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Asian Sevens Series 2014

Asian Sevens Series 2014
The top rugby sevens competition for teams in the region, the 2014 Asian Sevens Series was organised by the Asian Rugby Football Union, now known as Asia Rugby. It comprised three legs – Hong Kong in August, Malaysia in September and China in October and was won by Hong Kong.
Salom Yiu Kam-shing and his sevens team-mates must make their home advantage count when the one-off Olympic qualifying tournament is held in Hong Kong in November. Photos: HKRFU
Asia Rugby Olympic Sevens Qualifiers

Boots and all | Home advantage may not be enough in one-off Rio qualifier

It is a pity we didn’t push for the Asian Sevens Series to decide the sole place given to the region at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Instead, we might have played into Japanese hands by agreeing to have a one-off qualifying tournament which will unearth Asia’s choice when rugby sevens makes its debut at the Games.

HK Rugby Sevens 2015

Boots and all | Inspiration with a twist for our boys in the navy tops

Women’s Rugby

Videos: Hong Kong at China 7s

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Women’s Rugby

Best in Asia: stylish Hong Kong seal sevens series title

Beijing was smog-ridden but Hong Kong couldn't care less as they breathed in the sweet scent of victory after being crowned Asian sevens champions for the second time on Sunday.

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The Hong Kong men's team celebrate their victory over South Korea to wrap up the ARFU Asian Sevens Series in Beijing. Photos: Photos: HKRFU
Women’s Rugby

Unbeaten Hong Kong edge closer to Asian sevens title

Hong Kong moved a step closer to being crowned Asian champions, finishing unbeaten on the opening day of the final leg of the Asian Sevens Series in Beijing.

ARFU Asian Sevens Series results and standings

See Hong Kong's fixtures and results over the three rounds of the 2014 ARFU Asian Sevens Series, plus the final standings after the conlcusion of the last tournament in Beijing.

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HKRFU Premiership 2014-15

Hugo Stiles must step up for depleted Valley

Hong Kong under-20 captain Hugo Stiles must attempt to spark a depleted Societe General Valley when they travel to The Rock on Saturday in their hunt for the Broony Quaich.

Hong Kong U20s skipper Hugo Stiles must step up for his club this weekend as Societe Generale Valley will have seven key players on national team duty in Beijing. Photo: Dennis Muthuthantri for HKRFU
Women’s Rugby

Hewson, Jones bolster Hong Kong’s bid for Asian sevens sweep

Forwards Nick Hewson and Lee Jones return to action for Hong Kong in their quest to wrap up the Asian Sevens Series title in Beijing this weekend.

Asia Rugby Olympic Sevens Qualifiers

Boots and all | There’s no place like home to get Hong Kong fired up for Olympics qualifier

Dare I say it? Home field advantage will definitely give Hong Kong a huge boost when they bid to win the direct berth for Asia at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Asian Games 2014 - Incheon

Boots and all | Asian Sevens Series title will mean nothing if Hong Kong don’t win Games gold

It looked as if Gareth Baber was giving the team a dressing down after they had beaten Japan to win the Malaysia Sevens, the second leg of the Asian Sevens Series, in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

IRB chairman Bernard Lapasset and ARFU chief Trevor Gregory celebrate with Hong Kong's players. Photo: ARFU
Asian Games 2014 - Incheon

Now for Asian Games gold, Gareth Baber tells Hong Kong

Led superbly by "Captain Fantastic" Jamie Hood, Hong Kong won their second successive tournament in the Asian Sevens Series defeating Japan 24-7 in the Cup final in Malaysia, to all but win back the regional crown.

Hong Kong celebrate their second consecutive 2014 Asian Sevens Series triumph after defeating Japan in Sunday's Cup final at the Malaysia Sevens. Photos: ARFU

Videos: Hong Kong at Malaysia 7s

Watch the Hong Kong men’s sevens side in action at the Malaysia Sevens – the second leg of the 2014 ARFU Asian Sevens Series. On day one in the pool rounds, Hong Kong defeated Thailand 45-0 and the Philippines 31-0. while on Sunday they beat Singapore 49-0 in the Cup quarter-finals, Sri Lanka 10-7 in the semis and Japan 24-7 in the Cup final to take the championship.

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Hong Kong on collision course with Japan in second leg of Asian Sevens Series

Barring minor knocks to skipper Jamie Hood and winger Salom Yiu Kam-shing, Hong Kong emerged unscathed and on track to reach their second successive final at the Asian Sevens Series after finishing unbeaten on Saturday's opening day of the second leg in Malaysia.

Japan ring changes to fight for Asian Sevens Series crown

Japan have rung the changes for the second leg of the Asian Sevens Series in Kuala Lumpur, bringing in six new players in a bid to hang on to their regional crown as well as step up preparations for the Asian Games where they will be defending their gold medal.

Jamie Hood will be out to help Hong Kong regain the Asian sevens crown they last held in 2012. Photo: KY Cheng/SCMP
Asian Games 2014 - Incheon

Hong Kong seek regional crown before tilt at Games glory

Hong Kong leave on Thursday for the second leg of the Asian Sevens Series in Kuala Lumpur, intent on winning back the regional crown as well as putting in place the final pieces of a selection puzzle before the all-important Asian Games in Incheon later this month.

Alex McQueen on the charge during Hong Kong's 40-0 victory over South Korea to clinch the first leg of the Asian Sevens Series. Photos: Felix Wong/SCMP
Asian Games 2014 - Incheon

Asian Games gold ‘crucial for expansion of rugby in Hong Kong’

Winning a gold medal at the Incheon Asian Games is crucial if rugby is to fully break into the local community, says Hong Kong Rugby Football Union chairman Pieter Schats.

Asian Games 2014 - Incheon

Boots and all | Asian Games warning shot heard loud and clear by rivals

Coach Gareth Baber said he wanted Hong Kong's Asian Games opposition to sit up and take notice ahead of next month's Incheon Asiad ... and they will certainly have done just that after the host's unbeaten run to the title in last weekend's RS Hong Kong Asian Sevens at HKFC.

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Asian Games 2014 - Incheon

Games boost as Hong Kong win first leg of Asian Sevens Series

The results at the opening leg of the Asian Sevens Series in Hong Kong this weekend will provide a huge confidence boost for the men’s and women’s teams ahead of the Asian Games next month – if Sunday’s performances are repeated in Incheon, the players will return home with gold and silver.

Hong Kong celebrate their victory in the Cup competition after easily defeating rivals South Korea 40-0 in the final at Football Club. Photos: Felix Wong/SCMP

Hong Kong kick off Asian series with stylish wins

Tom McQueen matched his long-haired rock-star looks with some rock-star moves on the field, scoring four tries to help Hong Kong move smoothly into the Cup competition in the first leg of the Asian Sevens Series at Hong Kong Football Club on Saturday.

Videos: Hong Kong Asian Sevens

Watch the Hong Kong men’s and women’s sevens sides in action in the RS Hong Kong Asian Sevens – the first leg of the 2014 ARFU Asian Sevens Series. Hong Kong’s men defeated South Korea 40-0 in their final to lift the Cup, while the Hong Kong women’s team won silver after losing 38-5 to China in their Cup final.

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New boys thrown in at the deep end for Hong Kong

Youngsters Michael Coverdale and Jack Capon will bid to seal a permanent place in the senior squad as Hong Kong launch the 2014 Asian Sevens Series on Saturday with an eye on finishing in the top two in the region for a third successive year.

Salom Yiu Kam-shing is chased by Tomasi Lawa (right) and Alex McQueen in training at the Football Club. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Emerging sevens players face acid test in Asian Series opener

Nearly a year since rugby became an elite sport and over 40 players took up residency at the Hong Kong Sports Institute as professional athletes, comes the first real test of the programme’s merits this weekend.

Michael Coverdale (left) will make his Asian Sevens Series debut for Hong Kong this weekend. Photo: Dickson Lee/SCMP

Pressure mounts as busy Asian sevens season looms

Hong Kong’s men’s and women’s sevens teams are gearing up for a busy and challenging few months with the three-leg ARFU Asian Sevens Series opening next weekend and the Asian Games looming large on the schedule.

Asian Sevens showcase lights up summer rugby calendar

Sevens rugby fans are in for a scintillating summer showdown next weekend as the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union hosts a leg of the Asian Sevens Series for the first time.

Asia Rugby Olympic Sevens Qualifiers

Posts from the park | Sevens squads step out on long road to Rio

The start of a new rugby season in Hong Kong also means the start of another ARFU Asian Sevens Series. With the first leg of this year’s three-tournament circuit being held in Hong Kong this year’s series is hugely important for both our men’s and women’s teams.

Michael Coverdale (left), in action for the Hong Kong U19s at the New Year’s Day tournament at HKFC, showed great form with the men’s national sevens squad during the recent Canadian training camp. Photo: Dickson Lee/SCMP
Rugby World Cup 2015

World Cup back on Hong Kong’s radar after Canada trip

It will be back to the business of qualifying for the 15-a-side World Cup for rugby sevens stars Nick Hewson and company after Hong Kong returned from a 10-day Canadian training camp described by sevens head coach Gareth Baber as the "perfect springboard" for a bid to win gold at the Asian Games.

Following a sevens training camp in Canada, Rowan Varty will turn his attention to Hong Kong bid to qualify for the 15-a-side World Cup. Photo: KY Cheng/SCMP
Asian Games 2014 - Incheon

Hong Kong’s preparation for Asian Games challenge starts in Canada

Hong Kong will hone their challenge for a rugby sevens gold medal at the Asian Games by travelling to Canada for a 10-day training camp which will include matches against the IRB World Series-hardened Canadians.

Asian Five Nations 2014

HSBC pulls sponsorship from Asian Five Nations and Sevens Series

HSBC has pulled its title sponsorship from Asia's pre-eminent rugby competitions – the Asian Five Nations and Asian Sevens Series – forcing the Asian Rugby Football Union to downsize its top-flight A5N division from next year.

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