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Hong Kong’s Julia Mibuy Mba Oyana (with ball) is tackled by two Thailand players in their match on Saturday while her teammates offer support. Hong Kong lost 24-12. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong women’s 7s team coach sees gains of Thai rivalry despite missing final

Andy Vilk says their close matches bring out ‘the best of both teams’, will help prepare for the Asian Games rugby in Japan in six months.

Hong Kong Sevens

Philippines-born, Hong Kong-trained, Santos achieves ‘lifelong Sevens dream’ with US

Hong Kong Sevens

South Africa end nearly 30 years of hurt to finally grab Hong Kong Sevens crown

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong a ‘global player’ in world rugby after record-breaking Sevens party

Record numbers show up to watch world-class action over three days, with more in store for city with September’s WXV Global Series Challenger.

Organisers said almost 114,000 supporters passed through the gates over the three days of the Sevens, the biggest official attendance since the tournament began in 1976. Photo: Sam Tsang
Organisers said almost 114,000 supporters passed through the gates over the three days of the Sevens, the biggest official attendance since the tournament began in 1976. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Miller to the four as New Zealand keep record intact

Black Ferns Sevens beat season-long co-finalists Australia to win fourth consecutive title in city, with Miller playing integral part.

Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: city’s men beat Japan to win third Melrose Claymores

Hosts do so despite having one player shown yellow card in each half, co-captain James Christie says crowd’s support helps them over the line.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

World Rugby boss hails Hong Kong’s ‘global influence’ at WXV announcement

Hong Kong will host some of the world’s best women’s teams in two-week WXV Challenger tournament in September.

Hong Kong’s Haruka Uematsu scores against Thailand at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Haruka Uematsu scores against Thailand at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: Blitzboks win first title, Black Ferns go unbeaten again

Hong Kong’s men defend their Melrose Claymores title, South Africa claim first title and New Zealand’s women make it two from two.

Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Canada ready for ultimate test against New Zealand

Key players Olivia Apps and Hong Kong-born Florence Symonds keen to see ‘what we can do’ in semi-final, as Australia or France lie in wait.

Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: record crowd party to gripping men’s quarter-finals

Three-day attendance total set to reach new high as holders Argentina, series champions South Africa, New Zealand and Spain get to semis.

Rugby fans in the south stand on Day 2 of the Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026 at Kai Tak Stadium. 18APR26 SCMP / Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong eye revenge after Japan shock partisan Kai Tak Stadium crowd

City team down but not out following defeat and could face Japanese in speedy Melrose Claymores final rematch on Sunday.

James Christie (centre) tries to take the attack to Japan during Hong Kong’s Melrose Claymores defeat. Photo: Sam Tsang
James Christie (centre) tries to take the attack to Japan during Hong Kong’s Melrose Claymores defeat. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: dreamlike debut for Uematsu despite Thai loss

Hong Kong team’s youngest member scores on her first Sevens appearance after being left on bench during opening draw with Denmark.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: defending champs Argentina, Black Ferns into semi-finals

Sunday’s semi-finals are set, with last year’s winners again into the last four, but Australia’s women and South Africa’s men are in ominous form.

Hong Kong Sevens

Australia star acknowledges careers on line at Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

Aden Ekanayake making second appearance in the city and challenging team to end four-year drought, not fret about demotion to second-tier.

Aden Ekanayake challenged his Australia team “to stay on the winning train”. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: hosts aiming to send Asian Games message to Japan

Rory Stewart-Cox contributes pick of Hong Kong’s six tries as hosts beat China under Kai Tak Stadium Friday night lights on day one of event.

Rory Stewart-Cox gallops away from Chinese attention on his way to scoring a fabulous try for Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
Rory Stewart-Cox gallops away from Chinese attention on his way to scoring a fabulous try for Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong in Sevens heaven as dazzling display marks start of 50th year

Not even a leaky roof at Kai Tak Stadium can put a dampener on proceedings as 34,368 fans pass through gates on day one.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Hong Kong coach sees ‘positive’ in women’s escape

Andy Vilk says Denmark deserves credit for their showing in 14-14 draw, while city’s two-try hero Chong Ka-yan believes team must start better.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Australia, New Zealand set for inevitable showdown

The Australians will have a tricky final pool match against Canada, while the reigning champions finish up against Fiji before the quarters.

Australia’s Kaitlin Shave on her way to the tryline against South Africa on day one of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Australia’s Kaitlin Shave on her way to the tryline against South Africa on day one of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: German star combining rugby with police duties

Niklas Koch hoping promoted nation’s Hong Kong exploits leave lasting impression in football-mad country.

Hong Kong Sevens

Rugby fans old and new celebrate ‘best weekend of the year’ at Hong Kong Sevens

K-pop girl group Primrose get spectators in the mood to party after hours of action on the pitch at Kai Tak Stadium.

Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, day 1: Argentina, Black Ferns dominant

The first leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championship gets under way in Hong Kong as the city’s sevens celebrates its 50th year.

Hong Kong’s Liam Herbert breaks free of China’s defence at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong Sevens

Boks chasing first title, tickets sell out: 5 things to know on day 1 of Sevens

Blitzboks have never won Hong Kong title, but go into weekend having won HSBC SVNS Series. Only single-day tickets left, with Sunday almost gone.

The men’s and women’s captains of the teams playing at this year’s Hong Kong Sevens enjoy a moment of fun before the serious business begins. Photo: Sam Tsang
The men’s and women’s captains of the teams playing at this year’s Hong Kong Sevens enjoy a moment of fun before the serious business begins. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong star aiming to inspire at sevens before plotting Cathay career

Bryn Phillips still has Asian Games, World Cup and Olympic ambitions but scrum-half beginning to plan for life after sport.

Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens event planner: your guide to the ultimate sports party

From Hong Kong’s men and women tackling the Melrose Claymores competition, to K-pop and Eurodance, there’s something for everyone.

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Hong Kong Sevens

From racing Gout Gout to chasing sevens stardom, Aussie teen has ‘gas to burn’

Bailey Roberts-Lintmeijer competed against sprint sensation in 2024; now in Australia 7s fold, he has spent the week playing 10s.

Bailey Roberts-Lintmeijer raced against sprint phenomenon Gout Gout in 2024. Photo: Karma Lo
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