The hong kong rugby sevens tournament started in 1975 as a small event. At the hong kong rugby sevens 120000 people turn up, a lot of beer. As in the last tournament, there will be a main draw with the fifteen world series core teams and one. 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. Fiji beat new zealand to win hong kong sevens and extend. The hong kong sevens was originally the idea of the marketing and promotions manager of rothmans export for a pan asia 15s rugby tournament. Hong kong rugby sevens the official cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens profile. The campaign, created by jwt london, centres around a medallion with two sides serious and play. Information about the rescheduling of the event and ticketing faqs. Today the event draws fans from around the globe, all descending on hong kong to. Hong kong is kind of like the magnifying glass that the fuckedup kid down the street used to employ while incinerating ants. The second option is to buy a ticket through viagogo, the official platform for ticket resellers of the hong kong sevens.
It turns out rugby sevens fans know their sport and know how to have a good time. Public ticket holders must enter via the happy valley infield next to the hong kong racing museum. Welcome to green and gold rugbys live coverage of the hong kong sevens 2015. Hong kong is one of only twothe usa sevens in las vegas, the otherthat spans three days. Fiji win hk7s 7s title five years in a row read more. Including the world rugby womens sevens series qualifier, there will be a total of 40 international teams participating in hong kong during sevens week. 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.
Hong kong sevens edusport sas leading sport travel agent. The 2020 hong kong rugby sevens scheduled for april 3 5 have been postponed to october 16 18, 2020. Hsbc world rugby sevens series 201516 south china morning post. The hong kong rugby sevens is one of hong kongs biggest weekends. Highlights mens action from finals day in hamilton. Hkrfu says hong kong sevens needs new stadium soon, as. Where hong kong march 2015 by where hong kong issuu.
Leah may was considering carlsberg as the main sponsor. 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. Hotels near hong kong sevens, hong kong on tripadvisor. Apr 05, 2016 which is why brand campaigns in hong kong offering free tickets are being widely shared on social media. However, tourism, as a new form of leisure activity, changed.
Fiji have claimed a record breaking fifth straight hong kong crown, with a 217 victory over france. Cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens rescheduled to 1618 oct 2020. In three days, 24 teams battle it up at the hong kong stadium for points toward the world series top ranking. Quarantinefree travel between hong kong, macao and. This year was the 40th anniversary of the tournament and the. Hong kong rugby sevens stock pictures, royaltyfree photos.
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Fiji 7s australia 7s canada 7s usa 7s nz 7s samoa 7s wales 7s england 7s kenya 7s south africa 7s day 12. The pools and schedules for the world rugby sevens series qualifiers and the mens cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens on 47 april, have been confirmed. 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. A general view of stadium during the 2016 hong kong sevens at hong kong. How to watch 2019 hsbc hong kong sevens live stream,world rugby hk live streaming.
The call for a bigger stadium to host the cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens grew yesterday following the completion of the public ballot for. Pools and schedules confirmed for world rugby qualifiers. The 201516 hsbc world rugby sevens series consists of 10 tournaments dubai, cape town, wellington, sydney, las vegas, vancouver, hong kong, singapore, paris and england and runs from 4. Scmp news the annual party that is the hong kong sevens has kicked off, and the south stand is already packed with all kinds of costumes imaginable. Rodney benthamwood wanted rothmans to sponsor a pan asia rugby tournament. Brands, sport girl, sport fashion, adidas fashion, spring summer 2015.
The very first hong kong sevens tournament was held in 1976 and was one of the first rugby tournaments to attract commercial sponsorship. Mar 31, 2015 the hong kong sevens tournament just wrapped up. Find highquality hong kong rugby sevens stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Top 10 hong kong rugby sevens outfits time out hong kong. The hong kong rugby sevens 20 takes place this weekend, march 2224. As in the last tournament, there will be a main draw with the fifteen world. Highlights from the final day of action at the 20 hong kong sevens. Free entry for hkfc members via the main entrance all weekend. Once again, the final will be played in the main stadium on opening day of the tournament, friday, in the evening. Free entry for children under 16 years old all weekend. 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.
At the hong kong rugby sevens 120,000 people turn up, a lot of beer is drunk, colorful costumes are flaunted and fiji normally win. An understrength hong kong side battled its way to the bronze medal at the world rugby hsbc sevens challenger series finale in montevideo, uruguay yesterday to finish as runnersup in the inaugural series. Youre either so excited for the sevens that youre about to pee your pants, or youre dreading it so much youre about to pee your pants. Hong kong is a popular layover destination, but with limited time to spare, a guided tour is the best way to maximize your layover. Founded in 2015, hong kong free press is a nonprofit, englishlanguage newspaper run by journalists and completely independent. Hkrfu says hong kong sevens needs new stadium soon, as public. Subscribe to our newsletter for news and updates around the hong kong sevens. Is hong kong sevens really better than the super bowl.
The tournament was played on 810 april 2016 at hong kong stadium in hong kong. This is your place to be for the latest news from australias finals campaign at the worlds most famous sevens tournament. Watch hong kong sevens rugby live streamingrugby sevens live. Which is why brand campaigns in hong kong offering free tickets are being widely shared on social media. Image of hong kong sevens and hong kong in tourists. Tourist gazes from overseas visitors and hong kong visitors abstract tourism is a fuzzy concept. With the series neckandneck at the top of the standings, the winner of hk will be poised to grab ahold of the series. Hsbc rugby sevens live streaming rugby 7s live stream online tv coverage 2020. With womens rugby gaining in stature every year, 12 international womens teams will compete in the cathay pacifichsbc hong kong womens sevens. The 2016 hong kong sevens was the 41st edition of the hong kong sevens tournament, and the seventh tournament of the 201516 world rugby sevens series. Dls 2019 premier league mod android hd graphics download.
The hong kong sevens is considered the premier tournament on the world rugby sevens. 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. Mar 27, 2015 the hong kong rugby sevens tournament started in 1975 as a small event. Feb 05, 2015 the call for a bigger stadium to host the cathay pacifichsbc hong kong sevens grew yesterday following the completion of the public ballot for next months tournament, which will see the full. Hong kongs rowan varty breaks free to score his teams second try against. Download 500 irb stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Mar 27, 2015 welcome to green and gold rugbys live coverage of the hong kong sevens 2015. Today, it has grown to become a flagship event in the citys social calendar. 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. Getting the most out of your hong kong sevens trip and making your international flight and expensive intercontinental trip worthwhile is simple. The 2015 16 hsbc world rugby sevens series consists of 10 tournaments dubai, cape town, wellington, sydney, las vegas, vancouver, hong kong, singapore, paris and england and runs from 4. Hong kong celebrates 40 years of sevens the daily fix wsj.
It magnifies all the great and exotic things about china while dispensing with all the extraneous matter that makes china suck in direct contrast to mainland china, the internet is fast, faster than charlie sheens hands after a romp around the stable with mr. 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. This is the hong kong sevens, an event which has become as. There is no greater global stage for any sport than the olympics, and rugby sevens will now have its place in thhkru qual tournament schedule fa rgb forwebe spotlight this is an incredible expansion for the sport and were happy to make hong kong a part of it by hosting the worlds first asia rugby sevens qualifier. 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. This is your place to be for the latest news from australias day two campaign at the worlds most famous sevens tournament. Edward jenkins of australia in action during the australia vs united states hsbc sevens world series match as part of the hong kong sevens, the sixth round of the hsbc sevens world series at the hong kong international stadium on march 29, 2015 in hong kong, hong kong photo by getty imagesgetty images. There is no greater global stage for any sport than the olympics, and rugby sevens will now have its place in th hkru qual tournament schedule fa rgb forweb e spotlight. Historically, nations like fiji and samoa have coveted the hk title more than the series championship. The tournament spans three days, beginning on a friday and. Australia qualified for the cup quarterfinals by beating scotland and portugal in pool b, finishing second to new zealand.
Celebratory haka by the new zealand team after winning in 2011. Watch hong kong sevens rugby live streamingrugby sevens. Posted by usa sevens rugby on thursday, august 4, 2016. 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. The 2018 event was a real showstopper, making the 43rd year of the sevens a real highlight. Here are some of the hit and misses from event sponsors. Date of submission 31 july, 2015 grade image of hong kong sevens and hong kong in tourists perspective. Today, it has grown to become a flagship event in the citys social calendar, drawing a crowd of 120,000 from around the. Hkfp is only answerable only to readers, not shareholders. Dream league soccer 2020 hack tool unlimited free coins generator android and. The official tournament draw for all 28 participating teams took place in hong kong on 16 february 2015. Mar 29, 2015 welcome to green and gold rugbys live coverage of the 2015 hong kong sevens finals. Mar 29, 2015 at the hong kong rugby sevens 120,000 people turn up, a lot of beer is drunk, colorful costumes are flaunted and fiji normally win. Scmp news the annual party that is the hong kong sevens.
The single dudes guide to the hong kong sevens the single. Welcome to green and gold rugbys live coverage of the 2015 hong kong sevens finals. Australia have qualified for the cup quarterfinals after beating scotland and portugal, but falling to new zealand. The 2015 hong kong sevens was the 40th edition of the hong kong sevens and the sixth tournament of the 201415 sevens world series. How to buy tickets for the hong kong rugby sevens topmiles. Its one of the few worldclass international events to make it to this sportsstarved part of the world. Sponsors and partners we would like to thank our sponsors for their tremendous support for the 2019 event. The cathay pacific hsbc hong kong sevens is currently the seventh event on the world rugby sevens calendar and is considered the premier tournament in the series. 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.
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