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The Melrose Claymore Finals brought the Hong Kong Sevens to a dramatic close, with two gripping encounters deciding the women’s and men’s champions.
In the women’s final, Denmark edged past Thailand 17–14 in a tense battle. Denmark burst out of the blocks with an early try to lead 7–0, but Thailand responded swiftly with a converted score to level the contest. Denmark then took control, adding two more tries to stretch their advantage to 17–7. Thailand refused to surrender, launching a late comeback with another try to cut the deficit to just three points. However, Denmark’s defence held strong under pressure to secure a memorable victory.
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The men’s final delivered equal excitement as Hong Kong defeated Japan 19–15 in front of a passionate home crowd. Japan struck first to lead 5–0, but Hong Kong responded with a converted try to take a narrow halftime lead. After the break, the hosts surged ahead with two crucial tries, building a 19–5 cushion. Japan mounted a spirited fightback with two late scores, but Hong Kong managed the closing stages brilliantly to seal the win.
It was a fitting finale filled with intensity, resilience, and unforgettable sevens rugby drama.
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