Fiji have defended their Hong Kong Sevens title in the most dramatic way - coming back from a half time deficit of 19-0 against Wales to claim a famous 26-19 victory.
- Fiji and NZ lead march to Cup quarter-finals
- Portugal and Canada impress to make last eight
- Brazil and Russia among eight to keep core team hopes alive
- Waisale Serevi inducted into IRB Hall of Fame
The week leading up to the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of the greatest celebrations of rugby. Enjoy planning your week with numerous rugby activities around Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Beach 5s Rugby Tournament
Location: Repulse Bay Beach,
Date: March 16th & 17th (Sat & Sun) Time: 9 am- 9:30pm
The Beach 5s enters its third successful year and promises to be bigger and better than ever! The event is held at one of Hong Kong's most popular beaches on the south of the island and has an exciting festival atmosphere. The tournament has loads to offer- FREE ENTRY, lots of rugby action to watch, guest appearances from world rugby stars, interative games, refreshments and raffle prizes just to name a few.
Location: King's Park Sports Ground, 11 Wylie Path, Ho Man Tin
Date: March 20th (Wed) Time: 10 am onwards
20 teams from around the world playing in a 10s tournament that prides itself on its hospitality and friendliness. Watch teams such as the PLA, British Army, Laos national team and social touring teams from all over the globe in action. RugbyFest has a long tradition of supporting rugby charities as well, including Operation Breakthrough and the Tony Ho Scholarship Fund. Rub shoulders with Legends of yesteryear during the day and also at the after tournament party. Probably the best social tournament in the world. Free entry, refreshments available.
Location: Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley
Date: March 20th & 21st (Wed & Thurs) Time: 11am onwards
Possibly the best 10s tournament in the world, enjoy watching top quality action over two days in Happy Valley. Teams to watch out for include the Penguins and the Asia Pacific Barbarians.
Enquiries Call: 2866 3110 / http://www.hongkongtens.com
Standard Chartered International Youth Tournament
Location: King's Park Sports Ground, 11 Wylie Path, Ho Man Tin
Date: March 21st (Thurs) Time: TBC
Local Hong Kong youth rugby clubs are joined by sides from Singapore, Dubai, China, Japan and Russia for a day of 7s games - come and watch the stars of tomorrow! Free entry, refreshments available.
Enquiries: http://www.hkrugby.com
Hong Kong Women's Sevens
Location: Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley
Date: March 22nd (Fri) Time: 07:40 pm
Watch 12 of the top women's teams in the world compete for the right to play in the final in the Hong Kong Stadium on Friday afternoon.Additional entertainment includes the annual Bali Memorial Match between 1-2pm with the Hong Kong Football Club playing the Pot Bellied Pigs. Free entry, refreshments available.
Enquiries: womensrugbysevens@hkrugby.com