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Interview

Kitiona Vai scores twice as New Zealand sneak past Canada in golden point

When the All Blacks Sevens needed a hero, Kitiona Vai stepped up and answered that call not once but twice.

Finn Morton

03 May 2024, 0:58

Cody Vai sets All Blacks goal after SVNS education

Ahead of his Super Rugby Pacific debut for the Blues, former All Blacks Sevens flyer Cody Vai has set high ambitions.

Joe Harvey

13 Feb 2026, 1:52

Interview

Cody Vai's journey to All Blacks Sevens debut at 18 to making the NZ U20 squad

Cody Vai was only two years old when Tim Mikkelson made his debut for the All Black Sevens in 2007. Last night when Mikkelson help…

Adam Julian

14 May 2023, 19:20

Slew of World Cup stars unavailable as New Zealand prepares for Dubai Sevens

The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams for the Dubai Sevens have been named.

Online Editors

01 Dec 2022, 10:33

‘This is what we play for’: Ngarohi McGarvey-Black back on SVNS stage

Ngarohi McGarvey-Black missed the entire HSBC SVNS Series regular season and the opening stop of the World Championship Series.

Finn Morton

29 May 2026, 7:01

Interview

‘Blessing and an honour’: Sione Molia on unique rugby visit in Spain

All Blacks Sevens skipper Sione Molia walked off the field at Estadio Joe Zorrilla in Valladolid on Friday morning.

Finn Morton

29 May 2026, 3:13

McGarvey-Black set for long-awaited return as All Blacks Sevens name squad

All Blacks Sevens playmaker Ngarohi McGarvey-Black is set to make a long-awaited return that’s been six months in the making.

Finn Morton

21 May 2026, 19:16

Opinion

Super Rugby Pacific performers of the week for round 4

Proctor joined Kini Naholo as a Hurricane to score a hat-trick against the Waratahs, who sorely missed their Wallabies centre Jose…

Adam Julian

07 Mar 2026, 15:11

Roderick Solo back in All Blacks Sevens for circuit's American leg

The All Blacks Sevens have welcomed back Roderick Solo in the team's travelling squad for March's two stops on the SVNS circuit, V…

Ned Lester

25 Feb 2026, 21:52

Southland speedster earns SVNS shot as NZ name Singapore, Perth squads

Southland Stags flyer Michael Manson is in line to potentially debut for the All Blacks Sevens this month.

Finn Morton

24 Jan 2026, 17:27

Holmes among New Zealand squads heading to Coral Coast 7s

Women's Rugby World Cup winner Renee Holmes has been included in the New Zealand Women's Sevens Development squad that will compet…

Joe Harvey

13 Jan 2026, 1:35

Opinion

SVNS Series: All Blacks Sevens rise again, teams ready to shock the world

The RugbyPass Round Table writers preview the 2025/26 HSBC SVNS Series, weighing in with some predictions before the season.

RugbyPass

26 Nov 2025, 21:36

Analysis

New era for All Blacks Sevens as stars exit for Super Rugby moves

It’s the dawn of a new era for the All Blacks Sevens. It’s a phrase we’ve heard before, but it’s never felt so defining.

Finn Morton

05 Nov 2025, 21:17

Watch: NZ Sevens light up Ignite7 ahead of SVNS Series opener

Both New Zealand Sevens sides have sharpened their skills ahead of the 2025/26 HSBC SVNS Series opener in Dubai this month.

Finn Morton

03 Nov 2025, 17:19

Braxton Sorensen-McGee headlines Black Ferns Sevens Ignite7 squad

Women’s Rugby World Cup stars Braxton Sorensen-McGee and Logo-I-Pulotu Lemapu-Atai’i Sylvia Brunt have been named in the Black…

Finn Morton

30 Oct 2025, 14:53

All Blacks Sevens stars past and present set to light up NPC round one

Nine current HSBC SVNS Series stars from New Zealand have been named to play in round one across eight teams.

Finn Morton

30 Jul 2025, 20:03