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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.

Follow the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens:

Facebook - @nzsevens
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Current Squad

Akuila Rokolisoa

Andrew Knewstubb

Ngarohi McGarvey-Black

Rhodes Featherstone

All Blacks Sevens news

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Tickets on sale to 2023 HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton

Tickets to the highly anticipated weekend of HSBC New Zealand Sevens and festival action are now on sale. Taking place from Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 January 2023 at FMG Stadium Waikato, tickets are available for single or multiple days, with an experience to suit everyone.

New Zealand sides scoop silver in Cape Town

The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens tenures as World Champions are over in Cape Town, South Africa.

Both New Zealand sides lock in semifinal spot in Cape Town

The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens have advanced to the Rugby World Cup Sevens semifinals, grinding out victories against Argentina (12-5) and Ireland (28-0) respectively. The sun-soaked Cape Town Stadium on Friday was replaced by a humid and wet venue on Saturday.

Two from two on Day One for Sevens teams in Cape Town

The All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens have won through to the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town. The All Blacks Sevens overpowered Scotland and the Black Ferns accounted for Colombia.

Karl Te Nana on a life in Sevens (All Blacks Podcast powered by SAP)

Former All Blacks Sevens speedster and current commentator Karl Te Nana joins the podcast from Cape Town to chat all things Sevens rugby.

Baker hungry for more Sevens World Cup success

New Zealand's All Blacks Sevens may have been less prominent on the world Sevens circuit over the last two years, but that has not prevented them from being rated among the top prospects for the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town at the weekend.

Hirini wary of knockout nature of Sevens World Cup

Black Ferns captain Sarah Hirini hopes her first visit to Cape Town will be made memorable with success in the Women's World Sevens Cup.

PREVIEW: 2021 Rugby World Cup Sevens (Cape Town)

The All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens are defending World Champions. This weekend at the Cape Town Stadium in South Africa both will seek to repeat the success of San Francisco four years ago.

The forgotten Rugby World Cup Sevens champion

Uruguayan Benjamín Bono and how he came to be a Rugby World Cup Sevens champion in 2001 ... with New Zealand.

All Blacks Sevens take confidence from Los Angeles triumph

New Zealand's All Blacks Sevens got a well-timed shot of confidence when beating Fiji 28-21 to claim the Los Angeles leg of the HSBC World Sevens on Monday (NZT).

All Blacks Sevens crowned champions in LA

The All Black Sevens have won their first World Series title since Vancouver 2020, defeating Fiji 28-21 in the Cup final at the Los Angeles Sevens - the last tournament of the 2021-2022 World Series.

Baker hits 50 for All Black Sevens as Lewis Ormond makes welcome return

Kurt Baker is one of the most popular and successful New Zealand Sevens players and next weekend the 33 year-old will play his 50th tournament for the All Blacks Sevens.

Kurt Baker returns for 50th All Blacks Sevens tournament in Los Angeles

The All Blacks Sevens stalwart Kurt Baker will run out in the black jersey for the 50th time in Los Angeles next weekend, named in the 13-strong team for the World Series tournament.

Double bronze for New Zealand Sevens sides in Birmingham

New Zealand's Sevens sides recovered from semifinal losses to claim bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games tournament in Coventry on Monday.

Mixed fortunes for New Zealand sides on day two

The New Zealand Women’s Sevens golden run was ended by Australia in their Commonwealth Games semifinal early on Sunday at Coventry, and they will now meet Canada in the bronze medal game on Monday morning (NZT).

Both Sevens coaches pleased with Commonwealth Games build-up

The New Zealand men’s and women’s Sevens sides have arrived at the Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham ahead of kick off this weekend.

New Zealand Sevens teams set for action in Birmingham

Sri Lanka will be the New Zealand Men’s Sevens' opening game at the Commonwealth Games Sevens tournament starting on Friday, while the New Zealand Women’s Sevens will play Canada in their opening game.

Seedings confirmed for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

New Zealand's All Black Sevens, the defending World Cup Sevens champions have been ranked fifth for their title defence in South Africa in September.

Remembering the 1998 Gold medalists

With Rugby Sevens set to take centre stage at the Birmingham Games in late July, we recall the first New Zealand team to compete at the Commonwealth Games back in 1998.

Birmingham preview with Clark Laidlaw

All Blacks Sevens Head Coach Clark Laidlaw joins the All Blacks Podcast powered by SAP to preview the upcoming competition in Birmingham.

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Karl Te Nana on a life in Sevens | All Blacks Podcast powered by SAP

Former All Blacks Sevens speedster and current commentator Karl Te Nana joins…

Lewis Ormond back for All Blacks Sevens after five year hiatus

All Blacks Sevens head coach Clark Laidlaw talks through his squad for the Los…

Birmingham Preview with Clark Laidlaw

Clark Laidlaw looks ahead to a big couple of weeks in Birmingham.

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…

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Red Bull Ignite7 Day Two

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All Blacks Sevens finish season third overall

Catch all the reaction from the season-ending tournament which saw the All…