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Asia Rugby Sevens Series

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The Asia Rugby Sevens Series is an annual series of tournaments for men's and women's teams from across the region. It has been held regularly since 2009.
Portugal’s men and South Africa’s women celebrate their respective victories together at the HSBC Challenger Series in Krakow. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong Sevens

Portugal and South Africa claim Krakow titles in HSBC Challenger Series

Portugal’s men clinch thrilling final over Samoa, while South Africa’s dominant women finish perfect weekend with victory over Kenya.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: city’s men ‘hurting’ from Cape Town, told to fight for spots

Hong Kong China Rugby

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

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.

Liam Doherty evades two tacklers during Hong Kong’s crushing victory over Malaysia. Photo: HKCR
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.

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.

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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.

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

Hong Kong China Rugby

‘Ruthless’ Hong Kong men win Asia Rugby Sevens first leg, women beaten in final

Contrasting fortunes for city’s teams against China in the series’ first leg in Incheon.

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.

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

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

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Mega events also have to be big in quality for sake of Hong Kong’s reputation

As more shows, conferences and exhibitions are added to the city’s calendar, organisers must ensure people do not go away disappointed.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Q&A | Style chats to HK’s National Rugby Sevens captain at ‘Champions in the Valley’

Hong Kong’s National Rugby Sevens team captain Max Woodward shares his thoughts on the future of the city’s athletes with Style at HKJC’s ‘Champions in the Valley’ event on April 17

Hong Kong’s National Rugby Sevens team captain Max Woodward shares his thoughts on the future of the city’s athletes with Style. Photo: Clicks Images
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens 2024: party starts as rugby fans arrive from around the world

While overseas fans are visiting for the Sevens, they also plan to ‘enjoy life in Hong Kong, go sightseeing and explore the city’.

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Wan Chai’s bars were busy on Thursday ahead of the weekend’s rugby Sevens action. Photo: May Tse
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Hong Kong women’s sevens team have Olympic belief after milestone victories

Hong Kong’s women have gained renewed belief and confidence after a pair of potentially game-changing results, with Olympic qualification next on the agenda for Andy Vilk’s upwardly mobile team

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s men win Asia Rugby Sevens Series’ Bangkok leg after women lose final

The city’s men’s team beat Japan in their final, after the women produce a stunning improvement to overcome their mainland Chinese compatriots in the semis.

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Asia Rugby Olympic Sevens Qualifiers

Sevens star Doherty talks focus, Asian Games gold, and Paris Olympics bid

Liam Doherty put in a man-of-the-match performance in Hangzhou after being given a dressing down by coaches, and said acknowledging he was drifting helped reignite his drive.

Hong Kong defended their Asian Games crown following an inspired final display from Liam Doherty. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong eye Asian Games title defence after first 7s series loss since 2019

Japan beat Hong Kong to Incheon title in first leg of 2023 Asia Rugby Sevens Series, while Andy Vilk starts life as women’s head coach with back-to-back wins before team finishes fourth.

Asian Games 2023

Meet Hong Kong’s new women’s rugby sevens coach – and he’s in at the deep end

Andy Vilk starts with four key tournaments – Asian Games, Olympic qualifier and two Asia Rugby Sevens Series events, the first in South Korea this weekend – but vows not to ‘change too much too quickly’.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Former England 7s international Vilk to take charge of Hong Kong women’s team

Ex-Calvisano centre Andy Vilk joins Hong Kong Rugby Union after spending 10 years coaching in Italy.

Hong Kong women’s sevens player Nam Ka-man (centre) in action during a training session at the city’s Sports Institute. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong society

Early bird fans rejoice at mask-free Hong Kong Sevens despite slow start to event

‘I can already tell there’s a lot of energy in the building. I’m really excited,’ says one rugby fan.

Fiji’s Iva Nabura takes a selfie with fans at the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Google challenged by Hong Kong leader to ensure correct national anthem tops searches

Lee promises to contact tech giant again after he rejects Google’s claims it could do little because of search algorithms.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong police to investigate playing of protest song at Dubai sports event

Acting sports commissioner commends athlete and committee members at the scene for reacting immediately when wrong song was played.

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Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong athlete signals stop following another anthem blunder at sports event

‘Glory to Hong Kong’ played instead of Chinese national anthem at powerlifting event in Dubai; incident follows series of mix-ups at rugby matches.

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After the 15-second mark, athlete Susanna Lin is seen making a “T” sign to signal an issue. Photo: Youtube
Hong Kong China Rugby

Perfect Hong Kong make it 3 from 3 in Asia Rugby Sevens Series

Victory over hosts UAE sees Hong Kong defend series title, and triumph earns team spot in qualification tournament for HSBC World Series.

Max Denmark stiff arms a defender during Hong Kong’s semi-final against Japan in the Asia Rugby Sevens Series leg in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Asia Rugby

Asia Rugby Sevens Series: Hong Kong on course for trophies in UAE

City’s men’s and women’s sevens squads enjoy positive starts to final tournament of Series, with both reaching the semi-finals.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Let Hong Kong athletes focus on sport while officials play right anthem

New rules introduced after an embarrassing gaffe involving the national song at a rugby match involving Hong Kong place responsibility with organisers and there should be no repeat.

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