Rio eclipses Wellington as NZ sevens goal
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe All Blacks Sevens team admit they won’t be at their best for their home tournament. New Zealand haven’t won a tournament on the world series since the last Wellington event 12 months ago,...
Preview: Wellington Sevens
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Sevens World Series rolls into Wellington this weekend, with anything possible after an enthralling opening two rounds to the global circuit.
Tietjens lauds All Blacks Sevens’ size
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSize has become the most valuable commodity in sevens rugby and will form the basis of New Zealand’s Olympic assault, starting this weekend in Wellington. Veteran supercoach Sir Gordon Tietjens reckons...
Benjamin blow for Blitzboks
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Springbok Sevens team suffered a major blow when Rayno Benjamin was ruled out of this weekend's Wellington Sevens with a calf injury.
HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2015-16: Tom Mitchell on Sonny Bill Williams ahead of Wellington tournament
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIn his first Telegraph Sport column, England captain Tom Mitchell welcomes cross-code mega-star Williams, who is set to make his sevens bow at Wellington, as it will raise awareness in the lead up to the...
SBW factor rubs off on young sevens stars
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSonny Bill Williams is yet to play a sevens tournament but his influence has already been striking for two other high-profile Olympic hopefuls. Ardie Savea and Akira Ioane are alongside Williams in the...
BlitzBoks looking to break Wellington drought
1 decade ago by Rugby 365INTERVIEW: The BlitzBoks have put their past performances at the Wellington Sevens behind them as they go in search of their first Cup victory in New Zealand in 14 years.
Sonny Bill Williams named in NZ 7s squad for Wellington
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSonny Bill Williams named in NZ 7s squad for Wellington
SBW set for Sydney sevens showdown
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSydney is set for a likely Sonny Bill Williams’ showdown with close friend Quade Cooper after the dual Kiwi international was selected to make his All Black Sevens debut. Williams has been included...
Two debutants for Canada Sevens
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS:Phil Berna and Luke McCloskey are due to make their Sevens Series debuts for Canada next weekend at the Wellington Sevens after head coach Liam Middleton announced his 13-man squad on Friday.
