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Ruby Tui in action for Aone Sports New Zealand in the recent Tradition HKFC 10s. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong Sevens

How ‘rubbish’ Olympic medal drove New Zealand star Ruby Tui’s rush to greatness

Olympic gold medallist and Women’s Rugby World Cup winner changing lives off the field following unsparing 2022 autobiography.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Ex-England star Anthony Watson backs Hong Kong to ‘show they belong’ at World Cup

British & Irish Lions

Rugby Australia eyes brighter future as Lions tour brings cash windfall

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong rugby legend Salom Yiu hunting next generation of local stars

The 38-year-old, who retired in 2024, was inducted into the Hong Kong China Rugby Hall of Fame after the city team beat Japan on Sunday.

Salom Yiu, here at the Hong Kong Sevens in 2019, now works on local talent development. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Salom Yiu, here at the Hong Kong Sevens in 2019, now works on local talent development. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong given 7s world series hope but told to up game for more elite chances

Senior World Rugby figure opens door to city team competing with heavyweights in home 7s, defends controversial circuit changes.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong women’s 7s team coach sees gains of Thai rivalry despite missing final

Andy Vilk says their close matches bring out ‘the best of both teams’, will help prepare for the Asian Games rugby in Japan in six months.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Philippines-born, Hong Kong-trained, Santos achieves ‘lifelong Sevens dream’ with US

Ryan Santos, who is juggling rugby with a job as a business operations analyst, is targeting the podium at the LA 2028 Olympics.

Ryan Santos achieving his dream of playing at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens for USA. Photo: Elson Li
Ryan Santos achieving his dream of playing at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens for USA. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

South Africa end nearly 30 years of hurt to finally grab Hong Kong Sevens crown

Victory over Argentina gives Blitzboks a first title in the city since first playing in 1997.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong a ‘global player’ in world rugby after record-breaking Sevens party

Record numbers show up to watch world-class action over three days, with more in store for city with September’s WXV Global Series Challenger.

Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Miller to the four as New Zealand keep record intact

Black Ferns Sevens beat season-long co-finalists Australia to win fourth consecutive title in city, with Miller playing integral part.

New Zealand’s Jorja Miller (right) evades the tackle of Australia’s Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea in the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens cup final at Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: city’s men beat Japan to win third Melrose Claymores

Hosts do so despite having one player shown yellow card in each half, co-captain James Christie says crowd’s support helps them over the line.

Hong Kong celebrate after winning the Melrose Claymores final for the third straight year at Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong celebrate after winning the Melrose Claymores final for the third straight year at Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong China Rugby

World Rugby boss hails Hong Kong’s ‘global influence’ at WXV announcement

Hong Kong will host some of the world’s best women’s teams in two-week WXV Challenger tournament in September.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: Blitzboks win first title, Black Ferns go unbeaten again

Hong Kong’s men defend their Melrose Claymores title, South Africa claim first title and New Zealand’s women make it two from two.

Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Canada ready for ultimate test against New Zealand

Key players Olivia Apps and Hong Kong-born Florence Symonds keen to see ‘what we can do’ in semi-final, as Australia or France lie in wait.

Charity Williams (with ball) scored tow tries as Canada knocked out arch-rivals USA on Saturday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: record crowd party to gripping men’s quarter-finals

Three-day attendance total set to reach new high as holders Argentina, series champions South Africa, New Zealand and Spain get to semis.

Rugby fans in the south stand on Day 2 of the Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026 at Kai Tak Stadium. 18APR26 SCMP / Sam Tsang
Rugby fans in the south stand on Day 2 of the Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026 at Kai Tak Stadium. 18APR26 SCMP / Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong eye revenge after Japan shock partisan Kai Tak Stadium crowd

City team down but not out following defeat and could face Japanese in speedy Melrose Claymores final rematch on Sunday.

Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: dreamlike debut for Uematsu despite Thai loss

Hong Kong team’s youngest member scores on her first Sevens appearance after being left on bench during opening draw with Denmark.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: defending champs Argentina, Black Ferns into semi-finals

Sunday’s semi-finals are set, with last year’s winners again into the last four, but Australia’s women and South Africa’s men are in ominous form.

Madison Levi (centre) scored twice for Australia as they cruised into the semi-finals. Photo: Sam Tsang
Madison Levi (centre) scored twice for Australia as they cruised into the semi-finals. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

Australia star acknowledges careers on line at Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

Aden Ekanayake making second appearance in the city and challenging team to end four-year drought, not fret about demotion to second-tier.

Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: hosts aiming to send Asian Games message to Japan

Rory Stewart-Cox contributes pick of Hong Kong’s six tries as hosts beat China under Kai Tak Stadium Friday night lights on day one of event.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong in Sevens heaven as dazzling display marks start of 50th year

Not even a leaky roof at Kai Tak Stadium can put a dampener on proceedings as 34,368 fans pass through gates on day one.

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Fans enjoy the action on day one in the South Stand. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Hong Kong coach sees ‘positive’ in women’s escape

Andy Vilk says Denmark deserves credit for their showing in 14-14 draw, while city’s two-try hero Chong Ka-yan believes team must start better.

Veteran Chong Ka-yan scored two tries to rescue Hong Kong from a 0-14 deficit against Denmark on day one of the Melrose Claymores tournament on Friday. Photo: Elson Li
Veteran Chong Ka-yan scored two tries to rescue Hong Kong from a 0-14 deficit against Denmark on day one of the Melrose Claymores tournament on Friday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Australia, New Zealand set for inevitable showdown

The Australians will have a tricky final pool match against Canada, while the reigning champions finish up against Fiji before the quarters.

Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: German star combining rugby with police duties

Niklas Koch hoping promoted nation’s Hong Kong exploits leave lasting impression in football-mad country.

Hong Kong Sevens

Rugby fans old and new celebrate ‘best weekend of the year’ at Hong Kong Sevens

K-pop girl group Primrose get spectators in the mood to party after hours of action on the pitch at Kai Tak Stadium.

Singer Gwyn Dorado performs in front of the South Stand as part of the opening ceremony for the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
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