Black Ferns Women’s Sevens coach appointed New Zealand Rugby have announced that Allan Bunting has been appointed as the new Women’s Sevens Coach of the Olympic silver medal winning Black Ferns Sevens. Making the announcement, New Zealand Rugby General Manager of Rugby Neil Sorensen said that promoting Bunting to the head coach position was about ensuring […] READ MORE
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2018/19 HSBC USA Women’s Sevens: 7 things learned from the opening round
The 2018/19 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series kicked off in style last weekend, with the New Zealand Black Ferns 7s winning the first of six rounds in Glendale, CO, the HSBC USA Women’s Sevens. They overcame a feisty United States side in the final of the HSBC USA Sevens 33-7. Having to come from behind, after the hosts […] READ MORE
#RWC7s – Landslide victory for Black Ferns Sevens to retain World Cup
A landslide victory for the Black Ferns Sevens, as they retain their World Cup title in formidable style. Michaela Blyde & Annie-Cecile Cifon MVP players READ MORE
Black Ferns Sevens next tournament – Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
But the next occasion where these two opponents will be drawn in competition is at the Commonwealth Games. Australia may again face the New Zealand Black Ferns Sevens, and that is the secondary point. In less than two months, nations from within the Commonwealth, will descend on the Queensland coastline - and that will be where the New Zealand team must now focus all it's energy on. READ MORE
Sevens Rugby Ready to ‘Promote the Ball’ This Summer
Sevens Rugby Ready To Promote The Ball READ MORE
‘Super’ Sam Whitelock takes the Supreme Award in NZ Rugby
At the 2017 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, there were many winners. But it was Super Sam Whitelock who took the Supreme Award in NZ Rugby. Claiming the Kel Tremaine Memorial Award, Sam Whitelock added that to his Investec Super Rugby player of the Year award, to cap a fantastic 12 months. Over that time, the lock […] READ MORE
Black Ferns Women’s XV – the ‘Best of the Best’ in 2017
Hailed by World Rugby as their Team of the Year, the awards and applause continue for the Black Ferns Women’s XV. Last night, they claimed the premier teams award at the 2017 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards. In being recognized by New Zealand (NZ) Rugby, it is yet another boost for the women’s game. They […] READ MORE
2017 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards Ceremony – December 14
[Drumroll] …and the winner is? That is a statement will be announced many times on Thursday night, when the 2018 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards ceremony is held. The pinnacle awards night for New Zealand (NZ) rugby players, coaches, referees and stakeholders. This years event will be a expression of the strengths of the game–with a […] READ MORE
New Zealand Men’s and Women’s Squads Announced for Dubai Sevens
Two NZ rugby sevens teams are each preparing for very different goals. The All Blacks Sevens men’s team are a week away from the Dubai Sevens leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Their wish – to correct a two year slump in form. The women’s team, the Black Ferns Sevens, have different goals. […] READ MORE
New Zealand Black Ferns Looking to Avenge 2014 World Cup Result
With the fortune of a Pool with (all due respect given) only one demanding match, the New Zealand Black Ferns team can build into the 2017 tournament with a positive outlook. Can they progress? The chances are high, but in any tournament 'first you must get through pool play'. And every other side will be searching to take that 'big scalp' home. READ MORE