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HSBC SVNS Series

HSBC SVNS Series
The HSBC SVNS Series is the rebranded HSBC Sevens World Series and consists of three divisions, with teams battling it out to reach the HSBC SVNS World Championship, three tournaments that begin with the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.
Max Denmark, here in action during the victory over Tonga on Saturday, scored Hong Kong’s first try against Canada. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s sevens pain as World Rugby meddling plunges beaten city team into void

Head coach Jevon Groves’ side have semi-final victory snatched from grasp by Canada, who join Belgium in HSBC SVNS 2.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong men start bid to join 7s elite at SVNS 3 against Samoa, Tonga, Colombia

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens injected almost US$100 million into economy on Kai Tak debut

New Zealand claim the double over Australia at HSBC SVNS Series opener in Dubai

Men and women’s teams also won the double in Singapore in 2024, tournament moves to Cape Town on Friday.

The New Zealand men’s team weathered an Australian fightback to win 26-22. Photo: AFP
Rugby World Cup Sevens

Does rugby sevens’ future lie in franchise teams? 2026 launch may reveal answer

Tom Burwell, a former executive director of Emirates Dubai 7s, is driving a professional tournament based on clubs, not nations.

Hong Kong Sevens

Rugby sevens given reality check as Ireland disbands its men’s team

Irish union decides to discontinue men’s team as it says sevens does not help develop the 15s game – but women’s team will continue.

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Hong Kong Sevens

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.

Argentina’s men (left) and New Zealand’s women celebrate with their trophies after topping this season’s SVNS Series leagues. Photo: Reuters

Rugby sevens circuit set for revamp as Hong Kong await fate, USA player hits out

Global chiefs poised to announce latest restructuring, but USA’s Stephen Tomasin accuses them of moving goalposts.

Hong Kong Sevens

Portugal and South Africa claim Krakow titles in HSBC Challenger Series

Portugal’s men clinch thrilling final over Samoa, while South Africa’s dominant women finish perfect weekend with victory over Kenya.

Banking & finance

HSBC bets big on Hong Kong to tap Asia’s wealth-management boom: Elhedery

HSBC’s customers base increased to 6.2 million last year from 5.4 million, showing the importance of the city, Elhedery says.

Georges Elhedery, group CEO of HSBC, speaks at the bank’s Global Investment Summit last week. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong Sevens

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

An incredible stadium, food failures, New Zealand dominance and the next 50 years of Sevens in the city.

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The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens closed with its traditional fireworks display, but this time in its new home at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Sevens

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.

Hong Kong Sevens

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.

Hong Kong Sevens

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
Hong Kong Sevens

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.

China’s victory over Great Britain has left them fighting for ninth place against Spain on Sunday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

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 Sevens

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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Hong Kong Sevens

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
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s bad start to sevens qualifier ‘reality check’ team needed, coach says

With only top eight making final leg of Challenger Series in Poland in April, city’s men need much better showing in Cape Town this weekend.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens adds new fan village as it prepares for Kai Tak debut

Waisale Serevi, DJ Forbes and Schalk Burger among rugby legends who will appear at open-air space featuring live music and activities.

Hong Kong Sevens

Pumas still sevens kings of Vancouver, All Blacks women reign supreme

Luciano Gonzalez stars as Argentina claim fourth successive title in Canada with 19-12 win over South Africa.

Argentina’s Tobias Wade celebrates with teammates after beating South Africa in the final. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong Sevens

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
Hong Kong Sevens

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.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

France struggle in opener, as Fiji show sevens gold potential once more in Paris

A draw with the US and nervy win over Uruguay secures spot in quarter-finals for host nation, with Fiji, Argentina and Australia all laying down early markers.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Tuwai back in Fiji fold as Olympic champs target rugby sevens 3-peat in Paris

Coach Osea Kolinisau won as a player in 2016 and hopes his former teammate can revive their struggling team, while the women welcome back a key player in Sesenieli Donu.

Two-time Olympic champion Jerry Tuwai was recalled by his former teammate after the Fiji team struggled in the World Series this year. Photo: EPA-EFE
Belgium

China women earn place among rugby sevens elite, Dupont guides France to glory

China’s women will play on global sevens series circuit in 2025 following flawless grand finals campaign in Madrid, while Antoine Dupont inspires France success ahead of home Olympics.

Jubilant France celebrate claiming the HSBC SVNS Series crown in Madrid. Photo: AFP
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Dupont eyes World Rugby Sevens Series glory in Madrid after Champions Cup triumph

French scrum half Antoine Dupont is heading back to the sevens circuit as he continues preparations for Paris Olympics this summer.

Hong Kong China Rugby

New Zealand set Olympic standard at Singapore Sevens, season title for Argentina

Kiwis’ double success in Singapore follows Hong Kong clean sweep, while Argentina men cling on to clinch season series top spot for first time.

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