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Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news
The Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of the biggest sporting events in Hong Kong and the premier tournament on the World Rugby Sevens Series calendar. Taking place at Hong Kong Stadium, it features the world’s best teams compete for the coveted title.
Argentina’s men (left) and New Zealand’s women celebrate with their trophies after topping this season’s SVNS Series leagues. Photo: Reuters
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Sevens’ financial future at stake, changes necessary for Olympics – World Rugby

The sport’s governing body will decrease the number of teams in the World Series from 12 to eight.

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Hong Kong Sevens: 5 things we learned from another incredible weekend of rugby

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Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles

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History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain

Despite problems for fans including long queues for food and drinks, Hong Kong has reinforced its place as a premier spot for rugby sevens.

The men’s and women’s champions, Argentina and New Zealand, share the limelight on the final day of the Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand women beat Australia to complete ‘three-peat’

The Olympic champions’ first two victories were at Hong Kong Stadium and they follow that up with the first title at Kai Tak.

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Hong Kong coaches lay out year’s plans after winning Melrose Claymores double

Both Hong Kong and China will play in series in UK as they prepare for November’s National Games, with some training camps thrown in.

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‘Ridiculous’: hungry Hong Kong Sevens fans decry lack of food at Kai Tak Stadium

One fan jokes ‘peasant revolt’ may break out after noticing free flow of food in many corporate boxes.

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A staff member walks past a closed food concession stand at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Harvey Kong
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Hong Kong Sevens: historic titles, fly-pasts, food chaos - day 3 as it happened

There was a little bit of everything on the last day at Kai Tak Stadium, from tries and tears, to musical magic and more fury over lack of food.

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Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand face women’s semi with Canada, Australia v France

A New Zealand v Australia final remains on the cards as both sides continue to flex their muscles.

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Australian record-breaker Levi thanks Hong Kong Sevens for giving women a stage

Having become her country’s all-time top try-scorer during the tournament, Levi thanks those who opened doors for her.

Maddison Levi on her way to scoring a hat-trick of tries against Spain in Hong Kong on Friday. Photo: Sun Yeung
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My Take | Successful Sevens can score for Hong Kong in the international arena

Impressive new stadium, exciting rugby action and fans full of fun are tough match for rivals who dare try to win Hong Kong sporting crown.

Fans on day two of the Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
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China’s dramatic win sees them avoid ‘worst team’ tag at Hong Kong Sevens

Defeat by USA in their final pool fixture leaves China on brink, before they rescue their tournament with triumph over Great Britain.

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China target win over USA at Hong Kong Sevens to help series survival hopes

Fan Shun-kei, the team’s technical coach, is hopeful his team can beat the Americans despite two defeats on Friday.

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Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand exit, food queues frustrate fans – as it happened

France end All Blacks’ hopes of a three-peat in the men’s competition, on a day when food and drink availability is the talk of Kai Tak.

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France’s Liam Delamare (right) celebrates with a teammate after the beat New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
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Hong Kong Sevens guide to day 2: tickets, schedule, how to get there on Saturday

Check gate and kick-off times, public transport info and Kai Tak Stadium’s prohibited items in our guide to the event.

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Hong Kong (in dark blue) beat Kazakhstan 29-14 in the Melrose Claymores event on Friday., Photo: Sam Tsang
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Kai Tak Stadium heralds start of ‘exciting new chapter’ in Sevens history

Fans and players praise the new venue, as more than 33,000 fans turn up for first day of the tournament.

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Hong Kong Sevens 2025: Australia, New Zealand women shine, China in trouble

Australia bolstered by the return of Maddison Levi, who missed the Vancouver leg because of injury.

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Hong Kong Sevens as it happened: laser show and city’s men light up Kai Tak

Hong Kong’s women run in five tries against Kazakhstan, and opening ceremony dazzles before city’s men sweep past China.

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens opening ceremony at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Hong Kong Sevens ready to grow into new home, New Zealand eye double three-peat

Organisers hail ‘incredible milestone’ as event kicks off Kai Tak era with a record crowd, music and pyrotechnics.

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France eye first Hong Kong Sevens win, and why Australia are using Chinese proverb

French captain Paulin Riva aiming to sustain momentum after his team’s achievements last year ‘helped French people discover sevens’.

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Black Ferns skipper backing her side to beat Aussies ‘any day of the week’

Sarah Hirini will lead New Zealand out at Kai Tak Stadium with a third consecutive Hong Kong Sevens title in her sights.

New Zealand captain Sarah Hirini is in confident mood ahead of this year’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Hong Kong Sevens: local pair face Kai Tak baptism of fire, as ‘new era begins’

City teams confirm 13-player squads for Cathay/HSBC Sevens Kai Tak Stadium bow, as men aim to shed South Africa disappointment.

Hong Kong’s women pose with their caps after the squad announcement in West Kowloon. Photo: Edmond So
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Hong Kong Sevens: city’s men ‘hurting’ from Cape Town, told to fight for spots

‘Anyone could take anyone’s place,’ captain James Christie says as coach Jevon Groves calls for response to Challenger Series exit.

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Hong Kong Sevens: city’s women learned from Challenger Series losses, coach says

Andy Vilk says lessons from Cape Town setbacks will serve players well at home tournament and National Games.

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Hong Kong Sevens ticket sales near 40,000, organisers expect largest crowd ever

Some 38,500 three-day passes already sold, with 99 per cent of temporary corporate boxes also snapped up.

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Fans can expect more fireworks on and off the pitch when the Hong Kong Sevens gets under way at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Kaiser Chiefs, Pete Tong, RubberBand to rock ‘new’ Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak

Italian artist Gala, singer of the sporting anthem ‘Freed From Desire’, also adds to musical menu, which complements world-class rugby action.

English group Kaiser Chiefs will perform at the Hong Kong Sevens on the second day. Photo: Hong Kong China Rugby
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Hong Kong Sevens set for ‘game changing’ 2025 Kai Tak move, test event silence

The marquee 48-year-old rugby sevens event is moving from Hong Kong Stadium, where it has been staged since 1982.

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Hong Kong Sevens 2025 dates revealed, bosses hope Kai Tak venue will be ready

Next year’s tournament will take place over the weekend of March 28 to 30, with tickets expected to go on sale in November.

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