Sean Horan steps down as NZ Women's 7s coach

Horan is stepping down from coaching the Black Ferns Sevens just after the team’s silver medal success at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero.

“I love rugby and fully intend to keep involved in some shape or form, but now’s the right time for someone else to take up the sevens reins and build on the strong foundation the team’s created,” said Horan.

Under Horan, New Zealand has won three out of the first four Women’s Sevens Series titles, and finished second in the fourth season of the new look series this year.

He has coached the team for nearly five years and said now was the right time to look for a fresh challenge.