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Review required to improve on showing

It's the New Zealand way to have a bit of a witch-hunt after something goes badly wrong for a national rugby team at a big tournament.

Hansen calls for sevens review

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has called for an official review into the failure of the New Zealand men's sevens side.

Where to now for Sir Gordon Tietjens?

The fact he has Sir ahead of his name suggests Gordon Tietjens has achieved a fair amount but it counted little this morning.

All Blacks brand not under threat

A disappointing result for the men's sevens team will have a minimal impact on the strength of the All Blacks brand.

Break for SBW could do him good - Hansen

While his break is likely to frustrate Sonny Bill Williams, it might do him good in the long term according to Steve Hansen.

Sevens dream: Where it all went wrong

New Zealand's goal of two gold medals has come up well short, and the quarter-final defeat to Fiji will lead to change.

Sevens captain: No calls went our way

Sour grapes or another case of poor officiating at the rugby sevens?

All Blacks sevens through to quarters

If it wasn't for Fiji the New Zealand sevens team would be out of the Olympics. Now the two sides will face off in the quarter-finals.

Did Japan loss damage the 'ABs' aura?

It took 110 years to build the All Blacks into a leading sporting brand and just 15 minutes to inflict serious damage.

Tears as Aussies take gold

When a ball came flying past, her netball instincts kicked in and sevens player tried to catch it - and ended up in the sinbin.

Sevens coach plays down ref blunder

WATCH: New Zealand women's sevens coach Sean Horan is reluctant to blame crucial refereeing blunder for his side's loss to Australia in this morning's final.

McAlister family united in pride

A love for rugby runs deep in the McAlister family, and despite falling short in her quest for a gold medal Kayla McAlister's dad Charlie couldn't be prouder.

Silver for women's sevens team

The women's sevens team have claimed New Zealand's second silver medal of the Rio Olympics after falling to Australia in this morning's final.

Why our sevens team will win gold

COMMENT: This morning's Rio gold medal sevens confrontation between Australia and New Zealand will be a major contrast in playing styles.

The Hollywood star watching our team

Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey was on hand to watch as the New Zealand women's sevens team reached the gold medal match in Rio.

Sevens team make gold medal match

New Zealand's sevens sisters will take on Australia for the first women's rugby gold medal at the Olympic Games.

Tietjens knows Rio is where it matters

It's the New Zealand sevens men's team's turn at Rio 2016 and probably the most anxious person in the side will be their coach, Sir Gordon Tietjens.

Rio Olympics 2016: New Zealand women's sevens cling on to make semifinals

New Zealand sevens star Tyla Nathan-Wong has praised her side's gutsy defensive effort following a tense 5-0 quarterfinal win over