Rugby Sevens
World in Sport for 8 February 2017
This week, the Oceania Football Confederation has disqualified Papua New Guinea club Hekari United from participating in the OFC Champions League, South Africa continue to set the sevens pace and the… Audio
Could Dunedin revive the Rugby Sevens?
Former New Zealand turned Samoa coach Gordon Tietjens has suggested Fiji or Samoa should host the Sevens next year, and Dunedin's mayor is keen, but what do locals think? Audio
Is the Wellington Sevens tournament on death row?
Just 20,000 people attended the Wellington Sevens over the weekend, making the event unsustainable. Is its future in Dunedin? Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull responds. Audio
Who killed the Wellington Sevens?
Opinion - Obituaries have been flowing for the Sevens and everyone's eager to lay the blame - but that's the easy narrative, writes Jamie Wall.
NZ Rugby may pull pin on Sevens altogether
New Zealand Rugby may give up hosting a leg of the Sevens world series in the wake of disappointing crowd turnout at the latest Wellington tournament.
All Blacks Sevens unbeaten in pool play
New Zealand have beaten the US 24-12 to complete pool play unbeaten at the Wellington Sevens.
Good start for All Black Sevens in Cape Town
The New Zealand men's rugby sevens side has gone through pool play unbeaten at the Cape Town leg of the World Series.
Black Ferns Sevens win in Dubai
The New Zealand womens rugby sevens team has won the opening round of the World Series in Dubai, beating Australia 17-5 in the final.
Black Ferns Sevens unbeaten on day one in Dubai
The New Zealand women's rugby sevens team has started the opening round of the IRB World Series in Dubai with three wins.
Forbes to break sevens record
New Zealand rugby sevens veteran DJ Forbes will break the record for the most tournament appearances on the World Series this weekend.
Experienced All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens squads named
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens squads have been named for the first rounds of the World Series with both sides generally going with experienced players.
Laidlaw takes the helm of All Black Sevens
Experienced sevens and rugby coach Clark Laidlaw has been appointed as the new head coach of the All Blacks Sevens.
Fiji sevens named best male team at Rio Olympics
Fiji beat Great Britain in the final to win the Pacific Island's first Olympic gold.
Tietjens confirms move to Samoa
The former New Zealand rugby sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens has signed on as the new head coach of the Samoa sevens.
NZ, Australia accused of poaching Pacific's best
Fiji's Olympic gold medal-winning sevens coach Ben Ryan has urged rugby's governing body to clamp down on unlicensed agents who are stripping the Pacific Islands of their talent.
Who will replace Sir Gordon as Sevens coach?
How will Rugby Sevens super coach Sir Gordon Tietjens be remembered? And who might replace him? Max Towle reports. Audio
Christian Cullen speaks about former coach Gordon Tietjens
Sir Gordon Tietjens has resigned after 22 years at the helm of the sevens. He rated Eric Rush, Christian Cullen and the late Jonah Lomu as the best players he coached. Christian Cullen spoke to… Audio
Ben Ryan given land in Fiji
Rugby sevens coach Ben Ryan has been given three acres of land in Fiji after helping the Pacific nation to their first Olympic medal.
Fiji welcomes home Olympic Sevens champions
Tens of thousands of people in Fiji have welcomed home the country's champion Olympic Sevens team, which won the nation's first ever Olympic medal. Audio
2nd Olympic Silver
Barry Guy reports for Nine to Noon from Rio where New Zealand has scored a 2nd Silver medal at the Olympic Rugby Sevens event, losing in the final to Australia 24-17. Audio