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Asia Rugby Sevens Series
The Asia Rugby Sevens Series is an annual series of tournaments for men's and women's teams from across the region. It has been held regularly since 2009.
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9 September, 2024
Hong Kong’s men celebrate completing an Asia Rugby Sevens Series clean sweep. Photo: HKCR
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong complete perfect Asia Rugby Sevens Series with China and Japan wins

City’s women finish fourth in Bangkok following successive defeats on final day, but Challenger Series qualification already assured.

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong teams into Asia Rugby Sevens Series semi-finals after rampant displays

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong move ‘attractive’ for overseas stars with ‘high-level ambitions’

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong men seal Asian 7s glory with late Japan win, women lose semi to China

Jevon Groves’ men win second straight Asia Rugby Sevens Series title, with chance for clean sweep in November’s final leg of series in Bangkok.

Liam Doherty runs in to score during Hong Kong’s comfortable semi-final victory over China.

Hong Kong sevens teams book crunch Asian semi-final clashes with China

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

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong women stand-ins urged to seize their chance as 7s series hits Hangzhou

Understrength Hong Kong face Malaysia, UAE and Japan in pool stage of second Asia Rugby Sevens Series leg this weekend while 15s play in WXV3.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

‘Ruthless’ Hong Kong men win Asia Rugby Sevens first leg, women beaten in final

Contrasting fortunes for city’s teams against China in the series’ first leg in Incheon.

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

Hong Kong men storm into Asia Rugby Sevens semis, women make dramatic escape

Both Hong Kong teams are set to battle Japan for places in the final of the series’ first leg in Incheon.

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Sevens coach credits outgoing captain Woodward for ‘changing Hong Kong culture’

New era begins with James Christie leading Hong Kong at this weekend’s Asia Rugby Sevens Series leg in South Korea.

Hong Kong China Rugby

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

The 31-year-old has been working with both senior sides since arriving in the city, and is expected to help women’s head coach Andy Vilk at the first leg of the series in South Korea.

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
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Mega events also have to be big in quality for sake of Hong Kong’s reputation

As more shows, conferences and exhibitions are added to the city’s calendar, organisers must ensure people do not go away disappointed.

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A visitor admires the artwork “Lepton II” by Ivan Navaro at Art Basel 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai in March. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Q&A | Style chats to HK’s National Rugby Sevens captain at ‘Champions in the Valley’

Hong Kong’s National Rugby Sevens team captain Max Woodward shares his thoughts on the future of the city’s athletes with Style at HKJC’s ‘Champions in the Valley’ event on April 17

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens 2024: party starts as rugby fans arrive from around the world

While overseas fans are visiting for the Sevens, they also plan to ‘enjoy life in Hong Kong, go sightseeing and explore the city’.

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Hong Kong women’s sevens team have Olympic belief after milestone victories

Hong Kong’s women have gained renewed belief and confidence after a pair of potentially game-changing results, with Olympic qualification next on the agenda for Andy Vilk’s upwardly mobile team

Hong Kong women’s rugby sevens team claimed Asian Games bronze to generate a notable uptick in confidence. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong’s men win Asia Rugby Sevens Series’ Bangkok leg after women lose final

The city’s men’s team beat Japan in their final, after the women produce a stunning improvement to overcome their mainland Chinese compatriots in the semis.

Hong Kong’s women’s team, pictured in action in the Asian Games bronze final, made it a stage further in Bangkok. Photo: Xinhua
Asia Rugby Olympic Sevens Qualifiers

Sevens star Doherty talks focus, Asian Games gold, and Paris Olympics bid

Liam Doherty put in a man-of-the-match performance in Hangzhou after being given a dressing down by coaches, and said acknowledging he was drifting helped reignite his drive.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong eye Asian Games title defence after first 7s series loss since 2019

Japan beat Hong Kong to Incheon title in first leg of 2023 Asia Rugby Sevens Series, while Andy Vilk starts life as women’s head coach with back-to-back wins before team finishes fourth.

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Asian Games 2023

Meet Hong Kong’s new women’s rugby sevens coach – and he’s in at the deep end

Andy Vilk starts with four key tournaments – Asian Games, Olympic qualifier and two Asia Rugby Sevens Series events, the first in South Korea this weekend – but vows not to ‘change too much too quickly’.

Hong Kong women’s rugby sevens team head to South Korea this week for their first matches under new coach Andy Vilk Photo: AP
Hong Kong China Rugby

Former England 7s international Vilk to take charge of Hong Kong women’s team

Ex-Calvisano centre Andy Vilk joins Hong Kong Rugby Union after spending 10 years coaching in Italy.

Hong Kong society

Early bird fans rejoice at mask-free Hong Kong Sevens despite slow start to event

‘I can already tell there’s a lot of energy in the building. I’m really excited,’ says one rugby fan.

Hong Kong politics

Google challenged by Hong Kong leader to ensure correct national anthem tops searches

Lee promises to contact tech giant again after he rejects Google’s claims it could do little because of search algorithms.

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Hong Kong leader John Lee renews pressure on Google over national anthem search results. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong police to investigate playing of protest song at Dubai sports event

Acting sports commissioner commends athlete and committee members at the scene for reacting immediately when wrong song was played.

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Athlete Susanna Lin is seen making a “T” sign at the powerlifting competition in Dubai. Photo: YouTube
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong athlete signals stop following another anthem blunder at sports event

‘Glory to Hong Kong’ played instead of Chinese national anthem at powerlifting event in Dubai; incident follows series of mix-ups at rugby matches.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Perfect Hong Kong make it 3 from 3 in Asia Rugby Sevens Series

Victory over hosts UAE sees Hong Kong defend series title, and triumph earns team spot in qualification tournament for HSBC World Series.

Asia Rugby Sevens Series: Hong Kong on course for trophies in UAE

City’s men’s and women’s sevens squads enjoy positive starts to final tournament of Series, with both reaching the semi-finals.

Max Denmark puts Malaysia on the back foot at the Asia Rugby Sevens Series in the UAE. Photos: Asia Rugby
Hong Kong

Editorial | Let Hong Kong athletes focus on sport while officials play right anthem

New rules introduced after an embarrassing gaffe involving the national song at a rugby match involving Hong Kong place responsibility with organisers and there should be no repeat.

Hong Kong’s government has expressed strong opposition and demanded a full investigation into the playing of “Glory to Hong Kong”, a song closely linked to the violent riots of 2019, at a South Korea rugby game. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Hong Kong China Rugby

After anthem blunder, Hong Kong ready to wrap up Asia Rugby sevens title

Hong Kong’s men go into final round of matches in the United Arab Emirates having yet to lose a game.

Hong Kong politics

Explainer | How anthem blunders are being tackled after Hong Kong rugby was left reeling

In the wake of the debacle, Asia Rugby, the regional governing body for the sport, has promised to take the lead in providing the correct anthems to its 36 member unions.

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