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Asia Rugby Sevens Series

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Asia Rugby Sevens Series
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.
Andy Vilk (middle) addresses his Hong Kong players during last month’s Asia Series leg in Hangzhou. Photo: HKCR
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Hong Kong’s men and women celebrate their respective successes. Photo: HKCR
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The city’s players get combative in training ahead of next week’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
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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.

Hong Kong’s men celebrate completing an Asia Rugby Sevens Series clean sweep. Photo: HKCR
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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.

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

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

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