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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.
Kaiser Chiefs singer Ricky Wilson seen on the big screen above Kai Tak Stadium’s South Stand on Sunday. Photo: Oscar Liu
Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong Sevens: Kaiser Chiefs proud to play at Kai Tak first – before Coldplay

Singer Ricky Wilson happy to be ‘kind of the first’ as he praises the city’s tourist attractions after enjoying nightlife and Disneyland.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Greenpeace urges Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park to improve sustainability

Hong Kong racing

Jockey Club hopeful Happy Valley races can complement HK Sevens week in 2026

Banking & finance

HSBC bets big on Hong Kong to tap Asia’s wealth-management boom: Elhedery

HSBC’s customers base increased to 6.2 million last year from 5.4 million, showing the importance of the city, Elhedery says.

Georges Elhedery, group CEO of HSBC, speaks at the bank’s Global Investment Summit last week. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

Hong Kong Sevens: 5 things we learned from another incredible weekend of rugby

An incredible stadium, food failures, New Zealand dominance and the next 50 years of Sevens in the city.

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Kai Tak Sports Park

Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles

Long-time attendees and newcomers alike praise stadium’s modern facilities and cleanliness but some say there’s also room for improvement.

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History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain

Despite problems for fans including long queues for food and drinks, Hong Kong has reinforced its place as a premier spot for rugby sevens.

The men’s and women’s champions, Argentina and New Zealand, share the limelight on the final day of the Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang

‘A new history’: Argentina finally win Hong Kong Sevens amid more woe for France

South Americans cap dominant performances over three days with victory in absorbing final, as yellow card proves calamitous for French.

Hong Kong Sevens: Ireland journey threatens downwards turn, as Spain surge

One of the recent stories of the HSBC SVNS Series circuit, Ireland are fighting for their lives after player exits and reported funding cuts.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand women beat Australia to complete ‘three-peat’

The Olympic champions’ first two victories were at Hong Kong Stadium and they follow that up with the first title at Kai Tak.

New Zealand’s women are now familiar with lifting the winners’ trophy at the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Sam Tsang
2025 National Games

Hong Kong coaches lay out year’s plans after winning Melrose Claymores double

Both Hong Kong and China will play in series in UK as they prepare for November’s National Games, with some training camps thrown in.

Hong Kong parade their spoils after beating Kazakhstan to win the Melrose Claymores competition. Photo: Sam Tsang
Kai Tak Sports Park

‘Ridiculous’: hungry Hong Kong Sevens fans decry lack of food at Kai Tak Stadium

One fan jokes ‘peasant revolt’ may break out after noticing free flow of food in many corporate boxes.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Sevens: Cathay fly-past evokes fond memories of Kai Tak Airport

Contrasting reactions as visitors inside 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium unable to see plane except on live stream.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s ‘Super March’ has brought in 12% more visitors: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met noted that the city had regained its former vibrancy and vitality.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong Sevens: As it happened

Hong Kong Sevens: historic titles, fly-pasts, food chaos - day 3 as it happened

There was a little bit of everything on the last day at Kai Tak Stadium, from tries and tears, to musical magic and more fury over lack of food.

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New Zealand and Argentina celebrate winning their respective tournaments at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand face women’s semi with Canada, Australia v France

A New Zealand v Australia final remains on the cards as both sides continue to flex their muscles.

Kai Tak Sports Park

New Zealand star has another special reason to enjoy Hong Kong Sevens this year

Besides the chance to play at the new stadium, Jazmin Felix-Hotham also gets the opportunity to have a happy reunion with a now-local figure.

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Hong Kong Sevens: Features

Australian record-breaker Levi thanks Hong Kong Sevens for giving women a stage

Having become her country’s all-time top try-scorer during the tournament, Levi thanks those who opened doors for her.

Maddison Levi on her way to scoring a hat-trick of tries against Spain in Hong Kong on Friday. Photo: Sun Yeung
Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong Sevens guide to day 3: tickets, schedule, how to get there on Sunday

From matches to music to the dos and don’ts at Kai Tak Stadium, here’s our handy guide to the event.

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Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

My Take | Successful Sevens can score for Hong Kong in the international arena

Impressive new stadium, exciting rugby action and fans full of fun are tough match for rivals who dare try to win Hong Kong sporting crown.

Stadium bosses brush aside complaints as failures take shine off Hong Kong Sevens

Concession stands again run out of food and drinks while customers wait 45 minutes or more to be served on second day of Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium.

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Hong Kong’s women’s team (in blue) give the home crowd something to cheer about with a 47-0 victory over Thailand. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Lan Kwai Fong gets Hong Kong Sevens booster but Kowloon City misses out

Nightlife tycoon Allan Zeman says jump in business is due to ‘euphoria’ surrounding the newly opened Kai Tak Stadium.

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Bars in Lan Kwai Fong are packed after the first day of the Sevens. Photo: Edmond So

New Zealand’s Hong Kong Sevens reign ended by France fightback, Fiji down Spain

Olympic champions score 21 unanswered points to win from 14-0 down against Kiwis, and join Fiji, Argentina and Australia in the semi-finals.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong Sevens: hosts told to ‘finish the job’ following more Kai Tak thrills

City’s men overturn half-time deficit to beat Japan and secure final spot, while women’s hero Sabay Lynam plans passport switch.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Sevens: South Stand in full swing with ‘impeccable’ party vibes

Costumed fans undeterred by cool weather and three-hour queues to get into main party stand at Kai Tak Stadium.

The famed South Stand was full by midday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Kai Tak Sports Park

Kai Tak Stadium dazzles Hong Kong Sevens fans but long queues spoil party

Fans praise stadium’s beauty but lengthy waiting times for drinks and sold-out refreshments leave some longing for Hong Kong Stadium.

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A common complaint from fans at Kai Tak Stadium was the long waiting times for buying refreshments. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong Sevens: how being caned turned Kenyan sporting royal into rugby gem

Samuel Asati describes unlikely introduction to rugby, as he aims to help establish Kenya among game’s best.

Hong Kong China Rugby

China’s dramatic win sees them avoid ‘worst team’ tag at Hong Kong Sevens

Defeat by USA in their final pool fixture leaves China on brink, before they rescue their tournament with triumph over Great Britain.

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