Gordon Tietjens
Pacific Islands could take the Rugby Sevens from Wellington
The Pacific Islands are being tipped as a perfect Rugby Sevens host if the plug is pulled on the struggling Wellington tournament. Audio
World in Sport for 19 October 2016
This week; Sir Gordon Tietjens has been unveiled as the new Samoa Sevens coach; A Fijian team will compete in next year's Australian National Rugby Championship; The Cook Islands qualify for the… Audio
Extra Time for 9 September
In Extra Time this week rugby sevens coaching maestro Sir Gordon Tietjens looks back on this 22 years in charge of the national side. The late Jonah Lomu looms large in the Wellington - Counties… Audio
Forbes, Rush, Ryan touted for sevens job
A few big names have been already been thrown around to replace the All Blacks Sevens' coach Sir Gordon Tietjens.
Sir Gordon Tietjens resigns as sevens coach
Sir Gordon Tietjens has resigned from the New Zealand Rugby Sevens after 22 years in charge of team. He told Checkpoint he was always going to resign regardless of how the team did at the Olympics. Video, Audio
Forbes thankful he made the right call
Relinquishing the captaincy of the All Blacks sevens team has helped DJ Forbes achieve his Olympic dream, he says.
All Black Sevens slip to third
Samoa scored a try on the stroke of full-time to upset New Zealand 26-21 to win the second tier plate final at the latest leg of the World Sevens Series in Singapore.
Tietjens proud of Hong Kong effort
Fiji retained the Hong Kong Sevens title after beating New Zealand 21-7 in last night's final to move clear in the World Series standings.
Lomu mourned here and abroad
To discuss Lomu's legacy, both on and off the field, we're joined by the coach of the New Zealand sevens team Sir Gordon Tietjens, rugby commentator Keith Quinn and former All Black Ian Jones. Audio
World in Sport for 13 May 2015
This week, The International Rugby Players Association says it's time for World Rugby to reassess the way it funds second tier nations; Fiji closes in sevens glory as Samoa falters again; Fiji cricket… Audio
Eight months to mars - Sir Gordon Tietjens
Our guest's name is simply synonymous with the sport, and he's starting his 20th year as a coach. The game is rugby sevens. Audio
Sir Gordon Tietjens 'humbled' to receive knighthood
Rugby Sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens is one of four knights announced in the Queens Birthday honours yesterday. Audio
Foster parents, rugby coach and writer recognised in honours
A couple who have fostered 82 babies, a prominent poet and novelist, and the country's most successful rugby sevens coach are among the New Zealanders named in the Queens Birthday honours. Audio
World in Sport for 8 May 2013
New Zealand retains the World Sevens Series title, after finishing runner-up at the penultimate round in Glasgow; Pacific teams get a fairer go following the release of the draw for the 2015 Rugby… Audio
Gordon Tietjens - Going for Gold
Of all the rugby formats Gordon Tietjens has been New Zealand's most successful coach. He speaks about that record of success and the road to Rio where 7's will make their Olympic debut. Audio
Rugby coach celebrates golden victory
Todd Niall speaks with New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens. Audio
NZ Sevens Side in Hong Kong
New Zealand's unbeaten Sevens side is in Hong Kong for arguably the premier tournament of the international series Audio