Rugby bosses seeking out next generation of stars as drubbing in Australia highlights need for larger player pool, while elite coach Paul John wants to see ‘as many sevens tournaments as possible’ played domestically.
CEO Alan Gilpin says there is ‘a lot of confidence’ in talks about the move in 2025 for the tournament, which is ‘definitely back’.
Men in green close gap behind series leaders Argentina with one regular leg remaining, and target Olympic glory.
‘We earmarked this competition really early in the season,’ Scott Curry says, adding that Hong Kong was an event ‘where we wanted to peak’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Australia legend Michael Hooper reveals the extent of his nerves before a debut at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, former 15s captain enjoys bright start, but day ends on sour note
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens roared into action on Friday, with sold-out crowds revelling in home success and splashing out on city stays
Ireland have capitalised on edging out Hong Kong in 2019 to qualify for the world series, becoming one of the world’s best outfits.
Bob Lloyd, a former England international, captained hosts in the first Hong Kong Sevens, after emigrating to the city to play a leading role in developing its infrastructure.
Hong Kong is preparing for its annual sevens jamboree, with a hosts of stars in the city, and a series of subplots underpinning what should be an intriguing three days of rugby.
Celia Quansah wants to help Great Britain complete unfinished Olympics business, and restore her platform to talk about same-sex relationships in sport.
Dylan Collier says his team can overcome a slump in form and shoulder the weight of wearing New Zealand jersey in Hong Kong title defence.
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens takes place Friday to Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know on day 1.
Bryan Habana is backing former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper to successfully cross into the ‘fast-paced, thrilling’ sevens code.
Crossover talent is set for a key role on the field at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens after making the brutal transition from 15s.
Skipper rues home team’s drop to a secondary competition, but vows they are ‘taking it seriously’ as he keeps his fancy dress costumes in the wardrobe for another year.