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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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Massive final day set for Sydney
New Zealand's Black Ferns Sevens and the All Blacks Sevens each qualified for their semifinals in the HSBC World Sevens Series in Sydney on Saturday.
Solid opening day for New Zealand sides at Sydney Sevens
France gave the Black Ferns Sevens a sharp reminder of their need to focus from the outset in their second pool game of the HSBC World Series Sevens in Sydney on Friday evening.
All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens teams set for Sydney
Both the Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens confidently enter the HSBC Sydney Sevens, as series leaders, following their gold and silver medal wins respectively on home soil in Hamilton last weekend.
Black Ferns Sevens reign supreme in Hamilton
The Black Ferns Sevens claimed the last Hamilton HSBC World Seven Series title with an emphatic 33-7 win over the United States on Sunday.
Flawless opening day for the Black Ferns Sevens in Hamilton
The Black Ferns Sevens produced outstanding displays of defence to keep their line intact when completing three wins from three on day one of the HSBC World Series Sevens in Hamilton on Saturday.
Seven Black Ferns Sevens Pioneers
The Black Ferns Sevens have dominated international competition since the inception of the World Series in 2012.

Blyde celebrates 10 years of International sevens
Ace Black Ferns Sevens speedster Michaela Blyde is celebrating 10 years of international sevens this year.
All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams set to ignite in Hamilton
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams are set to entertain fans when they run out on at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton on Saturday 21 January.  
Magic Sevens Moments on Home Soil
From next season New Zealand will not be hosting a leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It will be the first time, except for Covid disruption, New Zealand hasn’t hosted an event since 2000.

Black Ferns Sevens reign supreme in Cape Town
Turning around their finals loss in Dubai, the Black Ferns Sevens beat Australia 31-14 in Cape Town on Sunday to claim a share of the HSBC World Sevens Series points table.
Mixed fortunes for New Zealand teams on day one in Cape Town
The All Blacks Sevens have work to do if they are to make the Cape Town HSBC World Series Sevens playoffs after losing their opening game 10-14 to Spain.

All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams named for Cape Town
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams for the Cape Town leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series have been named.
New Zealand teams out to defend their crowns in Cape Town
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens will be defending their South African HSBC World Series titles in Cape Town at the weekend.
Podium finishes for New Zealand teams in Dubai
New Zealand's Sevens sides may not have managed gold medals from the HSBC Dubai World Sevens, but they were on the podium, the Black Ferns for silver and the All Blacks Sevens for bronze.
All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens named for Dubai
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams for the Dubai Sevens have been named.
All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens set to return to Dubai
The sevens series will be in full swing in just a matter of days, with both the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams in action in Dubai.
Nominees announced for 2022 ASB Rugby Awards
New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2022 will be recognised at the ASB Rugby Awards, with nominees announced today.
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.

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…