Hong Kong Sevens kicks off at Hong Kong Stadium on November 4; it’s time to test your knowledge of the event you’ve been waiting three years to enjoy.
Hong Kong Sevens kicks off at Hong Kong Stadium on November 4; it’s time to test your knowledge of the event you’ve been waiting three years to enjoy.
1. What is the cap on spectators at this year’s Hong Kong Sevens?
A. 10,000
B. 23,000
C. 34,000
2. How many men’s teams are expected to take part?
A. 14
B. 16
C. 24
3. Hong Kong Sevens is part of which world series?
A. HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series
B. World Club Series
C. Sevens Challenger Series
4. Which team has had the most Hong Kong Sevens wins (19)?
A. New Zealand
B. Fiji
C. South Africa
5. When was Hong Kong Women’s Sevens introduced?
A. 1987
B. 1997
C. 2005
6. How many women’s team are playing this year?
A. 8
B. 11
C. None
7. Which rugby sevens player is known as the ‘caveman’?
A. Sebastien Chabal (France)
B. Samu Kerevi (Australia)
C. Jerry Tuwai (Fiji)
8. Which song has become Hong Kong Sevens’ de facto theme tune?
A. Hey Jude by The Beatles
B. Hey! Baby by Bruce Channel
C. YMCA by Village People
9. Is rugby sevens an Olympic sport?
A. Not anymore, it withdrew in 2005
B. Yes, it was added in 2009
C. The application is still in progress
10. How many VIP boxes are there at Hong Kong Stadium?
A. 10
B. 30
C. 50
11. Which stand do you have to be 18 to enter?
A. South Stand
B. West Stand
C. East Stand
12. When and where were the first Hong Kong Sevens held?
A. 1976 at Hong Kong Football Club
B. 1976 at Hong Kong Stadium
C. 1982 at Hong Kong Stadium
13. Rugby sevens was first played where?
A. Melrose, Scotland, 1883
B. Dublin, Ireland, 1883
C. Wellington, New Zealand, 1883
14. What is the name of Hong Kong Sevens’ official charity?
A. Sentebale
B. Save the Children
C. Laureus
15. Traditionally, who takes part in the March Past before the semi-finals?
A. The Hong Kong Philharmonic
B. Children from local rugby clubs
C. Lion dancers
16. Which hotel has been the event’s official food caterer since 1994?
A. Sheraton Hong Kong Towers
B. Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong
C. Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong
17. At this year’s Hong Kong Sevens, you’re allowed to:
A. Eat and drink
B. Drink but not eat
C. Neither drink nor eat
18. How many reusable pint cups are being provided?
A. 34,000
B. 150,000
C. Over 250,000
19. There are plans to move the event where?
A. Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground
B. Kai Tak Sports Park
C. Mong Kok Stadium
20. When will the next Hong Kong Sevens be held?
A. April 2023
B. November 2023
C. April 2024