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Hong Kong Sevens

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Hong Kong Sevens
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of the biggest sporting events in Hong Kong and the premier tournament on the HSBC SVNS Series calendar. Taking place at Hong Kong Stadium, it features the world’s best teams competing for the coveted title.
China (in white) put in a strong performance in the first half against New Zealand. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens: As it happened

China target win over USA at Hong Kong Sevens to help series survival hopes

Fan Shun-kei, the team’s technical coach, is hopeful his team can beat the Americans despite two defeats on Friday.

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Hong Kong Sevens live: fancy dress, fly pasts and a race to the quarter-finals

Hong Kong Sevens: Explainers

Hong Kong Sevens guide to day 2: tickets, schedule, how to get there on Saturday

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Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

Kai Tak Stadium heralds start of ‘exciting new chapter’ in Sevens history

Fans and players praise the new venue, as more than 33,000 fans turn up for first day of the tournament.

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Kai Tak Stadium won plenty of new fans. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Sevens revellers swap Wan Chai for Kowloon’s culinary delights

Thai food and hotpot are the new postgame treats for some fans of much loved annual tournament, which is being held in Kai Tak Stadium for first time.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong Sevens: hosts savour double joy as fans ‘blow lid off’ Kai Tak Stadium

City’s men recover from early setback to beat China, while women rally to overcome Kazakhstan.

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Hong Kong society

Fans left frustrated by taxi issues on opening day of Hong Kong Sevens

Spectators lament taxi arrangements at Kai Tak Sports Park with some having to wait up to 45 minutes.

Queue is seen at the taxi stand next to the park. 28MAR25 SCMP/ Edmond So
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong Sevens 2025: Australia, New Zealand women shine, China in trouble

Australia bolstered by the return of Maddison Levi, who missed the Vancouver leg because of injury.

Hong Kong Sevens: Argentina hope Kai Tak can banish ghosts of terrible past

South Americans make fast start in bid to break Hong Kong jinx, set for Fiji clash and quarter-final contest on Saturday.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong Sevens scores with fans, brings boost for hotels and restaurants

Visitors say new Kai Tak Stadium enlivens the atmosphere while some businesses report up to 20 per cent increase in sales.

Revellers on day one of the Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong-born star shining for United States at Sevens, eyes Olympic glory

Lucas Lacamp and Olympic silver-medallist Flo Symonds both back in city of birth to represent adopted countries.

Lucas Lacamp lets fly during USA’s match with Fiji on Friday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

Hong Kong Sevens as it happened: laser show and city’s men light up Kai Tak

Hong Kong’s women run in five tries against Kazakhstan, and opening ceremony dazzles before city’s men sweep past China.

Hong Kong tourism

Exclusive | ‘Super March’ good for Hong Kong as focus turns to quality: tourism minister

Rosanna Law sits down for exclusive interview with the Post, covering topics ranging from promoting yacht tourism to going big on ‘Super March’.

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Hong Kong Sevens ready to grow into new home, New Zealand eye double three-peat

Organisers hail ‘incredible milestone’ as event kicks off Kai Tak era with a record crowd, music and pyrotechnics.

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The men’s and women’s team captains assemble at Kai Tak Stadium on the eve of the tournament. Photo: May Tse
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Hong Kong Sevens guide to day 1: tickets, schedule, how to get there on Friday

From transport to who plays when and the dos and don’ts at Kai Tak Stadium, here’s our handy guide to the event.

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Kai Tak Stadium’s retractable roof will be closed on Friday to support performances inside, but will remain open on Saturday and Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Art Basel and Sevens perfect match for Hong Kong on international stage

As ‘Hong Kong Super March’ draws to a close, two very different events are attracting much-needed visitors and are set to win city wide acclaim.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Sevens, Art Basel no match for Taylor Swift’s economic power: experts

City’s ‘Super March’ of mega-events will give the economy a lift but won’t be able to generate ‘Taylor Swift effect’, academics say.

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Bars near Kai Tak Stadium to benefit the most from Hong Kong Sevens: sector

Business is expected to increase by 40 to 50 per cent in Kowloon City bars, but some fans say they still prefer to get drinks on the island side after matches.

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Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Dickson Lee
Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong Sevens facts and figures, from how much beer to fan village surprises

The tournament’s new home at Kai Tak Stadium will make this the biggest edition in its 49-year history.

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Hong Kong society

Explainer | Watching the Hong Kong Sevens? Here’s how to get to Kai Tak Stadium and back

Whether you are a regular patron getting to grips with the new venue or a first-time Sevens spectator, the Post shares how to get there.

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France eye first Hong Kong Sevens win, and why Australia are using Chinese proverb

French captain Paulin Riva aiming to sustain momentum after his team’s achievements last year ‘helped French people discover sevens’.

France skipper Paulin Riva evading an Argentina player at the Paris Olympics, where he led his team to the gold medal. Photo: Getty Images
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‘Fantastic!’: 90% of tickets snapped up for Hong Kong Sevens mega-event

Organisers say this year’s tournament will be ‘biggest ever’ as more than 43,000 tickets have been sold so far.

A record number of spectators are expected to attend the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament at Kai Tak Sports Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong Sevens already giving hotels, restaurants reason to cheer

Hotel boss says long-haul tourist numbers have surged this month, correlating with major events such as Sevens rugby tournament.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong Sevens: city’s new girl reveals tearful response to shock call-up

Jamie Bourk earns selection only months after turning full-time, aiming to show local girls ‘what’s possible’ on tournament debut.

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Video | Record crowd expected for Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament

Organisers say more than 38,500 3-day passes have been pre-sold for the crown jewel of the World Rugby Sevens series

Hong Kong Sevens: city’s premier sporting event to take place at new Kai Tak Stadium
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Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

Black Ferns skipper backing her side to beat Aussies ‘any day of the week’

Sarah Hirini will lead New Zealand out at Kai Tak Stadium with a third consecutive Hong Kong Sevens title in her sights.

New Zealand captain Sarah Hirini is in confident mood ahead of this year’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Eugene Lee
Kai Tak Sports Park

Opinion | Kai Tak venue fiasco must not be repeated at Hong Kong Sevens

If Kai Tak Sports Park’s early days are any indication, the government must be hands-on to ensure Hong Kong avoids further embarrassment.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong great tips touch rugby’s ‘huge selling point’ to clinch Olympic place

Sunday’s Hong Kong International Touch Championships begins week-long rugby carnival in city, culminating in Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.

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