Las vegas hosts this stage of the 20162017 hsbc world rugby sevens. The 2020 hong kong rugby sevens scheduled for april 3 5 have been postponed to october 16 18, 2020. There are four ways to get a ticket to the rugby sevens. The sevens game is often used as training ground for players to prove themselves, before moving onto fifteens. All the scores from day two of the 2018 hong kong sevens rugby posted live as the games are played. Fiji beat new zealand to win hong kong sevens and extend. Rugby sevens demonstration event of the 7th hong kong games. Apr, 2018 japan win world rugby sevens series qualifier 0608 april 2018, hong kong stadium, hong kong. We had a fantastic tour group in 2019 who were treated to very exciting rugby and all the good things hong kong has to.
News and information about the 40 national rugby teams for the fans to follow live score updates for every. The hong kong sevens was originally the idea of the marketing and promotions manager of rothmans export for a pan asia 15s rugby tournament. The hong kong rugby unions mens sevens squad is in santiago chile to kick off the new world rugby hsbc sevens challenger series head coach paul john has included all 12 of the team that qualified for the 2020 olympics repechage this june in a very competitive touring side. For three days, hong kong becomes the center of the rugby universe. Jul 17, 20 meet the 20 hong kong sevens rugby team. However, after a discussion between him and the chairman of the hkrfu, south african entrepreneur, a. Twentyeight mens teams will compete in hong kong 16 in the core team competition and 12 in the sevens world series qualifier as the worldfamous tournament celebrates. Just click on the sport name in the top menu or country name on the left and select your competition. In three days, 24 teams battle it up at the hong kong stadium for points toward the world series top ranking. The hong kong national rugby sevens team is a regular participant in the rugby world cup sevens.
The game of rugby has finally made it to the united states and more particularly the variety of rugby sevens. As the best teams in the world prepare to conquer one of its most coveted trophies, a boisterous crowd gets ready to enjoy hong kongs craziest annual celebration. The hkru is the governing body for rugby union in hong kong. The hong kong rugby sevens is the sports most prestigious sevens tournament on the irb world series and considered one of the top events in hong kongs sports calendar. The south stand the worlds premier rugby sevens tournament, but much more than that. Hosts chile, hong kong, japan and germany dominated the first day of the hsbc world rugby sevens challenger series in vina del mar. Faster, higher scoring and with fewer rules, sevens has a wider appeal than the original fifteens version.
This site uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. Hsbc sevens world series world rugby with the latest scores, fixtures, results, videos, news, live streaming and event information. Japan win world rugby sevens series qualifier 0608 april 2018, hong kong stadium, hong kong. Hong kong sevens hk 7s will be the 8th tournament of the 20182019 world rugby sevens series.
Perhaps nothing catches the spirit of the rugby sevens as much as the south stand at hong kong stadium. Since its humble kickoff in 1976 as a vehicle to boost rugbys presence in asia, the hong kong rugby sevens has grown into one of the biggest rugby events on the international sporting calendar. Hsbc rugby sevens live streaming rugby 7s live stream online tv coverage 2020. Cathay pacific hsbc hong kong sevens 2019 match schedule. Apr 24, 2020 try compilations and classic highlights from rugby s olympic sport this is the thrilling spectacle of sevens rugby. Training venues training date training time training schedule appointment list. Try compilations and classic highlights from rugbys olympic sport this is the thrilling spectacle of sevens rugby. If you know someone who lives in hong kong, there is a lottery that you can ask your friend to join. Hong kong mens seven set for world rugby hsbc sevens. The south stand is the only place where the general public can drink alcohol in their seats and is open to only those 18 and over. Weve put together a handy guide of tips and tricks to help you survive hong kongs most famous sporting event. Injecting a spark into performance analysis at the hong kong rugby. Headquartered in copenhagen saxo bank today employs more than 1500 people in financial centers around the world including london, paris, zurich, dubai, singapore, shanghai, hong kong and tokyo. Find event information, sponsor details, participating teams and more.
Download the app hsbc world rugby sevens series world. Rodney benthamwood wanted rothmans to sponsor a pan asia rugby tournament. The all blacks, whose winger joe ravouvou was again in irresistible form to touch down after a 50 metre sprint up the field, now face south africa while. The fijians live not for rugby, but for sevens rugby specifically, and they will stop dead to watch their team perform. Teams confirmed for hong kong sevens rugby world cup. Japan won the world rugby sevens series qualifier at the 2018 hong kong sevens with a lastgasp 1914 win over germany in the final. Hk sevens rugby live tv hk 7s rugby live online coverage.
Fiji dedicate win to victims of christchurch shootings after 217 victory over france in sundays final, as usa beat samoa to finish third at hong kong stadium. Sevens world series hong kong 20182019 scores service is realtime, updating live. The hong kong sevens is currently the seventh tournament on the world series calendar following the canada sevens, and is held annually in hong kong on a weekend in late march or early april. More beer is drunk over rugby sevens weekend than in any other weekend in hong kong, which should tell.
Sevens world series hong kong 20182019 scores, rugby. The fijian players arent trying to showcase themselves for tri or six nations 15s sides or using the sevens as a platform to springboard to super rugby, they aspire to play sevens, they want to be here and now. About hk sevens hong kong rugby sevens the official guide. The official facebook page of the hong kong sevens instagram. With the hong kong sevens it is always very important to book as early as you can to secure the best possible flight options along with accommodation as it invariably is always a sell out. The hk sevens on the other hand will take place on the 57. While a rugby match is exciting in and on its own, games at the innovative hong kong sevens tournament are like the super bowl of hk. The hong kong rugby sevens is the main event in the larger sevens tournament which tours the world, with the ultimate champions decided on points earned from all of the tournaments. The 2015 hong kong sevens was the 40th edition of the hong kong sevens and the sixth tournament of the 201415 sevens world series. Check here for every try, every conversion and a host of stats to stay informed.
Hong kong rugby sevens the official cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens profile. The hong kong rugby sevens is one of hong kongs biggest weekends. Hong kong sevens 2019 official draw 12 march, 2019 in hong kong, japan, philippines, news by asia rugby the hong kong rugby union hkru held the official draw for the 44th annual cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens 57 april and hsbc world rugby mens and womens sevens series qualifiers 2019 tonight at hysan place in hong kong. Of course, even a secondtier south africa is a talented squad. The teams greatest achievements include winning the gold medal at the 2018 asian games in jakarta and winning the asian sevens series in 2012, 2014 and 2016. Teams confirmed for hong kong sevens rugby world cup 2019. Fiji 7s australia 7s canada 7s usa 7s nz 7s samoa 7s wales 7s england 7s kenya 7s south africa 7s day 12. Rugby sevens demonstration event the 7th hong kong games. More than 120,000 fans will gather at hong kong stadium from april 5 to 7 for the seventh leg of the world rugby sevens series, which welcomes 40 teams from 34 countries making this the world. We had a fantastic tour group in 2019 who were treated to very exciting rugby and all the good things hong kong has to offer. Apr 10, 2016 fiji retained the prestigious hong kong sevens title after beating new zealand 217 in the final on sunday to move five points clear in the world series standings. Hong kong rugby sevens tournament hong kongs biggest. As in the last tournament, there will be a main draw with the fifteen world. Experienced campaigners max woodward, ben rimene, michael coverdale, cado lee, jamie hood, salom yiu and alex.
Cup final semi final aussie 7s nz 7s cape town 7s sydney 7s paris 7s hk 7s london 7s las vegas 7s. The tournament spans three days, beginning on a friday and. Fixturesresultsteamsstanding no available fixtures sunday, april 10th ft0410201608. With the hong kong rugby sevens just around the corner, youve no doubt already got the perfect squad costume proudly hanging in the living room or youre going to be making a hasty dash to pottinger street you brave, brave soul the night before the games. Leah may was considering carlsberg as the main sponsor. At the pinnacle of hong kong rugby, hong kongs national teams are overseen by general manager of rugby performance david dai rees. The hong kong rugby union has announced the first increase in ticketing prices for the worldrenowned cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens since 2014. Founded in 1952 and since 1988 an affiliate of world rugby formerly the international rugby board, the union organizes the worldrenowned cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens as well as its own domestic leagues across all age groups, genders and standards of play. World rugby hong kong sevens 2019 for android free download. How to buy tickets for the hong kong rugby sevens topmiles. The official app of the hsbc world rugby sevens series 2020. No surprise then that it was totally rowdy and filled with a wide variety of characters. Download hk sevens and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. More beer is drunk over rugby sevens weekend than in any other weekend in hong kong, which should tell its own story.
The hksevens app is the best mobile app to accompany you for the biggest week in hong kong the hksevens rugby week, from 31 march to 7 april 2019. As a result, japan become one of the 15 core teams on the hsbc world rugby sevens series in 201819. Cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens ticketing terms and conditions. Fiji retained the prestigious hong kong sevens title after beating new zealand 217 in the final on sunday to move five points clear in the world series standings. Hong kong sevens is by far the biggest sporting event in the calendar and a weekend of rowdy celebrations that brings visitors from all corners of the globe. The lineup for the 2015 cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens has been announced with the tournament retaining its status as the largest on the hsbc sevens world series. As a result, south africa is sending a secondtier squad to hong kong. Cup final semi final aussie 7s nz 7s cape town 7s sydney 7s paris 7s. Hong kongs rugby sevens snapshots of the action at the world rugby sevens series in hong kong.
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