Rugby SevensSevens: Specialisation callAs the Rugby World Cup sevens heads into a gripping last day with little between the top eight teams, New Zealand coach Sir Gordon Tietjens has re-iterated his plea for players to specialise in the format ahead of the 2016 Olympics.29 Jun 05:30 PM
Rugby SevensSevens: Chinese women ready to shake sevens worldNapoleon once said "Let China sleep; when she wakes, she will shake the world."29 Jun 05:30 PM
Rugby SevensSevens: NZ beat Canada 31-12New Zealand have started their World Cup sevens campaign with a 31-12 win over Canada amid record summer temperatures in the Russian capital.28 Jun 07:50 PM
Rugby SevensRugby: IRB selects Moscow World Cup to boost global profile of sevensThe International Rugby Board faces a pivotal three days at the World Cup sevens to see if their bold move to take a premier event on the calendar to Moscow, a city outside rugby's comfort zone, pays dividends.28 Jun 05:30 PM
Rugby SevensRugby: Less competitive countries hone in on sevens knowledge with eyes on Rio Olympics27 Jun 05:30 PM
Rugby SevensRugby: Women players strike a little gold in new dealWomen's rugby finally has a champion and a better deal but even when the new player collective is shortly signed off, they will still be a long way from equal with their male counterparts.22 Jun 05:30 PM
Rugby SevensRugby: Tietjens mixes it up in World Cup sevensNew Zealand sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens has named three players in his 12-strong World Cup squad that took part in the last global tournament in Dubai in 2009.07 Jun 05:30 PM
Rugby SevensSir 'Titch' won't be easing offNew Zealand sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens doesn't have any plans to tone down his gut-busting training sessions following the news of his knighthood.02 Jun 05:30 PM
Rugby SevensRugby: Australians give their sevens squad a pre Olympic Super boostAustralia will have three Super rugby players at the upcoming sevens World Cup, as the Australian Rugby Union looks to step up its preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympics.31 May 05:30 PM
Rugby SevensRugby Sevens: NZ women one win from titleThe New Zealand women's sevens team are just one win away from winning the inaugural world series title after an unbeaten opening day at the Amsterdam Sevens.18 May 04:39 AM
Rugby SevensNZ claim sevens title despite defeatThe New Zealand sevens side have claimed the IRB sevens series title for the 11th time despite losing the final at the Glasgow Sevens overnight.05 May 06:51 PM
Rugby SevensRugby: Cash in sevens gold rushSeven might be provincial rugby's lucky number. The abbreviated game's elevation to the Olympics has provided the more entrepreneurial New Zealand unions with a potentially rich and lasting revenue stream.20 Apr 05:30 PM
Rugby SevensNZ blow early lead to suffer thrashingNew Zealand threw away a 14-point lead to be thrashed 33-14 by Fiji in the semifinal of the cup competition of the Hong Kong sevens tonight.24 Mar 09:36 AM
Rugby SevensPush for fulltime sevens playersThe New Zealand sevens captain has spent the past few years playing on the international sevens circuit and turning out for Counties Manukau in the ITM Cup.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSevens: Syringes out, semi nudes okSome Wellington Sevens spectators had to be turned away because their costumes breached regulations.02 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Party eclipses serious sideThat's what happens when you promote sport as out-and-out entertainment. Let's all dress up like silly buggers, drink far too much, dance to the music, mostly ignore the Wellington sevens and behave like naughty children.02 Feb 04:30 PM
Rugby SevensSevens: Kenya believe itNew Zealand's shock exit at the semifinal stage in Wellington sevens at the hands of Kenya last night shows it's not a given the Kiwis will win Olympic gold at Rio de Janeiro in 2016.02 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWellington Sevens a smorgasbordA smorgasbord of colourful costumes and well-behaved crowds have made for a great atmosphere at the capital's biggest sporting event, Sevens organisers say.02 Feb 05:17 AM
New ZealandNewlyweds score at SevensGroom Ricky De Ruyter says he's a lucky man, and not only because he's married the love of his life - she was also willing to share their big day with thousands of screaming rugby fans.01 Feb 04:30 PM
