HK Sevens

French rugby royalty UBB set to bring ‘passion and spirit’ to Hong Kong 10s

UBB coach Laurent Ferrères on lookout for next international stars in Hong Kong, recalls ‘one of biggest experiences of life’ at HK Sevens.

24 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong dual-code rugby star details ‘mentally taxing’ duties, eyes World Cup

16 Dec 2024 - 2:09PM

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s path to elite HSBC SVNS Series mapped out after good Challenger news

5 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM

HK Sevens

Women’s Rugby

Rugby’s biggest social media star Ilona Maher signs for Bristol in World Cup bid

The 28-year-old, who helped the US win their first Olympic medal in Rugby 7s in Paris, will join the English club for 3 months to play 15s.

3 Dec 2024 - 10:52PM

The US’ Ilona Maher races away with the ball from France’s Anne-Cécile Ciofani on day three of the Hong Kong Sevens in April. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong Rugby Union

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby hero Salom Yiu going off beaten path to find stars of tomorrow

Local governing body’s talent test day attracts 200 rugby novices with dreams of becoming international stars.

1 Dec 2024 - 5:47PM

Fifteens

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong bosses look to Japan and Down Under for top opponents in World Cup bid

City team beat Brazil at Kai Tak on Saturday for series victory, ‘new home’ backed to encourage wider rugby audience.

17 Nov 2024 - 3:30PM

HK Sevens

Hong Kong Sports Institute

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.

13 Nov 2024 - 5:51PM

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

Asia Rugby Sevens Series

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

City’s women finish fourth in Bangkok following successive defeats on final day, but Challenger Series qualification already assured.

10 Nov 2024 - 8:27PM

Hong Kong Rugby Union

Hong Kong Sports Institute

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

Men’s team poised for China semi-final in Bangkok, while women set to go head-to-head with Japan for final spot.

9 Nov 2024 - 10:00PM

HK Sevens

Hong Kong China Rugby

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.

5 Nov 2024 - 1:52PM

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

HK Sevens

Hong Kong China Rugby

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.

15 Oct 2024 - 12:09PM

Liam Doherty is backing Hong Kong to achieve world series qualification this season. Photo: Handout

HK Sevens

Hong Kong Sports Institute

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.

2 Oct 2024 - 8:30AM

HK Sevens

Hong Kong 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.

30 Sep 2024 - 9:13PM

HK Sevens

Hong Kong Sports Institute

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.

22 Sep 2024 - 8:04PM

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

Hong Kong Rugby Union

Asia Rugby Sevens Series

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.

21 Sep 2024 - 8:59PM

Stephanie Chan, seen here in action at the Hong Kong Sevens, inspired her side to successive victories in Hangzhou. Photo: Eugene Lee

HK Sevens

Hong Kong China Rugby

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.

19 Sep 2024 - 1:06PM

HK Sevens

Hong Kong China Rugby

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.

7 Sep 2024 - 9:09PM

Hong Kong Rugby Union

Hong Kong Sports Institute

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.

5 Sep 2024 - 12:23PM

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

Hong Kong Rugby Union

Hong Kong China Rugby

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.

1 Sep 2024 - 1:45PM

Hong Kong Rugby Union

Hong Kong Sevens

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.

15 Aug 2024 - 5:42PM

HK Sevens

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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.

4 Jul 2024 - 4:40PM

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

OPINION

Tom Bell

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

6 Apr 2023 - 7:17PM

Sean Moore

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

17 Nov 2022 - 4:25PM

Tim Noonan

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

8 Nov 2022 - 12:42PM

Tim Noonan

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

6 Nov 2022 - 8:00AM

Tim Noonan

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

4 Nov 2022 - 12:00PM

Nicolas Atkin

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

25 Oct 2021 - 5:44PM