It organises and oversees local rugby, including the annual hong kong sevens tournament and the hkru premierships. In 1993, the rugby world cup sevens, in which the melrose cup is contested, was launched. The south stand is the only place where the general public can drink alcohol in their seats and is open to only those 18 and over. Apr 06, 2016 sonny bill williams return is one of the highlights of the 2016 hong kong sevens, the biggest party of the rugby calendar. Explore live rugby your way with the rugby xplorer app. Englands dan norton scored his 245th career try during the tournament, breaking kenyas collins injera s record of 244 career tries in the world rugby sevens series. The worlds most iconic rugby grounds bleacher report. Hong kong rugby union room 2001, olympic house, 1 stadium path so kon po, causeway bay hong kong tel. Prepare for the worst at hong kongs 72hour rugby mardi gras. Fiji won a fourth successive hong kong sevens after pouncing on kenyas illdiscipline and errors to take the final 2412 on sunday. There are four ways to get a ticket to the rugby sevens.
Our exciting range of products are proudly designed inhouse and manufactured by kukri sports. The hong kong rugby union hkru today announced the. Founded in 1952 and since 1988 an affiliate of world rugby formerly the international rugby board, the union organizes the worldrenowned cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens as well as its own domestic leagues across all age groups, genders and standards of play. Send us your outrageous stories, photos and videos from the hong kong sevens 2011. 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.
Due to the success of the format, the ongoing hong kong sevens was launched three years later. Hong kong will stage a full womens world series event alongside the. 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. Hong kong ap fiji extended its record winning run in hong kong sevens rugby to a fifth successive title after beating france 217 in the final on sunday. The hong kong sevens event is known for its party atmosphere in the stands as much as for its entertainment on the pitch. Hong kong stadium is the home of the cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens and lies nestled in the hillside in the area of so kon po in causeway bay. It was founded in 1952 and became affiliated to world rugby then known as the international rugby board in 1988. This purple patch began with 2009s critically acclaimed album, the.
The 40,000seat hong kong stadium has witnessed rugby greats including jonah lomu and david campese, inspiring a thriving sevens world series and the sports inclusion in the olympics. Limited tickets are given to locals that are chosen randomly, so the chances of actually landing a ticket are very slim. Any person found with prohibited items may be denied of entry into the stadium. Fixturesresultsteamsstanding no available fixtures sunday, april 10th ft0410201608. Check out seven spots to escape the rugby sevens in hong kong this weekend. Barrierfree facilities, including tactile guide paths, braille, tactile floor plans and assistive listening systems, are available in the stadium. Esser, whos called the plays at the famed hong kong rugby tournament for 12 years. Start planning your trip for hong kong rugby sevens 2020. Tickets for the dubai rugby 7s 2009 on sale from monday 07 september 2009. The official facebook page of the hong kong sevens instagram. Japan win world rugby sevens series qualifier 0608 april 2018, hong kong stadium, hong kong.
Apr 06, 2017 the hong kong sevens event is known for its party atmosphere in the stands as much as for its entertainment on the pitch. If the number of tickets you required are not available then send us an email by clicking the link below. Same old story as hong kong stadium pitch tears up at olympic rugby sevens qualifier. Jerry tuwai, kitione taliga and semi kunatani scored tries for the magical fijians. Buying hong kong rugby sevens tickets in the uk can be easier than in hong kong although not cheaper. The hong kong rugby union hkru today announced early details of the. Hong kong sevens organisers happy with 2020 dates and want. Tickets for hong kong sevens hong kong 7s v all 3 days in.
World series leaders fiji have won the hong kong sevens with a 217 victory over new zealand in the cup final. If you know someone who lives in hong kong, there is a lottery that you can ask your friend to join. It organises and oversees local rugby, including the annual hong kong sevens tournament and the. In the build up to the 2009 hong kong rugby sevens which was held between 2729 march, tickets for the 2009 hk sevens went on sale at 10am on 17 january 2009 and were sold out within 2 hours. The spanish rugby sevens team booked their spot in next seasons world series in an emphatic 127 win over germany at the hong kong rugby sevens on sunday. High quality hong kong sevens inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. The teams greatest achievements include winning the gold medal at the 2018 asian games in jakarta and winning the asian sevens series in 2012, 2014 and 2016. Apr, 2018 japan win world rugby sevens series qualifier 0608 april 2018, hong kong stadium, hong kong. The hong kong sevens is the sports most prestigious annual rugby sevens event organised as part of the world rugby sevens series. Same old story as hong kong stadium pitch tears up at olympic.
The most successful team in the tournaments history, fiji. No surprise then that it was totally rowdy and filled with a wide variety of characters. It is also the location for the hong kong sevens rugby sevens tournament. As a result, japan become one of the 15 core teams on the hsbc world rugby sevens series in 201819. England winger norton sets try record at hong kong sevens.
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. Midoctober 2020 to midjanuary 2021 every friday night close. Hong kong stadium is a clean well kept stadium and just the place for the sevens, the atmosphere is electric over the we and all involved are friendly and fun to. Hong kong stadium is a clean well kept stadium and just the place for the sevens, the atmosphere is electric over the we and all involved are friendly and fun to be with. Hong kong stadium is the home of the cathay pacific hsbc hong kong sevens and lies nestled in the hillside in the area of so kon po in causeway bay. 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. The sevens stadium is a venue for rugby, soccer, gaelic football, australian football aussie rules, netball, basketball, cricket, tennis, track and field, and concerts. Scroll through for some of the best outfits people wore to hong kong stadium over the weekend, as seen through social media. Hong kong sevens 2020 tickets official ticket marketplace. Hong kong rugby union hkru is the governing body for rugby union in hong kong.
The 2020 hong kong rugby sevens scheduled for april 3 5 have been postponed to october 16 18, 2020. Tickets for hong kong sevens hong kong 7s v all 3 days in hong kong stadium april 2021. Japan won the world rugby sevens series qualifier at the 2018 hong kong sevens with a lastgasp 1914 win over germany in the final. Madness and from the jam headline 2017 hong kong sevens kickoff concert december, 2016 in hong kong, news by asia rugby the hong kong rugby union hkru today announced early details of the entertainment planned for the 2017 cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens 79 april. Hkrl is hong kongs official governing body for rugby league. Cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens rescheduled to.
Hotels near hong kong stadium, hong kong on tripadvisor. Hong kong sevens list of items banned in the stadium. This site uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. One way to stand out from the crowd is by gathering your own. Apr 15, 2018 hong kong stadium has been a great venue for the sevens but its time to move on. The stadium will be full so arrive early to get the best choice of seating. 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. The hong kong national rugby sevens team is a regular participant in the rugby world cup sevens. Sure, you want your costume to be original and a little different, but sometimes the real strength lies in how many of you there are. Every year, teams from the worlds top rugby nations compete in lightningfast 15minute matches in front of 40,000 spectators. Cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens ticketing terms and conditions. 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.
Apr 08, 2016 check out the highlights from day one of the hong kong sevens where england caused an upset against in form south africa follow world rugby on social media. 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 rugby balls tend to go down a storm and are a perfect tool for collecting signatures which is probably why they sell out fast. 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 tournament, originally on 35 april, will now be played at the hong kong stadium from 1618 october, 2020. Apr 07, 2018 aussie men break hong kong duck against kenya. Perhaps nothing catches the spirit of the rugby sevens as much as the south stand at hong kong stadium. The tournament was played on 79 april 2017 at hong kong stadium in hong kong. Hong kong rugby sevens to include womens event from 2020 in revamped. The hong kong sevens rugby tournament has long been a coping. The tournament spans three days, beginning on a friday and. Sonny bill williams return is one of the highlights of the 2016 hong kong sevens, the biggest party of the rugby calendar.
All designs are inspired by hong kong s traditions, customs and rich culture and includes mens, ladies and kids wear as well as accessories. Check out the highlights from day one of the hong kong sevens where england caused an upset against in form south africa follow world rugby on social media. How to buy tickets for the hong kong rugby sevens topmiles. Kukri asia ltd is the official retailer of hong kong sevens merchandise. Most international football matches held in hong kong are held at this stadium. The tournament spans three days, beginning on a friday and concluding on sunday. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The 2009 event is the 40th anniversary of the dubai rugby sevens which first kicked off literally in 1969. Steven howard of will once again be at the stadium taking pictures of the action on the pitch as well as the fun and games in the stands, so be sure to check back. 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. As one of our ad hoc honey badgers may say thank you, bruce.
In three days, 24 teams battle it up at the hong kong stadium for points toward the world series top ranking. Its easy to miss the lone mario and luigi roaming around, but when. Coverage of the 2019 hong kong rugby sevens, an event not to be missed. The rescheduling to october is in response to the covid19 outbreak and the ensuing travel and logistic implications. Inside the stadium, fans dress up, drink and, if theres time, watch one of.
And the action at hong kong stadium is merely the epicentre of a citywide carnival. The 10 closest hotels to hong kong stadium tripadvisor. 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. Two of the best known sevens competitions are the hong kong sevens and dubai sevens, which now make up parts of the irb sevens world series. Our 10 favorite costumes from the 2017 rugby sevens. Our mens and womens sevens teams are preparing for another crack at.
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. Prohibited items include but not limited to i plastic, glass, metal cans or bottles, whether empty or containing any contents, except those with baby food and medication. Coconuts hong kong chats to the supreme leader of the south stand. The 2019 cathay pacific hsbc hong kong sevens will take place at hong kong stadium from 57 april 2018. Most tickets are sold by travel agents as part of a hotel and flight package with prices for four days anywhere from. People want to be near hong kong stadium and the parties, social events, and beaches on hk island. Inside the stadium, fans dress up, drink and, if theres time, watch one of the rugby worlds best tournaments.
Like our page to get all the latest updates on rugby league in 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. Organisers have tried to enhance the experience with music, side. Madness expected as worlds best sevens throws worlds best. Hong kong sevens players, refs and hardcore fans share tips on how to. Organisers have tried to enhance the experience with music, side attractions and flushing toilets.