Raucous partying and some rugby as Hong Kong Sevens turns 50
The inaugural Hong Kong Sevens was staged before a few thousand curious spectators, with some players wearing gym shoes in the mud rather than rugby boots.
The Hong Kong Sevens marks its 50th year amid memories of raucous partying alongside the rugby. The first tournament drew only a few thousand curious spectators, and some players wore gym shoes in the mud instead of rugby boots.