Sevens is a cut-down, speeded up version of conventional rugby. Faster, higher scoring and with fewer rules, Sevens has a wider appeal than the original fifteens version. Established in 1976 and organised by the […]
The tournament spans three days but the fiesta actually begins a week before the games at Hong Kong Stadium kick off. This week of activities gives fans and players alike the chance […]
1976: First Hong Kong Sevens held on 28th March 1976. Twelve teams hosted at Hong Kong Football Club for a single-day tournament. HKRFU Chairman and Sevens co-creator A.D.C. “Tokkie” Smith comments after the opening […]
Who would have thought a little tournament started 40 years ago by a few rugby-mad expatriates would become the signature international event on Hong Kong’s sporting calendar? That the Hong Kong Sevens has become […]
We find out what these Hong Kong team players get up to when they’re not getting down and dirty on the pitch. Jamie Hood knows best and feeling amazing when it […]