Rugby /

HK Sevens

Related Topics:
Hong Kong Sevens
Asia Rugby Sevens Series
Women’s Rugby
Hong Kong’s men celebrate success at the recent ARSS in Bangkok, which has given the city’s rugby bosses a boost as they prepare for Los Angeles 2028 qualification

HK Sevens

Hong Kong bosses start planning for Los Angeles Olympics, given new talent boost

City’s men’s and women’s teams both set for 2025 Challenger Series, optimistic of imminent news about competition arrangement.

Hong Kong complete perfect Asia Rugby Sevens Series with China and Japan wins

Hong Kong teams into Asia Rugby Sevens Series semi-finals after rampant displays

HK Sevens

Hong Kong move ‘attractive’ for overseas stars with ‘high-level ambitions’

Hong Kong aiming for hat-trick of Asia Rugby Sevens Series titles when they contest closing 2024 leg in Bangkok this weekend.

Max Denmark is among the Hong Kong sevens stars whose development would ‘accelerate’ playing HSBC SVNS Series rugby. Photo: Handout
Max Denmark is among the Hong Kong sevens stars whose development would ‘accelerate’ playing HSBC SVNS Series rugby. Photo: Handout

HK Sevens

Hong Kong star outlines elite ambition to atone for ‘sour’ world sevens experience

Hong Kong will aim for a third straight Asia Rugby Sevens Series success next month, before moving on to Challenger Series action.

HK Sevens

Hong Kong rugby sevens captain Christie reveals ambitious world, Olympic goals

New era gets under way as Hong Kong Sevens’ relocation is confirmed, with the men’s captain excited about the move to Kai Tak.

HK Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens set for ‘game changing’ 2025 Kai Tak move, test event silence

The marquee 48-year-old rugby sevens event is moving from Hong Kong Stadium, where it has been staged since 1982.

4
The 2025 Hong Kong Rugby Sevens tournament will take place at the Kai Tak stadium. Photo: Ike Images

HK Sevens

Hong Kong men seal Asian 7s glory with late Japan win, women lose semi to China

Jevon Groves’ men win second straight Asia Rugby Sevens Series title, with chance for clean sweep in November’s final leg of series in Bangkok.

Liam Doherty runs in to score during Hong Kong’s comfortable semi-final victory over China.
Liam Doherty runs in to score during Hong Kong’s comfortable semi-final victory over China.

Hong Kong Rugby Union

Hong Kong sevens teams book crunch Asian semi-final clashes with China

Women beat Malaysia and United Arab Emirates to progress, men brush aside Singapore, Thailand and South Korea.

HK Sevens

Hong Kong women stand-ins urged to seize their chance as 7s series hits Hangzhou

Understrength Hong Kong face Malaysia, UAE and Japan in pool stage of second Asia Rugby Sevens Series leg this weekend while 15s play in WXV3.

HK Sevens

Hong Kong men storm into Asia Rugby Sevens semis, women make dramatic escape

Both Hong Kong teams are set to battle Japan for places in the final of the series’ first leg in Incheon.

Max Denmark was in try-scoring form for Hong Kong on Saturday. Photo: KLC fotos for World Rugby

Hong Kong Rugby Union

Sevens coach credits outgoing captain Woodward for ‘changing Hong Kong culture’

New era begins with James Christie leading Hong Kong at this weekend’s Asia Rugby Sevens Series leg in South Korea.

‘Role model’ Max Woodward is quitting the Hong Kong sevens team following a stellar career. Photo: Handout.
‘Role model’ Max Woodward is quitting the Hong Kong sevens team following a stellar career. Photo: Handout.

Hong Kong Rugby Union

Hong Kong rugby sevens add ex-GB star Fergusson to coaching team for Asia Series

The 31-year-old has been working with both senior sides since arriving in the city, and is expected to help women’s head coach Andy Vilk at the first leg of the series in South Korea.

Hong Kong Rugby Union

Hong Kong Sevens 2025 dates revealed, bosses hope Kai Tak venue will be ready

Next year’s tournament will take place over the weekend of March 28 to 30, with tickets expected to go on sale in November.

HK Sevens

Hong Kong women chase Olympic dream, as bosses brace for tournament juggling act

Rugby bosses are preparing for September, when the 15s and 7s calendars cross over, but all eyes are now on the repechage in Monaco.

Chong Ka-yan dazzled for Hong Kong’s 15s team before returning for sevens duty in Monaco. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Rugby Union

Coach Groves rouses weary Hong Kong 7s team for final effort in Paris Games push

After a busy year, Hong Kong are among 12 teams at repechage tournament in Monaco this weekend trying to secure the remaining spot in Paris.

Max Woodward will captain Hong Kong in Monaco after missing out on Challenger Series selection this year. Photo: Handout
Max Woodward will captain Hong Kong in Monaco after missing out on Challenger Series selection this year. Photo: Handout

HK Sevens

Hong Kong sevens team sacrificed for 15s but coach Vilk sees exciting opportunity

Head coach dealt weakened hand for Challenger Series, but has no issues with 15s counterparts cherry-picking sevens stars for Asia Rugby Championship.

HK Sevens

A domestic Hong Kong Sevens? Chorus grows as city’s men chase HSBC SVNS finale

Coach Jevon Groves backs proposals for a rugby sevens competition between local teams, as Hong Kong seek a place in the season-ending Madrid grand finals.

HK Sevens

Hong Kong rugby scouring world for talent, planning local sevens competition

Rugby bosses seeking out next generation of stars as drubbing in Australia highlights need for larger player pool, while elite coach Paul John wants to see ‘as many sevens tournaments as possible’ played domestically.

Paul John (right) is at the vanguard of Hong Kong’s efforts to identify eligible rugby talent from around the world. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Hong Kong

‘Rugby changing lives in Asia,’ says maker of film inspired by visit to China

Hamish Kenny says his documentary tells how the sport is growing across the continent and helping communities.

Filmmaker Hamish Kenny has produced a documentary on the impact rugby has had in Asia. Photo: Mike Chan
Filmmaker Hamish Kenny has produced a documentary on the impact rugby has had in Asia. Photo: Mike Chan

HK Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens showed how rugby empowers women, ex-USA skipper Gustaitis says

Seeing USA play on same stage as men in Hong Kong was ‘cool’, while Olympic inclusion has made the 2028 LA Games a major draw for teenage girls, Abby Gustaitis says.

HK Sevens

Every sevens game a blessing for Brazil star Kochhann after breast cancer battle

Raquel Kochhann only returned to the sport in January after almost two years out, and takes inspiration from every moment on the field.

HK Sevens

World Rugby chief says ‘more work to do’ before Sevens’ Kai Tak move is confirmed

CEO Alan Gilpin says there is ‘a lot of confidence’ in talks about the move in 2025 for the tournament, which is ‘definitely back’.

World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin says this year’s series has been changed slightly ‘to prepare teams for a spectacular Olympic Games’. Photo: World Rugby
OPINION
Tom Bell

Opinion | 7 ideas to improve Hong Kong Sevens in 2024 and beyond

Tom Bell
7
Sean Moore

Opinion | What should have happened in Korea with rugby anthem blunder

8
Tim Noonan

Opinion | Hong Kong Sevens still has life, now it needs a vision to match its future

Tim Noonan
4
Tim Noonan

Opinion | No need for nostalgia at Hong Kong Sevens, where it’s onward and upward

Tim Noonan
Tim Noonan

Opinion | Hong Kong needs to earn world’s trust, and Sevens is great place to start

Tim Noonan
6
Nicolas Atkin

Hong Kong Sevens | Why a socially-distanced Hong Kong Sevens is still worth it

Nicolas Atkin
TRENDING TOPICS
Hong Kong China Rugby
Asia Rugby Championship
Hong Kong Sevens
Rugby World Cup 2027
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW