HK 7's: WEEK'S RUGBY EVENTS

Over the years the week leading up to the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong  Kong Sevens has grown into one of the greatest and most diverse  celebrations of rugby anywhere in the world - serious tournaments,  social games, charity matches, celebrity dinners...Hong Kong has it   all, enjoy planning how you're going to fill your Sevens Week!

Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 March
Repulse Bay Beach, all day
"Beach Rugby Tournament"
Sand, Sea and Sevens! Loads of family fun at this event, held for the  second year at one of Hong Kong's most popular beaches on the south of  the island. Lots of rugby action to watch, refreshments available,  rugby skills games, free entry!

French International Schools Under 11 Tournament
19, 20 & 23 March, King's Park Sports Ground, 11 Wylie Path, Ho Man Tin
12 French International Schools from around the world gather together  for 3 days of rugby and cultural exchange.
Free entry, refreshments available.

Wednesday 21 March
King's Park Sports Ground, 11 Wylie Path, Ho Man Tin, all day
Altus Kowloon RugbFest
20 teams from around the world playing in a 10s tournament that prides  itself on its hospitality and friendliness. Watch the Rwandan and Laos  national teams in action alongside sides from the Chinese and British  army, and keep your eyes open for rugby legends like John Bentley, Jason Leonard and  Serge Betsen. Long tradition of supporting rugby related charities as well, including Operation Breakthrough and the Tony Ho Scholarship Fund.
Free entry, refreshments available.

Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 March
Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, all day
GFI HKFC 10s
Described as possibly the best 10s tournament in the world, enjoy  watching top quality action over two days in the unique setting in the  middle of Happy Valley Racecourse. Teams to watch out for include the  Penguins, the Scottish Barbarians, and the Asia Pacific Barbarians who  have World Cup winner Mils Milliana amongst their ranks. Other legends  you may get the chance to rub shoulders with include Steve Thompson  and Leon Lloyd who will be there in support of the tournament's  official charity Christina Noble Children's Foundation.
Free entry on Wednesday, tickets on gate on Thursday, refreshments  
available, also being shown on NOW TV. www.hongkongtens.com

Thursday 22 March
King's Park Sports Ground, 11 Wylie Path, Ho Man Tin, all day
Standard Chartered International Youth Tournament
Local Hong Kong youth rugby clubs are joined by sides from Singapore,  Dubai, China, Japan and Russia for a day of 7s games - come and watch  the stars of tomorrow!
Free entry, refreshments available.

Friday 23 March
Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, all day
IRB International Women's Sevens Challenge Cup
In a great new tournament 12 of the top women's teams in the world  compete for the right to play in the inaugural Challenge Cup final in  the Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Between 1-2pm there will also be the annual Bali Memorial Match played  between HKFC and the Pot Bellied Pigs, usually with more than a few  guest stars.
Free entry, refreshments available.

23, 24 & 25 March
Hong Kong Stadium
Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens
The biggest party on the IRB's World Sevens Series circuit, the only  24 team tournament, a "must-attend" event for every passionate sports  fan. Off the field enjoy the concourse bands, wide selection of  refreshments and merchandise, and face painting and games for the  youngsters. There will be a Chinese Cultural theme to the  entertainment breaks this year - watch out for some spectacular  tributes to mark the Year of the Dragon!
The event is sold out, but is shown live on TVB.
www.hksevens.com