However, the most famous event, the Hong Kong Sevens, is played over three days, largely because it involves 24 teams instead of the normal 16.

Starting in 2008–09, the Australia leg (which involves the normal 16 teams) was spread out over a three-day period.

Due to its place as the sports most prestigious annual event, the Hong Kong tournament has 24 teams.

Points are awarded in each pool on a different schedule from most rugby tournaments–3 for a win, 2 for a draw, 1 for a loss.

In descending order of prestige, they are the Cup, whose winner is the overall tournament champion, Plate, Bowl and Shield.

Light blue line on the left indicates a core team eligible to participate in all events of the series.