First Hong Kong Sevens rugby tourney held in 1976 – SCMP archive

This article was first published on March 29, 1976.By Jack BeattieWorld ‘sevens’ for HK?A seven-a-side rugby union world cup competition – and possibly staged in Hongkong!That’s the exciting prospect that emerged after yesterday’s first International “Sevens” Championships held at the Hongkong Football Club.Last night Rothmans and Cathay Pacific, the joint-sponsors of this unique event, which had 12 countries competing, were playing it a bit coy – but both agreed that a similar promotion was a definite starter next season.Fijian winger Seremaia Tui Cavuilati shows the dash that made his team such a big hit in the Rothmans/Cathay Pacific sevens at Hongkong Football Club on March 28, 1976. Photo: SCMPThe only question marks are over the venue and the number of competing teams.