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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
- Before he came to wider attention at the 15-a-side World Cup, Lomu was an instant megastar in the Hong Kong tournament
- Aged 18, he inspired New Zealand to their first Sevens title here in five years, before winning the next two years’ as well, without losing a match
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.
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.
New Zealand's Pacific Island community gathered at a memorial service on Saturday for former All Blacks winger Jonah Lomu, two days before all Kiwis will be able to unite publicly to grieve the loss of one of rugby's greatest players.
Reigning 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.
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.
News of the death of former All Blacks winger Jonah Lomu on Wednesday has been met with great sadness around the world, but with this collection of highlights videos we hope to pay tribute to the life of the New Zealand rugby legend who was a giant on the pitch and a gent off it.
Rugby legend Jonah Lomu, who died unexpectedly on Wednesday from kidney disease aged 40, launched his career at the Hong Kong Sevens - and he never forgot it.
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.
The Hong Kong Sevens is celebrating 40 years - join us for a look through the archives of the city's number one sports event
The Hong Kong Sevens is celebrating 40 years - join us for a look through the archives of the city's number one sports event
The Hong Kong Sevens is celebrating 40 years - join us for a look through the archives of the city's number one sports event
The Hong Kong Sevens celebrates its 40th anniversary this year - join us for a look through the archives of the city's number one sports event
The Hong Kong Sevens celebrates its 40th anniversary this year - join us for a look through the archives of the city's number one sports event
The Hong Kong Sevens celebrates its 40th anniversary this year - join us for a look through the archives of the city's number one sports event
The Hong Kong Sevens celebrates 40 years of sevens this year - join us for a wild ride through the archives of the city's number one sports event