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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’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

Hong Kong China Rugby

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

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.

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
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
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.

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.

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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.

James Christie (with ball) in action during Hong Kong’s recent Asian Series success in Sri Lanka. Photo: Asia Rugby
James Christie (with ball) in action during Hong Kong’s recent Asian Series success in Sri Lanka. Photo: Asia Rugby
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.

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.

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.

Andy Vilk (middle) addresses his Hong Kong players during last month’s Asia Series leg in Hangzhou. Photo: HKCR
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.

Liam Herbert is eyeing a chance to get one over on China this weekend. Photo: Elson Li
Liam Herbert is eyeing a chance to get one over on China this weekend. Photo: Elson Li
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 China Rugby

Olympic rugby dream starts in Hangzhou for Hong Kong’s Shanghai-raised Mba Oyana

Having got a Hong Kong passport in hope of playing at the Games, Julia Mibuy Mba Oyana takes another step forward this weekend.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong sevens ace was sent a devastating email. Now he’s fit to take on world

Seb Brien aims to put city top of pile again in Asia before chasing place in global elite – even if getting there just became tougher.

Seb Brien on the charge for Hong Kong in Dubai during last year’s Challenger Series. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong Sevens

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.

Fireworks round off this year’s Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee
Fireworks round off this year’s Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Sevens

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.

The Rugby Championship

‘The dog mauled my passport’: family pooch mars newcomers’ All Blacks call-up

Leroy Carter, one of four uncapped players in Scott Robertson’s Rugby Championship squad, not stressed over pet’s intervention.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby star pledges to overcome shock of third knee injury

Rosie Wright recuperating from surgery after tearing anterior cruciate ligament, targeting 2026 Asian Games but says joint must be ‘perfect’.

Rosie Wright (left) resists a Thailand challenge during this year’s Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Hong Kong China Rugby
Rosie Wright (left) resists a Thailand challenge during this year’s Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong China Rugby

Key Hong Kong rugby sevens pair set to return after injury and childbirth

Seb Brien fit to play following serious knee injury, Melody Li back after 18 months away from rugby to have child.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Rugby Premier League: Hong Kong star backs franchise model to power rugby sevens

Michael Coverdale is returning from Indian event with new ideas, including format tweaks, says tournament unanimously popular with players.

Hong Kong Sevens

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.

Argentina’s men (left) and New Zealand’s women celebrate with their trophies after topping this season’s SVNS Series leagues. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong China Rugby

India’s RPL circuit ‘will be high-quality sevens experience’ for Hong Kong

Head of city’s sevens set-up sees Rugby Premier League as opportunity but wants end to 15s fixture clashes so ‘we can have proper go’.

Michael Coverdale (right) in action against China at this year’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
Michael Coverdale (right) in action against China at this year’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
SCMP Highlights

Earthquake rescue, China’s quiet supersonic jet, rugby sevens: 5 weekend reads

From rescuers in quake-hit Myanmar to China’s new quiet supersonic jet, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Hong Kong Sevens

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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Hong Kong Sevens

‘A new history’: Argentina finally win Hong Kong Sevens amid more woe for France

South Americans cap dominant performances over three days with victory in absorbing final, as yellow card proves calamitous for French.

Argentina captain Santiago Mare hoists the trophy aloft after his jubilant team’s brutal win over France at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
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