In the week leading up to the three-day tournament, current RWC7s holders New Zealand women and men look to retain Gold ahead of the chasing nations READ MORE
Current RWC7s holders New Zealand women and men look to retain Gold
Tag: New Zealand 7s
“See you in San Francisco” July 2018 #RWC7s
The date is fast approaching for the World Rugby pinnacle event. And as organizers begin to prepare the venue, it will be “see you in San Francisco, July 2018″ for the #RWC7s An International two-day tournament for the Rugby World Cup Sevens trophy, which will be a huge challenge for all men’s and women’s teams […] READ MORE
Fiji denied Gold by New Zealand in Men’s Commonwealth Games final
After a memorable tournament, Fiji were denied Gold by New Zealand in Men's Commonwealth Games final at the Rugby Sevens competition. The two rivals faced off, after each side swept past England and South Africa, to fight it out for the prize which Fiji coveted most READ MORE
New Zealand Sevens Hub Created; New Coach, New Direction in 2017
Like many high performance sports, rugby sevens is becoming more organized in it’s approach. From the training, skills improvement, mental and physical well being, to having all athletes together. This is a successful way to build a team dynamic. So with the New Zealand Sevens new hub being formalized in the Bay of Plenty, more […] READ MORE
Rugby Sevens: the Game We Love
Most will agree, this is the game to watch. It might not interest you today, but ask your friends and family, and some will agree with Last Word on Rugby -rugby sevens is on the rise. So grab and ball, join a team and enjoy. READ MORE
New Zealand Back for Oceania Sevens, as Asian Qualifiers Heat Up
New Zealand back for Oceania Sevens 2017 after missing out last year. The Kiwi men and women’s sides make a welcome return, to bolster the Oceania Sevens from November 10-11. In total, 21 International teams will feature in the two-day sevens fiesta. NEWS #Oceania7s are returning to Fiji! Can @Aussie7s & @fijirugby keep their titles? 19 […] READ MORE
The Legacy of DJ Forbes
The legacy of New Zealand Sevens star DJ Forbes is irrefutable. Eleven years, 512 World Series Games, 89 World Series tournaments, 153 Tries. Impressive stats in anyone’s language. Yet this alone does not define the history of the great DJ Forbes, who early last week announced his retirement from International Sevens Rugby. Forbes was a […] READ MORE
HSBC Clermont 7s: Kiwis ‘Double-Double As Fijiana Reach Highest Series Finish
It was a fairytale finish to the 2016/17 HSBC Womens Sevens Series, as the New Zealand team accomplished a ‘Double-Double’ at the Clermont 7s in France. They wrapped up the series in style, overcoming the Aussies in another epic Trans-Tasman finale 22-7. In a proud moment, the South Sea Islands women’s team finished in fifth place […] READ MORE
HSBC Clermont-Ferrand Sevens: the Final Flourish for Teams in 2017
It’s the season finale of the HSBC Women’s World Sevens Series and we are back in France. The HSBC Clermont-Ferrand Sevens will be held from June 24-25, at the Stade Gabriel Montepid. It has been a busy month of rugby with the June Internationals. As well, the Under 20 Championships and the Women’s International Series in New Zealand. […] READ MORE
HSBC Langford Sevens: Kiwi Girls Show Real Maturity to Win Cup
The HSBC Langford Sevens has again fallen out of the reach of the home nation. Canada had done well to make the Cup final, but found a strong and mature New Zealand side that would go undefeated this weekend. The result capped off a great weekend, with the high quality play entertaining the crowds over […] READ MORE
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Jovilisi Waqa
Loves sharing the Gospel of Sevens Rugby on LWOR. He is from the South Sea Island of Fiji. Loves his Old Skool Music.