stand. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens: As it happened

Hong Kong Sevens: Blitzboks win first title, Black Ferns go unbeaten again

Hong Kong’s men defend their Melrose Claymores title, South Africa claim first title and New Zealand’s women make it two from two.

South Africa and New Zealand players celebrate winning the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

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

Key players Olivia Apps and Hong Kong-born Florence Symonds keen to see ‘what we can do’ in semi-final, as Australia or France lie in wait.

Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

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: Latest news

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
Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

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.

Haruka Uematsu scores Hong Kong’s consolation try against Thailand on day two of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Sevens at ‘pinnacle’ on 50th anniversary, pioneering coach says

First tournament in 1976 drew 3,000, while this year’s event at Kai Tak Stadium has attracted more than 140,000, with three-day passes sold out.

Hong Kong Sevens: As it happened

Hong Kong Sevens: defending champs Argentina, Black Ferns into semi-finals

Sunday’s semi-finals are set, with last year’s winners again into the last four, but Australia’s women and South Africa’s men are in ominous form.

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Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

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
Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

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.

Hong Kong

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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Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

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
Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

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
Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

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.

Hong Kong Sevens: Features

Rugby fans old and new celebrate ‘best weekend of the year’ at Hong Kong Sevens

K-pop girl group Primrose get spectators in the mood to party after hours of action on the pitch at Kai Tak Stadium.

Hong Kong society

Gloomy weather can’t take shine off Hong Kong Sevens for visiting rugby fans

Rugby tournament kicks off 50th anniversary edition with spectators in party mood.

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The Hong Kong Sevens got under way on Friday at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

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.

Hong Kong’s Liam Herbert breaks free of China’s defence at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong Sevens: Explainers

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

Blitzboks have never won Hong Kong title, but go into weekend having won HSBC SVNS Series. Only single-day tickets left, with Sunday almost gone.

Hong Kong economy

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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