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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
Jazmin Felix-Hotham
Jorja Miller
Kelly Brazier
Kelsey Teneti
Mahina Paul
Manaia Nuku
Michaela Blyde
Niall Williams
Portia Woodman
Risaleaana Pouri-Lane
Sarah Hirini
Shiray Kaka
Stacey Waaka
Tenika Willison
Terina Te Tamaki
Theresa Fitzpatrick
Tyla Nathan-Wong

Black Ferns Sevens news

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Tyla Nathan-Wong granted release from Black Ferns Sevens contract
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has agreed to release Black Ferns Sevens player Tyla Nathan-Wong from her contract at her own request to pursue an opportunity to play in the NRLW competition during the Black Ferns Sevens off-season.

Sevens players to take part in Premier Rugby Sevens
New Zealand Rugby have announced today, Black Ferns Sevens players, Stacey Waaka, Manaia Nuku, Tysha Ikenasio and Kelsey Teneti will join All Blacks Sevens players Rhodes Featherston and Kitiona Vai to take part in the Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s).
Black Ferns Sevens dominate end-of-season awards
New Zealand's Black Ferns Sevens dominated World Rugby's end-of-season awards that were presented at a function in Toulouse after completing their HSBC World Series.
Blackwash In Toulouse
It was a black out in Toulouse with both the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens taking out their respective tournaments.
All Black Sevens one win away from World Series Title
The All Blacks Sevens are one win away from winning the HSBC World Sevens series for the 14th time after reaching the semi-finals of the Toulouse Sevens.

Black Ferns Sevens in Seventh Heaven, but still work to do
The Black Ferns Sevens are World Series champions for the seventh time and for the first time since 2020 after qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Toulouse Sevens.
Kelly Brazier to embrace coaching opportunity
Accomplished Black Ferns Sevens playmaker Kelly Brazier will take a short-term sabbatical in Japan to coach the Brave Louve, in the Taiyo Seimei Women’s Sevens Series 2023.
Sarah Hirini to embrace opportunity in Japan
Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini will take a short-term sabbatical in Japan at the completion of the HSBC World Series to play in the Taiyo Seimei Women’s Sevens Series 2023 for Mie Women’s Rugby Football Club PEARLS (Mie PEARLS).
Double gold for New Zealand in Hong Kong
Ending nine years of frustration by winning the HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday, the All Blacks Sevens were joined on the winners' rostrum by the Black Ferns, who won the women's leg moments earlier, an excellent day for both sides.
New Zealand sides remain in title contention in Hong Kong
Argentina will be the quarterfinal opponent for the All Blacks Sevens at 2.02 pm on Sunday at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens in Hong Kong.
Unbeaten day one for New Zealand sides in Hong Kong
The All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens scored resounding victories on Day One of the Hong Kong Sevens.
Looking back: Black Ferns Sevens in Hong Kong (2000)
With the Black Ferns Sevens set to make their return to the Hong Kong Sevens after 22 years away, we look back to the first official New Zealand women’s Sevens side to contest the tournament back in 2000.

Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens set their sights on Hong Kong return
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams return to the HSBC Hong Kong Sevens this weekend.
Black Ferns Sevens qualify for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The Black Ferns Sevens have left Canada with a tournament win at the HSBC Vancouver Sevens and qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Mixed fortunes for NZ sides on day two in Vancouver
Day Two of the Vancouver Sevens saw contrasting fortunes for the All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens.
Black Ferns Sevens set sights on Vancouver
The Black Ferns Sevens depart for Vancouver this afternoon, as they set their sights on the next leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series.
Allan Bunting announced as Black Ferns Director of Rugby
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced former Black Ferns Sevens Coach and Black Ferns Manager of Culture and Leadership Allan Bunting will now take the helm as the Black Ferns Director of Rugby.

No let up for the All Blacks Sevens in title race
Volatility in the results from the HSBC World Series men's sevens means there is no letting up for table toppers New Zealand after their win in Sydney at the weekend.
Double gold for New Zealand in Sydney
New Zealand enjoyed a golden night in Sydney on Sunday, winning the men's and women's HSBC World Sevens tournaments with emphatic victories.
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.

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…