This article was first published on March 29, 1976.
By Jack Beattie
World ‘sevens’ for HK?
A seven-a-side rugby union world cup competition – and possibly staged in Hongkong!
That’s the exciting prospect that emerged after yesterday’s first International “Sevens” Championships held at the Hongkong Football Club.
Last night Rothmans and Cathay Pacific, the joint-sponsors of this unique event, which had 12 countries competing, were playing it a bit coy – but both agreed that a similar promotion was a definite starter next season.
The only question marks are over the venue and the number of competing teams.
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