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While all the talk of the “final event ever” was in all reality true, this cannot be the final HSBC New Zealand Sevens tournament. It seems counter to the actual understanding of the game. Which team’s appeared in the finals? Who sits atop the standings? [New Zealand sits atop all contenders over the men’s and […] READ MORE
In conditions more suited to the dry summer of Sydney or sweltering desert of Dubai, Hamilton provided sizzling hot conditions for the HSBC (New Zealand) NZ Sevens tournament. The host nation provided rugby sevens to match the perfect stage of FMG Stadium, both the Women and Men running away with their respective titles. That delighted […] READ MORE
With an armoury of returning talent bolstering the side, the Black Ferns Sevens are ‘near to’ Full Strength for this weekends HSBC Hamilton 7s. Several of the team’s most senior and influential players return for the New Zealand leg of the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series return after being named in the NZ Sevens squad. The […] READ MORE
With massive support, it was no surprise when the final whistle was blown after the HSBC New Zealand Sevens cup match, that the unofficial home team won. With style and with humility, the Fiji 7s win at their ‘home away from home’. Raising the cup, Fijian supporters literally outnumbered local New Zealand fans when cheering […] READ MORE
From the moment that calls were made for the women to be included in the schedule for the 2019 HSBC New Zealand Sevens, the support for the Black Ferns Sevens inclusion was overwhelming. That proved to be true, as the ‘Sevens Sisters’ walked proudly out onto the FMG Stadium Waikato surface on Saturday. It was clear […] READ MORE
It will be the second year for the HSBC New Zealand Sevens new home in Hamilton, when the latest leg of the 2018/19 world series begins this Saturday. Replacing Wellington, the event is back to prove that it is now the ‘new home’ for the yearly sevens-celebration. Kicking off the New Year, this is the third […] READ MORE
Talent identification is a critical tool for all leading rugby nations, and this week New Zealand Rugby pointed the finger squarely at Nico Jones. A talented student from national schools champions St Peter’s College, who happens to be the son of the ‘Iceman’ – former All Black Michael Jones. Aside from his father, Nico Jones has […] READ MORE
Fiji earned the inaugural Hamilton 7s title on Sunday, as fans return to NZ Sevens at it's new home. Moving from Wellington, the crowds were out in force, to enjoy a wonderful weekend of rugby sevens READ MORE
Treating the new venue of the New Zealand Sevens like ‘any other leg’ is the best attitude for the All Black Sevens team. Enjoy the local support, and play to the familiar conditions of course (as Australia did last weekend) but focus on the goal – the HSBC Sevens Series title Embracing the local venue […] READ MORE
Levi Sherwood is a household name for FMX Motorcross fans worldwide. His actions and riding create new ground-breaking trends within that industry. For the Kiwi born star, he will now headline the New Zealand Sevens entertainment, when the 2018 round of the HSBC Sevens Series hits Hamilton. Removed from Wellington, the updated New Zealand (NZ) […] READ MORE
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