Hong Kong Sevens round-up with HSBC SVNS final stops incoming

The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens has just been this past weekend, from the 28–30 March 2025, marking a new era for the tournament at the state-of-the-art Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. This 50,000-seat venue, specifically designed for rugby sevens, offers fans an unparalleled experience with features like a fully retractable roof and an in-stadium cooling system. This is the first time that this stadium has held the big event and it did not disappoint.

The teams which were competing this weekend in the SVNS:

·       Men's SVNS: New Zealand, Argentina, Australia, Fiji, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Kenya, Spain, South Africa, Uruguay, USA.

·       Women's SVNS: New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Fiji, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Japan, Spain, USA

Top 4 highlights for the men:

• Champions: Argentina who clinched the title, defeating France 12-7 in a nail-biting final. Argentina are now 12 points clear at the top of the table.

• Bronze Medal Match: In the 3rd and 4th play off, Australia beat Fiji 22-21 to take bronze.

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Top 4 highlights for the women:

• Champions: New Zealand who have been dominated this 2025 series overcoming Australia with a 26-19 win in the final. 

• Bronze Medal Match: Canada edged out France with a 21-17 victory to claim the bronze medal. ​

Additionally, the Hong Kong China Men's and Women's teams competed in the Melrose Claymores tournament against teams from China, Japan, Kazakhstan, and Thailand. ​Both the Hong Kong women’s and men’s teams took home gold for a home crowd. This is a big achievement for Hong Kong and the future of Hong Kong rugby

Beyond rugby, the event featured performances from Cantopop stars RubberBand, Italian singer GALA, DJ Pete Tong, and the British band Kaiser Chiefs, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere throughout the weekend.

Even more rugby: Hong Kong 10s 2025

The Hong Kong 10s is a prestigious invitational rugby tournament known for its fast-paced, 10-a-side format. The event is a global phenomena and one many players want to be involved with.

Historically and this year, the Hong Kong 10s was held at venues like the Hong Kong Football Club. With the opening of the Kai Tak Sports Park, it's possible that future tournaments, including the 10s, may be hosted at this new facility.​

The winners of Hong Kong 10s men were Tradition YCAC and the women were RKS NZ Legends. 

Looking Ahead

Both the Hong Kong Sevens and the 10s play pivotal roles in Hong Kong's sports culture, drawing international attention and contributing significantly to the city's vibrant atmosphere. 

What’s Next for the Series?

You only must wait another week to see non-stop 7s. The next stop of the series is in Singapore as HSBC SVNS returns to the National Stadium on 5-6 April 2025. This will be a decider for many teams of where they will be at the end of the 2025 series. It is all to play for.

Next, the final HSBC SVNS stop will take place in Los Angeles, where the World Championship will unfold. The top eight men’s and women’s teams will compete at Dignity Health Sports Park, the future venue of the LA 2028 Olympics, in a winner-takes-all showdown. Additionally, the top four men’s and women’s teams from the HSBC Sevens Challenger will face off against the bottom four teams in the SVNS rankings in a high-stakes promotion and relegation playoff to determine the 2026 lineup.