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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.

Current Squad

Alena Saili
Gayle Broughton
Jazmin 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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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.
Tysha Ikenasio joins Black Ferns Sevens fulltime
A month ago Tysha Ikenasio was working fulltime as a personal trainer and earnestly ploughing through her Police application when she received a surprise phone call from Black Ferns Sevens coach Cory Sweeney.
Woodman creates history as Black Ferns Sevens finish second in Langford
Australia may have been crowned World Sevens champions for 2022 but they were given a hurry-up by the Black Ferns Sevens in the final at Langford, Canada - their first tournament in two and a half years.
Where are they now? Charlotte Scanlan
Following a two-year hiatus the Black Ferns Sevens at last return to the HSBC World Sevens Series this weekend at the Canada tournament in Langford.
Black Ferns Sevens to make long awaited return to World Series
After more than two years away from the World Series, Black Ferns Sevens Head Coach Cory Sweeney has named a strong side to make their return in Canada next weekend.
Tenika Willison reflects on beneficial tour to Fiji
The Black Ferns Sevens have reflected on a great tour to Fiji, with Tenika Willison putting on the captain's armband alongside Risaleaana Pouri-Lane.
Sarah Hirini graces cover of 2022 Rugby Almanack
Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has become the third woman to appear on the cover of the New Zealand Rugby Almanack.
Sevens star Gayle Broughton stepping away from rugby
Olympic, Commonwealth Games and World Cup winning sevens star Gayle Broughton is stepping away from the rugby field after achieving everything there is to achieve on the international sevens stage.
International Women’s Day: The women behind our Black Ferns & Black Ferns Sevens
While our female athletes continue to inspire so many wāhine around Aotearoa and the world, we find out who inspires some of them to be the people and players they are.

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.
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.
New era for Black Ferns Sevens
A new era for the Black Ferns Sevens kicked off on Wednesday with new players and coaching group setting their sights on the next three years.
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.
Black Ferns Sevens' to begin World Series defence in Spain
New Zealand may be the women's Sevens Olympic and world champions but, when they return to the HSBC World Series, they will start ranked as 11th seeds.
Black Ferns Sevens star joins Blues' Super Rugby Aupiki squad
Superlative Sevens star Tyla Nathan-Wong has been released to join the Blues team for next year’s Super Rugby Aupiki competition.
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.
Nominations announced for World Rugby Awards 2021
Seven New Zealand Rugby (NZR) players and coaches have been nominated for World Rugby Awards in 2021.

Black Ferns Sevens Videos

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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…
REACTION: Black Ferns Sevens Day 1 Hamilton 2020
Hear from Black Ferns Sevens skipper Sarah Hirini and try scoring machine…