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Asian Sevens Series

Asian Sevens Series
The Asian Sevens Series was set up in 2011 by the Asian Rugby Football Union, now known as Asia Rugby, to raise the profile of the abbreviated game and help national teams prepare for the debut of rugby sevens at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Trevor Gregory (right), chairman of the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, at the official draw for the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens earlier this year. Photo: Nora Tam/SCMP
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Make no bones about it. If not for the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, the world's local bank - well, that is what it used to call itself - would not have got involved in Asian rugby.

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Hong Kong surrender Asian crown after another Japanese comeback

The future might be bright, but yesterday everything was gloom for Jamie Hood and his men as Hong Kong failed to defend their Asian title. It was powerfully wrested back by Japan, who lifted the fourth and final leg of the HSBC Asian Sevens Series in Singapore, winning 24-19.

Hong Kong slump to the turf as Japan celebrate at the final whistle during the Singapore final. Photo: SCMP Pictures.

Hong Kong on course to retain sevens crown

The signs are good for Hong Kong as they close in on their second successive Asian title after finishing the first day at the Singapore Sevens unbeaten, but more importantly with their try line uncrossed.

Hong Kong sevens side ready to give Rees fitting farewell

Hong Kong will go all out to give head coach Dai Rees a farewell to remember as they attempt to defend their Asian crown by winning the final leg of the HSBC Asian Sevens Series in Singapore this weekend.

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Haynes’ return from injury boost for Hong Kong sevens squad

Livewire forward Anthony Haynes could not have timed his return from injury better with Hong Kong travelling to Singapore this weekend for the fourth and final leg of the HSBC Asian Sevens Series with the crown hanging precariously in the balance.

Anthony Haynes' return could prove vital for the final leg of the HSBC Asian Sevens Series in Singapore. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong’s Tom McQueen passed fit for Singapore Sevens

Fears that Hong Kong would lose lethal weapon Tom McQueen for the final leg of the HSBC Asian Sevens Series in Singapore in November abated after a troubling shoulder injury cleared up sufficiently for the winger to put off indefinitely an operation that was scheduled for late October.

Hong Kong hold points differential edge in Asian sevens showdown

Jamie Hood’s decision to take a penalty drop goal in the final against Japan at the India Sevens might be more crucial than initially thought.

Hong Kong on target to win sevens tournament in India

It was at the historic 138-year-old Bombay Gymkhana that Hong Kong enjoyed their finest moment in sevens rugby last year when they were crowned Asian champions after beating Japan in the Cup final. Hong Kong will be hoping that’s a good omen as they try to hang on to their crown at the same venue on Sunday.

Captain Jamie Hood will be out to inspire Hong Kong to retain their HSBC Asian Sevens Series crown. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Hong Kong have to engineer own luck to keep Asian title hopes alive

A hurting Hong Kong will need to create their own luck if they are to keep their title hopes alive at the HSBC Asian Sevens Series, said head coach Dai Rees on the eve of the India Sevens in Mumbai.

Hong Kong will be playing in the India Sevens this weekend. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Kwok Ka-chun defers honeymoon to help HK defend Asian crown

The honeymoon has been put on hold for newly married Kwok Ka-chun as he gets ready for Hong Kong's push to protect their Asian crown this weekend at the India Sevens.

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Super Saturday action may sideline players ahead of Sevens Series in India

Hong Kong's shaky hold on its sevens crown will face a severe test at home on Saturday before the third leg of the HSBC Asian Sevens Series gets under way in Mumbai, India, next weekend.

Another final, another agonising defeat for Hong Kong in Asian Sevens Series

Japan's new sensation Lomano Lemeki broke Hong Kong hearts for the second successive time at the HSBC Asian Sevens Series when he scored in sudden-death extra-time to give the Brave Blossoms a spine-tingling, 17-12 victory in the Cup final in Thailand.

Alex McQueen puts in a tackle in the semis against South Korea.

Heat is on Jamie Hood’s squad to leave Asian series rivals in the dust

The heat is on Jamie Hood and his side at the second leg of the HSBC Asian Sevens Series in Thailand this weekend with the International Rugby Board declaring that only the top two teams at the end of the four-leg series will qualify to play in the Hong Kong Sevens next March.

Jamie Hood

Rowan Varty stood down as Hong Kong sevens team captain

Hong Kong will be back to full strength for the second leg of the HSBC Asian Sevens Series in Thailand this weekend but Rowan Varty will relinquish the captaincy to Jamie Hood as he focuses on earning his stripes as a lawyer.

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Young Hong Kong players to be blooded at Dubai tournament

The hunt for a back three that could spark Hong Kong's 2015 World Cup chances begins in earnest next month in Dubai when the coaching brains' trust looks at a new pool of players at the Emirates Airlines Cup of Nations.

The HKRFU has decided the core of the team crowned Asian sevens champions at this season's HSBC Asian Sevens Series will not be included in the 28-man squad.
Rugby World Cup Sevens

China’s failure to qualify ‘a worry’

Top International Rugby Board official Bernard Lapasset expressed dismay at China's failure to qualify for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow and promised to support the mainland as they look ahead to the 2016 Olympics, when sevens will be a medal sport for the first time.

Rugby World Cup Sevens

Hong Kong reach Rugby World Cup Sevens despite Singapore final loss

To Russia with love - that's where Hong Kong are heading after they qualified for next year's Rugby World Cup Sevens by finishing in the top three in the fourth and final leg of the HSBC Asian Sevens Series.

Rugby World Cup Sevens

Hong Kong on cusp of reaching 2013 World Cup in Russia

Hong Kong are one win away from booking their passage to Moscow for next year's Rugby World Cup Sevens after the Rowan Varty-led side swept aside all opponents to march into the semi-finals of the HSBC Asian Sevens Series in Singapore yesterday.

Hong Kong winger Rowan Varty (right) opens HSBC A5N account with 4 tries v UAE. Photo: SCMP

Philippines aiming to topple Hong Kong at Lion City Sevens

Welshman Harry Morris is brimming with confidence that his adopted country, the Philippines, will knock Hong Kong off their high perch when the fourth and final leg of the HSBC Asian Sevens Series starts in Singapore today.

Hong Kong captain Rowan Varty (above) refuses to be cowed by Morris' pre-tournament bravado.
Rugby World Cup Sevens

Hong Kong coach Dai Rees keeps squad unchanged for Asian qualifiers

Hong Kong have named an unchanged squad from that which were crowned Asian sevens champions a fortnight ago for their final, and biggest push this season: this week's Asian qualifiers in Singapore for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow in June.

Hong Kong wary of Philippines in rugby sevens

Captain Rowan Varty has warned his high-flying teammates to be on guard after Hong Kong, the new Asian champions, were drawn in the preliminary round with the Philippines, who could field a side of their Japan-based professionals at next week's Singapore Sevens.

Hong Kong Sevens

China’s rugby team fail to qualify for the 2013 Hong Kong Sevens

China's Olympic dream has suffered a huge setback with confirmation they will miss next year's Hong Kong Sevens after failing to finish in the top three in the overall rankings at the HSBC Asian Sevens Series.

China Rugby team. Photo: Felix Wong

Hong Kong beat Japan in Mumbai to become top side in Asia

The ghosts of many sevens finals past were laid to rest as Hong Kong exorcised their demons with a superb 28-7 victory over Japan in yesterday's final of the Mumbai Sevens to be crowned Asian champions for the first time in their history.

Hong Kong's victorious team celebrate after defeating Japan in the final to win the Mumbai Sevens. The victory makes Hong Kong the top sevens side in Asia. Photo: SCMP

Japan await flawless Hong Kong

The maxim that attack is the best form of defence was turned on its head by Hong Kong who showed the best way to win at rugby sevens is to defend strongly.

Hong Kong chasing second successive series win at Mumbai Sevens

Rugby playmaker Jamie Hood will face one of the biggest moments in his fledgling career as he attempts to marshall Hong Kong to a second successive victory at the Mumbai Sevens, the third and final ranking leg at the HSBC Asian Sevens Series this weekend.

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