BORNEO SEVENS
The Borneo Sevens is a homegrown signature event that is fully supported by the government to promote Sandakan as a tourism and sports destination of international standard. Known as ‘The Greenest Sevens in the World’, the Borneo Sevens is the perfect competition venue that offers opportunities to compete and explore one of the best nature and wildlife destinations in the world.
For the more adventurous, Sandakan is the place to be when you want to see and experience nature close-up and in its wild and raw form. One can really get discreetly close to wild animals such as the pygmy elephants, orang utans and other species that roam the lush hinterland of Sandakan.
The tournament truly lives up to the tag of being The Greenest Sevens In The World.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- 2001
Borneo Cobra Tens first started
- 2005
Tournament featured international teams i.e. Chinese Taipei & Fijian Selection
- 2008
Tournament renamed Borneo 10s & Women 7s rugby was introduced
- 2009-2013
Tournament switched to 7s format Collaborated with Asia Rugby to organize Borneo 7s (countries) & International Club 7s
- 2015-2019
Tournament formally named Borneo Sevens – The Greenest Sevens in the World featuring International Clubs both men and women
- 2020-2022
Tournament not held due to Covid-19
- 2023
Tournament resumed
- 2024
Introduction of an event for men veteran players