New Zealand has produced some fine rugby players, and had some great performances over 2016. The game is varied, with society today more fairly represented on the field as women take a prime position in New Zealand Rugby (NZR). The women’s game is strong, and it is time to celebrate that openly. The numbers of […] READ MORE
Tag: Sevens Rugby
HSBC Wellington Sevens 2017 Title Goes to South Africa
Taking the Wellington Sevens 2017 title, South Africa showed their true credentials. A polished side, it appears that they may be hard to topple, so for the sides drawn with them at the Sydney Sevens, will need to be on fire, to have any chance. READ MORE
Blitzbok Victory Sets Up Enthralling Sydney 7s
The Blitzbok victory in Wellington has set up the Sydney 7s perfectly as the traditional powerhouses of Sevens must cope with new threats. READ MORE
Sydney Sevens Women’s Competition – Fijiana Battle with Aussie Women
Adding to the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series, the debut Sydney tournament will add to the already popular Australian leg. Coming off a poor attended Wellington round, the players and coaches will be delighted. Many had commented how the lack of crowd noise diluted last weekends atmosphere--so in the Sydney Sevens Women's Competition, expect the crowds to be fun, loud and colourful. READ MORE
Underdogs Taveuni Win Coral Coast Sevens for 2017
The Mana Whey Coral Coast Sevens came to an exciting end, as ‘Underdogs’ Taveuni win Coral Coast Sevens for 2017. They overcame last years finalists Wardens, to win 12-10. Congratulations go to the tiny Island team who have surprised, and delighted all in Sigatoka, Fiji. The four day tournament was an undoubted success, as many new […] READ MORE
HSBC Sydney 7s: Seven to Watch
The HSBC Sydney 7s is this weekend with a wealth of talent on show in both the Men's and Women's Series. LWOR takes a look at the top performers so far. READ MORE
Day One Wellington Sevens: Teams Cement Their Quarter Final Places
So after 24 matches, we know the top sides from the bottom half. As stated, some were delighted, but it was the fans that got all the rewards. On a fine day, the real fans had some terrific games to enjoy from start to finish. READ MORE
Breaking Down the Wellington Sevens
Round three of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series will be an important stop on the circuit. As the series has grown, the standards and match quality are undoubted. So breaking down the Wellington Sevens is relative to both the focus all teams place on the event, as much as how fans can enjoy this years tournament. Coming back […] READ MORE
When Did the Wellington Sevens Mojo Disappear?
In recent years, that love affair has been tarnished slightly, with pictures going around the world of a less than full stadium. In one of the most complex reductions in popularity, the event in 2017 is contemplating ticket sales of only 15,000--this is in a stadium that can seat up to 38,000 [see Super Rugby final 2016]. And it is disappointing for both locals, as much as for holidaymakers who will have wanted to join in the party. How Has the Event Lost it's Mojo? READ MORE
Bayleys National Sevens Finals 2017
Day One of the 2017 Bayleys National Sevens saw a much more fast-paced match style, with teams testing each other on the edges and with some huge tackling as well. However on the flip-side, Day Two was about 'who played the smartest rugby sevens' leading up to the important Cup finals. Read about who performed and both finals matches. READ MORE