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Hong Kong Rugby Sevens Eye Promotion to Top Tier Within Three Years

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Hong Kong Rugby Sevens Eye Promotion to Top Tier Within Three Years

Hong Kong's rugby sevens team could compete in the flagship HSBC SVNS circuit within three years, according to World Rugby's sevens general manager Sam Pinder. Currently playing in the third-tier HSBC SVNS 3, Hong Kong's semi-final elimination in January left them without competitive matches until October's Asian Games, except for an exhibition tournament at last weekend's Hong Kong Sevens. Pinder emphasized that promotion depends purely on sporting meritocracy.

Hong Kong rugby sevens face merit-based pathway to flagship SVNS circuit

Hong Kong's rugby sevens team could compete in the flagship HSBC SVNS circuit within three years, but their current exclusion stems from semi-final elimination in January's third-tier SVNS 3 tournament. World Rugby sevens general manager Sam Pinder emphasized that progression depends on performance, with the current eight-core-team model locked until the 2028 Olympics.

Hong Kong rugby sevens face pathway challenge after SVNS 3 semi-final exit

Hong Kong's rugby sevens team could compete in the flagship HSBC SVNS within three years, but their semi-final elimination from the third-tier SVNS 3 in January has left them without competitive matches until October's Asian Games. World Rugby's sevens general manager Sam Pinder said promotion depends on performance, emphasizing the merit-based pathway through the Asian series and Asian Games development opportunities.

Australia star acknowledges players’ careers on line at Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

Aden Ekanayake acknowledged careers were on the line at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, but challenged his Australia team “to stay on the winning train” and dispel any relegation fears. The bottom four finishers in the three-leg HSBC SVNS World Championship, which is beginning with the Hong Kong tournament, will be condemned to impoverished second-tier rugby next season. But the towering 21-year-old figure of Ekanayake said his team, who finished third in the regular season standings, should...

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