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Hong Kong Women’s Sevens 2015 @ Kings Park – 26 March, 2015

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A fantastic day’s rugby at Kings Park – Hong Kong Women’s Seven’s Day 1

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Hong Kong Women’s Sevens 2015 – Day 1 Results

Tournament Results - Day One Results 2015

A superb unbeaten run from Hong Kong, including a 31-14 victory over Asian champions China, pushed the hosts into a commanding position at the end of the opening day of the Hong Kong Women’s Sevens 2015.

Hong Kong defeated Asian Games Gold medalists China, who also feature on the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series, in the final match of the day to set up an enticing Cup quarterfinal clash against Samoa. Hong Kong will play Samoa tomorrow in the last cup quarterfinal at 10.40am at Hong Kong Football Club.

“China doesn’t seem to be as good as when we came across them last year in the Asian Series. It doesn’t mean to say that they have changed their whole team, but they definitely have a few new girls here this weekend but we have definitely improved our game,” said Hong Kong coach Anna Richards.

A brace from Natasha Olson-Thorne in the first five minutes, gave Hong Kong a confidence boost against China. A lovely solo effort from Aggie Poon from deep inside Hong Kong territory increased the lead to 19-0 at the break. China came back in the second half with a try but Hong Kong remained composed with Lai Pou-fan outstanding in defence forcing the mainland girls into repeated Lindsay Varty added a fourth try making full use of the space created by Kwong Sau-yan. Hong Kong rounded off a solid performance with Kwong scoring a fifth try before China scored a late consolation try.

Hong Kong had earlier in the day pulled off another fine victory over Kazakhstan 17-5, and opened their account with a 41-0 win over Singapore. “I am very happy with the way the girls performed and very happy with where we finished after day one. It has given us a great shot at day two,” said Richards. “We talked a lot this week about being calm and having ball control and that was what I was “We started off pretty well against Singapore and we scored a lot of early points, maybe we got a bit scrappy in the last three minutes or so but we still managed to win 41-0, so I was very happy with our start.

“We played a great match against Kazakhstan. Again we spoke about being calm and composed and a lot about ball control and keep tackling,” said Richards. “Our girls tackled their hearts out and scrambled really well on defence and scored three very important tries which gave us a fantastic win. Last year, we traded wins with Kazakhstan over the season, but today our game against them was probably some of the best rugby and free-running rugby that I have seen our girls play. That game gave the girls a huge amount of confidence going into the China game,” Richards continued.

Hong Kong will come up against Samoa who they met last month in a losing cause at “Our girls were really disappointed the last time we played and this give us another shot at them,” Richards added.

Hong Kong’s goal is to reach the Cup final for the first time in the history of the Hong Kong Women’s Sevens and play in front of the Friday night crowd at the Hong Kong Sevens.

Rowan Varty: Hong Kong Sevens Legend

Rowan Varty: Hong Kong Legend

Rowan Varty, a local rugby legend, is Hong Kong’s all-time leading try and points scorer at the Sevens. bc spoke to him as he prepares to compete in his 10th Sevens and amazingly to make his 30th visit to So Kon Po.

How can a 29 year old be attending his 30th HK Sevens?
By going every year of my life! I was born just before the Sevens, my parents took me as new born baby and I guess I enjoyed myself.

As a spectator, any memories that stand out?
The 1993 final between Western Samoa (as they were) and Fiji. W. Samoa won and it was pouring with rain. The atmosphere was electric, it’s the only time I can remember getting the same feeling off the pitch as on it!

As a player how have the Sevens changed for you over the last decade?
Our approach has become more professional. We used to go to the South Stand in between games to hang out with our mates. Now we go back to the hotel and rest! It is still the highlight of the year though.

IMG_8893-XLFavourite HK Sevens team memory?
It has to be winning the shield in 2010. It was the first year of the new format, so it was equivalent to winning the old bowl. We were mobbed after collecting the trophy and only made it a quarter way round the stadium on the victory lap before Canada, who had won the next final, overtook us!

Worst team experience?
The 2011 Sevens. We lost every game and it was a rude awakening.

Sevens is very much a team game, but what’s your favourite personal moment as a player?
Each time we run out of the tunnel and the stadium erupts, it makes training hard all year worthwhile.

You’re the all time leading HK try scorer at the HK Sevens what’s your ‘best’/favourite try you’ve scored at the HK Sevens?
I scored an important try in the quarter finals against Chile last year. It may not have been the most glamorous but it got us to the semis.

What do you do between games?
If theres a big enough break we will go back to the hotel and rest up. Its good to have a mental switch off between the periods of focus around the games. Otherwise we hang out in the players area across the road.

Do you watch many of the other games over the weekend?
We try to. I enjoy watching Fiji and England, so any chance I get I’ll watch them play. Also if other Asian teams are playing I’ll make the effort. We will often watch upcoming opponents if they are playing each other to get a feel of their game.

Pulling on the national jersey and running out into a cauldron of noise as 40,000 fans roar in support, can you describe what that feels like?
It is a feeling worth living for! If we have had a couple of good results, the fans are usually extra vocal and it lifts you as a player.

Catch Rowan and the rest of the Hong Kong team this weekend as look to qualify for the Sevens World Series by winning in Hong Kong.

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Rugby Spirit @ Isola – 4 March, 2015

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As the 40th HK Sevens draws closer, the HKRugby Football Union unveiled Rugby Spirit – 40 years of the Sevens – told in lights on the side of the ICC from 20-29 March, 2015. The 2-minute show will be play twice nightly at 7.45pm and 9.00pm, immediately after ICC’s ordinary light show.
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The Beach Boys live @ Hong Kong Sevens!

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
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The Beach Boys live @ Hong Kong Sevens! - 23 March 2013
The Beach Boys live @ Hong Kong Sevens! – 23 March 2013