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

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

Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

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

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.

South Africa captain Impi Visser is poised to win his 51st cap at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

New Zealand’s Dallas Seymour powers his way through the mud as his team faces Hong Kong at the 1992 Cathay Pacific-Hongkong Bank Invitation Sevens at Hong Kong Stadium. The All Blacks won, obviously. Photo: SCMP Archives
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
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.

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 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.

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
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.

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.

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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.

The 2025 tournament at Kai Tak Stadium reportedly generated some US$97 million for the local economy. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium ranks world’s No 3 in ticket sales in debut year

Venue’s ranking, just nine months after debut, cements city’s status as Asia’s events capital, operator says.

HSBC SVNS Series

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.

Fireworks light up the last day of the Hong Kong Sevens, held at Kai Tak Stadium for the first time this year. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong sports

Opinion | Hong Kong can showcase true sportsmanship at National Games

From attacks on athletes to political divisions on display, sports are getting more polarised. The National Games can help set a different example.

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The National Games Coordination Office holds a pledging ceremony for the 15th National Games’ Hong Kong volunteers at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai on September 14. Photo: Sam Tsang
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong Sevens 2026: ticket details announced for 50th anniversary tournament

Tickets for next April’s edition to go on sale in phases beginning October 1.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong needs more open and empathetic conversations on suicide

Readers discuss how the city can address the rising number of suicides, and changes to the Hong Kong Sevens tournament.

World Rugby

Hong Kong Sevens set for mid-April, will launch controversial World Championship

World Rugby confirm calendar for elite division of revamped circuit, lower-tier nations in dark over tournament dates and destinations.

Argentina’s men celebrate winning the 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong tourism

‘Hong Kong Inc’ concept needed even as tourist numbers rocket, forum told

Speakers at Post’s Redefining Hong Kong forum say city struggling with global brand recognition while arts sector faces big financial challenges.

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Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law gives the keynote speech at the Redefining Hong Kong conference. Photo: Dickson Lee
2025 National Games

Opinion | No English on National Games ticketing site? Welcome to Asia’s World City

If Hong Kong is serious about drawing international crowds, National Games ticketing should be friendly to non-Chinese speakers.

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Global sevens circuit eyes 2026 launch with franchise model and rule tweaks

Owners of Premier League side Sunderland are behind competition that wants world’s best players to star in franchise circuit.

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