CATHAY/HSBC HONG KONG SEVENS 2026

South Africa’s men snared a drought-breaking first title and New Zealand’s women continued their dominance as the 50th anniversary of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens reached a thrilling crescendo on Sunday evening.

In a heaving Kai Tak Stadium packed with over 37,000 fans today and 113,395 fans across the weekend - South Africa blitzed defending Hong Kong champions Argentina 35-7 to secure their first Hong Kong Sevens win after years of heartbreak.

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The 50th anniversary celebrations went up a notch at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Saturday, with the Vengaboys nearly lifting the roof off Kai Tak Stadium and the heroes of 1976 in front of 41,457 fans.

During the traditional March Past featuring mini rugby players from all over Hong Kong and some of the game’s biggest names past and present, some of the trailblazers who took part in the very first Hong Kong Sevens back in 1976 saluted the raucous crowd.

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The 50th anniversary of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens began with a bang at Kai Tak Stadium on Friday with a stunning opening ceremony supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

With the roof closed at the magnificent Kai Tak Stadium, the 34,000-strong crowd was entertained by a blockbuster show featuring South Korean K-pop girl group Primrose and Filipina singer-songwriter Gwyn Dorado.

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Catch all the latest updates around our Men's and Women's teams as they battle it out in the 2026 Melrose Claymores.

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The Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) men’s and women’s sevens squads selected for the Melrose Claymores competition at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026 (17-19 April) were announced today in front of 1,200 spectators at the Parade Ring of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Sha Tin Racecourse.

Hop on the Vengabus and buckle up! The Vengaboys are officially hitting the main stage, bringing a soundtrack that screams “We Like To Party” — and we’re betting “Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!” will echo through every corner of Kai Tak. Ready for pure, unbridled 90s joy? We’ve got just the ticket.

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Here are some key facts and figures from the 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, including the teams and entertainment acts, local and international fans, media coverage, broadcast figures and events within the wider Sevens Week in Hong Kong.

There are also some key findings from work undertaken with Nielsen – a leading global firm for economic impact reporting – around the overall value of HK $768M delivered to the economy of Hong Kong.

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The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026 will be held at the Kai Tak Stadium from 17-19 April, as the iconic event celebrates its 50th Anniversary.

An exclusive 24-hour 11/11 pre-sale for general admission tickets will run from 11:11AM HKT on Tuesday 11 November, coinciding with China’s Singles Day celebration – the world’s largest online retail shopping day.

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Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) has today announced ticket sale details for the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026, which will be held at the Kai Tak Stadium from 17-19 April 2026.

Continuing a run of milestones for the world’s best sevens – after ending a 30-year run at the Hong Kong Stadium in 2024 and becoming the first international tournament at Kai Tak Stadium in March – the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026.

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