International Youth Tournament @ Kings Park – 21 March 2013
A cold wet Kings Park played host to the 2013 International Youth Tournament as rugby teams from Australia, Singapore and the USA joined the SAR’s clubs for a day of sparkling competitive rugby.
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Hong Kong Beach 5s – 16-17 March 2013
A wonderful weekend of fiercely competitive rugby, netball and dodgeball.
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The Beach Boys live @ Hong Kong Sevens!
In a first for the Hong Kong Sevens, Rock & Roll hall of fame artists the Beach Boys will entertain the fans with a short set on-event. The Beach Boys will perform immediately following the March Past on Saturday, March 23 at 14.30 on a temporary stage set-up along the North Stand.
Also performing live as part of the opening ceremony will be the London Welsh Rugby Club Choir along with the Hong Kong Welsh Male Voice Choir.
Hong Kong Sevens – 22-24, March 2013
Hong Kong Stadium
www.hksevens.com
Hong Kong Masters @ AsiaWorld-Expo – 28 February to 2 March, 2013
A show-jumping lifestyle event featuring 30 of the world’s top show jumpers, including local rider Raena Leung, who will compete over three days at Asia World Expo for over US1million. If you enjoyed last year’s Olympic Show Jumping, have fond memories of the Olympic 2008 equestrian events or have been out and hopped a few fences at Beas River Equistian Centre and want to see the best of the best up close and personal this will be the perfect oppourtunity. The Hong Kong Masters is the second event in the Masters Grand Slam Indoor which started in Paris and culminates in New York
As well as some quality show jumping there’ll be fine dining, wine tastings, a little bit of art and of course the ubiquitous “tailored shopping experience”.
Tickets are priced from $450-$150 depending on session, www.cityline.com or call 2111 5333.
Hong Kong 10s – 20-21 March 2013
Simply a great two days of rugby at possibly the world’s best 10s tournament.
Wednesday, March 20 – 11.00am-9.00pm – FREE ENTRY
Thursday, March 21 – 10.30am-8.30pm – HK$100 per person
Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley
www.hongkongtens.com
HKFC Hockey 6s – 29-30 March 2013
The HKFC Hockey 6s will be played at the Hong Kong Football Club on Friday and Saturday March 29th – 30th 2013. The tournament features four international teams – Australia, Great Britain, Holland and the Hong Kong Barbarians – competing in a round-robin competition as well as ‘social’ competition featuring an expected 30 international and club teams. Entry forms for the social competition can be found at www.hkhockeysixes.com.
An exciting addition to this years tournament is the World Hockey Challenge Hong Kong, an 11-aside exhibition match on the 28 March, featuring the stars playing in the international component of the 6s. The regulation 70-minute match at the HK Football Club will start at 7:30pm entry is free.
HKFC Hockey 6s – 29-30 March 2013
HK Football Club, Free Entry
World Hockey Challenge Hong Kong
HK Football Club, 7:30pm, 28 March 2013, Free Entry
BNP Paribas Showdown – 4 March 2013
Li Na, Asia’s first Grand Slam champion, will take on two-time year-end world No. 1 and Grand Slam finalist Caroline Wozniacki while eight-time Grand Slam champion Ivan Lendl will renew his rivalry with John McEnroe, a seven-time Grand Slam champion at the Asiaworld Arena.
BNP Paribas Showdown
AsiaWorld Expo Arena, 4 March 2013, 7:45pm, $2,250, $1,350, $800, $585, $400, Tel: 31 288 288.
HKFC Ice kicked off against CWB Phoenix with an unintended late start at King‘s Park courtesy of typhoon Haima. Ice had a noisy crowd of enthusiastic supporters there to cheer them on.
Rosie Hopewell-Fong led the girl’s from the start, implementing a pre-planned kicking strategy to exploit the space. The chasing backs earning Ice an early penalty. HKFC looked threatening, exerting pressure and keeping the ball deep in the CWB’s half. On 14 minutes, an excellent drive for the line by Rosie Hopewell-Fong opened the scoring.
CWB put together some fast passages of play and notable scrums from their forwards; however HKFC’s solid defence and some exceptional tackling from Crystal Wray on the wing prevented them from gaining the possession. With both sides kicking for territory and looking for a line break, the majority of action was in the middle of the pitch as the first half drew to close.
Ball and handling errors from both sides resulted in a few missed opportunities for HKFC. Two yellow cards were presented to CWB for foul play. Ice exploited their numerical advantage and Captain, Bobby Wilson scored a hard earned second try just before the whistle. Half-time 10-0.
After the break, CWB looked to pick-up the intensity of their game, as they did so though the errors started to creep in and several dropped balls and Ice took full advantage of CWB’s generosity as Bobby Wilson scored her second try of the afternoon, converted by Rosie Hopewell-Fong’s 17-0.
Exciting, yet scrappy game play at times from both teams fighting for their place. Ice made some changes with Angelina Cheung and Maggie Wong off replaced by Nina Pirie and Natalia Lech. Relentless pressure from CWB looking for a way back into the game was finally rewarded with a converted try.
With 5 minutes to go, more subs for HKFC; Jamie Ho for Stephanie Siu, Denise Chan off for Doris Chen and Amy Kong on for Royce Chan. These fresh legs combined to set up HKFC Ice’s Crystal Wray for a fourth try and surely seal the game with 3 minutes to go. CWB replied quickly penetrating a wide gap up the middle to secure a well deserved second converted try. Final score 22-14.
HKFC Ice:
1. Denise Chan, 2. Shonagh Ryan, 3. Megan Richardson, 4. Angelina Cheung, 5. Iris Chan, 6. Claire Hunter, 7. Nina Pirie, 8. Bobby Wilson ©, 9. Sophie Short, 10. Rose Hopewell-Fong, 11. Jane Cheung, 12. Stephanie Siu, 13. Jamie Bourk, 14. Crystal Wray, 15. Helen Lee
Substitutes: Doris Chen, Cheryl Gourley, Zuzanna Osinska, Royce Chan, Cynthia Luk, Henrietta Wong, Hei Hei Wong and Rabbit Leung.
Tries: Bobby Wilson (2), Rosie Hopewell-Fong, Crystal Wray
Conversion: Rosie Hopewell-Fong
Causeway Bay Phoenix:
1. Pui Yan, Cooliy Wong, 2. Tsang Siu Ching, 3. Chin Po Po, 4. Chan Yan Yi, 5. Wing Chi Jenny Wong, 6. Li Man Yi, 7. Tin Yan, Dora Chim, 8. Tsang Ching Man, 9. Sin Man Hau, 10. Wong Sze Man, 11. Lau Sin Tung, 12. Au To, 13. Chan Abigail, 14. Lam Ka Wai, 15. Tsang Yuen Ying
Substitutes: Ho Pui Ki, Kwan Ki Chan, Rain Lam, Kwok Yuk Lin (C), Ling Yee Ally Cheung, Ng Wing Yee, See Wai June Au, Wing Ting Catherine Cheng
