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40 Years of the Hong Kong Sevens
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40 Years of the Hong Kong Sevens
Were you there? Check out our 8-part photographic trip through the history of Hong Kong’s biggest sporting event – and if you see yourself or someone you know you could win tickets to this year’s tournament
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9 September, 2024
Hong Kong Sevens
Jonah Lomu’s springboard to stardom is our latest best moment from Sevens past
Aged 18, he inspired New Zealand to their first Sevens title here in five years, before winning the next two years’ as well, without losing a match.
30 Mar 2024 - 1:14PM
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Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2016
Hong Kong ‘shines as Wimbledon of sevens’
4 Dec 2015 - 11:34PM
Hong Kong Sevens
All Blacks great Jonah Lomu farewelled in emotional Eden Park memorial
1 Dec 2015 - 12:45PM
Pacific islanders say farewell to ‘greatest of us all’ Jonah Lomu in special memorial service
New Zealand's Pacific Island community gathered at a memorial service on Saturday for former All Blacks winger Jonah Lomu, two days before all Kiwis will be able to unite publicly to grieve the loss of one of rugby's greatest players.
29 Nov 2015 - 5:33PM
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Hong Kong Sevens champions Fiji come to the rescue in mid-air medical emergency
Reigning Hong Kong Sevens champions Fiji have won high praise once again after stepping in to assist cabin crew during a medical emergency on a flight from Fiji to Brisbane on Thursday.
28 Nov 2015 - 5:45PM
Rugby World Cup 2015
Huge send-off planned for Jonah Lomu as Queen pays respects
Queen Elizabeth II offered her condolences over Jonah Lomu's death Friday as the rugby legend's family revealed they were planning a send-off as big as the great man himself.
20 Nov 2015 - 12:08PM
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Rugby World Cup 2015
WATCH: Jonah Lomu’s greatest hits
News of the death of former All Blacks winger Jonah Lomu on Wednesday has been met with great sadness around the world, but with this collection of highlights videos we hope to pay tribute to the life of the New Zealand rugby legend who was a giant on the pitch and a gent off it.
6 Jun 2019 - 7:22PM
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Rugby World Cup 2015
Hong Kong rugby pays tribute to Sevens legend Jonah Lomu
Rugby legend Jonah Lomu, who died unexpectedly on Wednesday from kidney disease aged 40, launched his career at the Hong Kong Sevens - and he never forgot it.
19 Nov 2015 - 11:39AM
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Rugby World Cup 2015
All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu dies aged 40
Rugby legend Jonah Lomu, the game's first global superstar whose speed and power terrorised opponents, died unexpectedly on Wednesday aged 40, the player's family and New Zealand Rugby said.
18 Nov 2015 - 5:35PM
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Pitch invaders, pints and painted ladies: Hong Kong Sevens fever takes hold
The Hong Kong Sevens is celebrating 40 years - join us for a look through the archives of the city's number one sports event
27 Mar 2015 - 12:25PM
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Raising the bar: Fans take Hong Kong Sevens to whole new level
The Hong Kong Sevens is celebrating 40 years - join us for a look through the archives of the city's number one sports event
24 Mar 2015 - 9:21AM
SARS: Survival Apparel Rugby Style - how the Hong Kong Sevens defied a world crisis
23 Mar 2015 - 11:14AM
Brazen behaviour: how fans like to party hard at Hong Kong Sevens
The Hong Kong Sevens is celebrating 40 years - join us for a look through the archives of the city's number one sports event
23 Mar 2015 - 10:36AM
Lomu and the Pieman star in Hong Kong Sevens history
The Hong Kong Sevens celebrates its 40th anniversary this year - join us for a look through the archives of the city's number one sports event
24 Mar 2015 - 12:45PM
A different era: the early days of the Hong Kong Sevens in pictures
The Hong Kong Sevens celebrates its 40th anniversary this year - join us for a look through the archives of the city's number one sports event
24 Mar 2015 - 12:46PM
A growing phenomenon: The Hong Kong Sevens' second decade in pictures
The Hong Kong Sevens celebrates its 40th anniversary this year - join us for a look through the archives of the city's number one sports event
24 Mar 2015 - 12:47PM
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WERE YOU THERE? – win tickets to the Hong Kong Sevens
11 Mar 2015 - 11:19AM
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How it all began: A jewel discovered
The Hong Kong Sevens celebrates 40 years of sevens this year - join us for a wild ride through the archives of the city's number one sports event
24 Mar 2015 - 12:48PM
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