The Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is a jam-packed week of rugby, but the week is just as famous or all of the social events, rugby dinners and activities surrounding the rugby. RugbyAsia247 looks at all the social event announced for Hong Kong rugby Sevens 2019.
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HK 7s dinners and social events
Even if you haven’t been fortunate enough to get your hands on Hong Kong Sevens tickets, there are plenty of rugby dinners and non-rugby events to meet some rugby heroes.
Tuilagi coaching clinic: Tuilagi Rugby Skills
The Tuilagi brothers, Freddi, Andy and Alex will be running their Tuilagi Rugby Skills (TRS) clinic for youths in under 9 to under 16 age groups. See the FB event for more information.
- Date: March 30th and 31st 2019
- Venue: North Plaza Pitches, Discovery Bay
Bula Fiji Dinner with Fijian 7s team
- Date: Saturday 30th March 2019
- Venue: N/A
Canada 7s Team coaching clinic
The Canadian 7s rugby team will be running a meet and greet at the Canadian International School (CDNIS) of Hong Kong. The players will also hold a team practice, followed by a training skills session for rugby players, and then a photo and autograph session.
The Team Canada Skills Clinic is free, but each family attending the event is asked to make a $100 donation for the day. All money raised goes to support the Canadian Rugby Team. The event is open to CDNIS and non-CDNIS families and everyone can pre-register here. If you are attending you are welcome to bring your rugby balls, jerseys, Canadian flags for the players to sign!
- Date: Sunday 31st March 2019 1-4pm
- Venue: Canadian International School
Meet the Classic Wallabies
The Classic Wallabies are having a meet and greet cocktail evening at Kerry Hotel. The team will playing at the GFI Tens 2019.
- Date: Monday 1st April 2019
- Venue: Red Sugar, Kerry Hotel
England Rugby 7s Team Welcome Lunch
For the past 20 years, Mr. Jim Wardell has been sponsoring this lunch for the English Rugby Sevens team.
The event is organized for the members of the Royal Society of St. George and their guests. The event is sold out and players and members enjoy a lunch which is media-free. The lunch also raises funds for various charities. In 2019, “Shakespeare for All” (founded in Hong Kong in 2003) with a mission to “inspire young people to aspire to excellence”, is the beneficiary.
- Date: Monday 1st April 2019
- Venue: Royal Society of St George
Friends of Lao Rugby in Hong Kong Fundraiser
Lao Rugby holds an annual fundraiser dinner at the HK Sevens week. For more information visit the LRF website.
- Date: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
- Venue: TBC
Scotland 7s Team Welcome Drinks
The Hong Kong St. Andrew’s Society will host the Scotland 7s rugby team in what is an annual event.
- Date: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
- Venue: Jardine Penthouse
French Flair Rugby Dinner
The dinner aims to raise funds for the ChildFund Pass It Back program.
- Date: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
- Venue: TBC
Doddie Weir dinner: An evening with Doddie Weir
Doddie Weir and international rugby legends host an evening dinner and fundraising event for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). See the Facebook event for more details.
- Date: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
- Venue: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Sevens Dinner with the BlitzBokke
The South Africa 7s team, the Blitzbokke, will be having a dinner organised by the Southern African Association of Hong Kong. Guests will enjoy a proudly South African evening in the company of the BlitzBokke. Funds will be raised for the charitable organisation Ons Plek – a home for abused and disadvantaged young girls in Cape Town, South Africa. In addition, funds will be raised for ImpactHK – an organisation serving the homeless community in Hong Kong.
- Date: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
- Venue: Hong Kong Football Club
Wales Team Welcome BBQ
The event is hosted by the St David’s Society.
- Date: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
- Venue: N/A
Spanish 7s Team welcome drinks
The event is hosted by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce.
- Date: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
- Venue: N/A
Sandy Bay Sevens Dinner
HKU Sandy Bay RFC will host a rugby dinner with guest speakers Jim Hamilton (Scotland international – 63 caps) and Josh Kronfeld (All Black international – 56 caps). See the FB event for more info.
- Date: Thursday 4th April 2019
- Venue: The Millions, Hong Kong Jockey Club
Women in Sports Leadership Breakfast
The invite-only event is hosted by KPMG/HKRU Community Foundation.
- Date: Thursday 4th April 2019
- Venue: KPMG Office, Causeway Bay
Value of Sport Lunch
This invite-only event is hosted by NZ Consulate/HKRU Community Foundation.
- Date: Thursday 4th April 2019
- Venue: N/A
Canada 7s Team Annual Great Canadian Luncheon
The luncheon event is taking place for the 13th time and the monies raised go to the Canada 7s Rugby Fund. Gareth Rees (World Rugby Hall of Fame) is the emcee for his fifth year in a row. Sean Maloney (Former Wallaby) and Fox Sports Commentator is the guest speaker.
- Date: Thursday, April 4th from 11am – 3pm
- Venue: Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club
AustCham Rugby 7s Lunch
The AustCham 7s lunch features Drew Mitchell in conversation with Raelene Castle, Chief Executive of Rugby Australia. The Australian Men’s Sevens Team will also be present. There is an opportunity to win two tickets to the Rugby World Cup 2019 through a raffle.
- Date: Thursday 4th April 2019
- Venue: Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
HSBC Expat Rugby 7’s evening with Bryan Habana
The HSBC organised event is hosted by Andy Nicol (Scottish international with 23 caps).
- Date: Thursday 4th April 2019
- Venue: HSBC Main Building
KPMG/BritCham Rugby Dinner
This rugby dinner features former international rugby players Simon Shaw (England), Andrew Mehrtens (NZ) and Tom Shanklin (Wales).
- Date: Thursday 4th April 2019
- Venue: N/A
Carbine Club Lunch with Shane Williams & Josh Kronfeld
The Carbine Club organise the lunch with Welsh rugby legends Shane Williams and All Black Josh Kronfeld.
- Date: Friday 5th April 2019
- Venue: N/A
Cathay Pacific/HSBC HK Sevens: Official events
Cathay Pacific/HSBC HK Sevens after party
The Official Hong Kong Sevens After Party will again be staged at Lan Kwai Fong. The “famous Lan Kwai Fong streets are transformed into a rugby lovers’ paradise.” Entertainment includes games, live shows and more.
- Date: Friday 5th April – Sunday 7th April 2019
- Venue: Lan Kwai Fong
Sevens Central
Sevens Central at the Central Harbourfront opens every day of the HK Sevens at with big screens to show the rugby live. Tribute bands cover Pink, Queen, Oasis and even The Rolling Stones. Free entry.
- Date: Saturday 6th April – Sunday 7th April 2019
- Venue: Central Harbourfront
Gwen Stefani concert
Gwen Stefani is performing exclusively at Central Harbourfront. It will be the three-time GRAMMY winner’s first time in Hong Kong in over a decade,
- Date: Friday 5th April 2019
- Venue: Central Harbourfront
Hong Kong Sevens Festival at Lee Gardens
The Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens Festival at Lee Gardens in Causeway Bay runs for all three days of the 7s. This family-friendly area includes ninja courses, street performers and, the rugby broadcasted live.
- Date: Friday 5th April – Sunday 7th April 2019
- Venue: Causeway Bay
Hong Kong 7s Long Lunches
Valley Sevens Long Lunch
The legendary Valley HK Sevens Long Lunch is celebrating 20 years in 2019. The well-known lunch features rugby speakers, dance performances and a yet to be announced new theme. Guests benefit from free-flow wine, transport to the stadium and lunch. The event raises funds for children’s charities in Asia.
- Date: Friday 5th April 2019
- Venue: The Conrad Hotel
The Classic Wallabies Long Lunch
The Classic Wallabies Long Lunch includes 4-course lunch and a generous open bar of beverages. Complimentary transfer to the Hong Kong Stadium from the hotel after lunch.
- Date: Friday 5th April 2019
- Venue: Kerry Hotel
Bloomberg Hong Kong Scottish – Sevens Long Lunch
Tom Shanklin will be the guest speaker for the Bloomberg Hong Kong Scottish Hong Kong Sevens Long Lunch. Guests will enjoy a 3-course meal and free flow drinks.
- Date: Friday 5th April 2019
- Venue: The South Pacific Hotel
GFI HKFC Tens 2019 events
The GFI HKFC has a full schedule too of rugby and social events. See our article for more everything you need to know about the GFI HKFC Tens in 2019 here.
Rugby Legends Tackle Cancer
The 10-a-side touch rugby game will kick off at 3:50 pm “with each team mixing current and former rugby stars with amateurs”. Some of the star players confirmed include David Campese, Andy Goode, Ben Gollings and Dj Forbes.
- Date: Thursday 4th April 2019
- Venue: HKFC
Rugby Pod live
The Rugby Pod stars former international rugby players Jim Hamilton (Scotland) and Andy Goode (England) who will run a live show at the Hong Kong Football Club.
- Date: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
- Venue: HKFC
GFI HKFC 10s 2019 Afterparty
The GFI HKFC 10s hosts The Church afterparty with revellers likely to take full advantage of the public holiday on the 5th of April in Hong Kong.
- Date: Thursday 4th April 2019
- Venue: HKFC Sport Hall
Refinitiv Kowloon Rugbyfest 2019 events
AN EVENING WITH KOWLOON
The dinner event takes place on the evening of the Kowloon Rugbyfest 2019 and enables players, sponsors, some rugby legends, etc enjoy a social evening together. Over the years the evening has raised a significant amount of funds for charitable causes. Contact the organisers for more information.
Rugby legends David Campese (Australia), Andrew Mehrtens (NZ), Jeff Probyn (England) & Claudia McDonald (England) will be in attendance.
- Date: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
- Venue: TBC
RugbyAsia247 will update this article if any more events are announced, so be sure to check back in.
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