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Former Hong Kong rugby captain Bob Lloyd competed in the first Sevens edition that kicked off at the Football Club on March 28, 1976. 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

Hong Kong Sevens

Trip down memory lane: how Hong Kong Sevens has evolved into world-class event

Rugby World Cup 2027

New Zealand coach Rennie shakes up back room team as 2027 Rugby World Cup looms

Hong Kong’s highest-ranked group stage opponent for tournament in Australia retain one member of previous team, bring in All Blacks legend.

Dave Rennie, who was named New Zealand coach earlier this month, has been given the task of whipping the All Blacks into shape for next year’s World Cup in Australia. Photo: AP
Dave Rennie, who was named New Zealand coach earlier this month, has been given the task of whipping the All Blacks into shape for next year’s World Cup in Australia. Photo: AP
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.

Tens Rugby

First Nations & Pasifika aiming to unearth international stars on Hong Kong trip

Newly-established team poised for Tradition HKFC 10s next month after running British & Irish Lions close last year in their inaugural fixture.

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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.

A first rise in ticket prices since 2018 has dampened the excitement for some fans for this year’s event. Photo: Eugene Lee
A first rise in ticket prices since 2018 has dampened the excitement for some fans for this year’s event. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Olympics and World Cup ambition can go hand in hand, Hong Kong rugby bosses say

City’s men also have their eyes on retaining their Asian Games sevens title and reaching the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

HSBC SVNS Series

HSBC SVNS Perth: New Zealand women win again, South Africa halt Fijian momentum

Black Ferns back up win in Singapore to lead series by four points, while the Fijian men’s failure to win sees their advantage cut to four.

The South Africa sevens team celebrate after beating Fiji in the Perth SVNS cup final on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong ready for ‘harsh reality’ of Rugby World Cup, but boss proud of progress

Head coach Logan Asplin is under no illusions about the ‘pretty tough’ fixtures that lie ahead in preparation for the 2027 tournament.

Hong Kong beat South Korea to win the 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship and qualify for the World Cup. Photo: Patrick Leung
Hong Kong beat South Korea to win the 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship and qualify for the World Cup. Photo: Patrick Leung
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.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Japan coach Eddie Jones says Rugby World Cup schedule ‘fair’, helps small teams

He says that, unlike in previous tournaments, the fixtures for next year’s event give all teams equal preparation time between matches.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Hong Kong rugby head coach admits surprise at playing Australia in World Cup opener

World Rugby chairman has been forced to defend a decision that pitches debutants ranked world No 22 against two-time world champions.

Australian captain Harry Wilson will lead his Wallabies side against Hong Kong in the opening match of the Rugby World Cup on October 1 next year in Perth. Photo: World Rugby
HSBC SVNS Series

Fiji men, rampant Black Ferns claim HSBC SVNS Singapore titles

Fiji come from behind to edge out France in thrilling finish to weekend, while New Zealand’s women make it hat-trick of wins in Singapore.

February 1: New Zealand women and Fiji men celebrate their wins at the HSBC SVNS Singapore. Photo: World Rugby
February 1: New Zealand women and Fiji men celebrate their wins at the HSBC SVNS Singapore. Photo: World Rugby
HSBC SVNS Series

HSBC SVNS Singapore: Fiji men on track; Australian, Kiwi women set to meet again

Pacific Islanders will face old nemesis New Zealand in one semi-final while Olympic champions France will meet South Africa in the other.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Gregor McNeish forced to retire, in blow to Hong Kong’s Rugby World Cup plans

The 33-year-old fly-half, who has been battling concussion issues, was set to play a key role in city team’s Nations Cup campaign this year.

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British & Irish Lions

British and Irish Lions women’s team announce fixture list for tour of New Zealand

Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch have been confirmed to host matches against the Black Ferns and an invitational side.

The tour was first announced in January 2024 and the match schedule and host cities were confirmed on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
The tour was first announced in January 2024 and the match schedule and host cities were confirmed on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby star Tsang feels ‘alive’ after winning return from cancer ordeal

Lock forward inspires Kowloon to comeback win in her first match back, 18 months after being diagnosed with aggressive form of the disease.

Tsang Sin-yan and her Kowloon teammates enjoy their fairytale win in her first match back after being diagnosed with cancer. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong Sevens

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.

The Jockey Club Sevens School Tour last year enabled students to experience the world-class Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament. Photo: Handout
The Jockey Club Sevens School Tour last year enabled students to experience the world-class Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament. Photo: Handout
Rugby World Cup 2027

All Blacks fire coach Robertson less than two years before World Cup

The 51-year-old said he was ‘gutted’ to be leaving the team; former Australia coach Dave Rennie has been linked to the job.

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 China Rugby

Hong Kong star dodges Sri Lanka dogs, cricket balls before crunch 7s series

Harry Sayers leaving nothing to chance as team seek glory at HSBC SVNS 3 tournament in Dubai.

Harry Sayers is hoping to play a lot of rugby this year as he chases sevens and 15s success. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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