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HSBC Sevens World Series

HSBC Sevens World Series
The HSBC Sevens World Series – formerly known as the IRB Sevens World Series – consists of nine tournaments held worldwide each year between October and May.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Fireworks explode over Hong Kong Stadium at the end of the 2024 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens 2025 dates revealed, bosses hope Kai Tak venue will be ready

Next year’s tournament will take place over the weekend of March 28 to 30, with tickets expected to go on sale in November.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

France struggle in opener, as Fiji show sevens gold potential once more in Paris

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Tuwai back in Fiji fold as Olympic champs target rugby sevens 3-peat in Paris

Belgium

China women earn place among rugby sevens elite, Dupont guides France to glory

China’s women will play on global sevens series circuit in 2025 following flawless grand finals campaign in Madrid, while Antoine Dupont inspires France success ahead of home Olympics.

Jubilant France celebrate claiming the HSBC SVNS Series crown in Madrid. Photo: AFP
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Dupont eyes World Rugby Sevens Series glory in Madrid after Champions Cup triumph

French scrum half Antoine Dupont is heading back to the sevens circuit as he continues preparations for Paris Olympics this summer.

Hong Kong China Rugby

New Zealand set Olympic standard at Singapore Sevens, season title for Argentina

Kiwis’ double success in Singapore follows Hong Kong clean sweep, while Argentina men cling on to clinch season series top spot for first time.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Australia’s women eye decider with New Zealand in ‘phenomenal’ Singapore Sevens

The 2016 Olympic gold medallist Alicia Lucas hails first women’s sevens event in Singapore, and revels in rampant Aussie displays, while legend Bryan Habana praises ‘superstar skill and athleticism’.

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Maddison Levi is one of the leading lights in a powerhouse Australia team. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong China Rugby

Brits risk sevens circuit survival clash with Hong Kong as they toil in Singapore

Great Britain staring at prospect of world series relegation playoff following unfavourable sequence of results in Singapore, while Aussie 15s legend Michael Hooper opens sevens try account in Canada victory.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Singapore Sevens: Ireland chasing first title after shedding ‘impostor syndrome’

Ireland are piecing together a formidable HSBC SVNS Series campaign after shedding ‘impostor syndrome’ over five years on elite circuit, said legend Brian O’Driscoll.

Fiji

Veteran King’s warning to Singapore Sevens rivals: Kiwis yet to hit their stride

New Zealand top the table from Australia after three straight tournament wins, but a loss to France was a timely reminder that there are still flaws.

Tyla King has won almost everything available in a career that started when she was an 18-year-old in 2012, including Olympic gold and silver. Photo: World Rugby/Mike Lee
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Hong Kong’s men get Spain in draw for final Olympic sevens qualifying event

Draw for World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament in Monaco pits men in Pool C alongside Spain, Papua New Guinea and Brazil, with women in Pool B alongside Uganda, Paraguay and Jamaica.

Hong Kong’s Hugo Stiles scores a try against Japan in the Melrose Claymore final as teammate James Christie celebrates. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

Great Britain beat Brazil to widen gap to relegation zone by another point

Going into Hong Kong, Great Britain were one point outside the relegation zone, but a playoff win over Brazil gives them some breathing space.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens the start of another tough few months, says women’s coach Vilk

But he says positive experiences at the Asian Games and the Challenger series will help the team tackle the series’ third leg and the Olympics qualifiers.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong sevens teams pick experience, youth for Melrose Claymores tournament

Women’s captain Natasha Olson-Thorne will make her 50th appearance alongside debutants, while there is a surprise recall for the city’s most-capped male player.

Among the players selected for Hong Kong for the Sevens are (from left) Nam Ka-man, Natasha Olson Thorne, Hugo Stiles and Max Woodward. Photo: May Tse

Dupont caps stunning arrival in sevens as France win first title in 19 years

France’s 15-a-side scrum-half and captain helps his country to LA title, but his return to club rugby appears to rule him out of next month’s Hong Kong Sevens.

France’s Antoine Dupont and teammates celebrate after winning the 2024 HSBC Rugby Sevens Los Angeles tournament final men’s match against Great Britain at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California on March 3, 2024. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
Hong Kong Sevens

Could France superstar Dupont add X-factor to Hong Kong Sevens this April?

Dupont to make his sevens debut this weekend after his switch from 15-a-side, raising the prospect of him lighting up Hong Kong in a few weeks’ time.

World Rugby

China’s women claim sevens title in Dubai, Hong Kong teams struggle

China secure gold with 19-5 triumph over Kenya, Argentina take bronze with 36-10 win against Uganda. Hong Kong’s men end weekend on high note with 38-0 victory over Georgia to finish seventh, women take 10th place.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens to return as part of revamped party circuit

World Rugby launches new HSBC SVNS circuit with stops in eight destination cities, including Dubai, Cape Town, Los Angeles and Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong team runs out during a game at the Sevens in April. Photo: World Rugby
Samoa

London Sevens: New Zealand, Samoa unbeaten heading into quarterfinals

New Zealand’s men extend winning streak to 23 matches in brushing aside United States, Great Britain, and South Africa at Twickenham.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Double gold for New Zealand teams at France Sevens, Irish women win Olympics spot

Triumph in France secures 2023 series titles for All Black Sevens and Black Ferns, and the double win is the third time this season the country’s men and women have won at the same event.

Paraguay

Hong Kong bow out with pride at World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series

After missing out on main Series spots in South Africa quarterfinals, Paul John’s men and women claim wins in their placement matches on Sunday.

Max Denmark scores a try against Italy at the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in South Africa. Photos: Carl Fourie/Gallo Images

Hong Kong’s men, women crash out at World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series

City’s two sides suffer disappointing quarter-final exits in Stellenbosch, South Africa on Saturday.

Harry Sayers offloads the ball for Hong Kong’s men in their pool game against Belgium at the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in South Africa. Photos: Handout

Webb extends scoring record for Hong Kong’s men at Challenger Series

Contrasting fortunes for Hong Kong as city’s women’s side draw with Poland and lose to China, while men go undefeated in South Africa.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong teams prepare for final shot at Challenger Series glory

Men’s coach Jevon Groves opts to leave out captain Max Woodward and winger Salom Yiu for second leg in Stellenbosch, while women’s coach Paul John makes 3 changes to squad.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s men keep Challenger Series hopes alive with bronze

Jevon Groves’ side shake off heavy defeat at hands of Tonga in semi-final to win third-place play-off, while women finish on high to claim ninth.

Hong Kong’s Russell Webb fails to stop a Tonga try during his side’s semi-final at the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in Stellenbosch. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s men reach Challenger Series semi-finals, while women bounce back

Men’s team recover from losing first game of the day to Chile to easily brush aside Brazil in the quarter-finals, while women launch pursuit of decent finish with hammering of Papua New Guinea.

Maggie Au Yeung Sin-yi carries against Paraguay at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournament in Stellenbosch. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s men make winning start to Sevens Challenger Series, women struggle

Wins over Papua New Guinea and Italy put Jevon Grove’s side in strong position after opening day in South Africa.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong coach Groves sticks with Shield winners for Sevens Challenger Series

Twelve of the side that won silverware at this month’s Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens picked for tournament in Stellenbosch.

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