Rugby sevens was born at the end of the 19th century in melrose, scotland. Fiji win hong kong sevens in style gareth baber homecoming. A general view of stadium during the 2016 hong kong sevens at hong kong stadium. Des voeux road central hsbc serious play march 2012. 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. Japan win world rugby sevens series qualifier 0608 april 2018, hong kong stadium, hong kong. 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. Sep 15, 2014 the usa sevens rugby cup was a battle for the ages as new zealand all blacks sevens took on samoa. The top 2 teams will qualify for the world series qualifiers held in hong kong. The usa sevens rugby cup was a battle for the ages as new zealand all blacks sevens took on samoa. The event has been reducing the number of available ticket through public ballot over the years in 2011 5,000 tickets were. Only 3,000 hong kong sevens tickets available to public. Can someone please let me know where to purchase tix for the sevens and when.
The single dudes guide to the hong kong sevens the single. Rugby canada victorious at 2012 hong kong sevens tournament march 26, 2012 duration. The annual cathay pacific hsbc hong kong sevens, widely regarded as the greatest rugby sevens spectacle on earth, took place between 2830 march 2014. Fiji won the title by defeating new zealand 3528 in the final.
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. Hi everyone i have been to hong kong a number of times, but this year i will be there during the hk sevens. Asia rugby olympic house, 1 stadium path, hong kong, hong kong rated 4. Apr 10, 2017 fans in the packed hong kong stadium rose to their feet as fiji and south africa ran out for the last game of the weekend, with fiji searching for their first tournament win this season and the blitzboks hoping for their first ever win at the hong kong sevens.
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World rugby hong kong sevens 2019 for android free download. Fiji win hk7s 7s title five years in a row read more. The 2017 cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens, organised by the hong kong rugby union hkru, marks the 42nd year of sevens in hong kong, with 120,000 visitors expected to attend the event. Including the world rugby womens sevens series qualifier, there will be a total of 40 international teams participating in hong kong during sevens week. Fans in the packed hong kong stadium rose to their feet as fiji and south africa ran out for the last game of the weekend, with fiji searching for their first tournament win this season and the blitzboks hoping for their first ever win at the hong kong sevens. This hong kong layover tour includes train transfers to and from the airport, a ride on the peak tram to the sky terrace, and visits to the aberdeen fishing village, stanley market and more. Since 1976, the hong kong sevens has been the premiere rugby sevens tournament, having twice played host to the world cup. Lindsays best memory of being a player of the sevens was scoring a try against kazakhstan in her first hong kong womens sevens when she was 17.
He may be the king of sevens but waisale serevi slept on the floor of the hong kong hilton during 1990 triumph by the time the 2011 nfl season was under way, the seattle legion of. The 2020 edition of the hkfc citi soccer sevens has been cancelled due to the ongoing issues in hong kong. China s industry expands inland cathay pacific cargo. Welcome to the first edition of cargo clan in 2012. 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. Founded in 1986, the gfi hkfc 10s is the worlds leading 10aside rugby tournament and is held annually at hong kong football club on the wednesday and thursday ahead of the hong kong sevens. Subscribe to our newsletter for news and updates around the hong kong sevens. May 03, 2017 the best time to visit hong kong for you, the eponymous single man, is during the hong kong sevens, held in late march or early april of each year. The sevens game is often used as training ground for players to prove themselves, before moving onto fifteens. We had a fantastic tour group in 2019 who were treated to very exciting rugby and all the good things hong kong has to. With the addition of the qualifier, the hong kong sevens remains the largest mens tournament on the series, with 28 teams playing across three days. The us eagles are still in the fight at the hong kong sevens despite narrow losses to england and wales in the tournaments final pool matches on saturday. The south stand the worlds premier rugby sevens tournament, but much more than that.
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Hong kong 7s 2018 4 night tour gullivers sports travel. The 20 hong kong sevens was the 38th edition of the hong kong sevens and the sixth tournament of the 2012 irb sevens. Dont forget to enter our competition to win a pair of tickets to the louis roederer champagne tent afterparty. And people come to watch it from all over the world, both our clients and tourists. 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. For the philippines, however, this tournament was more than just about attempting to qualify. Rugby 7s live stream how to watch hsbc rugby sevens. Hong kong rugby sevens guide surviving the sevens sassy.
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. Soranews24 japan newsbringing you yesterdays news from japan and asia, today. Russians cheer for russian rugby team at annual sports extravaganza, hong kong rugby sevens. Apr 07, 2016 hong kong is one of only twothe usa sevens in las vegas, the otherthat spans three days. How king of sevens serevi helped seahawks win a super bowl. The hong kong rugby football union has announced that only 3,000 tickets will be available via a public ballot for next years rugby sevens event. The series is divided into 3 legs from august to october every year. Almost ninety years later, sevens found its true home in hong kong. Sponsors and partners we would like to thank our sponsors for their tremendous support for the 2019 event. Kong match during a round 7 match of the rugby 7s world series in tokyo, japan on 31 march, 2012. Hong kong is a popular layover destination, but with limited time to spare, a guided tour is the best way to maximize your layover. Hotels near hong kong sevens, hong kong on tripadvisor. Hong kong s rowan varty breaks free to score his teams second try against australia in round 7 of the rugby 7s world series in tokyo, japan on 31 march, 2012.
As host of a leg in the hsbc sevens world series hong kong participated in the event. The hk sevens on the other hand will take place on the 57 april, 2019. World rugby hong kong sevens 2019 for android free. The hong kong sevens, sponsored by cathay pacific and credit suisse, is held in hong kong during the last weekend of march each year. Welcome to the official hong kong corporate sevens website. The host stadium was the hong kong stadium fiji won the title by defeating new zealand 3528 in the final. Forbes, 36, was a longtime all blacks sevens captain who six world rugby sevens series titles, and the allaction forward still tops the table for. Provinces guangdong heilongjiang henan hubei jiangsu qinghai zhejiang autonomous regions. Japan were relegated from the 2019 series and ireland qualified as a core team for 2020. Watch hong kong sevens rugby live streamingrugby sevens live. Hsbc recently launched a serious play campaign to support the financial groups cotitle sponsorship of the 20 hong kong sevens tournament. The official facebook page of the hong kong sevens instagram. Download triad, download, hong kong movie 2012, watch hk drama 2020 online and hk movies and tvb shows in high quality, korea drama cantonese, china drama cantonese, hk movies and download free on dramahk.
Its an event that has long transcended sevens rugby to enter bucket list territory. The hong kong rugby sevens is one of hong kongs biggest weekends. In hong kong in 1976, as at melrose 93 years earlier, 7s were chosen for logistical reasons. Fiji 7s australia 7s canada 7s usa 7s nz 7s samoa 7s wales 7s england 7s kenya 7s south africa 7s day 12. 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. 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. England leapt ahead over the series leaders 140 after a clever feint in the second minute by dan norton, who a day earlier overtook kenyas collins injera as the sevens alltime top try. 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 kong s sports calendar. Playing in their first hong kong sevens since 2012. 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.
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The hong kong sevens take place in march at hong kong stadium in causeway bay you can find out more about the actual event in our hong kong sevens guide. As a result, japan become one of the 15 core teams on the hsbc world rugby sevens series in 201819. Hong kong 7s 2019 ultimate rugby players, news, fixtures and. Watch online and download free triad 2012 english subtitles azdrama hong kong movie 2012. Hong kong participates in the annual asian sevens series. Turnover ball and fiji score a cracking try from their own 22. Cargo clan is published by cathay pacific airways limited, hong kong. We would love to go for the day on saturday 24th march. And we take the opportunity to roll out again this tried and tested handy primer. Asia travel tips was at the hong kong stadium for the hong kong sevens 2014, providing you with hundreds of high resolution pictures from not just the great rugby on the pitch, but also crowd shots to give you a feel of just what. Rugby union sevens a short form of the sport of rugby union was first played in 1883, with the first mens internationals taking place in 1973. Cup final semi final aussie 7s nz 7s cape town 7s sydney 7s paris 7s hk 7s london 7s las vegas 7s. We off ercomprehensive event merchandise solutions as well as corporate gifts and premiums.
Hong kong stadium, so kon po in causeway bay capacity. The 2012 hong kong sevens was the 37th edition of the hong kong sevens tournament and the sixth tournament of the 201112 irb sevens world series. Its one of the few worldclass international events to make it to this sportsstarved part of the world. The hong kong rugby sevens is much more than asias biggest sporting event, the annual arrival of the tournament to town signals city wide celebrations, in the nearest thing hong kong has to mardi gras. Studio ghibli releases free wallpapers to download and use as backgrounds for video calls. 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. Tickets for the three day event usually go on sale in january through a public sale open only to hong kong residents and in select travel agents abroad and are always snapped up almost. The campaign, created by jwt london, centres around a medallion with two sides serious and play. Lindsay shares her other side of life outside of the sevens. Watch hong kong sevens rugby live streamingrugby sevens. In three days, 24 teams battle it up at the hong kong stadium for points toward the world series top ranking. A tribute to samoa a compilation of samoas greatest moments in the 2010 hong kong irb sevens 2010. As womens rugby union developed in the 1960s and 1970s the format became very popular as it allowed games, and entire leagues, to be developed in countries even when player numbers were small, and it remains the main form the womens game is.
But its also international, with 23 countries participating, as well as hong kong itself. History of the hong kong sevens adapted from the original seven specials by emil signes. Getting the most out of your hong kong sevens trip and making your international flight and expensive intercontinental trip worthwhile is simple. Des voeux road central hsbc serious play march2012. History david davies founded this tournament over 32 years ago. Japan won the world rugby sevens series qualifier at the 2018 hong kong sevens with a lastgasp 1914 win over germany in the final.
Hong kong sevens hk 7s will be the 8th tournament of the 20182019 world rugby sevens series. Hong kong into final four of rugby sevens qualifier in hong kong. The hong kong sevens really reflects the biggest local social and sporting event in hong kong. Since the 2012 seasons a promotion and relegation system from the series came into effect. Official hong kong sevens ticket hong kong tickets. About hk sevens hong kong rugby sevens the official guide. With the series neckandneck at the top of the standings, the winner of hk will be poised to grab ahold of the series. Qualification to become a core team takes place in hong kong in april. Media in category hong kong sevens 2012 the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Apr 10, 2016 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.
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