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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.
Ireland (in green) against France at the 2024 Hong Kong Sevens at Hong Kong Stadium. Ireland finished second overall in 2023-24 but were relegated in the season that has just ended. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

Rugby sevens given reality check as Ireland disbands its men’s team

Irish union decides to discontinue men’s team as it says sevens does not help develop the 15s game – but women’s team will continue.

Hong Kong Sevens

Sevens’ financial future at stake, changes necessary for Olympics – World Rugby

Rugby sevens circuit set for revamp as Hong Kong await fate, USA player hits out

Hong Kong Sevens

Portugal and South Africa claim Krakow titles in HSBC Challenger Series

Portugal’s men clinch thrilling final over Samoa, while South Africa’s dominant women finish perfect weekend with victory over Kenya.

Portugal’s men and South Africa’s women celebrate their respective victories together at the HSBC Challenger Series in Krakow. Photo: Reuters
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.

Hong Kong Sevens

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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Hong Kong Sevens

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
Hong Kong Sevens

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 Sevens

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.

Hong Kong Sevens

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.

China’s victory over Great Britain has left them fighting for ninth place against Spain on Sunday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

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

Check gate and kick-off times, public transport info and Kai Tak Stadium’s prohibited items in our guide to the event.

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Hong Kong (in dark blue) beat Kazakhstan 29-14 in the Melrose Claymores event on Friday., Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

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’.

Hong Kong Sevens

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.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s bad start to sevens qualifier ‘reality check’ team needed, coach says

With only top eight making final leg of Challenger Series in Poland in April, city’s men need much better showing in Cape Town this weekend.

Cado Lee leads the Hong Kong team out in Cape Town against Canada, to whom they lost 21-12. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens adds new fan village as it prepares for Kai Tak debut

Waisale Serevi, DJ Forbes and Schalk Burger among rugby legends who will appear at open-air space featuring live music and activities.

The Hong Kong Sevens will be held for the first time at the newly built Kai Tak Stadium in March. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Sevens

Pumas still sevens kings of Vancouver, All Blacks women reign supreme

Luciano Gonzalez stars as Argentina claim fourth successive title in Canada with 19-12 win over South Africa.

Hong Kong Sevens

Kaiser Chiefs, Pete Tong, RubberBand to rock ‘new’ Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak

Italian artist Gala, singer of the sporting anthem ‘Freed From Desire’, also adds to musical menu, which complements world-class rugby action.

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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.

Fireworks explode over Hong Kong Stadium at the end of the 2024 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Eugene Lee
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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

A draw with the US and nervy win over Uruguay secures spot in quarter-finals for host nation, with Fiji, Argentina and Australia all laying down early markers.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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

Coach Osea Kolinisau won as a player in 2016 and hopes his former teammate can revive their struggling team, while the women welcome back a key player in Sesenieli Donu.

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.

Antoine Dupont (centre) stands back from a scrum during the European Champions Cup final between Leinster and Toulouse at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Photo: AFP
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.

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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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.

Great Britain’s Harry Glover takes the fight to Fiji, but the Brits could face a battle for world series survival. Photo: AFP
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.

Irish team captains Harry McNulty (left) and Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe at Siloso Beach, Sentosa for the photo call before the Singapore Sevens. Photo: World Rugby
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.

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.

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