The cathay pacific hsbc hong kong sevens, widely regarded as the greatest rugby sevens spectacle on earth, takes place between 2224 march. Lindsay shares her other side of life outside of the sevens. Hong kong mens sevens coach paul john is pretty confident in his squad heading into the third and final leg of the asia rugby sevens series, which takes place this weekend october 14 in. Police requests for it firms user data surged to 5,325 in 2019 7th may 2020 reboot hong kong. The irb has confirmed the pool draw for round six of the hsbc sevens world series, the 20 cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens, on 2224 march. 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. Looking at the funniest, weirdest and strangest ads released over the years. Hong kong targeting home glory in series qualifier asia. Hong kong is a popular layover destination, but with limited time to spare, a guided tour is the best way to maximize your layover. Taking place at hong kong stadium, it features the worlds best teams compete for the coveted title.
In 20, hong kong served as a qualifier for the qualifier, which was held at the london sevens. The draw took place at hysan place in hong kong and also included the core team prequalifier draw alongside the main 16team competition which features the 15 core sides and asian sevens series. Hong kong womens rugby sevens 20 images power sport images. In a rematch of their group b clash, which newcastle won 20, city locked.
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. For three days, hong kong becomes the center of the rugby universe. Hong kong womens rugby sevens 20 power sport images. Download your wallchart of 2020s top sporting events.
Inside the stadium, fans dress up, drink and, if theres time, watch one of. The hkfc international soccer sevens is an annual sevenaside football tournament which is organised and hosted by hong kong football club. The rugby sevens programme has been an elite sport tier a at the hong kong sports institute hksi since august 20. 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.
Hd hong kong 7s cup final fiji v south africa full. Known for his footwork and explosive power, haynes has been playing professional rugby since 2007. Media in category hong kong sevens 20 the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. Hong kong have entered the 12team spar sevens to be held a fortnight before the hong kong sevens in an effort to ramp up preparations for the london sevens in may, the final qualifying. Welcome to the official hong kong corporate sevens website. Excitement builds as draw made for hong kong sevens. In a rematch of their group b clash, which newcastle won 20, city locked horns with.
Given the current situation the hkfc citi soccer sevens committee has taken the difficult decision to cancel the hkfc citi soccer sevens 2020 event. The 20 hong kong sevens will again host two sidebyside competitions, a 16team hsbc sevens world series competition for the 15 core teams on. Currently there are twenty players in the squad with 15 on fulltime contracts and 5 on part time contracts. Rugby sevens makes its debut at the 2016 summer olympics. History david davies founded this tournament over 32 years ago. Hence, sport development is regarded as part of a citys cultural. Excitement builds as draw made for hong kong sevens 14 march, 2017 in news by asia rugby hong kong is set for four days of nonstop rugby in april with not only the seventh round of the hsbc world rugby sevens series taking place but also the mens and womens qualifying events for a core team place on the 201718 series. Hsbc sevens world series 20 14 statistical report hong kong. Hsbc sevens world series 2014 statistical report tokyo. The official facebook page of the hong kong sevens instagram. Sevens world series hong kong 201220 results, rugby. Hsbc sevens world series 2014 statistical report las vegas. 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. Subscribe to our newsletter for news and updates around the hong kong sevens.
The hong kong sevens will be separated into two separate competitions. Fiji were too strong and too fresh for the new zealanders, winning the final 217 to. Hd hong kong 7s cup final fiji v south africa full match highlights rugby sevens. Hsbc sevens world series 2014 statistical report wellington. Hong kong rugby sevens stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. 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. 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.
Our picture coverage from hong kong stadium for the 20 hong kong sevens, provides you with hundreds of high resolution pictures from not just the great rugby on the pitch, but also plenty of crowd shots to give you a feel of just what it. The hong kong sevens is considered the premier tournament on the world rugby sevens. The us have finally started to realise their potential, spain beat new zealand in vancouver last month, and 30 years after his first appearance at the hong kong sevens, waisale serevi is back at. Join 20 hong kong sevens rugby match nextstophongkong.
Situated in the area of so kon po in the south of causeway bay, the hong kong stadium can be easily accessed via mtr, bus, taxi or on foot. Hk causeway bay night ruby sevens fans hennessy road mar20 01. Cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens 2020 keith prowse. Rio 2016 olympic games womens rugby sevens game analysis. The cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens is one of the biggest sporting events. Suddenly, and for the first time, their sportsmen had a rare chance to travel overseas, and showcase their sporting talent on a. Hong kong participates in the annual asian sevens series. In 2014, japan bested italy for the right to join the series. Find event information, sponsor details, participating teams and more.
Mar 24, 20 24 marzo 20 rugby mondiale sevens world series sevens world series. Apr 06, 2017 however, it was not until the hong kong sevens began, in 1976, that fijians truly fell head over heels for rugby and specifically the abridged version of the game. Former hong kong sevens captain to compete in the open. For the first time ever within the events 38year history, hong kong sevens will host a 28team tournament in 20.
Hsbc sevens world series 20 14 statistical report las vegas. Hong kong international soccer 7s 20 images power sport. Apr 04, 2019 the us have finally started to realise their potential, spain beat new zealand in vancouver last month, and 30 years after his first appearance at the hong kong sevens, waisale serevi is back at. Leicester citys youngsters roared to victory in the hong kong football club citibank international soccer sevens with a 20 victory over newcastle united in the final. From the end of the 2012 series, promotion and relegation from core team status came into effect, with a prequalifying competition in hong kong and a final core team qualifier in london at the ninth and final round of the season. Jerry tuwai, kitione taliga and semi kunatani scored tries for the magical fijians. Hsbc sevens world series argentina, australia, canada, england, fiji, france, japan, kenya, new zealand, portugal, samoa, scotland, south africa, spain, united states of america, wales. Beijing praises new prochina coalition led by citys exleaders 7th. 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.
Hsbc sevens world series 20 14 statistical report tokyo. Oct, 2018 hong kong mens sevens coach paul john is pretty confident in his squad heading into the third and final leg of the asia rugby sevens series, which takes place this weekend october 14 in. 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. The series is divided into 3 legs from august to october every year. Hsbc sevens world series 2014 statistical report hong kong. The south stand the worlds premier rugby sevens tournament, but much more than that. Free entry for hkfc members via the main entrance all weekend. Rugby sevens at the world games 20 wikimedia commons. The annual hong kong rugby sevens draws the attention of potential local and visitors, as the international sport event is highly anticipated in hong kong. Tournament director, chris plowman, noted the difficulty in securing the necessary commitments to be able to deliver an event of the scale and quality that is expected of the soccer sevens. Jan 19, 20 the 20 hong kong sevens will again host two sidebyside competitions, a 16team hsbc sevens world series competition for the 15 core teams on the series plus hong kong, winners of the hsbc.
However, it was not until the hong kong sevens began, in 1976, that fijians truly fell head over heels for rugby and specifically the abridged version of the game. Hong kong stadium is the home of the cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens tournament. It was hosted by its longtime home, hong kong stadium. About hk sevens hong kong rugby sevens the official guide. Fans enjoy the atmosphere during day one of the 20 hong kong sevens at. Cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens 2020 keith prowse travel. Every year hong kong not only plays host to a crucial round of the hsbc world rugby sevens series but also to a thrilling 12team qualifiying tournament to determine the 15th core team for the following years series. Suddenly, and for the first time, their sportsmen had a rare chance to travel overseas, and showcase their sporting talent on a global stage. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else.
Last year, japan beat hosts hong kong 2414 in thrilling fashion to secure their spot on the 201617 series, replacing portugal who were relegated after finishing bottom of the. Hsbc recently launched a serious play campaign to support the financial groups cotitle sponsorship of the 20 hong kong sevens tournament. With hong kong helping to raise the exposure of the games shorter form, 20 years after the srus centenary sevens, and following the successful staging of two 15aside rugby world cups in 1987 and 1991, the international rugby board accepted the sru proposal to hold a rwc sevens tournament in 1993 with the offer of the melrose cup, a. Free entry for children under 16 years old all weekend. Cheetahs confirmed for hong kong sevens newsday zimbabwe.
Before the reorganisation of the tournament in 20, the six pool winners, plus the two toprated. 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. Public ticket holders must enter via the happy valley infield next to the hong kong racing museum. While captain of the hong kong sevens national team, haynes team won the asian championship in 2012 and went all the way to the rugby sevens world cup the following year. It was a bridge too far for a weary, wounded new zealand side as fiji stormed to the hong kong sevens title. Highlights from the final day of action at the 20 hong kong sevens. Fiji won the title by defeating wales 2619 in the final. The 20 london sevens, the final round of the series, featured two distinct tournaments, and a total of 20 teams. The tournament spans three days, beginning on a friday and.
World series leaders fiji have won the hong kong sevens with a 217 victory over new zealand in the cup final. Fiji storm past weary, wounded new zealand in hong kong. The 20 hong kong sevens was the 38th edition of the rugby union tournament and the sixth tournament of the 2012 irb sevens world series. The once wild child of world rugby the hong kong sevens was born 40 years ago this weekend, aptly conceived over a boozy lunch as a promotional tool for a cigarette company. Charlie schroederonly a game this article is more than 5 years old. The hksi is the governments agent responsible for providing a high quality training environment and support services for high performance athletes with the aim of grooming athletes to achieve good results at international sporting events. Hsbc sevens world series 20 14 statistical report wellington. The event has been reducing the number of available ticket through public ballot over the years in 2011 5,000 tickets were. The stadium is the largest outdoor multipurpose recreation and sports venue in hong kong. Perceived impact of hosting a sport event in a destination. Find highquality hong kong rugby sevens stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Hk causeway bay night ruby sevens fans hennessy road mar 20 01. Only 3,000 hong kong sevens tickets available to public. The campaign, created by jwt london, centres around a medallion with two sides serious and play.
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