Hong Kong Rugby Sevens 2025 draws record high audience

The first Hong Kong Sevens played at Kai Tak Stadium attracted more than 110 thousand fans, the highest since the tournament began in 1982, according to Hong Kong China Rugby .

Argentina beat France 12-7 in the men’s cup final and New Zealand beat Australia 26-19 to take home the women’s cup.

Hong Kong men's team won the Melrose Claymores against China’s national team, 31 to 7. 

“Although we were trailing in seven nil, our teammates’ mentality dedicated the comeback against China,” said Jack Combes, rugby player for Hong Kong China 7s men’s team.

Matches were played over three days between March 28-30. Tha canopy over the brand new Kai Tak Stadium was closed on day one. “There was a bit more of an echo and sort of the volume, when there were glimpses of quiet, you need to be really clear to each other with your calls and communication,” Jack said.

According to the press release from Hong Kong China Rugby, Kai Tak Stadium sold over 82,000 litres of beer and 350,000 food and beverage items over three days.

Brodie Buckle, 44, an Australian manager of a home care services company, has travelled to more than five countries and watched the Rugby Sevens 20 times. He visited the Hong Kong Stadium 15 years ago.

“Rugby fans are the best fans in the world because they are accepting of everyone”, Brodie said. 

“Everyone is willing to have a chat, they are willing to tell you about your hometown,” he said, “having multiple teams here is fantastic.” 

He was amazed by the architecture of Kai Tak Stadium. “How they envision this stadium and how it works out, it is really an incredible experience to have in its own sense,” he said.