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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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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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Wan Chai’s bars were busy on Thursday ahead of the weekend’s rugby Sevens action. Photo: May Tse

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’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.

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 defended their Asian Games crown following an inspired final display from Liam Doherty. Photo: AFP

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.

Max Denmark is a key figure in Hong Kong’s attempt to defend their Asian Games title in Hangzhou. Photo: Yik Yeung-man.

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’.

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.

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.

Fiji’s Iva Nabura takes a selfie with fans at the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Sam Tsang

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 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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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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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.

Max Denmark stiff arms a defender during Hong Kong’s semi-final against Japan in the Asia Rugby Sevens Series leg in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Asia Rugby

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.

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.

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.

Sandy Bay’s Pat Joe Laidler will make his senior debut for the Hong Kong sevens side this weekend. Photo: Ike Images

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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The wrong title for the national anthem was given in a broadcast of a rugby game involving Hong Kong’s team earlier this year. Photo: YouTube

Hong Kong athletes to make ‘T’ sign if they spot anthem, flag blunders at events

Guidelines issued by top sports body on same day head of Asia Rugby travels to Hong Kong to apologise for anthem blunder last week at match in South Korea.

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Police interview members of Hong Kong Rugby Union over anthem blunders

Police spokesman says investigation will cover three separate incidents during which protest song was either played or labelled as national anthem during sports events.

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Hong Kong’s No 2 official criticises overseas rugby bodies over anthem blunders

Chief Secretary Eric Chan also says police will investigate possibility of criminal intent behind recent mix-ups at overseas sports events involving national anthem and city protest song.

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Hong Kong’s No 2 official has expressed dissatisfaction with overseas rugby bodies over recent blunders involving the country’s anthem. Photo: Handout

2 more incidents emerge of Hong Kong protest song mixed up with national anthem

‘March of the Volunteers’ titled ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ at bottom of screen in broadcast of Hong Kong team’s match in Dubai earlier this month, while same incorrect graphic used in coverage of game involving Tonga on July 23.

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A screengrab of the broadcast of the Rugby World Cup tournament in Dubai on November 6. Photo: Youtube

Opinion | What should have happened in Korea with rugby anthem blunder

Certain local commentators seemed only too happy to punish the players for not knowing the music was offensive. But if they hadn’t noticed, these are professional athletes – not protesters.

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‘Hong Kong should complain to rugby world body, ban Korea over song blunder’

Ronnie Wong, honorary secretary general of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, rejects apology and explanation from organisers.

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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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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