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Hong Kong Sevens reportedly postponed due to coronavirus

February 13, 2020
Hong Kong Stadium hosts the iconic sevens tournament.

Hong Kong Stadium hosts the iconic sevens tournament. (Source: Photosport)

The Hong Kong Sevens is set to be postponed due to concerns around coronavirus.

The iconic rugby sevens tournament was scheduled for April 3-6 but has been postponed for six months due the virus, the South China Morning Post reports.

An official World Rugby announcement is expected later today.

Last month, Hong Kong Rugby Union chief executive Robbie McRobbie issued a statement saying the tournament, which has been held every year since 1976, would be going ahead.

Hong Kong has 50 cases of coronavirus and one death.

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