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All Blacks Sevens

About the team

The All Blacks Sevens have been one of the most successful international sevens team in the world, competing regularly on the World Rugby Sevens World Series circuit, which the team has won 12 times.

The All Blacks Sevens have lifted the Rugby World Cup of Sevens three times, in 2001, 2013 and 2018, plus they have won four Commonwealth Games gold medals and at the Tokyo Olympics they picked up a silver medal.

The All Blacks Sevens team was first selected in 1973 and attended a major international tournament for the first time in 1983 - the famous Hong Kong Sevens.

All Blacks Sevens players have won the World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year on five occasions; Afeleke Pelenise (2007), DJ Forbes (2008), Tomasi Cama (2012) and Tim Mikkelson (2013). DJ Forbes holds the record for most appearances having appeared in 89 tournaments before retiring at the end of 2017.

Current Squad

Akuila Rokolisoa
Amanaki Nicole
Andrew Knewstubb
Brady Rush
Caleb Tangitau
Che Clark
Dylan Collier
Joe Webber
Kitiona Vai
Kurt Baker
Leroy Carter
Moses Leo
Ngarohi McGarvey-Black
Regan Ware
Rhodes Featherstone
Roderick Solo
Sam Dickson
Scott Curry
Sione Molia
Tim Mikkelson
Tone Ng Shiu
Trael Joass

All Blacks Sevens news

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Sevens stars set to shine over Matariki weekend
The world’s leading sevens teams descend on Pukukohe this weekend for the Oceania Sevens in their last international tournament before July’s Commonwealth Games.
Sevens stars excited about the return of Hamilton
The World Sevens Series will return to Hamilton in 2023, and Tim Mikkelson and Jazmin Hotham couldn't be more pumped about it.
HSBC New Zealand Sevens returns to Hamilton in 2023
International Sevens action will return to Hamilton this summer with the Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens out to defend their respective titles when the HSBC New Zealand Sevens lights up FMG Stadium Waikato on 21-22 January 2023.
Heartbreak for the All Blacks Sevens in London
The All Blacks Sevens bounced back from their HSBC World Rugby Sevens disappointment at Toulouse last week to be denied the weekend's London Sevens title, their 100th final, in extra-time.
SAP and NZ Rugby join forces to power digital transformation
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have announced a major multi-year partnership with SAP to power and accelerate the rugby union’s digital transformation across all areas of the business.
All Blacks Sevens left to rue loss to Australia
Points difference in pool play proved the undoing of the All Blacks Sevens in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens tournament in Toulouse over the weekend.
All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens take the field tonight in Toulouse
It has been well over two years since the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens took the field together in a World Series tournament, that all changes tonight at the Toulouse Sevens in France.
All Blacks Sevens ready to impress again on the World Stage
The All Blacks Sevens leave New Zealand tomorrow for the next two legs of the Sevens World Series, with tournaments in France and England their last international preparation before July’s Commonwealth Games.
All Blacks Sevens primed for return to World Series
It has been two long years since the All Blacks Sevens prepared for a World Series tournament but the wait is over, as Head Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his side to travel to Singapore this weekend.
Sevens team primed for international return
Almost eight months since lighting up the rugby fields in Tokyo, the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens are set to make their return to international sevens in Fiji later this month.
New Zealand Rugby mourns the loss of iconic winger Joeli Vidiri
It is with great sadness that New Zealand Rugby acknowledges the death of former All Black #973 Joeli Vidiri, who passed away yesterday aged 48.
All Blacks join forces with STATSports
STATSports, the world’s leading company in GPS performance data, has today announced they will become the official high-performance supplier of the All Blacks, the most successful national men’s rugby team of all time.
Teams in Black kick off the year with new playing and training kit
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has revealed new playing and training kit for its Teams in Black to mark the start of its six-year partnerships with Global Partner ALTRAD and Performance Partner INEOS.
Rhodes Featherstone relishing time in All Blacks Sevens set-up
A career as a professional rugby player was never really the goal for 24-year-old Rhodes Featherstone.
All Blacks Sevens sign new talent ahead of an exciting 2022
The All Blacks Sevens embark on a big 2022 with five new players in their ranks.
Sarah Hirini collects three major prizes at ASB Rugby Awards
Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year.
Nominees announced for 2021 ASB Rugby Awards
New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2021 will be recognised in an ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with nominees announced today.
Captain Curry commits to All Blacks Sevens
All Blacks Sevens Co-Captain Scott Curry will play a pivotal role in the build up to the Commonwealth Games and Rugby World Cup Sevens in 2022, extending his contract which includes a stint playing in Japan.
Nominations announced for World Rugby Awards 2021
Seven New Zealand Rugby (NZR) players and coaches have been nominated for World Rugby Awards in 2021.
Sevens set for bumper year in 2022
Sevens in 2022 is set for a stellar year with the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town on September 9-11, while the Commonwealth Games are also on the cards for July 29-31 in Birmingham.

All Blacks Sevens Videos

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Will Warbrick's Journey to Tokyo | NZ Men's Sevens Team
From Kawerau to Tokyo 🇯🇵 It has been an incredible journey for young Sevens…
Best off-field moments: 2020
While the rugby on show in 2020 was impressive, some of the off-field moments…
ASB Rugby Awards: 2020
Join hosts Bernadine Oliver-Kerby, Joey Wheeler & Ruby Tui as they present a…
Sevens coaches face their fears for charity
All Blacks Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw and Black Ferns Sevens co-coaches Cory…
Investec Super Rugby Isolation Nation: Episode 15
We are just one week out from the return of rugby and the start of Investec…
Investec Super Rugby Isolation Nation: Episode 9
It's that time of the week again. Investec Super Rugby Isolation Nation is…
Clarke returns to All Blacks Sevens
Two years since his last outing speedster Caleb Clarke makes his return to the…
REACTION: Double Sevens success in Hamilton
Hear from the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens after they both took out…
REACTION: All Blacks Sevens Day 1 Hamilton 2020
We catch up with All Blacks Sevens co-captain Tim Mikkelson after his side went…
Milestone tournament for Tomasi Cama in Hamilton
This weekend's New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton will be extra special for All…
What is your favourite holiday destination?
It's the holiday season, where is your favourite place to relax over the New…
Red Bull Ignite7 | Day Four
That's a wrap! Congratulations to all those who were part of the 2019…
Red Bull Ignite7 Day Three
Day three of #redbullignite7 gave us a visit from another elite athlete. Young…
Red Bull Ignite7 Day Two
Skills, strength, power, speed and overall fitness were the main tests at Red…
Red Bull Ignite7 Day One
What's been going on at the 2019 Red Bull Ignite7...Find out as the hunt for…
Search for sevens superstars returns with Red Bull Ignite7
New Zealand Rugby’s search for sevens superstars has once again unearthed an…
All Blacks Sevens finish season third overall
Catch all the reaction from the season-ending tournament which saw the All…
SPOTLIGHT: Scott Curry to play 50th Tournament
This weekend Scott Curry will become just the sixth player to notch up 50…
Sounds of the All Blacks Sevens
"We’re all from different parts of the world so when we sing, we sing together…
All Blacks Sevens recovery between tournaments
Travelling from one tournament to the next, we chat with All Blacks Sevens…