Posts Tagged ‘Hong Kong 7s’

  • Blitzboks keep World Series lead with gutsy Hong Kong effort

    Apr 8, 18 • 1477 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks keep World Series lead with gutsy Hong Kong effort

    The Springbok Sevens team maintained their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series lead on Sunday as their youthful squad claimed third place at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. The Blitzboks side, which fielded five debutants at the iconic event, won 26-7...

  • England Sevens beaten by Samoa in Hong Kong

    Apr 8, 18 • 1361 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on England Sevens beaten by Samoa in Hong Kong

    England Sevens finished their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong with defeat to Samoa on day three of the tournament. Captained by Will Edwards, the 12-man squad featured Team England’s Alex Davis and Charlie Hayter alongside a number of the...

  • AUSTRALIA BRUSH AWAY ENGLAND BEFORE FRANCE STOP THEIR RUN IN HONG KONG

    Apr 8, 18 • 1184 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on AUSTRALIA BRUSH AWAY ENGLAND BEFORE FRANCE STOP THEIR RUN IN HONG KONG

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side’s campaign has come to an end at the HSBC Hong Kong Sevens after falling short to France in the Challenge Trophy semi-final. The Aussies got showed a lot of fight in their Challenge Trophy quarter-final against...

  • Springbok Sevens to meet Spain in Hong Kong quarterfinals

    Apr 7, 18 • 1428 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens to meet Spain in Hong Kong quarterfinals

    The Springbok Sevens team reached their seventh consecutive quarterfinal of the 2017/18 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series on Saturday after wins over Scotland (31-17) and England (33-15) in their pool matches of the Hong Kong tournament. They now meet Spain on...

  • England Sevens to face Australia in Challenge Trophy quarter-final in Hong Kong

    Apr 7, 18 • 1244 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on England Sevens to face Australia in Challenge Trophy quarter-final in Hong Kong

    England Sevens will face Australia in the Challenge Trophy quarter-final at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong tomorrow after finishing third in Pool C. In their first pool fixture against Scotland on Friday, England narrowly lost 19-22 with...

  • YOUNG AUSTRALIAN SIDE SET DATE AGAINST ENGLAND IN HONG KONG

    Apr 7, 18 • 1204 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on YOUNG AUSTRALIAN SIDE SET DATE AGAINST ENGLAND IN HONG KONG

    A young Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have finished fourth in their pool to set-up a Challenge Trophy quarter-final clash with England at the HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Fielding eight debutants as well as two players returning to the fold for the...

  • HONG KONG SEVENS 2018 DAY 2 RESULTS

    Apr 7, 18 • 3937 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on HONG KONG SEVENS 2018 DAY 2 RESULTS

    Argentina 31-14 France USA 47-5 Wales England 47-7 Korea South Africa 31-17 Scotland Australia 14-34 Canada Kenya 26-0 Spain New Zealand 19-12 Samoa Fiji 36-14 Russia Wales 19-7 France USA 31-17 Argentina Scotland 61-7 Korea South...

  • Springbok Sevens off to winning start in Hong Kong

    Apr 6, 18 • 1510 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens off to winning start in Hong Kong

    The Blitzboks started their Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens tournament on a strong note on Friday as they defeated South Korea 45-0 in their opening pool C match. They will face Scotland and England in their remaining pool matches on Saturday. Springbok...

  • HONG KONG SEVENS 2018 DAY 1 RESULTS

    Apr 6, 18 • 2585 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on HONG KONG SEVENS 2018 DAY 1 RESULTS

    Argentina 31-10 Wales USA 24-24 France England 19-22 Scotland South Africa 45-0 Korea Australia 12-17 Spain Kenya 33-10 Canada New Zealand 36-5 Russia Fiji 31-12 Samoa...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens go down in Hong Kong final

    Apr 6, 18 • 1457 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens go down in Hong Kong final

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens hopes of earning core status on the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series were dashed in Hong Kong on Friday after the last hurdle proved too steep with the side going down 31-14 against China in the final. Twelve...

  • All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

    Apr 6, 18 • 1353 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Roger Randle has named the team to play at the HSBC Hong Kong Sevens for this weekend. The team is (denotes debut); 1. Amanaki Nicole* 2. Salesi Rayasi* 3. Tone Ng Shiu 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Luke Masirewa 6. Rocky Khan 7. Daniel...

  • Opportunity knocks for next Blitzboks generation

    Apr 6, 18 • 1285 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Opportunity knocks for next Blitzboks generation

    Few are better placed to explain the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Sevens experience than former Blitzboks captain and stand-in Springbok Sevens coach, Marius Schoeman. A decision by Blitzboks head coach Neil Powell to take the biggest chunk of his regular squad...

  • Springbok Women’s Sevens on track in Hong Kong

    Apr 5, 18 • 1357 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens on track in Hong Kong

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens remained on track to win the ticket that would secure them core status in the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series by booking their place in the quarter-final of the Qualifying tournament in Hong Kong. They will face...

  • Playing with a smile part of Blitzboks culture

    Apr 5, 18 • 1316 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Playing with a smile part of Blitzboks culture

    There are few venues more intimidating than Hong Kong to make your HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut, but Springbok Sevens player Ryan Oosthuizen had some calming advice for the five new Blitzboks that will run out for the team this weekend. Friday’s...

  • ENGLAND SEVENS SQUAD NAMED FOR HONG KONG

    Apr 4, 18 • 1377 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS SQUAD NAMED FOR HONG KONG

    Simon Amor has named the England Sevens squad that will play in the Cathay Pacific HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on 6-8 April. As the seventh stop on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, the three-day tournament takes place one week before Team England Sevens...

  • Blitzboks keen to discard novice tag

    Apr 2, 18 • 1371 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks keen to discard novice tag

    Experience may not be one of the tools in the Springbok Sevens’ armoury as they attempt to win the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens for the first time, but the team is determined to use the other attributes that could lead to glory as they look to stay...

  • Human to lead Blitzboks to Hong Kong Sevens

    Mar 29, 18 • 1572 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Human to lead Blitzboks to Hong Kong Sevens

    Dewald Human will captain an exciting Springbok Sevens squad – containing five uncapped players – to the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens next weekend. Human is one of six players who were part of the Blitzboks squad that won the HSBC World Rugby...

  • DEBUTANTS SET TO FIRE FOR QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS IN HONG KONG

    Mar 29, 18 • 1211 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on DEBUTANTS SET TO FIRE FOR QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS IN HONG KONG

    1. Jeral Skelton, 3 caps, Brothers QLD 2. Dylan Pietsch, 8 caps, Randwick NSW 3. Sam Croke, 1 cap, Randwick NSW 4. Brandon Quinn, 6 caps, Gordon NSW 5. James Armstrong*, Sydney University 6. Henry Clunies-Ross*, Sydney University 7. Nick Price*, Southern...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens embrace qualification opportunity

    Mar 14, 18 • 1318 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens embrace qualification opportunity

    With the draw for the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifiers (WRWSS) tournament in Hong Kong on 5-6 April announced, the Springbok Women’s Sevens team are more determined than ever to perform at their best to qualify for the 2018/19 HSBC World Rugby...

  • Snyman to reach milestone at iconic Hong Kong Sevens

    Apr 6, 16 • 1772 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Snyman to reach milestone at iconic Hong Kong Sevens

    Springbok Sevens regular Philip Snyman will become the ninth South African to reach the special milestone of 35 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments when the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens kicks off on Friday noon (SA time). The Springbok Sevens...