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Black Ferns Sevens

About the team

The Black Ferns Sevens have dominated the Women's Sevens Series, claiming five series crowns since its inception in 2012.

In the 2014/15 series, the team secured convincing wins in Dubai, Brazil, USA and Canada, before falling to a third place finish in London and a fifth in the series closer in Amsterdam. They finished the series 12 points clear of nearest rival Canada, and with it, automatic qualification to the Olympic Games in Rio De Janiero in 2016 when sevens debuts on the world’s greatest sporting stage.

They picked up silver at the Rio Olympics and went one better at Tokyo 2020, claiming gold.

The Black Ferns Sevens have won the World Series five times – 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15, 2016/17 and 2018/19

The team are the current sevens World Champions after winning the title in 2013 and 2018.


Follow the Black Ferns Sevens and All Black Sevens:

Facebook - @nzsevens
Instagram - @nzsevens
Tiktok - @nzsevens
Twitter - @nz_sevens

Current Squad

Alena Saili
Gayle Broughton
Jazmin Felix-Hotham
Jorja Miller
Kelly Brazier
Kelsey Teneti
Mahina Paul
Manaia Nuku
Michaela Blyde
Niall Williams
Portia Woodman
Risaleaana Pouri-Lane
Ruby Tui
Sarah Hirini
Shakira Baker
Shiray Kaka
Stacey Fluhler
Tenika Willison
Terina Te Tamaki
Theresa Fitzpatrick
Tyla Nathan-Wong

Black Ferns 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.
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.

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).
Successful day one for New Zealand Sevens sides in Birmingham
Both the men's and women's have gone two from two on the opening day of the Commonwealth Games tournament in Birmingham.

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.
Rugby Sevens teams named for Commonwealth Games
The 26-rugby sevens athletes making up the men’s and women's squads for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games have been announced today in Mt Maunganui.

Twin success for New Zealand at the Oceania Sevens
New Zealand's men's and women's sevens team claimed their respective Oceania Super Sevens titles at Pukekohe at the weekend.
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.
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.
Black Ferns Sevens crowned champions in Toulouse
The Black Ferns Sevens have won their first World Sevens Series title since Sydney in 2020, defeating Series champions Australia 21-14 in the final in Toulouse.

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.

Black Ferns Sevens Videos

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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…
Sarah Hirini's remarkable 2021
Sarah Hirini's Black Ferns Sevens team mates reflect on their skipper's…
Black Ferns Sevens pay tribute to outgoing coach Allan Bunting
"He connects us to the Black jersey. Back to our families, back to our…
Shiray Kaka's Journey to Tokyo
From not making the team in 2016, through multiple surgeries and having to…
Top women's moments: 2020
We've complied some of the best women's rugby moments from 2020. You're welcome.
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…
Top 10 NZ women's tries: 2020
It was no easy feat selecting the top 10 tries from the women's game in New…
Portia Woodman goes home to Northland
She's one of the country's best rugby players, in both the 15s and Sevens game…
Farah Palmer Cup: Sky Sport Highlights Week 1
Catch all the action from the opening round of the 2020 Farah Palmer Cup and…
Portia Woodman on Sky Sport's the Pod
Black Ferns and Black Ferns Sevens star Portia Woodman joins Jeff Wilson on the…
Investec Super Rugby Isolation Nation: Episode 15
We are just one week out from the return of rugby and the start of Investec…
The Breakdown: May 12, 2020
New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey joins the show, as well as Black Ferns…
Investec Super Rugby Isolation Nation: Episode 9
It's that time of the week again. Investec Super Rugby Isolation Nation is…
Investec Super Rugby Isolation Nation: Episode 8
It's time for episode eight of Investec Super Rugby Isolation Nation. What has…
Investec Super Rugby Isolation Nation: Episode 7
Christian Cullen, Kendra Cocksedge and James Parsons invite you into their…
REACTION: Black Ferns Sevens win in Sydney
Hear from the Black Ferns Sevens team about what it means to have defended…
Hotham excited to be in Sydney
From supporting her team mates from the crowd in Hamilton one day, to jumping…
REACTION: Double Sevens success in Hamilton
Hear from the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens after they both took out…