 And who said rugby is a blokes-only sport? Proving women can create as much excitement on the rugby field as men, the 10th Hong Kong Women’s Rugby Sevens Tournament will take place this year on March 29 and 30 at So Kon Po Sports Ground, across from the Hong Kong stadium. The Cup final will kick off at 6:42pm at the Hong Kong stadium. Twelve international teams will be participating in this year’s tournament – including the defending champions New Zealand, 2006 runners-up Australia, Hong Kong, China, USA, and debutants Papua New Guinea. Games are seven minutes each way, with two minutes intervals between halves, so head on down and catch the action. What: Hong Kong Women’s Rugby Sevens Tournament
When: 9am to 5pm, March 29 to 30
Where: So Kon Po Sports Ground
How much: Free!
Enquiries: 2504 8323
 The UEFA (The Union of European Football Association) Champions League Trophy Tour will hit Hong Kong on March 16 through 18, courtesy of the league sponsors Heineken. The event will allow fans from Hong Kong to enjoy the experience at of lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy at the famous gladiators’ winners’ stage. Fan Chun Yip—Hong Kong Footballer of the Year 2003-2004, and supermodel Amanda Strand will be at the event. They too, like the fans, will be there for a chance to take a photograph with the trophy. The tour will take place outside the New World Centre (18-24 Salisbury Road, TST, 2734 8944) from 6-9 pm on Mar 16, noon to 9pm on the 17, and noon to 6pm on the 18.
What: UEFA Champions League Trophy Tour
When: March 16 and 17
Where: New World Centre, TST
How Much: Free
Enquiries: 2520 5821
Twenty-four teams. Three teams a group. Eight groups in all will battle for supremacy in the annual Hong Kong Tens Rugby Tournament. The first day of the tournament is organised in a round robin format, with the results used to determine three tiers of teams playing for the coveted Tens’ Cup, Plate, or Bowl. The best of the best from around the world will be here with teams laden with current and past international players - the quality of the rugby is that good. Defending champions New Zealand Metro will have a difficult road to their title defence, as the luck of the draw (or lack of it) has given them a tough bracket. They will potentially face a strong Hill & Associates Hong Kong Barbarians, then possibly meet the fourth seed Fijian club in the semi-finals. Waiting for them in the final is likely to be one of the perennial Kiwi contenders Aliens or the UK’s top touring team, Penguins. Some argue that the ten’s format is a better game than “sevens”. The longer game and extra players on the field makes the game “tactically more viable”. Everyone has their own opinions, so judge for yourself at the tournament. Admission is by programme ($200), or, if you’re a member of the Hong Kong Football Club, watch the tourney free of charge.
What: Hong Kong Ten’s Rugby Tournament
When: 11am, March 28 to 29
Where: Hong Kong Football Club
How much: $200 for admission by programme
Enquiries: 2866 3110
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