Black Ferns rising stars rewarded with sevens contracts
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo of the country’s brightest young stars are among those named in the Black Ferns Sevens contracted squad for 2025.Teenagers Maia Davis (pictured) and Le’Oxeayn Maiu’u join the Olympic...
Record women’s rugby attendance shattered as stars of sevens shine at Olympics
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe women’s teams took centre stage on Sunday as the Olympic Games Paris 2024 women’s rugby sevens competition began in style 66,000 fans packed into Stade de France to set a new record...
NZ 7's names their Olympic squads
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOlympic experience and youthful excitement bookend the two New Zealand Rugby Sevens teams named for the Paris Olympics next month.Nine players will become Olympians for the first time, while 15 athletes...
New Zealand Sevens squads named for Hong Kong Sevens
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens are in Hong Kong preparing ahead of the last tournament at the iconic Hong Kong Stadium.Considered the home of sevens, the tournament began in 1976 with the...
HSBC SVNS 2024 ready to reach new heights in Dubai
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExciting new era for rugby sevens begins as HSBC SVNS kicks off in Dubai on 2-3 December The Emirates Dubai 7s is the opening round of HSBC SVNS 2024, featuring the top 12 men’s and 12 women’s...
Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens set their sights on Hong Kong return
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams return to the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend. After successfully qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics and securing their fourth successive...
New Zealand women and Argentina men crowned Canada Sevens champions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand women and Argentina men secured HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series gold on a dramatic final day to cap off a thrilling weekend of rugby sevens in Vancouver. USA women and Australia men claim bronze...
Black Ferns stand tall at Halberg Awards
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns were recognised for an outstanding 2022 which culminated in the winning the Rugby World Cup at the ISPS Handa Halberg Awards. The Black Ferns were awarded the ISPS Handa Team of the...
Double delight for New Zealand at HSBC Sydney Sevens
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand romped to victory in both the women’s and men’s finals of the HSBC Sydney Sevens to increase their leads at the top of the HSBC World Rugby Seven Series 2023 standings. It is the...
Argentina and New Zealand the winners in Hamilton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina men and New Zealand women secured HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series gold on a dramatic day two in Hamilton. Day one on Saturday had been brilliant, but day two surpassed that with some amazing...
