News Archive
Wellington Sevens- business end of day 1
February 04, 2011 - 5:43pm
The place to be in New Zealand right now is the Cake-tin, the home to the IRB Sevens round 3. more ...
Wellington Sevens- the wildest atmosphere on earth
February 04, 2011 - 1:16pm
As they say a good game is a fast game, this is exactly what you get in Sevens, especially in Wellington!
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Rugby Sevens Olympic Games Planning Continues in Wellington
February 04, 2011 - 5:55am
Representatives of the Rio 2016 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games were today welcomed in Wellington. more ...
Sevens Teams Declare Final Squads for Wellington
February 03, 2011 - 8:45am
All 16 nations have declared their final squads of 12 for the NZI Sevens in Wellington, the third leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series to played at the Westpac Stadium on 4-5 February. more ...
Team 2011 uniform to help welcome the world
February 02, 2011 - 1:01pm
The uniform to be worn by RWC 2011 volunteers and other core staff at this year’s Tournament has been officially unveiled. more ...
Wallaby Seven want more in Wellington
February 02, 2011 - 9:21am
Buoyed by the return of three experienced Sevens campaigners, Australian skipper Bernard Foley says the time is right for his young squad to show the benefit of their time together... more ...
Tietjens: "The fans want it and we want it"
February 02, 2011 - 9:17am
According to coach Gordon Tietjens there is no tougher tournament for his New Zealand players to play than their home NZI Sevens in Wellington. more ...
Fiji braced for NZI Sevens title defence
February 02, 2011 - 9:11am
Defending NZI Sevens champions Fiji will be looking to change history when they step on to the field at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington. more ...
Samoan Sevens stars
February 02, 2011 - 6:16am
Take a look at the Samoan Sevens stars – Ofisa Treviranus and Alafoti Fa’osiliva as they talk about Sevens and life. more ...
Cook Islands eye more shocks in Wellington
February 01, 2011 - 9:04am
The third leg of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series in New Zealand represents a chance for several of Oceania's smaller rugby nations to show the world that they can compete at the highest level. more ...
New Look IRB Pacific Rugby Cup to Launch Rugby World Cup Preparations
January 28, 2011 - 11:24am
Rugby World Cup 2011 preparations for Fiji, Samoa and Tonga will begin in earnest in February with the start of a new-look IRB Pacific Rugby Cup. more ...
IRB Launches One Turf Programme to Boost Global Rugby Participation
January 27, 2011 - 2:03pm
The International Rugby Board has launched a groundbreaking initiative that will redefine the use of artificial turf as a playing surface for Rugby and boost global Rugby participation. more ...
USA Sevens Pools and Match Schedule Announced
January 19, 2011 - 12:52pm
The pools and match schedule have been announced for the 2011 USA Sevens, the fourth event in this year’s HSBC Sevens World Series, to be played in Las Vegas on February 12-13. more ...
IRB Sevens Series- Tuwai returns
January 16, 2011 - 4:29pm
Giant forward Pio Tuwai is looking to nail down a place in Iliesa Tanivula's Fiji Sevens team, having missed the first two legs of the HSBC Sevens World Series 2010/11 through injury. more ...
Try time
January 13, 2011 - 2:16pm
Our beautiful game rugby has many aspects, big hits, aerial combat and of course the tries, vote on your favourite for 2010 here. more ...
Pools and Matches set for NZI Sevens
December 17, 2010 - 7:51am
The pools and match schedule have been announced for the third event of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series, on 4-5 February 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand. more ...
Japan to Host IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2011
December 16, 2010 - 1:38pm
Japan’s preparations to host Rugby World Cup 2019 have been given a further boost after the IRB announced that the JRFU will host the IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2011. more ...
Ground-breaking Work To Begin on Samoa High Performance Centre
December 13, 2010 - 6:36am
The construction of the Samoa Rugby Union’s (SRU) ground-breaking High Performance Facility will start today at Faleata. more ...
New Zealand Retain South Africa Sevens Title
December 11, 2010 - 7:20am
New Zealand retained their Emirates Airline South Africa Sevens title, beating England in the tightest of finals with a last-gasp penalty kick, 22-19. more ...
New Zealand Sevens' lasting legacy in SA
December 10, 2010 - 8:45am
As the 16 teams prepare for the second leg of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series in South Africa, one took time out from training to do something special. more ...