Hong kong football club 3 sports road happy valley hong kong tel. Backtoback final defeats at the hands of atletico madrid and aston villa in 2015 and 2016 were followed up by a win in the shield competition in. Hong kong women celebrate first asia sevens series title september 6, 2015. Fijis win over new zealand 33 19 in the 2015 hong kong 7s finals. The hong kong rugby 7s is a massive, once a year rugby event that is almost as much about the rugby as it is the booze and partying. As the best teams in the world prepare to conquer one of its most coveted trophies, a boisterous crowd gets ready to enjoy hong kong s craziest annual celebration. Mar 27, 2019 coalter was an integral part of the hong kong sevens organising setup for two decades before joining the international rugby board, as world rugby was called then, in 2005 to help it launch the. The pools for round seven of the hsbc world rugby sevens series in hong kong have been drawn. The partnership between hsbc, world rugby and the hong kong rugby union has helped the tournament to thrive, and in turn helped the sport to grow and reach new. I wana download this but it keeps on playing and stopping anyone. Were not going to try and sell them to you, but we will give you some honest and independent advice on where to buy hk sevens. It was hosted by its longtime home, hong kong stadium. The hong kong womens sevens team have been on a full time training programme based at the hong kong institute of sport hk since the end of 20.
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. The hong kong rugby sevens is one of hong kong s biggest weekends. Employment for the purpose of the annual rugby event sevens. They won the gold medal at the 2016 summer olympics in brazil, the countrys first olympic medal in any event. Hong kong reached their first final of this years asia rugby sevens series, losing. Why usa are coming to hong kong as sevens pacesetters. To find out more about the cookies we use, please read our cookies policy. Mar 29, 2015 fijis win over new zealand 33 19 in the 2015 hong kong 7s finals. Rookie of the year 201516 henry hutchison scored twice as andy. Hong kong sunday morning march 29, 2015 at the hong kong sevens begins gently. Hsbc sevens world series 2014 statistical report 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 offer. Cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens world series results.
The 20 hong kong sevens was the 38th edition of the hong kong sevens and the sixth tournament of the 2012 irb sevens world series. Hong kong were silver medalists in the 2010 guangzhou, china and 2014 incheon, south korea. The hkfc citi soccer sevens is the worlds premier 7aside football competition, split into main. 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. New zealand stripped to perform the haka after beating england in hong kong sevens final. Hong kong u20s won the asia rugby mens sevens title for a third successive year with a 2614 victory over chinese taipei in the final. Fiji won the title by defeating wales 2619 in the final. Hong kong s women beat the hosts 2415 in the final of the china sevens. With a 125year plus history, the club has been host to some of asias most popular sports events including the soccer sevens. All members of the team were selected from the recent kolomotua sevens competition, a competition that was won by toloa old boys rfc.
The official facebook page of the hong kong sevens instagram. Hsbc sevens world series argentina, australia, canada. Coalter was an integral part of the hong kong sevens organising setup for two decades before joining the international rugby board, as world rugby was called then, in 2005 to help it. Injecting a spark into performance analysis at the hong kong rugby union. Chapter 1 hong kong healthcare system and healthcare professionals. Cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens 2015 2018 oversee and manage the commercial, operational, marketing and logistical requirements of the hong kong sevens. Ictsi palais will use the first three days in hong kong to do their final training before their first day match on thursday. Hong kong men with third successive u20s sevens title. Currently there are twenty players in the squad with 15 on fulltime contracts and 5 on part time contracts. The south stand the worlds premier rugby sevens tournament, but much more than that. The hong kong sevens is the sports most prestigious annual rugby sevens event organised as part of the world rugby sevens series. Hong kong rugby sevens 20 cup semi final fiji vs new zealand. Fiji beat new zealand to win hong kong sevens and extend. The cathay pacific hsbc hong kong sevens is in many senses the sports spiritual home.
The irb further changed the promotionrelegation process in advance of the 2014 series. We had a fantastic tour group in 2019 who were treated to very exciting rugby and all the good things hong kong has to. Chapter 1 hong kong healthcare systems and healthcare. Australia, south africa, usa and fiji unbeaten in hong kong sevens. The hong kong rugby union hkru has announced dates for the 2020 cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens, with the threeday tournament to run from fr. They are the only country in the world to have won the three major achievements in sevens. Hong kong sevens wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. With a 125year plus history, the club has been host to some of asias most popular sports events including the soccer sevens since 1999 and rugbys hong kong tens since 1986. The fiji national rugby sevens team is the greatest rugby sevens team in the world.
View sam pinders profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The prequalifier was folded into the core team qualifier, which now. The hkfc citi soccer sevens is the worlds premier 7aside football competition, split into main open and masters over 35. Female fans dance during a rugby match of the hong kong seven 2015 in hong kong, china, 28 march 2015. Stay informed subscribe to our newsletter subscribe to our newsletter for news and updates around the hong kong sevens. Were not going to try and sell them to you, but we will give you some honest and independent advice on where to buy hk sevens tickets. For more on security, local laws, plus passport and visa information, see keep informed of current travel health news by visiting for further information, please visit our travel safety page the advice. Asian womens teams named for series qualifier at hong kong sevens. If you continue without changing your cookie settings, you consent to this use, you can find information.
The partnership between hsbc, world rugby and the hong kong rugby union has helped the tournament to thrive, and in turn helped the sport to grow and reach new markets and audiences in asia and throughout the world. The 20 hong kong sevens was the 38th edition of the hong kong sevens and the sixth. For more on security, local laws, plus passport and visa information, see keep informed of current travel health news by visiting for further information, please visit our travel safety page the advice can change so check. Fans of rugby almost outnumber the fans of beer and champagne, and both would be remiss to skip out on this sportsdrinking weekend. Fixturesresultsteamsstanding no available fixtures sunday, april 10th ft0410201608. Former hong kong sevens captain to compete in the open by esther leng while captain of the hong kong sevens national team, anthony haynes team won the asian championship in 2012 and went all the way to the rugby sevens world cup the following year. At the hong kong rugby sevens 120,000 people crowds of fans wearing costumes in the south stand of hong kong stadium sevens rugby event. An awardwinning publication, mai life carries indepth reports, profiles, current affairs, social events, fashion, travel, motoring, cooking, weddings and the infamous 2bags character who takes a caustic and hilarious look at fijis grog culture. Hong kong sevens past champions select a year to view the winners. Hsbc world rugby womens sevens series 201516 game analysis. The 2015 hong kong sevens was the 40th edition of the hong kong sevens and the sixth tournament of the 201415 sevens world series. Fiji retained the prestigious hong kong sevens title after beating new zealand 217 in the final on sunday to move clear of their opponents in the world series standings.
Twotime hkfc citi soccer sevens runnersup west ham united return to hong kong football club seeking the cup trophy that has so far proved elusive for the tournament regulars. The cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens is one of the biggest sporting events in hong kong and the premier tournament on the world rugby sevens series calendar. Cathay pacific hsbc hong kong sevens day two australia, south africa. The 2015 hong kong sevens was the 40th edition of the hong kong sevens and the sixth tournament of the 201415 sevens world series format. Former hong kong sevens captain to compete in the open. All blacks sevens win home tournament in wellington by world rugby. Subscribe to our newsletter for news and updates around the hong kong sevens.
If you continue without changing your cookie settings, you consent to this use, you can find information in our cookies policy about how to remove cookies. Hong kong rugby sevens 20 cup semi final fiji vs new zealand by soccerworldlion. 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. Wales lost 1914 to south africa in the plate final, while scotland beat france 315 in the bowl final. Hong kong s rugby sevens kicks off next week and the highly sought after tickets are generating a buzz on social media for the events sponsors. The 2014 hong kong sevens was the 39th edition of the hong kong sevens and the seventh tournament of the 202014 sevens. For three days, hong kong becomes the center of the rugby universe. As the best teams in the world prepare to conquer one of its most coveted trophies, a boiste. Canada sevens winners new zealand head pool a and will face samoa, france and kenya, while series leaders and defending champions fiji will meet wales, in a repeat of the 20 final, canada and korea. The tongan rugby union has announced a team list of 12 local players to represent tonga at the hong kong sevens tournament this friday april 8. Fiji were saturday eyeing a path to the hong kong sevens final after the defending champions avoided a crunch quarterfinal against south africa by scraping past arch rivals new zealand in dramatic.
Hong kong has participated in all rugby world cup sevens and recently played in the world games held in colombia. Information about the rescheduling of the event and ticketing faqs. If you want to buy hong kong sevens tickets, youve come to the right place. Ahead of this weeks hsbc world rugby womens sevens series in hong kong, all 12 competing sides have named their final squads. As in the last tournament, there will be a main draw with the fifteen world series core teams and one invited team, and a qualifying tournament featuring twelve teams, the winner of which will be given.
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