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Salom Yiu, here at the Hong Kong Sevens in 2019, now works on local talent development. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong rugby legend Salom Yiu hunting next generation of local stars

The 38-year-old, who retired in 2024, was inducted into the Hong Kong China Rugby Hall of Fame after the city team beat Japan on Sunday.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong given 7s world series hope but told to up game for more elite chances

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Hong Kong women’s 7s team coach sees gains of Thai rivalry despite missing final

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Philippines-born, Hong Kong-trained, Santos achieves ‘lifelong Sevens dream’ with US

Ryan Santos, who is juggling rugby with a job as a business operations analyst, is targeting the podium at the LA 2028 Olympics.

Ryan Santos achieving his dream of playing at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens for USA. Photo: Elson Li
Ryan Santos achieving his dream of playing at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens for USA. Photo: Elson Li
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South Africa end nearly 30 years of hurt to finally grab Hong Kong Sevens crown

Victory over Argentina gives Blitzboks a first title in the city since first playing in 1997.

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Hong Kong a ‘global player’ in world rugby after record-breaking Sevens party

Record numbers show up to watch world-class action over three days, with more in store for city with September’s WXV Global Series Challenger.

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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Miller to the four as New Zealand keep record intact

Black Ferns Sevens beat season-long co-finalists Australia to win fourth consecutive title in city, with Miller playing integral part.

New Zealand’s Jorja Miller (right) evades the tackle of Australia’s Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea in the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens cup final at Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
New Zealand’s Jorja Miller (right) evades the tackle of Australia’s Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea in the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens cup final at Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: city’s men beat Japan to win third Melrose Claymores

Hosts do so despite having one player shown yellow card in each half, co-captain James Christie says crowd’s support helps them over the line.

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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Canada ready for ultimate test against New Zealand

Key players Olivia Apps and Hong Kong-born Florence Symonds keen to see ‘what we can do’ in semi-final, as Australia or France lie in wait.

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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: record crowd party to gripping men’s quarter-finals

Three-day attendance total set to reach new high as holders Argentina, series champions South Africa, New Zealand and Spain get to semis.

Rugby fans in the south stand on Day 2 of the Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026 at Kai Tak Stadium. 18APR26 SCMP / Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong eye revenge after Japan shock partisan Kai Tak Stadium crowd

City team down but not out following defeat and could face Japanese in speedy Melrose Claymores final rematch on Sunday.

James Christie (centre) tries to take the attack to Japan during Hong Kong’s Melrose Claymores defeat. Photo: Sam Tsang
James Christie (centre) tries to take the attack to Japan during Hong Kong’s Melrose Claymores defeat. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: dreamlike debut for Uematsu despite Thai loss

Hong Kong team’s youngest member scores on her first Sevens appearance after being left on bench during opening draw with Denmark.

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Australia star acknowledges careers on line at Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

Aden Ekanayake making second appearance in the city and challenging team to end four-year drought, not fret about demotion to second-tier.

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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: hosts aiming to send Asian Games message to Japan

Rory Stewart-Cox contributes pick of Hong Kong’s six tries as hosts beat China under Kai Tak Stadium Friday night lights on day one of event.

Rory Stewart-Cox gallops away from Chinese attention on his way to scoring a fabulous try for Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
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Hong Kong in Sevens heaven as dazzling display marks start of 50th year

Not even a leaky roof at Kai Tak Stadium can put a dampener on proceedings as 34,368 fans pass through gates on day one.

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Fans enjoy the action on day one in the South Stand. Photo: Elson Li
Fans enjoy the action on day one in the South Stand. Photo: Elson Li
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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Hong Kong coach sees ‘positive’ in women’s escape

Andy Vilk says Denmark deserves credit for their showing in 14-14 draw, while city’s two-try hero Chong Ka-yan believes team must start better.

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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Australia, New Zealand set for inevitable showdown

The Australians will have a tricky final pool match against Canada, while the reigning champions finish up against Fiji before the quarters.

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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: German star combining rugby with police duties

Niklas Koch hoping promoted nation’s Hong Kong exploits leave lasting impression in football-mad country.

Niklas Koch tries to wriggle clear of Fiji’s Kavekini Tanivanuakula during Germany’s opening Cathay/HSBC Sevens clash. Photo: Elson Li
Niklas Koch tries to wriggle clear of Fiji’s Kavekini Tanivanuakula during Germany’s opening Cathay/HSBC Sevens clash. Photo: Elson Li
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Hong Kong star aiming to inspire at sevens before plotting Cathay career

Bryn Phillips still has Asian Games, World Cup and Olympic ambitions but scrum-half beginning to plan for life after sport.

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Hong Kong Sevens’ dentist kept on his toes by fans just as much as players

Eugene Cheung revealed that his most memorable cases had occurred separately off the pitch, involving a coach and an overseas spectator.

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Aussie Howe eyes Paralympic gold in wheelchair rugby, but first a bit of sevens

Having reached top of his sport after accident left him a quadriplegic at 20, Australian Jake Howe is showing no signs of slowing down.

Jake Howe (left) was drawn to wheelchair rugby by the physicality of the sport. Photo: Handout
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South Africa captain Visser believes changes to sevens format ‘confusing’ for fans

The 30-year-old is hoping to lead the Blitzboks to their first title in the city at this week’s Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium.

South Africa captain Impi Visser is poised to win his 51st cap at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Photo: Sam Tsang
South Africa captain Impi Visser is poised to win his 51st cap at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Photo: Sam Tsang
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New Zealand rugby legend Woodman-Wickliffe nervous ahead of Hong Kong 10s debut

Decorated former Kiwi international at peace with decision to retire for a second time, representing legends team at three-day tournament.

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Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens debut for 15s stalwart after overcoming self-doubt

Au King-to to win second Hong Kong cap after being named in 12-strong women’s squad for Melrose Claymores tournament.

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Many firsts, new faces as rugby, racing finally share stage on Hong Kong 7s week

Women’s player Haruka Uematsu, four men to make debuts at Kai Tak Stadium; Happy Valley to stage meeting on Wednesday.

Hong Kong players (from left) Blake Elliot, Matthew Rickard, Hanuka Uematsu, Julien Bourron and Johnny Oyana will represent the city at the sevens for the first time. Photo: Sam Tsang
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