https://www.scmp.com/rss/318057/feed Were you there? Check out our 8-part photographic trip through the history of Hong Kong’s biggest sporting event – and if you see yourself or someone you know you could win tickets to this year’s tournament en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com With a day to go until the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, the Post recalls another highlight from a bygone era. Lomu leaves Hong Kong unbeaten (1996) Playing for one of the minnows in the 1996 Hong Kong Sevens and finding yourselves drawn to face New Zealand would have been an unenviable task. For any such players who had done their homework, it was the stuff of nightmares. Christian Cullen, the latest cab off the busy ranks of All Blacks talent, who was due to make his debut, was... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3198338/hong-kong-sevens-best-moments-no-4-jonah-lomus-springboard-stardom?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3198338/hong-kong-sevens-best-moments-no-4-jonah-lomus-springboard-stardom?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:07:02 +0000 Hong Kong was on Friday described as the "Wimbledon" of rugby sevens as the governing body prepared to launch this season's World Series in Dubai and key sponsor HSBC announced the forthcoming publication of a major report charting the game's incredible growth and the challenges ahead. Brett Gosper, chief executive of World Rugby, said the 2015-16 series was the most important in the sport's history, culminating in sevens' debut at the Olympics where success was fundamental to the game's global... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1886574/hong-kong-shines-wimbledon-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1886574/hong-kong-shines-wimbledon-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:15:45 +0000 A Maori mourning chant echoed around New Zealand’s spiritual home of rugby on Monday as New Zealand paid tribute to All Black great Jonah Lomu with thousands of fans packing a memorial service at Auckland’s Eden Park. Former All Blacks including Michael Jones and Frank Bunce carried a black casket containing his body on to the field as Lomu’s wife Nadene and sons Brayley (6) and Dhyreille (5), wearing black shirts with the winger’s number 11, followed with heads bowed. Lomu died unexpectedly at... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/1885163/thousands-pay-tribute-all-blacks-great-jonah-lomu-emotional-eden-park?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/1885163/thousands-pay-tribute-all-blacks-great-jonah-lomu-emotional-eden-park?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Nov 2015 04:30:15 +0000 New Zealand's Pacific islands community gathered at a memorial service on Saturday for former All Blacks winger Jonah Lomu, two days before all Kiwis unite publicly to grieve the loss of one of rugby's greatest players. Lomu's wife Nadene, his sons Brayley, 6, and Dhyreille, 5 - who wore miniature versions of their father's number 11 All Blacks jersey - governor general Jerry Mateparae and former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga were among hundreds who attended the service at a South Auckland... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/1884860/pacific-islanders-say-their-farewells-greatest-jonah-lomu-special?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/1884860/pacific-islanders-say-their-farewells-greatest-jonah-lomu-special?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Nov 2015 17:00:15 +0000 Reigning Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens champions Fiji have won high praise once again after stepping in to assist cabin crew during a medical emergency on a flight from Fiji to Brisbane on Thursday. When an elderly female passenger was taken ill, England-born team coach Ben Ryan and team doctor Emosi Taloga immediately provided medical assistance. Cabin crew had started lunch service when the emergency occurred, but were forced to stop while the passenger was attended to. The Fiji... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1884123/fiji-sevens-rugby-team-rescue-mid-air-medical-emergency?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1884123/fiji-sevens-rugby-team-rescue-mid-air-medical-emergency?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Nov 2015 06:15:00 +0000 Queen Elizabeth II offered her condolences over Jonah Lomu's death Friday as the rugby legend's family revealed they were planning a send-off as big as the great man himself. The family said they had been overwhelmed by a global "outpouring of love" after the charismatic winger died unexpectedly on Wednesday aged just 40, leaving a wife and two young sons. Former All Blacks coach John Hart said feelings were so intense in Lomu's native New Zealand that Auckland's Eden Park stadium may be needed... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/1880591/state-funeral-considered-superstar-jonah-lomu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/1880591/state-funeral-considered-superstar-jonah-lomu?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:15:15 +0000 WATCH: All 15 Rugby World Cup tries scored by Jonah Lomu WATCH: Jonah Lomu shows perfect form in three Hong Kong Sevens title victories WATCH: The legend explains why the Hong Kong Sevens means so much WATCH: Jonah Lomu makes his mark at the 1995 Rugby World Cup WATCH: In case you missed it ... here once more is THAT try against England WATCH: Unstoppable Jonah Lomu at the 1999 Rugby World Cup WATCH: World Rugby pays tribute to the legend https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/1880164/watch-jonah-lomus-greatest-hits-and-finest-moments?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/play-week/article/1880164/watch-jonah-lomus-greatest-hits-and-finest-moments?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Nov 2015 10:00:15 +0000 Hong Kong joined the world of rugby in paying tribute to Jonah Lomu on Wednesday after his shock death at the age of 40.  The New Zealand rugby legend took his first steps to global superstardom at the Hong Kong Sevens. He made his debut in Hong Kong in 1994 when an 18-year-old unknown and went on to become one of the world’s greatest players. “Jonah Lomu was a great friend to Hong Kong Rugby and a tireless supporter of the Hong Kong Sevens and the Sevens game worldwide,” said Pieter Schats,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/1880119/it-all-started-hong-kong-how-sevens-launched-ill-fated-jonah-lomu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/1880119/it-all-started-hong-kong-how-sevens-launched-ill-fated-jonah-lomu?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Nov 2015 04:15:45 +0000 Rugby legend Jonah Lomu, the game's first global superstar whose speed and power terrorised opponents, died unexpectedly on Wednesday aged 40, the player's family and New Zealand Rugby said. Lomu, who for decades battled the kidney disease that ended his career, passed away suddenly at his Auckland home, family spokesman John Mayhew said. READ MORE: ‘It all started in Hong Kong’: How the Sevens launched ill-fated Jonah Lomu to superstardom "I can confirm that Jonah Lomu died this morning... it... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/1880061/all-blacks-legend-jonah-lomu-dies-aged-40?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/1880061/all-blacks-legend-jonah-lomu-dies-aged-40?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:15:30 +0000 Follow @JamesPorteous From humble beginnings in 1976, the Hong Kong Sevens has grown into the city's leading sports event, famed throughout the world. This year, as the tournament celebrates 40 years, we're taking a ride through the SCMP archives to see how the event became the jewel in the sevens crown.  And if you see yourself or a friend in any of the pictures in our eight-part series, click here to enter your best memories of the Sevens and the most original/entertaining answers will win a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1746842/40-years-fun-and-sevens-phenomenon-shows-no-signs-stopping?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1746842/40-years-fun-and-sevens-phenomenon-shows-no-signs-stopping?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2015 04:30:45 +0000 Follow @JamesPorteous From humble beginnings in 1976, the Hong Kong Sevens has grown into the city's leading sports event, famed throughout the world. This year, as the tournament celebrates 40 years, we're taking a ride through the SCMP archives to see how the event became the jewel in the sevens crown.  And if you see yourself or a friend in any of the pictures in our eight-part series, click here to enter your best memories of the Sevens and the most original/entertaining answers will win a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1724855/raising-bar-fans-take-sevens-whole-new-level?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1724855/raising-bar-fans-take-sevens-whole-new-level?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2015 01:00:00 +0000 Follow @JamesPorteous From humble beginnings in 1976, the Hong Kong Sevens has grown into the city's leading sports event, famed throughout the world. This year, as the tournament celebrates 40 years, we're taking a ride through the SCMP archives to see how the event became the jewel in the sevens crown.  And if you see yourself or a friend in any of the pictures in our eight-part series, click here to enter your best memories of the Sevens and the most original/entertaining answers will win a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1736590/sars-survival-apparel-rugby-style?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1736590/sars-survival-apparel-rugby-style?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:45:30 +0000 Follow @JamesPorteous From humble beginnings in 1976, the Hong Kong Sevens has grown into the city's leading sports event, famed throughout the world. This year, as the tournament celebrates 40 years, we're taking a ride through the SCMP archives to see how the event became the jewel in the sevens crown.  And if you see yourself or a friend in any of the pictures in our eight-part series, click here to enter your best memories of the Sevens and the most original/entertaining answers will win a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1736583/brazen-behaviour-how-fans-party-hong-kong-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1736583/brazen-behaviour-how-fans-party-hong-kong-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2015 01:00:45 +0000 Follow @JamesPorteous From humble beginnings in 1976, the Hong Kong Sevens has grown into the city's leading sports event, famed throughout the world. This year, as the tournament celebrates 40 years, we're taking a ride through the SCMP archives to see how the event became the jewel in the sevens crown.  And if you see yourself or a friend in any of the pictures in our eight-part series, click here to enter your best memories of the Sevens and the most original/entertaining answers will win a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1736582/pictures-40-years-hong-kong-sevens-part-4-1991-1995?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1736582/pictures-40-years-hong-kong-sevens-part-4-1991-1995?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2015 01:00:15 +0000 Follow @JamesPorteous From humble beginnings in 1976, the Hong Kong Sevens has grown into the city's leading sports event, famed throughout the world. This year, as the tournament celebrates 40 years, we're taking a ride through the SCMP archives to see how the event became the jewel in the sevens crown.  And if you see yourself or a friend in any of the pictures in our eight-part series, click here to enter your best memories of the Sevens and the most original/entertaining answers could win... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1723073/pictures-40-years-hong-kong-sevens-part-2-1981-1985?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1723073/pictures-40-years-hong-kong-sevens-part-2-1981-1985?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:30:30 +0000 Follow @JamesPorteous From humble beginnings in 1976, the Hong Kong Sevens has grown into the city's leading sports event, famed throughout the world. This year, as the tournament celebrates 40 years, we're taking a ride through the SCMP archives to see how the event became the jewel in the sevens crown.  And if you see yourself or a friend in any of the pictures in our eight-part series, click here to enter your best memories of the Sevens and the most original/entertaining answers will win a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1723182/pictures-40-years-hong-kong-sevens-part-3-1986-1990?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1723182/pictures-40-years-hong-kong-sevens-part-3-1986-1990?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 To celebrate 40 years of the Hong Kong Sevens, we are giving away 10 pairs of 3-days tickets. All you have to do is spot yourself or a friend in our eight-part series from our photo archives, answer a simple question and you could be at this year’s Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. The most original/entertaining answers will win favour with our judges. https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/1730835/were-you-there-win-tickets-hong-kong-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/1730835/were-you-there-win-tickets-hong-kong-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2015 04:00:15 +0000 Follow @JamesPorteous From humble beginnings in 1976, the Hong Kong Sevens has grown into the city's leading sports event, famed throughout the world. This year, as the tournament celebrates 40 years, we're taking a ride through the SCMP archives to see how the event became the jewel in the sevens crown.  And if you see yourself or a friend in any of our pictures in our eight-part series, click here to enter your best memories of the Sevens and the most original/entertaining answers could win... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1723029/pictures-40-years-hong-kong-sevens-part-1-1976-1980?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/sevens/article/1723029/pictures-40-years-hong-kong-sevens-part-1-1976-1980?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2015 03:45:45 +0000