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All Blacks Sevens

About the team

The All Blacks Sevens have been one of the most successful international sevens team in the world, competing regularly on the World Rugby Sevens World Series circuit, which the team has won 12 times.

The All Blacks Sevens have lifted the Rugby World Cup of Sevens three times, in 2001, 2013 and 2018, plus they have won four Commonwealth Games gold medals and at the Tokyo Olympics they picked up a silver medal.

The All Blacks Sevens team was first selected in 1973 and attended a major international tournament for the first time in 1983 - the famous Hong Kong Sevens.

All Blacks Sevens players have won the World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year on five occasions; Afeleke Pelenise (2007), DJ Forbes (2008), Tomasi Cama (2012) and Tim Mikkelson (2013). DJ Forbes holds the record for most appearances having appeared in 89 tournaments before retiring at the end of 2017.


Follow the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens:

Facebook - @nzsevens
Instagram - @nzsevens
Tiktok - @nzsevens
Twitter - @nz_sevens

Current Squad

Akuila Rokolisoa
Amanaki Nicole
Andrew Knewstubb
Brady Rush
Che Clark
Cody Vai
Dylan Collier
Fehi Fineanganofo
Jayden Keelan
Joe Webber
Kitiona Vai
Leroy Carter
Lewis Ormond
Moses Leo
Ngarohi McGarvey-Black
Payton Spencer
Regan Ware
Rhodes Featherstone
Roderick Solo
Sam Dickson
Scott Curry
Sione Molia
Tepaea Cook-Savage
Tim Mikkelson
Tone Ng Shiu
Xavier Tito-Harris

All Blacks Sevens news

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New Zealand Men Bounces Back: Secures Fifth Place in Paris with Strong Wins
New Zealand rebounded strongly from the disappointment of losing their Olympics quarter final to secure fifth place in Paris overnight.
Olympic Upset: South Africa Defeats New Zealand in Sevens Showdown
New Zealand’s Olympic dreams have been dashed after a devastating 14-7 loss to South Africa in the quarter-finals at the State De France.
Knewstubb keen to upgrade Tokyo Silver to Paris Gold
New Zealand's men's Sevens team at the Paris Olympic Games expect the third Olympic Sevens tournament to be the toughest yet.
Rugby Sevens teams named for Paris Olympics
Olympic experience and youthful excitement bookend the two New Zealand Rugby Sevens teams named for the Paris Olympics next month.
Black Ferns Sevens claim bronze in Madrid
The All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens have both missed out on titles in the Grand Final of the SVNS at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.
SVNS Season Finale: High Stakes and High Hopes in Madrid
The new-look SVNS season concludes this weekend with the top eight men’s and women’s teams battling it out for overall glory in Madrid.

Sevens teams named for winner takes all final event
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens will travel to Spain this weekend with their focus set on the winner-takes-all Final tournament in Madrid.
Sevens blackwash in Singapore
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens have won the same tournament for the ninth time in their history with thrilling victories in the Singapore Sevens.

The story of Andrew Knewstubb's incredible comeback
Andrew Knewstubb has had a rotten run with injuries. Two ACL ruptures, infections, prolonged hospital stays, and mental uncertainty almost left his All Blacks Sevens career in tatters.

New Zealand Sevens teams named for Singapore
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens travel to Singapore this weekend for the last tournament of the regular SVNS Series season.
All Blacks Sevens young guns make their mark
A feature of the All Blacks Sevens recent triumph in the Hong Kong Sevens was the startling performances of its youngest talent.

Double Delight for New Zealand in Hong Kong
The All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens have completed a second successive Hong Kong Sevens double.

New Zealand teams through to semifinals in Hong Kong
The All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens are through to the semifinals of the Hong Kong Sevens. Both sides will play Australia to earn the right to defend their Cup titles.
New Zealand’s greatest moments in Hong Kong Sevens history
The Hong Kong Sevens is the premier tournament on the global Sevens calendar. The prestigious tournament was first played in 1976 and has been featured on World Sevens Series circuit (now known as SVNS) since 1999.

Sublime Blyde powers Black Ferns Sevens to LA Title
The Black Ferns Sevens are back to their best winning two trophies in two weeks in North America.

Tyla King of the Sevens Scoring Castle
Torrential rain failed to dampen the hot form of the Black Ferns Sevens on the second day of the Los Angeles Sevens.
Contrasting fortunes on day one in Los Angeles
The opening day of the Los Angeles Sevens saw contrasting fortunes for the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens.

Joe Webber celebrates special milestones for the All Blacks Sevens
All Blacks Sevens veteran Joe Webber (Ngāti Ranginui, Tainui) celebrated his 50th SVNS tournament in Vancouver last weekend.

Black Ferns Sevens reign supreme in Vancouver
The Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens achieved their best results of the 2023-24 SVNS season in Vancouver.

New Zealand teams progress to the final four in Vancouver
The Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens are both through to the semi-finals of the Vancouver Sevens. The Black Ferns have been in imperious form winning all four matches and look odds on to retain their title.

All Blacks Sevens Videos

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Madrid Heartbreak: New Zealand Falls Short of Gold
Catch up with the New Zealand teams following a heart-breaking final day in…
High Stakes in Madrid: New Zealand teams gear up for GRAND FINAL
Check out how the New Zealand teams are shaping up for the Grand Final of the…
How Māori Carving SAVED Andrew Knewstubb's Career
All Blacks 7s star Andrew Knewstubb talks about how a passion for Māori…
DOUBLE DELIGHT for New Zealand in Hong Kong
Go pitch side for all the atmosphere from the Hong Kong Sevens as the Black…
PODCAST: Catching up with the young guns of the All Blacks Sevens
Catch up with three of the rising stars of the All Blacks Sevens as the SVNS…
New Zealand teams gear up for the ICONIC Hong Kong Sevens
Stay connected with the New Zealand Sevens teams as they gear up for the iconic…
Black Ferns Sevens reign supreme in Vancouver
The Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens achieved their best results of the…
PREVIEW: Vancouver SVNS
Stay in the loop with the New Zealand Sevens teams as they gear up for the…
REACTION: New Zealand sides reflect on Perth tournament
Get the reaction from the Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens following…
PREVIEW: Perth SVNS
Stay in the loop with the New Zealand Sevens teams as they gear up for the…
"It shows how ruthless the world series is" | Cape Town SVNS Recap
Hear from Sevens head coaches Cory Sweeney and Tomasi Cama after the opening…
ASB Rugby Awards 2023 (Full Show)
Catch all the action from the 2023 edition of the ASB Rugby Awards.
PREVIEW: Cape Town SVNS 2023
Get the latest from the New Zealand Sevens teams before they hit the pitch in…
All Blacks Sevens hit the gym in Dubai
Check out how the team are preparing just days out from the opening tournament…
Passions | Joe Webber (Te Wiki o te Reo Māori)
To help celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), learn about All…
Welcome to NZR+
NZR+ is here! It's rugby, plus some. Stream documentaries, short films…
Karl Te Nana on a life in Sevens | All Blacks Podcast powered by SAP
Former All Blacks Sevens speedster and current commentator Karl Te Nana joins…
Lewis Ormond back for All Blacks Sevens after five year hiatus
All Blacks Sevens head coach Clark Laidlaw talks through his squad for the Los…
Birmingham Preview with Clark Laidlaw
Clark Laidlaw looks ahead to a big couple of weeks in Birmingham.
Will Warbrick's Journey to Tokyo | NZ Men's Sevens Team
From Kawerau to Tokyo ?? It has been an incredible journey for young Sevens…