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Rugby: Tietjens mixes it up in World Cup sevens
New Zealand sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens has named three players in his 12-strong World Cup squad that took part in the last global tournament in Dubai in 2009.
Sir 'Titch' won't be easing off
New Zealand sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens doesn't have any plans to tone down his gut-busting training sessions following the news of his knighthood.
Rugby: Australians give their sevens squad a pre Olympic Super boost
Australia will have three Super rugby players at the upcoming sevens World Cup, as the Australian Rugby Union looks to step up its preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Rugby Sevens: NZ women one win from title
The New Zealand women's sevens team are just one win away from winning the inaugural world series title after an unbeaten opening day at the Amsterdam Sevens.
NZ claim sevens title despite defeat
The New Zealand sevens side have claimed the IRB sevens series title for the 11th time despite losing the final at the Glasgow Sevens overnight.
Rugby: Cash in sevens gold rush
Seven might be provincial rugby's lucky number. The abbreviated game's elevation to the Olympics has provided the more entrepreneurial New Zealand unions with a potentially rich and lasting revenue stream.
NZ blow early lead to suffer thrashing
New Zealand threw away a 14-point lead to be thrashed 33-14 by Fiji in the semifinal of the cup competition of the Hong Kong sevens tonight.
Push for fulltime sevens players
The New Zealand sevens captain has spent the past few years playing on the international sevens circuit and turning out for Counties Manukau in the ITM Cup.
Paul Lewis: Party eclipses serious side
That's what happens when you promote sport as out-and-out entertainment. Let's all dress up like silly buggers, drink far too much, dance to the music, mostly ignore the Wellington sevens and behave like naughty children.
Sevens: Syringes out, semi nudes ok
Some Wellington Sevens spectators had to be turned away because their costumes breached regulations.
Sevens: Kenya believe it
New Zealand's shock exit at the semifinal stage in Wellington sevens at the hands of Kenya last night shows it's not a given the Kiwis will win Olympic gold at Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Wellington Sevens a smorgasbord
A smorgasbord of colourful costumes and well-behaved crowds have made for a great atmosphere at the capital's biggest sporting event, Sevens organisers say.
Newlyweds score at Sevens
Groom Ricky De Ruyter says he's a lucky man, and not only because he's married the love of his life - she was also willing to share their big day with thousands of screaming rugby fans.
Wellington Sevens kicks off in style
Wellington's biggest party has kicked off in colourful style with rugby sevens fans dressed as everything from wizards to lizards.