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Hong Kong 7s coach’s Olympics ‘desire’, but first eyes Kai Tak, Asian Games joy
Jevon Groves aiming to stay in role until at least 2028 and banish memories of painful Olympic near misses.
8 Apr 2026 - 9:09PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Ex-Hong Kong Sevens captain Bob Lloyd relives 50 years of rugby magic at tournament
28 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
Hong Kong Sevens
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First Hong Kong Sevens rugby tourney held in 1976 – SCMP archive
28 Mar 2026 - 10:30AM
Hong Kong Sevens
Trip down memory lane: how Hong Kong Sevens has evolved into world-class event
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the tournament has grown from humble beginnings into a sporting spectacle at Kai Tak Sports Park.
28 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
The Fiji team posing with their champions trophy at the Hong Kong Football Club in 1977. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong sevens head has unfinished business, underlines world and Olympic aims
Welshman Paul John, city team coach of year, ‘hungry to achieve more’ as he approaches decade in role, prepares for Hong Kong Sevens.
24 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens hits 50 but fans more focused on cost of tickets for 3-day bash
This year’s tournament, from April 17 to 19, marks the start of the new HSBC SVNS World Championship, featuring 30 teams playing 72 matches.
16 Mar 2026 - 5:30PM
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Hong Kong Sevens
Bumper crowd expected for Hong Kong Sevens, as ticket sales pass 100,000 mark
The South Stand Pass category, all corporate boxes and individual hospitality have sold out for the second year at Kai Tak Stadium in April.
4 Feb 2026 - 5:30PM
The 2025 tournament at Kai Tak Stadium reportedly generated some US$97 million for the local economy. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong’s sevens pain as World Rugby meddling plunges beaten city team into void
Head coach Jevon Groves’ side have semi-final victory snatched from grasp by Canada, who join Belgium in HSBC SVNS 2.
18 Jan 2026 - 8:33PM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong 7s team battle to keep season alive with win-or-bust Colombia clash
City side beat Tonga in encouraging start but have wings clipped by Samoa, as season hangs in balance ahead of crunch Colombia date.
17 Jan 2026 - 10:39PM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong aim to close ‘intensity’ gap, season hangs in balance at HSBC SVNS 3
With 2026 only two weeks old, failing to make the top two in Dubai will end Hong Kong’s interest in the world series for another year.
15 Jan 2026 - 7:00AM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens injected almost US$100 million into economy on Kai Tak debut
According to Nielsen, the amount generated placed the event between a Formula 1 race and a world championship for an Olympic sport.
12 Dec 2025 - 5:30PM
Fireworks light up the last day of the Hong Kong Sevens, held at Kai Tak Stadium for the first time this year. Photo: Eugene Lee
2025 National Games
Hong Kong rugby in delicate balancing act as it hunts Olympic, World Cup spots
Men’s team are favourites in the National Games sevens starting on Wednesday while the women’s team will have a harder fight on their hands.
11 Nov 2025 - 8:00AM
2025 National Games
Hong Kong rugby teams named for National Games, asked to inspire a generation
Selected players announced as the city’s teams prepare to begin the sevens tournament at Kai Tak Stadium on Wednesday.
10 Nov 2025 - 9:51PM
2025 National Games
Hong Kong rugby star to enjoy National Games honour before Christmas of denial
James Christie set to co-captain city team on their return to multi-sports extravaganza, then turn attention to World Series quest.
30 Oct 2025 - 1:36PM
2025 National Games
Hong Kong rugby sevens star Max Denmark relishing ‘grand scale’ of National Games
City team poster boy reveals admiration for mainland sprinting legend, excited about watching Chinese speedsters fighting for Games gold.
26 Oct 2025 - 10:00AM
Max Denmark races clear of two Chinese defenders at the 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
2025 National Games
How Liam Herbert went from ‘Wasteman’ to Hong Kong key man at National Games rugby
Talented at both football and rugby as a youngster, the Hongkonger almost chose neither, but wise counsel sorted him out in time.
25 Oct 2025 - 8:00AM
2025 National Games
Hong Kong absorbing Asian Series hammer blow before National Games medal assault
Women’s sevens head coach Andy Vilk tells players to embrace disappointment of cruel defeat, then focus on blockbuster Kai Tak Stadium event.
22 Oct 2025 - 9:00AM
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2025 National Games
Hong Kong aim to ‘get one up on China’, as city sevens teams gun for Asian joy
Liam Herbert sets men twin goals while electric Chong Ka-yan promises no let up from women in HSBC SVNS pursuit.
16 Oct 2025 - 5:30PM
Liam Herbert is eyeing a chance to get one over on China this weekend. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong teams take first steps to world stage with Asian series wins
Strong showings for men’s and women’s squads in Hangzhou put them in promising position ahead of second leg in Colombo.
22 Sep 2025 - 10:01AM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Olympic rugby dream starts in Hangzhou for Hong Kong’s Shanghai-raised Mba Oyana
Having got a Hong Kong passport in hope of playing at the Games, Julia Mibuy Mba Oyana takes another step forward this weekend.
19 Sep 2025 - 7:45AM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong sevens ace was sent a devastating email. Now he’s fit to take on world
Seb Brien aims to put city top of pile again in Asia before chasing place in global elite – even if getting there just became tougher.
18 Sep 2025 - 8:07AM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens 2026: ticket details announced for 50th anniversary tournament
Tickets for next April’s edition to go on sale in phases beginning October 1.
16 Sep 2025 - 7:51PM
Fireworks round off this year’s Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens set for mid-April, will launch controversial World Championship
World Rugby confirm calendar for elite division of revamped circuit, lower-tier nations in dark over tournament dates and destinations.
1 Sep 2025 - 7:40PM
The Rugby Championship
‘The dog mauled my passport’: family pooch mars newcomers’ All Blacks call-up
Leroy Carter, one of four uncapped players in Scott Robertson’s Rugby Championship squad, not stressed over pet’s intervention.
7 Aug 2025 - 3:34PM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong rugby star pledges to overcome shock of third knee injury
Rosie Wright recuperating from surgery after tearing anterior cruciate ligament, targeting 2026 Asian Games but says joint must be ‘perfect’.
4 Aug 2025 - 8:45AM
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