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CNN'S Rugby Sevens Worldwide: Hong Kong

2014-04-01 15:44 2650

HONG KONG, April 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- For a full round-up of all the fun, excitement and action of the Hong Kong Sevens tune in to 'CNN Rugby Sevens Worldwide' this month.

The New Zealand team perform the Haka in the rain after winning the HK Sevens cup final (Photo credit: Christina Macfarlane, CNN)
The New Zealand team perform the Haka in the rain after winning the HK Sevens cup final (Photo credit: Christina Macfarlane, CNN)

Follow CNN host Christina Macfarlane as she get an inside look at the iconic tournament and speaks to some of the key people and players involved.

Fijian rugby legend and the first Sevens Hall of Famer Waisale Serevi recalls his favourite memories playing in Hong Kong while former HK Seven's captain Pieter Schats explains why the Hong Kong leg is far more than just a rugby tournament. Christina also catches up with the President of the HK Rugby Football Union Brian Stevenson to learn about the history of the game and the role Hong Kong has played in establishing Rugby Sevens as one of the fastest growing sports in the world.

And of course, it's impossible to mention Hong Kong Seven's without including the 40-thousand fans in fancy dress costumes. Find out why Hong Kong is known for its wild and wacky costumes and follow Christina as she joins a group of rowdy revelers on their way to the stadium for the most memorable leg of the HSBC World Series.

For all the Hong Kong Sevens highlights both on and off the field, tune in to 'CNN Rugby Sevens Worldwide' on April 24 at 1745.

'CNN Rugby Sevens Worldwide' is sponsored by HSBC and hosted by Christina Macfarlane.

Airtimes: Hong Kong/ Singapore/ Beijing/ Taipei/ Kuala Lumpur/ Manila
Thursday, April 24 at 1745
Saturday, April 26 at 1545

Related Links:
http://edition.cnn.com/SPORT/rugby-sevens
https://www.youtube.com/user/HSBC
@chrissymacCNN
@HSBCrugby
#BRINGYOURGAME

Source: CNN International
Keywords: Sports
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