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Financial Secretary Paul Chan speaks at the Hong Kong Sports Economy and Tourism Summit on Friday. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong can be greater than sum of its sporting parts, events experts tell forum

Finance chief Paul Chan tells Post forum that ‘shaping tourism with cultural activities and promoting culture through tourism’ critical to ensuring city attracts new visitors.

Finance chief Paul Chan tells Post forum that ‘shaping tourism with cultural activities and promoting culture through tourism’ critical to ensuring city attracts new visitors

Hong Kong Sevens 2025 dates revealed, bosses hope Kai Tak venue will be ready

Letters | Don’t rush Hong Kong Sevens into new stadium

Hong Kong Sevens showed how rugby empowers women, ex-USA skipper Gustaitis says

Seeing USA play on same stage as men in Hong Kong was ‘cool’, while Olympic inclusion has made the 2028 LA Games a major draw for teenage girls, Abby Gustaitis says.

Abby Gustaitis was a prominent player for her country in both the sevens and 15s codes. Photo: USA Rugby

Letters | What the Hong Kong Sevens’ success tells the world

Readers discuss the significance of an iconic rugby tournament, and crowd management at the city’s border checkpoints.

Editorial | Start work now so Rugby Sevens can take flight at Kai Tak

Hong Kong’s world-famous tournament will move to a larger, more modern stadium at the old airport site next year, and organisers must ensure that the atmosphere is at least equal to, if not better than, its former and much beloved home at So Kon Po.

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Every sevens game a blessing for Brazil star Kochhann after breast cancer battle

Raquel Kochhann only returned to the sport in January after almost two years out, and takes inspiration from every moment on the field.

Brazil’s Raquel Kochhann takes a selfie with fans after her side’s game against Great Britain at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Eugene Lee

World Rugby chief says ‘more work to do’ before Sevens’ Kai Tak move is confirmed

CEO Alan Gilpin says there is ‘a lot of confidence’ in talks about the move in 2025 for the tournament, which is ‘definitely back’.

Major sports events including HK Sevens need to ‘double down’ on sustainability

With global sports emitting as much as countries such as Spain, major events must ‘double down’ on sustainability, says GB sevens player Jamie Farndale.

Hong Kong Sevens hailed as ‘jewel in sport’s crown’ after amazing week

More than 100,000 people pass through venue’s gates over the course of three days, while city’s leader highlights economic benefits and World Rugby boss praises ‘amazing week’.

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Fireworks explode over the top of Hong Kong Stadium after the end of the Sevens. Photo: Eugene Lee

Ireland want to ‘inspire people at home’ after third place at Hong Kong Sevens

Men in green close gap behind series leaders Argentina with one regular leg remaining, and target Olympic glory.

Hugo Lennox scored both Ireland tries in a third-place playoff victory over Australia. Photo: Sam Tsang

New Zealand peak as planned at Hong Kong Sevens to retain title ‘we singled out’

‘We earmarked this competition really early in the season,’ Scott Curry says, adding that Hong Kong was an event ‘where we wanted to peak’.

New Zealand hat-trick star Blyde hails ‘really special’ win at Hong Kong Sevens

Defending champions cruise past USA 36-7 to win for second year running at Hong Kong Stadium.

‘One of a kind’: final whistle blows on Hong Kong Stadium hosting rugby Sevens

Event will move to new venue in Kai Tak after being held for more than 40 years at Hong Kong Stadium in Causeway Bay.

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Fireworks are set off on the final day of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Rugby Sevens at the Hong Kong Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Eugene Lee

Great Britain beat Brazil to widen gap to relegation zone by another point

Going into Hong Kong, Great Britain were one point outside the relegation zone, but a playoff win over Brazil gives them some breathing space.

Great Britain’s Shona Campbell tries to get past Brazil’s Raquel Kochhann, with Emma Uren in support. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand teams do the double, again - day 3, as it happened

Ferns storm to title in emphatic fashion, beating USA 36-7. All Blacks to take on France in men’s final. Hong Kong’s men win 22-10 to claim Melrose Claymore title, but women come up short against China.

Hong Kong’s men leave sevens fate in hands of China and Japan, women win again

Two late tries send Hong Kong’s men to 33-14 defeat against Japan, although sides could still meet in Sunday’s final. Micayla Baltazar scores brace as city’s women beat Thailand 28-10.

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France glory bid at Hong Kong Sevens fuelled by missing Dupont’s influence

Les Bleus and Ireland prepare for a well poised semi-final clash on Sunday, with France chasing successive sevens series titles and the Irish a first ever tournament crown.

Aaron Grandidier is savouring the pressure of trying to back up Los Angeles success with another tournament victory. Photo: Eugene Lee

Familiar foes Black Ferns and Aussies chase spot in Hong Kong Sevens final

Black Ferns’ surprise defeat to France in pool stage brings last year’s finalists together game earlier than expected.

Hong Kong Sevens 2024: schedule, results, TV, tickets info on day 3

The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens draws to a conclusion on Sunday, on what could be the last day it takes place at Hong Kong Stadium before a move to Kai Tak Sports Park.

All Blacks on cusp of sevens immortality in sport’s spiritual Hong Kong home

Having ousted crowd favourites and perennial finalists Fiji, All Blacks now face old foes Australia for place in the final, and a chance to be the last winners ever at city’s iconic venue.

New Zealand’s Regan Ware scores a try despite the attentions of Fiji’s Filipe Sauturaga. Photo: Sam Tsang

Rain hits Sevens last hurrah at Hong Kong Stadium, but fails to dampen spirits

Fancy dress fans put on a show for last Sevens tournament at Hong Kong Stadium in Causeway Bay.

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Chloe Hon and Tony Chen both dressed up as Woody from the hit film Toy Story for the Hong Kong Sevens on Saturday. Photo: Connor Mycroft

My Take | Capacity crowds have the city truly back in Sevens heaven

Whatever form the often-evoked Hong Kong spirit takes, the rugby tournament that is the city’s original mega event is very much part of it.

Former USA captain Gustaitis on why ‘frenetic’ sevens is taking off stateside

Abby Gustaitis says sevens is capturing the imagination of her compatriots, as women advance to Hong Kong Sevens semi-finals with emphatic 33-7 win over Fiji.

Great Britain’s Burton comes full circle after 25-day coma, Olympic Games next

Abi Burton has ‘come full circle’ after playing in the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens following fears her career was over because of a serious illness that left her in a coma

Abi Burton in action in the 2023 Tradition HKFC 10s, as she began her return from serious illness. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Ireland legend O’Driscoll says ‘flagship’ Hong Kong unrivalled on world circuit

Ireland rugby royalty Brian O’Driscoll says Hong Kong remains the cream of the world series circuit crop, ‘prestige and history’ elevate city’s event above others.

Former South Africa star Bryan Habana (left) and ex-Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll take a selfie with fans in Hong Kong. Photo: World Rugby

Hong Kong Sevens fans prepare to bid farewell to stadium that holds so many memories

This weekend’s tournament will be the last held at Hong Kong Stadium, with next year’s to be hosted at the new Kai Tak Sports Park.

Hong Kong Sevens: NZ-Australia semis in store for both Cups – as it happened

New Zealand’s women lose to France in pool stage, putting them on other side of the draw and on collision course with Australia.

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Hong Kong Sevens
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of the biggest sporting events in Hong Kong and the premier tournament on the HSBC SVNS Series calendar. Taking place at Hong Kong Stadium, it features the world’s best teams competing for the coveted title.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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