The Hong Kong Women's Sevens held the first women's international

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tournament in 1997, and has since become an annual event. The 2020 edition marked the start of a new era for the Hong Kong Women's Sevens. For the first time, the tournament will be an official event in the

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. The 2020 and 2021 tournaments were cancelled due to the

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History

The

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included a women's tournament for the first time under chairwoman Maria Allen and at the urging of USA 7s coach, Emil Signes. Over the next decade the number of tournaments grew, with almost every region developing regular championships. This reached its zenith with 2009's inaugural women's tournament for the Rugby World Cup Sevens, shortly followed by the announcement that women's rugby sevens would be included in the Olympics from 2016. New Zealand representative teams have competed in Hong Kong as early as 1997, winning the competition in 1997 and 1999. In 2000 New Zealand sent its first official Women's Sevens team to the Hong Kong Sevens.

Past champions

The following are details of all Hong Kong women's international tournaments played since 1997, listed chronologically with the earliest first, with all result details, where known. Key:
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Notes and references

{{Rugby union in Hong Kong World Rugby Women's Sevens Series tournaments International rugby union competitions hosted by Hong Kong Women's rugby union competitions in Asia Women's rugby union competitions for national teams Rugby sevens competitions in Asia Recurring sporting events established in 1997 1997 establishments in Hong Kong

History

Past champions

See also

Notes and references