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Get ready for an action-packed week of events leading into the ultimate sporting spectacular! Whether you’re looking to upskill your knowledge, celebrate over a steak dinner, or take to the pitch, Hong Kong Sevens Week has something for everyone.

Sunday 31st March

The Hong Kong International Touch Championship

Join us for the biggest touch tournament in Hong Kong! There are opportunities available for Men’s, Women’s and Mixed teams. Expect a competitive tournament and a festival atmosphere! E-mail [email protected] for more details.

Tuesday 2nd April

AustCham Hong Kong Rugby Sevens Cocktail Evening, 6pm-8pm

Hosting members of the Australian Men’s and Women’s teams and coaches, exclusively at the Official Residence of the Australian Consul General in Hong Kong. The event will provide an opportunity to meet with and hear insights from the players and coaches, and experience quality networking with Australian food, beer and wines, in a relaxed, exclusive setting. More info: https://www.austcham.com.hk/ev...

Wednesday 3rd April

HKCR & Brand Hong Kong Sport & Sustainability Summit and Value of Sport Lunch

Welcoming 150 leaders and key decision makers from corporates, foundations and family offices, regionally and in Hong Kong. During the Summit, we will have four themed panels on related topics – speakers already confirmed include former Under Secretary for the Environment Christine Loh, Great Britain 7s player and Scottish Rugby’s Sustainability Ambassador Jamie Farndale, and Commonwealth Games 2022 Sustainability Manager Simon Wright Jones.

The Hong Kong Football Club Tradition 10s

Hong Kong Football Club has hosted the 10s every year since it was first staged in 1986 to celebrate the club’s 100th anniversary. The HKFC 10s is annually held on the Wednesday and Thursday before the world-famous Hong Kong Sevens, and traditionally attracts many stars of the game including seven of the New Zealand squad that won the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Contact: Ryan Matthysen – [email protected]

Doddie Weir Dinner

The ‘Greatest Rugby Dinner in the World’ is back to celebrate all things life and rugby - expect lots of laughs, a fabulous dinner, and an amazing cohort of speakers and guests in support of a great cause. For more information, contact: [email protected]

International Sports and Emergency Medicine Symposium, 3-4th April

Brush up on your knowledge with a selection of key panel discussion topics: Sports Medicine in Asia, providing support for specific player groups; adolescent, female and retiring athletes, nutrition and cardiology updates, sustainable S&C education and immediate care training in the community, putting practice into policy. Key speakers include James Robson, Des Ryan, Araba Chintoh, Austin Jeans, Steve Mellalieu, Zaheer Yousef, Andy Smith, Hope Bond, Kenyon Man, Wong Tak Man, Arthur Cheung, Patrick Yung, Mutsuo Yamada. More information: https://www.hkrugby.com/shop/t...

Thursday 4th April

19th Kowloon RugbyFest

The RugbyFest has grown in size since it’s inception in 2021 but is now an integral part of Hong Kong’s week of rugby madness. RugbyFest has been visited by teams from all over the world and from every continent! Now in its 19th year RugbyFest will host 16 men’s teams, 8 women’s teams and a new men’s veterans’(0ver 40) section. The tournament now attracts numerous sponsors and provides a fantastic day and post event trophy presentation! Keep your eye out for the odd Rugby legend too. Contact: [email protected]

HKU Sandy Bay RFC Annual Sevens Dinner

Hong Kong rugby fans know that the Sevens weekend starts with HKU Sandy Bay’s Thursday evening 3 course dinner with free flow. An evening of rugby entertainment and enjoyment featuring speakers Ryan Paul Jones MBE (Wales) and Huriana Manuel-Carpenter (New Zealand Sevens / New Zealand Black Ferns) and silent auction to support the HKU Sandy Bay charitable partners and its community youth rugby development. For more information: [email protected]

BritCham & KPMG Rugby Dinner

The Chamber's favourite sports dinner is set to return on Thursday 4 April 2024 at the Hong Kong Football Club. First launched in 2004, the BritCham & KPMG Rugby Dinner 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of this beloved Chamber tradition. Experience rugby fever with your colleagues, clients, and friends at this must-attend event on the Chamber calendar! Join us on the evening before the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens for some outrageous fun with international legends of the game, complete with free-flow beer and a buffet fitting for the occasion. Please contact Martine McKenna at [email protected] for more information.

Friday 5th April

The 24th Valley Long Lunch

A great way to start the Hong Kong Rugby 7s weekend. A sumptuous 3 course lunch with free-flowing drinks and curated wines. Speakers and entertainers from across the rugby spectrum including Alun Wyn-Jones, Eric Rush, Duane Vermeulen, with the intention to keep you laughing all the way to the Hong Kong Stadium, while supporting some great children’s charities in Asia. Register here: [email protected]

Sports Matters North Asia

Branded, in association with The Hong Kong Jockey Club and Hong Kong China Rugby, is excited to bring Sports Matters to Hong Kong on the eve of the iconic Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Held at HKJC’s Happy Valley Racecourse on Friday 5th April 2024, we’ll tackle the resurgence of the North Asian sports industry, including Greater China, Japan and Korea, plus gear up for lots of networking – it's a win for all attendees! Our stellar line-up of speakers are from the likes of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong China Rugby, World Rugby, Asia Football Group, HSBC, Cathay, Mastercard, Havas Play, Standard Chartered Bank, Kai Tak Sports Park, Mission Hills, InvestHK, Laureus Sport for Good and more to follow, including some legendary athletes! Please register your interest at www.branded.live/sports-matters

Christina Noble Children's Foundation Ladies Long Lunch

Join CNCF for an afternoon of fun and fabulousness with fine food, lots of champagne, great entertainment, awesome auction prizes and gorgeous goody bags for everyone. Not forgetting someone always gets to go home with some real diamonds in the Glitter in a Glass lucky draw ... it could be you!

All proceeds directly benefit The Christina Noble Children's Foundation - one of the longest serving children’s foreign NGOs in Asia. The Ladies' Long Lunch welcomes everyone - contact [email protected] to secure your seat at this great fun event. For sponsorship opportunities please contact [email protected]

Saturday 6th April

The Hong Kong Scottish 7s Breakfast

Returning on Saturday 6th April at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, this breakfast will be attended by some Scottish Rugby Legends. The ticket cost of HK$850 will include a full breakfast buffet on the balcony followed by entertainment with our guests. Please contact Paul ([email protected]) for ticket details - space is limited!