Bay man commits to New Zealand Rugby

Scott Curry and his dog Luca. Photo/File

Key All Blacks Sevens player Scott Curry has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby making him available to play sevens through to the end of 2018.

Curry, 27, has been a regular member of the All Blacks Sevens since making his debut in Dubai in 2010 and will now be available for two further seasons of the World Series and the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane.

"It's a really exciting time for sevens as a game so I really want to keep being part of it," said Curry.

"It's always a huge honour being involved with the All Blacks Sevens and I'm grateful for the chances I've been given."

Curry's impressive power and strength on attack and defence had made him a favourite of coach Gordon Tietjens in recent seasons.

He enjoyed a stellar 2013/2014 season which saw him named in the World Rugby Sevens Dream Team.

He followed that up with stand-out form in 2015 and was named the Richard Crawshaw Memorial All Blacks Sevens Player of the Year at the Steinlager Rugby Awards.

Looking back Curry said 2013/14 was one season he recalls fondly.

"It was a huge season for the team. We won the World Series after winning the last two tournaments in Edinburgh and London. And following that up by being part of the New Zealand sevens team at the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh was really special too."

In 2015 the trained science teacher was elevated to the captaincy at the start of the current season following the decision of DJ Forbes to concentrate on his game. Unfortunately a shoulder injury in the season opener in Dubai ruled him out for the remainder of the 2015/16 series.

Curry is on track to return to the team in time to be considered for selection for the New Zealand Olympic sevens team.