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Paul McNamara

Hong Kong’s women shrugged off the absence of a host of key campaigners to book an Asia Rugby Sevens Series semi-final meeting with all-conquering China on Sunday.
The second leg of this year’s competition is being staged at Hangzhou Normal University, where almost exactly 12 months ago Andy Vilk began his head coach reign by leading Hong Kong to an Asian Games bronze medal.
A clash with the forthcoming 15s WXV3 competition forced Vilk into a reshuffle this weekend, and he had urged those coming in to grasp their opportunities.
The players responded handsomely, although it was sevens mainstay Stephanie Chan Chor-ki who inspired 29-5 victories over both Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.
Victory in the first of those was especially impressive, coming two weeks after a full strength Hong Kong team needed a last-ditch try to beat Malaysia 17-15.

Chan scored 14 points, with Grace Hood, Chian Hoi-ning and Wong Sze-ying all crossing, as Hong Kong racked up five tries in the match.
There were scores for Vivian Poon Hoi-yan, Chloe Chan, the captain, and Jamie Bourk, to go with another 12 points for Stephanie Chan, in the win over the UAE that sealed Hong Kong’s progress.
A thumping 48-0 defeat by Japan in the closing match condemned Hong Kong to a semi-final against China, who beat Vilk’s team in the final of the opening leg, in South Korea, a fortnight ago. China romped to pool victories over Kazakhstan, Singapore and Thailand, who advanced as pool runners-up to face Japan in the other semi-final.
The men, meanwhile, cruised through their pool stage to ensure the second day of competition will feature two semi-finals between the hosts and Hong Kong.
Head coach Jevon Groves’ team convincingly beat China in the final of the opening leg of the series, and they picked up where they left off on Saturday.
Kit Fung-fong scored two of his team’s six tries in a 38-0 victory over Singapore, before Hugo Stiles’ double spearheaded a Hong Kong seven-try show in a 45-0 beating of Thailand.
South Korea, who face Japan in the second semi-final, were no match for Hong Kong in the last pool fixture, with Stiles among five try scorers in a 25-0 win for Groves’ side.
“We racked up a fair amount of points with some excellent scores … [but] we know there is much more in us and our skill execution needs to be more consistent,” coach Peter Jericevich said. “We know [Sunday] will pose a stronger challenge, and with us drawing China in the semi final, we know we must be more accurate.”


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Stephanie Chan, seen here in action at the Hong Kong Sevens, inspired her side to successive victories in Hangzhou. Photo:  Eugene Lee

Hugo Stiles (centre) scored twice in a thumping win over Thailand. Photo: Sam Tsang

Coach Andy Vilk tells Hong Kong women subs to grab their chance as 7s series hits Hangzhou

Hong Kong’s women celebrate winning bronze at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. The side are back in the Chinese city this weekend for the second leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series. Photo: Xinhua

Robbie Fergusson is part of Andy Vilk’s staff for Hong Kong’s team in Hangzhou. Photo: Hong Kong, China Rugby

Vilk led his team to Asian Games bronze last year but now wants to close the gap on China and Japan. Photo: Xinhua

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Pun Wai-yan will captain Hong Kong in their bid to achieve World Cup qualification. Photo: HKCR

Hong Kong head coach Andrew Douglas (centre) will still take charge of the men’s team as well. Photo: HKCR

Wan Tsz-yau and her Hong Kong teammates have been preparing hard for three formidable encounters in Dubai. Photo: HKCR

Asia Rugby Sevens Series: ‘ruthless’ Hong Kong men lift cup, women proud after final loss

Hong Kong lift the men’s cup after the first leg in South Korea. Photo: Hong Kong China Rugby

Sabay Lynam of Hong Kong carries the ball during Sunday’s final. Photo: Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby sevens add ex-GB star Robbie Fergusson to coaching team for Asia Series

Ex-Team GB star Robbie Fergusson has joined as part of Hong Kong Rugby Sevens’ coaching department for the coming Asia series. Photo: Hong Kong China Rugby

Great Britain’s Robbie Fergusson (second from right) is tackled while facing New Zealand at the 2024 Rugby Sevens. Photo: Eugene Lee

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Women beat Malaysia and United Arab Emirates to progress, men brush aside Singapore, Thailand and South Korea


Women beat Malaysia and United Arab Emirates to progress, men brush aside Singapore, Thailand and South Korea.
