Hong Kong played host to the 1st leg (of 3) of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series for 2016, at the Hong Kong Football Club on Friday Sept 2 and Saturday Sept 3.
In the final of the Men’s competition, Hong Kong outlasted Sri Lanka to win 22-17, to edge a close final. The two teams had met the previous day, with Hong Kong resoundingly beating Sri Lanka, 22-0. Sevens is a fickle game, and a day a long time in Seven’s rugby. Sri Lanka proved dangerous opponents in the final, and came very close to spoiling Hong Kong’s party. They had earlier beaten China in the semi-final, 19-17, with a last ditch try; Hong Kong had an easier passage beating South Korea 28-14.
Sri Lanka score against Hong Kong during the 2nd half of the 1st leg final of the Asia Rugby 7s series 2016, in Hong Kong on Saturday Sept 3, 2016. Bill Cox/Epoch Times
