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HK Rugby Sevens 2015

HK Rugby Sevens 2015
The 2015 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of the biggest sporting events in Hong Kong and the premier tournament on the Sevens World Series global circuit. Taking place 27-29 March 2015 at Hong Kong Stadium, it will see the world’s best teams compete for the coveted title. The 2014 winners were New Zealand.
Fans at the 40th edition of the Hong Kong Sevens salute Fiji following their 33-19 Cup final triumph over New Zealand. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong China Rugby

Crouch, touch ... engage | Sevens shows what can be achieved when Hong Kong pulls together

The dust has started to settle on the 2015 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, and already feedback forms are being completed and wash-up reports compiled as we identify what went well and what we can improve for 2016.

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Boots and all | Missing out on World Series promotion could be blessing in disguise

New | 'I made out with 40 girls': Meet the Kim Jong-un impersonator who scored big at the Sevens

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Hugo Stiles to earn first senior Hong Kong cap at Japan Sevens

Hong Kong under-20 captain Hugo Stiles will be thrown in at the deep end after being called up for this weekend's Japan Sevens in Tokyo, where coach Gareth Baber's squad have been drawn into pool A with the mighty Fiji, plus England and Wales.

Hong Kong were disappointed to be knocked out of the Sevens World Series qualifier by Russia, despite the Bears going on to win promotion to play on next season's global circuit. Photo: KY Cheng/SCMP
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Japan in constant battle with Top League clubs to release best players, says coach

After a tough season, Japan coach Tomohiro Segawa highlighted an inability to access the best players as a key reason behind his side's poor showing.

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Aussies show signs of sevens rugby resurgence after winning Plate

The glory days of Australian rugby sevens might be a distant memory for some and laughed off as pure myth by others but there were signs of life in the Green and Gold at the Hong Kong Sevens as they lifted the Plate with a 21-17 victory over the United States.

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Scots finally celebrate as they dismantle France in Bowl

Battling to be the best of the beaten brigade, Scotland were more than happy to raise the Bowl on high after they dismantled France 26-5.

Proud Scotland players celebrate after defeating France 26-5 in the Bowl final to take some silverware back home. Photos: Sam Tsang/SCMP
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Another stunner from fabulous Fiji at Hong Kong Sevens

Fiji were untouchable as they swept to a popular 33-19 victory over New Zealand in the Cup final at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday night.

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South Africa maintain grip on World Series thanks to crucial third-place points

One seven-minute period of disjointed rugby ruined South Africa’s hopes of winning a maiden Hong Kong Sevens but the Blitzbokke still managed to cling to their lead atop the HSBC Sevens World Series standings after finishing third.

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Wales coach blasts young squad after six-try Scotland shaming

Wales coach Gareth Williams gave his team a strong ticking off after their 34-0 loss to Scotland in the semi-finals of the Bowl competition at the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday.

Joe Nayacavou on the charge for Scotland during their Bowl semi-final win against Wales. Photo: Nora Tam/SCMP
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Russia rally at the death to snatch World Series spot from Zimbabwe

Vladimir Ostroushko thought he had thrown away Russia’s Sevens World Series hopes when he dropped the ball in front of his own posts and allowed Zimbabwe’s Kuda Chiwanza to score for a 19-17 lead seconds before the final hooter.

Yury Gostyuzhev slips a tackle during the qualifier final before running in to score one of four Russia tries in their 22-19 triumph over Zimbabwe. Photo: Sam Tsang/SCMP
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Qualifier favourites Spain bundled out by on-fire Cheetahs

The dream of joining the Sevens World Series ended for two more teams on Sunday as Papua New Guinea and pre-tournament favourites Spain were bundled out at the semi-final stage.

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England dumped into the Plate after testy Fiji clash reaches boiling point

England and Australia are heading to the Plate competition, separated from their Cup quarter-final opponents by a single conversion. England were beaten 14-12 by Fiji in a testy encounter that featured a number of off-the-ball incidents, while Australia lost 7-5 to South Africa

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Series struggles continue for Brave Blossoms despite gutsy effort

Japan continued their struggles against the big boys of world rugby but put on a brave fight in losing 28-7 to Scotland in the quarter-finals of the Bowl competition on Sunday morning.

Japan succumbed to Scotland in the Bowl quarters and will next face World Rugby invitees Belgium in the Shield semi-finals. Photo: Felix Wong/SCMP

Fiji win Hong Kong Sevens title with 33-19 win over New Zealand

Pacific Islanders storm to victory in city's biggest sporting event; catch up with all the action on our live blog

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Fiji celebrate their win

Opinion | Flushed with success, Sevens a hard act to follow

Contrary to the seemingly hedonistic excesses on display, there are still a few virgins left in the stadium. This I know for a fact because my brother-in-law and his son are here for the first time. Greg is stupid for rugby and his son, Seb, has come along with him from Ireland to celebrate his 25th birthday.

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It’s business as usual despite bumpy passage for All Blacks Sevens

Let the records forever show that New Zealand did what they always seem to do - top their qualifying group at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.

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Fiji have revenge on their minds as England beckon

Fiji coach Ben Ryan brought an air of caution with him to the post-mortem, a surprise considering his side had just crushed the life out of Canada 45-0 to remain unbeaten after two days of play at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Saturday.

Canada's Justin Douglas challenges Fiji's Samisoni Viriviri. Photo: KY Cheng/SCMP
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Hong Kong all at sea against big boys of Russia

A devastated Hong Kong were left searching for answers after their campaign to win core status on the Sevens World Series ended in heartache on Saturday night.

Video: Saturday is party day at the Hong Kong Sevens

Rugby fans from all corners of the globe are in town for the 40th edition of the Hong Kong Sevens. And in this SCMP original video shot on Saturday at Hong Kong Stadium it is plain to see that most have fully immersed themselves in this monster of a party.

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Burst pipe causes stink at Rugby Sevens as stadium's water supply is off for five hours

A lack of running water for almost five hours at the height of the second day's play meant 40,000 revelers in need of relief had to flush facilities with buckets.

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department, which manages the stadium, apologised for the lack of flushing water. Photo: Nora Tam

Brazil move into qualifier quarters with an Olympic weight on their shoulders

Brazil’s sevens squad are not burdened by qualifying for the 2016 Olympics Games with Rio de Janeiro being the host city, but captain Fernando Portugal said they are still feeling immense pressure.

Allan Martins runs in one of his two tries against Mexico to lift Brazil into the knockout stages of the Sevens World Series qualifier. Photo: Nora Tam/SCMP
Women’s Rugby

Hong Kong women stand up to be counted

Hong Kong's home-grown heroines are "no longer easy beats" after a historic fourth-place finish at the 2015 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Women's Rugby Sevens on Friday.

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Alex McQueen brace lifts Hong Kong into qualifier quarter-finals

Two tries from Alex McQueen lifted Hong Kong to a 19-7 victory over Uruguay and into the quarter-finals against Russia in the HSBC Sevens World Series qualifier competition on Saturday.

Australia coach Geraint John hopes to soothe memory of 1985 Cup final defeat

Australia coach Geraint John knows what it’s like to reach a Hong Kong Sevens final and lose. Now he wants to be on the winning side.

Australia opened their 2015 Hong Kong Sevens account with a 33-5 victory against Portugal and their coach, Geraint John, hopes they can go all the way. Photo: Nora Tam/SCMP
Hong Kong Sevens: As it happened

Hong Kong Sevens 2015 live blog - Day 2

Follow all the action live from Hong Kong Stadium on day two of the city's biggest sporting event

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The obligatory streaker. At least have the balls, pardon the pun, to get the whole lot out. Photo: Felix Wong
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DJ Forbes is the master … yet again

Captain DJ Forbes was the standout player as New Zealand bullocked their way to last year's title at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens and he led from the front again on Friday night as the All Blacks Sevens began their defence with a 26-7 victory over Scotland.

Opinion | Sun shines on day one action, but Hong Kong fail to sparkle

Early Friday afternoon is for Zimbabwe and Tonga and Uruguay and Mexico and Spain and Guyana. But for all the things Friday afternoon is, the one thing it should not be is Brazil beating Hong Kong.

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