Beijing praises new prochina coalition led by citys exleaders 7th. This year it has attracted 40 international teams and some 120,000 spectators from different parts of the world. Watch hong kong sevens rugby live streamingrugby sevens live. The hong kong rugby sevens is one of hong kongs biggest weekends. Rugby sevens rescheduled for october due to coronavirus. Australia have locked up a cup quarterfinals berth at the 2017 hong kong sevens with a 520 statement win over south korea. New faces selected for hong kong sevens squad training camp in germany read more. Our 10 favorite costumes from the 2017 rugby sevens. Hong kong participates in the annual asian sevens series. World rugby womens sevens series qualifier 2017 hong kong. Throughout the season, naduva has put his speed on full display, burning multiple defenders with his gas. Party with best of hong kong at the biggest sporting event of the.
The carnival atmosphere is secondtonone and truly international with 7s supporters from across the globe making the annual pilgrimage. Cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens 2020 keith prowse. Since its kickoff in 1976, the hong kong sevens has grown into a world famous tournament and an important annual fixture in the world rugby sevens series. Police requests for it firms user data surged to 5,325 in 2019 7th may 2020 reboot hong kong. Fiji beat new zealand to win hong kong sevens and extend. 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 the worldfamous hong kong tournament retains its status as the largest on the hsbc sevens world series hsbc sws, confirming the tournaments billing as. We are also proud to support hsbc penguins rugby club as it continues to play an essential role in aiding the development of rugby in fastgrowing nations across the globe. The philippines came away from the recent hong kong sevens having made an. Plenty more rugby actions and entertainment install for you all today see you at the stadium or our two fan. Hsbc world rugby sevens series for the sixth occasion.
Now tv, the official host broadcaster of the hong kong sevens is excited to present to our hong kong audience the first vr coverage of a live sports event, powered by the reliable, super high speed fiber network of netvigator and pccw globals the worldleading experience in live event management and new media technology delivery. 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. Five new faces in hong kong s first squad for 2017 asia rugby sevens series read more. The annual mega event will be held from 7 9 april, bringing the worlds top rugby players and a carnival atmosphere to hong kong stadium, which is just a few minutes walk from the hotel. 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. Gullivers has been appointed as the only official travel agent in europe by the hong kong rugby union for the sevens. Apr 08, 2017 unsuccessful betting syndicate gets aussie bucks to hong kong for sevens. Las vegas hosts this stage of the 2016 2017 hsbc world rugby sevens. Hsbc sevens world series world rugby with the latest scores, fixtures, results, videos, news, live streaming and event information. Hong kong sevens day 2 hong kong sevens 2017 facebook. The reason for the leap year is to reconcile the earths orbit around the sun.
The result, the first tournament win under new coach gareth baber and their third consecutive win in hong kong. The womens rugby world cup 2017 asiaoceania qualifying tournament begins on friday where hong kong, fiji and japan will compete for the final two places on offer in ireland next year. Win hong kong sevens tickets and join worldclass madness. Apr 10, 2017 each year, the worlds top national rugby squads assemble in hong kong for the legendary hong kong sevens, three days of sporting mayhem, outofcontrol boozing and outrageous costumes. Fiji beat south africa 220 at the cathay pacific hsbc hong kong sevens to claim their first tournament victory of the 201617 series. Memorable moments from last years event include a super convincing david hasselhoff costume and that guy who drank way too much and passed out in a urinal.
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. It was a thrilling hong kong sevens with spain winning the qualifier tournament and fiji downing south africa for the main event title. The sevens game is often used as training ground for players to prove themselves, before moving onto fifteens. Hk sevens rugby live tv hk 7s rugby live online coverage. 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. 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. The opportunity is for the youngsters in the sevens setup, as the hong kong leg of the circuit is being played at the same time. Once a british colonial outpost, the worldclass city of hong kong is now one of asias most popular destinations.
Cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens ticketing terms and conditions. The worldfamous hong kong sevens 2017 rugby tournament has started and fiji will be looking to retain the cup again this year. Hong kong australia have defeated argentina 2112 in the cup quarterfinal at the 2017 hong kong sevens, guaranteeing a worstcase scenario fourthplace finish in hong kong. The 12 teams participating in the world rugby womens sevens series 2017 are. The tournament was played on 78 april 2017 at hong kong stadium in hong kong alongside the 2017 hong kong sevens for men. The 2017 hong kong sevens was the 42nd edition of the hong kong sevens tournament, and the seventh tournament of the 201617 world rugby sevens series. The 2017 hong kong sevens was the 42nd edition of the hong kong sevens tournament, and the seventh tournament of the 201617 world rugby sevens. The 2017 hong kong womens sevens acted as a qualifier for the 201718 world rugby womens sevens series. The tournament was played on 79 april 2017 at hong kong stadium in hong kong.
Apr 04, 2017 the hong kong sevens is more than just a rugby tournament its a candidate for the best annual sporting party on the planet. Despite blooding five new players in the squad, the hosts picked up where they left off after sweeping last seasons asian series, topping pool a after wins over malaysia, philippines and china on day one. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. The latest prior leap year occurred in 2016 and the next will be in 2020. The series is divided into 3 legs from august to october every year. World rugby womens sevens series qualifier 2017 hong. Selection procedures hkru representative teams for union web may 2017. The 2017 hong kong sevens is round seven of the 201617 hsbc world. 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 the worldfamous hong kong tournament retains its status as the largest on the hsbc sevens world series hsbc sws. It is one of the most popular m mark sporting events in hong kong. Hong kong, 24 february 2017 the excelsior, hong kong has launched an accommodation offer with dining privileges for fans of the hong kong sevens.
Leicester city win their second hkfc citi soccer sevens title following a 30 victory over defending champions aston villa in the final. From kicking off with 12 teams in front of 3,000 people at the hong kong football club in 1976 to todays threeday extravaganza of international rugby revelry with 28 teams playing in front of a total of 120,000 spectators, the 2017 cathay pacific hsbc hong kong sevens is where the world comes to play. 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. The cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens is one of the most exciting events in the world and a mustdo tour for rugby fans. 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. Commonwealth games offers up massive opportunity for. Five artists, who want to start a business, jeffrey guo, orfila wu, wu xuan yi, justin huang, and li xiang, are looking for outstanding partners to start and run an ideal shop together within 60 days. Cathay pacific hsbc hong kong sevens where the world.
Three separate draws were held, including that for the cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens 2018 round seven of the tenevent hsbc world rugby sevens series 201718. Coconuts hong kong chats to the supreme leader of the south stand. The hong kong sevens began in 1976 and was the first rugby tournament to attract sponsorship. Unsuccessful betting syndicate gets aussie bucks to hong. Hong kongthe draw for the cathay pacifichsbc hong kong ruby sevens to take place on april 79, was completed at the hyson centre, causeway bay, on monday march, 2017. The official app of the hsbc world rugby sevens series 2020. The best boozefueled moments from the 2017 hong kong sevens. The 2017 cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens is one of the biggest sporting events in hong kong and the premier tournament on the world rugby sevens. Important notices privacy policy 2017 last revision date.
About hong kong sevens the hong kong sevens chinese. The series then grew into a competition with national representative sevens sides competing, and with this growth, the tournament moved to the hong kong stadium in 1982 where it remains. Watch hong kong sevens rugby live streamingrugby sevens. The semi finals and cup final will be played inside the hong kong stadium as part of the cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens. Photol isaac lawrence the rugby sevens, arguably hong kongs highestprofile sporting and drinking event of the year, will be postponed until october as the city battles the ongoing coronavirus. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Fiji scored some unbelievable tries in dubai so we have captured seven of their best from the tournament. 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. By adding days to the year the seasons stay in step with the months for each year. Tick off the citys top attractions in half a day on this convenient and comprehensive sightseeing tour, which includes stops at victoria peak, stanley market and the traditional fishing village of aberdeen.
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. Hong kong stadium is the home of the cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens tournament. From the new coach, former sevens star marius schoeman, to the players in the squad with 5 of them uncapped and a combined 4 games between the rest, its raw talent as its best. 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.
In 2017 we introduced two new programmes try rugby in hong kong and the rookie rugby programme in canada that are having a significant impact in growing the game. Highlights from the final day of action at the 20 hong kong sevens. Hong kong sevens hk 7s will be the 8th tournament of the 20182019 world rugby sevens series. Hong kong football club 3 sports road happy valley hong kong tel. Our 10 favorite costumes from the 2017 rugby sevens costumes. Lr dennis alan as us president donald trump, reggie brown c as former us president barack obama, and howard, an australianchinese man as north korean leader kim jongun, on their way to the rugby sevens on april 7, 2017. Find highquality asia rugby u20 sevens hong kong 2017 stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Highlights of naduvas performance in the 2017 18 world 7s series. Cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens gullivers sports travel. The team showed the killer instinct that has so often been found missing in the hong kong tournament, slamming eight tries through a. World rugby womens sevens series qualifier 2017 world rugby womens sevens series qualifier will be held on thursday and friday, 67 april, at so kon po.
The stadium is the largest outdoor multipurpose recreation and sports venue in hong kong. The 2017 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 201617. 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. Fiji celebrate winning the cup final against south africa on the third and final day of the hong kong rugby sevens tournament on april 9, 2017. The chief executives 2017 policy address policy address. Hong kong football club is one of asias most distinguished and wellrespected sporting clubs. Fiji win third consecutive hong kong sevens in style isn. Dec 06, 2015 fiji scored some unbelievable tries in dubai so we have captured seven of their best from the tournament.
The 2017 hong kong womens sevens acted as a qualifier for the 2017 18 world rugby womens sevens series. Asia rugby sevens series 2017 hong kong 1st2nd september. Kick off hong kong sevens with the excelsior, hong kong. The olympic champions scored four tries in the final as a weekend of pulsating rugby came to a thrilling close on sunday. The sevens game is often used as training ground for players. Keep up to date with the womens and the mens sevens series. As host of a leg in the hsbc sevens world series hong kong participated in. Asia rugby u20 sevens hong kong 2017 stock pictures, royalty. 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. The official facebook page of the hong kong sevens instagram. The top 2 teams will qualify for the world series qualifiers held in hong kong. Rugby sevens most famous tournament takes place every year tow. Madness headlines 2017 hong kong sevens launch concert.
Tobi fenn hongkong, 5 and sebastian fromm l in action during the mens rugby sevens qualification tournament quarterfinals match between germany and hongkong in hongkong, china, 8 april 2017. What tv channel is the hong kong sevens 2017 on, when does. Kings park sports ground 11 wylie path, ho man tin, kowloon, hong kong. Apr 09, 2017 hong kong australia have defeated argentina 2112 in the cup quarterfinal at the 2017 hong kong sevens, guaranteeing a worstcase scenario fourthplace finish in hong kong. 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. Mar 28, 2017 come party with us at the cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens 2017. Keinan davis l of aston villa tries to get the ball from darnell johnson of leicester city r. Hong kong the draw for the cathay pacifichsbc hong kong ruby sevens to take place on april 79, was completed at the hyson centre, causeway bay, on monday march, 2017. Legendary british pop band madness will headline a massive hong kong sevens kickoff concert as the hong kong rugby union announce there will be seven days of fan experience in 2017. The tournament was played on 79 april 2017 at hong kong stadium in hong kong englands dan norton scored his 245th career try during the tournament, breaking kenyas collins injeras record of 244 career tries in the world rugby sevens. Excitement builds as draw made for hong kong sevens. Hong kong sri lanka china korea malaysia japan philippines chinese taipei. Photol isaac lawrence the rugby sevens, arguably hong kong s highestprofile sporting and drinking event of the year, will be postponed until october as the city battles the ongoing coronavirus.
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