Argentina, New Zealand win Hong Kong Sevens titles at new stadium

Argentina's men's rugby team clinched their first-ever Hong Kong Sevens title with a narrow 12-7 victory over Olympic champions France, marking a significant achievement in the tournament's history at the newly opened Kai Tak stadium. The match was tightly contested, with both teams scoreless at halftime, until Argentina's Santiago Alvarez and Marcos Moneta scored in quick succession. This victory not only adds to Argentina's momentum, having secured three consecutive tournament wins, but also extends their lead in the World Rugby Sevens series standings with 88 points. Meanwhile, New Zealand's women maintained their dominance by winning their third consecutive title, overcoming Australia 26-19 in the women's final. The tournament attracted over 110,000 fans, setting a vibrant atmosphere for the competitions. With this win, Argentina has now achieved a remarkable winning streak of 16 matches.