ASIA RUGBY SEVENS SERIES 2024 (LEG 1)

ASIA RUGBY SEVENS SERIES 2024 (LEG 1)
The Asia Rugby Sevens Series is the premier sevens tournament for rugby in Asia. The tournament was first held in 2009 and has been an annual event since, playing a key role in the development of the sport in the region as well as providing a pathway for Hong Kong China team qualification into the World Rugby's men and women's series as well as the Olympic Games.

In the current format, the tournament features the top 4 men’s and women’s teams in both competitions, played over 3 legs and venues in Asia.
07 SEP 2024 – 08 SEP 2024
INCHEON, KOREA

MEN'S WIN, WOMEN'S SECURE RUNNERS UP

With some tired bodies, Hong Kong China Men's 7s were dominant in Korea to claim the first-leg title of ARSS 2024 at the Namdong Incheon Asiad Rugby Stadium on Sunday 7 September, while the women's 7s were excellent in finishing runners-up, beating Japan along the way.

Sunday 8 September (Finals)

Japan Men 12 - 24 Hong Kong China (Cup Semi Final)
Japan Women 7 - 12 Hong Kong China (Cup Semi Final)
China Men 7 - 40 Hong Kong China (Cup Final)
Hong Kong China Women 0 - 26 China (Cup Final)

The second ARSS 2024 leg takes place in Hangzhou, China from 21-22 September 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT04OcsdBcg&t=24888s
MEN'S WIN, WOMEN'S SECURE RUNNERS UP

BOTH SIDES REACH SEMI FINALS

On a beautiful day for rugby, the new season of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series, which introduced a lot of debutante players across the 16 teams in action, delivered some good results for the Hong Kong China Men's and Women's 7s teams as they reached the semi finals at the Namdong Incheon Asiad Rugby Stadium.

Saturday 7 September (Pools)

Hong Kong China Men 46 – 0 Singapore
Hong Kong China Women 21 - 5 Singapore
Hong Kong China Men 26 - 0 Korea
Hong Kong China Women 17 - 15 Malaysia
Hong Kong China Men 36 - 7 UAE
China Women 14 - 7 Hong Kong China

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEacmMr1T6o
BOTH SIDES REACH SEMI FINALS

MEN'S PLAYERS

1 James CHRISTIE ©
2 Michael COVERDALE
3 Alessandro NARDONI
4 Matteo AVITABILE*
5 Callum MCCULLOUGH
6 LEE Ka To Cado
7 Hugo STILES
8 Max DENMARK
9 Bryn PHILLIPS
10 Liam DOHERTY
11 Liam HERBERT
12 FONG Kit Fung
13 Harry SAYERS
*Potential Debut

https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/hong-kong-china-mens-and-womens-7s-squads-confirmed-for-leg-1-of-asia-rugby-sevens-series
MEN'S PLAYERS

WOMEN'S PLAYERS

1 AU YEUNG Sin Yi
2 Chloe BALTAZAR
3 Micayla BALTAZAR
4 CHAN Tsz Ching
5 Chloe CHAN
6 CHONG Ka Yan
7 HO Jessica Wai On
8 POON Hoi Yan
9 CHAN Stephanie Chor Ki
10 Grace HOOD*
11 Natasha OLSON-THORNE ©
12 HO Tsz Wun
13 Sabay LYNAM
*Potential Debut

https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/hong-kong-china-mens-and-womens-7s-squads-confirmed-for-leg-1-of-asia-rugby-sevens-series
WOMEN'S PLAYERS

LEG 1 PREVIEW

The new Asia Rugby Sevens Series (ARSS) 2024 kicks off with the first leg taking place in Korea this weekend. The regional premier national Sevens Series returns to a three-leg format this season with teams chasing World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 qualification and the right to be Asian champions.

https://www.hkrugby.com/news/details/asia-rugby-sevens-series-2024-preview-new-season-same-goals
LEG 1 PREVIEW

SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

ASIA RUGBY EMIRATES WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
15 MAY 2025 – 25 MAY 2025
FUKUOKA, JAPAN
ASIA RUGBY EMIRATES MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
14 JUN 2025 – 05 JUL 2025
UAE, HONG KONG AND KOREA