Hong Kong recognised as ‘global player’ in world rugby after record-breaking Sevens party
Hong Kong brought the curtain down on its 50th anniversary Sevens in front of another record crowd on Sunday, and with the head of World Rugby calling the city a “significant global player”.
According to organisers, some 113,395 supporters passed through the gates over the three days of the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, the biggest official attendance since the tournament began in 1976.
And while New Zealand’s women successfully defended their title, South Africa’s men won in Hong Kong...
South Africa Wins Hong Kong Sevens
- South Africa end nearly 30 years of hurt to finally grab Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens crown South China Morning Post —
- NZ maintains rugby sevens dominance, beating Australia in another final ABC News —
- South Africa men end their Hong Kong Sevens hoodoo and New Zealand women win again ABC News —
- Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Jorja Miller to the four as New Zealand keep record intact South China Morning Post —
- Philip Snyman ‘speechless’ as clinical Blitzboks claim historic Hong Kong SVNS title IOL —