Head coach dealt weakened hand for Challenger Series, but has no issues with 15s counterparts cherry-picking sevens stars for Asia Rugby Championship.
Coach Jevon Groves backs proposals for a rugby sevens competition between local teams, as Hong Kong seek a place in the season-ending Madrid grand finals.
Taiwan were once consistently among the top four teams, but have languished in lower echelons since 2008. Unions Cup in Singapore represents chance to restore programme.
Kiwis’ double success in Singapore follows Hong Kong clean sweep, while Argentina men cling on to clinch season series top spot for first time.
The 2016 Olympic gold medallist Alicia Lucas hails first women’s sevens event in Singapore, and revels in rampant Aussie displays, while legend Bryan Habana praises ‘superstar skill and athleticism’.
Great Britain staring at prospect of world series relegation playoff following unfavourable sequence of results in Singapore, while Aussie 15s legend Michael Hooper opens sevens try account in Canada victory.
Ireland are piecing together a formidable HSBC SVNS Series campaign after shedding ‘impostor syndrome’ over five years on elite circuit, said legend Brian O’Driscoll.
Rugby bosses seeking out next generation of stars as drubbing in Australia highlights need for larger player pool, while elite coach Paul John wants to see ‘as many sevens tournaments as possible’ played domestically.
A bad injury forced him to retire from rugby, giving rise to depression, but inspired by the food and cooking videos, he became a chef and made hit videos.
New Zealand top the table from Australia after three straight tournament wins, but a loss to France was a timely reminder that there are still flaws.
Draw for World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament in Monaco pits men in Pool C alongside Spain, Papua New Guinea and Brazil, with women in Pool B alongside Uganda, Paraguay and Jamaica.
Tournament holds its third edition in the city, as proceeds go to medical missions in the Philippines, and grass-roots rugby programmes in the Philippines, Laos and Hong Kong.
Hamish Kenny says his documentary tells how the sport is growing across the continent and helping communities.
Seeing USA play on same stage as men in Hong Kong was ‘cool’, while Olympic inclusion has made the 2028 LA Games a major draw for teenage girls, Abby Gustaitis says.
Raquel Kochhann only returned to the sport in January after almost two years out, and takes inspiration from every moment on the field.
CEO Alan Gilpin says there is ‘a lot of confidence’ in talks about the move in 2025 for the tournament, which is ‘definitely back’.
Salom Yiu retired again on Sunday, and claimed this time he meant it, after Hong Kong’s men beat Japan to win the Melrose Claymore competition.
More than 100,000 people pass through venue’s gates over the course of three days, while city’s leader highlights economic benefits and World Rugby boss praises ‘amazing week’.
Men in green close gap behind series leaders Argentina with one regular leg remaining, and target Olympic glory.
‘We earmarked this competition really early in the season,’ Scott Curry says, adding that Hong Kong was an event ‘where we wanted to peak’.
Defending champions cruise past USA 36-7 to win for second year running at Hong Kong Stadium.