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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.
31 Mar 2025 - 1:27PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens: 5 things we learned from another incredible weekend of rugby
31 Mar 2025 - 10:53AM
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History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain
31 Mar 2025 - 7:46AM
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‘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.
30 Mar 2025 - 11:15PM
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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Hong Kong Sevens: Ireland journey threatens downwards turn, as Spain surge
One of the recent stories of the HSBC SVNS Series circuit, Ireland are fighting for their lives after player exits and reported funding cuts.
30 Mar 2025 - 9:25PM
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Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand women beat Australia to complete ‘three-peat’
The Olympic champions’ first two victories were at Hong Kong Stadium and they follow that up with the first title at Kai Tak.
30 Mar 2025 - 9:23PM
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Hong Kong coaches lay out year’s plans after winning Melrose Claymores double
Both Hong Kong and China will play in series in UK as they prepare for November’s National Games, with some training camps thrown in.
30 Mar 2025 - 8:30PM
Hong Kong parade their spoils after beating Kazakhstan to win the Melrose Claymores competition. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong Sevens: historic titles, fly-pasts, food chaos - day 3 as it happened
There was a little bit of everything on the last day at Kai Tak Stadium, from tries and tears, to musical magic and more fury over lack of food.
30 Mar 2025 - 9:22PM
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Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand face women’s semi with Canada, Australia v France
A New Zealand v Australia final remains on the cards as both sides continue to flex their muscles.
30 Mar 2025 - 9:58AM
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New Zealand star has another special reason to enjoy Hong Kong Sevens this year
Besides the chance to play at the new stadium, Jazmin Felix-Hotham also gets the opportunity to have a happy reunion with a now-local figure.
30 Mar 2025 - 10:29AM
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Australian record-breaker Levi thanks Hong Kong Sevens for giving women a stage
Having become her country’s all-time top try-scorer during the tournament, Levi thanks those who opened doors for her.
30 Mar 2025 - 8:30AM
Maddison Levi on her way to scoring a hat-trick of tries against Spain in Hong Kong on Friday. Photo: Sun Yeung
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Hong Kong Sevens guide to day 3: tickets, schedule, how to get there on Sunday
From matches to music to the dos and don’ts at Kai Tak Stadium, here’s our handy guide to the event.
30 Mar 2025 - 7:30AM
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New Zealand’s Hong Kong Sevens reign ended by France fightback, Fiji down Spain
Olympic champions score 21 unanswered points to win from 14-0 down against Kiwis, and join Fiji, Argentina and Australia in the semi-finals.
29 Mar 2025 - 10:01PM
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Hong Kong Sevens: hosts told to ‘finish the job’ following more Kai Tak thrills
City’s men overturn half-time deficit to beat Japan and secure final spot, while women’s hero Sabay Lynam plans passport switch.
29 Mar 2025 - 9:32PM
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Hong Kong Sevens: how being caned turned Kenyan sporting royal into rugby gem
Samuel Asati describes unlikely introduction to rugby, as he aims to help establish Kenya among game’s best.
29 Mar 2025 - 7:02PM
Kenya’s Samuel Asati is tackled by France’s Enahemo Artaud in their pool match, which the French won 14-7. Photo: Reuters
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China’s dramatic win sees them avoid ‘worst team’ tag at Hong Kong Sevens
Defeat by USA in their final pool fixture leaves China on brink, before they rescue their tournament with triumph over Great Britain.
29 Mar 2025 - 6:50PM
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Hong Kong Sevens: Australia target ‘big dance’ after Olympic Games comedown
New captain Henry Hutchison aiming to return Australia to winner’s podium after wait of more than two years.
29 Mar 2025 - 3:51PM
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China target win over USA at Hong Kong Sevens to help series survival hopes
Fan Shun-kei, the team’s technical coach, is hopeful his team can beat the Americans despite two defeats on Friday.
29 Mar 2025 - 9:00AM
China (in white) put in a strong performance in the first half against New Zealand. Photo: Elson Li
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Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand exit, food queues frustrate fans – as it happened
France end All Blacks’ hopes of a three-peat in the men’s competition, on a day when food and drink availability is the talk of Kai Tak.
31 Mar 2025 - 11:04PM
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Hong Kong Sevens guide to day 2: tickets, schedule, how to get there on Saturday
Check gate and kick-off times, public transport info and Kai Tak Stadium’s prohibited items in our guide to the event.
29 Mar 2025 - 1:34PM
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Kai Tak Stadium heralds start of ‘exciting new chapter’ in Sevens history
Fans and players praise the new venue, as more than 33,000 fans turn up for first day of the tournament.
28 Mar 2025 - 11:15PM
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Hong Kong Sevens: hosts savour double joy as fans ‘blow lid off’ Kai Tak Stadium
City’s men recover from early setback to beat China, while women rally to overcome Kazakhstan.
28 Mar 2025 - 10:41PM
Harry Sayers celebrates his try in Hong Kong’s victory over China. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong Sevens 2025: Australia, New Zealand women shine, China in trouble
Australia bolstered by the return of Maddison Levi, who missed the Vancouver leg because of injury.
28 Mar 2025 - 10:24PM
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Hong Kong Sevens: Argentina hope Kai Tak can banish ghosts of terrible past
South Americans make fast start in bid to break Hong Kong jinx, set for Fiji clash and quarter-final contest on Saturday.
28 Mar 2025 - 9:00PM
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Fijian rugby fans revel in Hong Kong Sevens’ new home, and its air con
Regulars to the tournament, as well as those making their first visit, marvel at new Kai Tak venue, especially the technology it comes with.
28 Mar 2025 - 9:03PM
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