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Asia Pacific Dragons (black) take on Classic Wallabies during 2019 HKFC 10s. Photo: Clique Visuals

Hong Kong Sevens curtain-raiser HKFC 10s to return in March – ‘all systems go’

After three-year hiatus, Hong Kong Football Club’s 10s rugby tournament returns in March, with expanded remit including women’s competition for first time, and a new title sponsor.

The Hong Kong rugby ‘Pigs’ giving kids ‘a sense of purpose’ across Asia

Three Hong Kong cancer survivors on a mission to dispel men’s health stigma

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HKFC Tens 2021 cancelled due to Covid-19

The Hong Kong Sevens opener has been called off for the second year in a row as organisers turn attention to returning ‘with a bang’ in 2022.

The Tens, a popular curtain-raiser to the Hong Kong Sevens, has been cancelled for the second year in a row. Photo: Power Sport Images

Fiji flier touted for stardom by Ben Ryan sets sights on Hong Kong Tens

Sailor heads former rugby stars in Wallabies side for HKFC Tens

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Which teams will return for HKFC 10s in April?

New Zealand’s Tone Ng Shui competes for Penguins in the 2017 edition of the Hong Kong Rugby 10s tournament. Photo: Handout

Which teams will return for HKFC 10s in April?

Heart condition ‘a thing of the past’ for Dragons’ Hendricks

Sailor sets course for HKFC Tens as Wallabies roll out stars

Wendell Sailor on the move for the Wallabies in 2003. Photo: AFP

France legends Traille and Harinordoquy boost Pyrenees’ Tens bid

Imanol Harinordoquy (left) and Damien Traille. Photos: AFP

Classic Wallabies team to feature at Hong Kong Tens

Penguins to defend Tens title without Super Rugby trio

Saved from the dark side: how Hong Kong’s rugby ‘Pigs’ are giving Philippine street kids a chance

Lito Ramirez after scoring a try in Hong Kong. Photo: Philippine Rugby Football Union

Tradition pack Tens team with ex-All Blacks Sevens in bid to shake off ‘bridesmaids’ tag

Former New Zealand sevens stars Rocky Khan and Ed Cocker and two-time MVP Kane Hancy will spearhead Tradition YCAC’s charge at the GFI HKFC Tens title next month as the New Zealand-packed squad bid to win the Cup for the first time.

Scrum-half Kane Hancy, a two-time MVP at the GFI HKFC 10s, will play for Tradition YCAC for the fourth straight year. Photos: PSI for HKFC

Hong Kong Tens tournament teams up with Make-A-Wish to help sick kids

This year’s Hong Kong Tens tournament will help children with life-threatening medical conditions after Make-A-Wish Hong Kong was appointed official charity.

Fiji legend Seru Rabeni enjoys life on the other side of the fence in Hong Kong

Former Fiji star Seru Rabeni is seeing the Hong Kong Sevens from a different perspective this weekend - as a spectator for the first time.

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Dragons win second straight Tens title after extra-time thriller

Fijian sevens player Waisea Nacuqu was the hero as the BGC Asia-Pacific Dragons made it back-to-back successes for the Bill Burgess Cup after a thrilling 12-7 extra-time triumph over Tradition YCAC in the GFI HKFC Tens final on Thursday.

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The BGC Asia-Pacific Dragons celebrate their victory in the Cup final at the GFI HKFC Tens on Thursday night. Photos: SCMP Pictures

England’s Jack Walsh makes sevens statement at Hong Kong Tens

England sevens scrum-half Jack Walsh hopes a strong showing for Samurai at the GFI HKFC Tens will hold him in good stead in his bid to return to the national sevens side.

Tana Umaga hopes Dragons will breathe fire again at Hong Kong Tens

The Tana Umaga-coached BGC Asia-Pacific Dragons are favourites to defend their crown at the GFI HKFC Tens, starting on Wednesday at Hong Kong Football Club.

Rwandans overcome hardship to fulfil Tens dream in East Africa team

The modern facilities at Hong Kong Football Club are a world away from downtown Kigali in Rwanda for the diehard GFI East Africans team taking part in the GFI HKFC Tens – in distance and in luxury.

The forwards practise their scrummaging for the GFI HKFC Tens with the help of Dave Hughes. Photos: SCMP Pictures

Rico Gear and Todd Clever add power to the Penguins

Penguins have added former All Black Rico Gear and American “player of the decade” Todd Clever to a fearsome squad looking to make amends for last year’s disappointing showing at the GFI HKFC Tens.

Former USA captain Todd Clever starred for the Asia-Pacific Barbarians at the 2012 and 2013 GFI HKFC Tens. Photo: KY Cheng/SCMP

Asian game ‘is improving across the board’

If one person can gauge how far Asian rugby has come in recent years, George Smith is the man. Having spent the past three years playing in Japan's Top League with Suntory Sungoliath, Smith more than anyone can pass judgment.

Tana’s men keep the faith to triumph again at the Tens

Tana Umaga’s star-studded BGC Dragons appeared down-and-out early on, but stormed back to beat Tradition YCAC 29-14 in the Cup final of the GFI HKFC Tens on Thursday. It was the second time in three years that the Dragons have triumphed at the Hong Kong Football Club.

Tana Umaga on a path for redemption at Tens

All Blacks legend Tana Umaga is determined to complete some “unfinished business” at this year’s GFI HKFC Tens.

Varasiko Duisokosoko of Penguins takes on Ollie Marchon of Irish Vikings on day one of the GFI HKFC Tens. Photos: SCMP Pictures

Video: Hong Kong Tens insight

Insight and opinion on the players and teams taking part in this year’s GFI HKFC Tens, including interviews with Christian Lewis-Pratt, Tana Umaga, George Stowers, Samiu Vahafolau, Alesana Tuilagi, Radike Samo, Didier Tison, Willie Walker and George Smith. The two-day tournament at Hong Kong Football Club gets under way on Wednesday, March 26.

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Christian Lewis-Pratt in training at Hong Kong Football Club. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Penguins hope sevens skills can bring glory in Tens

Christian Lewis-Pratt believes he and England sevens colleagues Mark Odejobi and Callum Wilson can follow in the footsteps of their former teammates and help title-holders Penguins win the GFI HKFC Tens.

England sevens legend Gollings back in the fray

Sevens legend Ben Gollings will make his debut at next week's GFI HKFC Tens as the Englishman bids to help two-time finalists Samurai win the Cup for the first time.

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