Newcomer replaces injured NZ Sevens skipper

New Zealand sevens rugby captain DJ Forbes has bowed to the foot injury that marred his campaign in Wellington.

Last-gasp Sevens loss doesn't dampen spirits (+pics)

BY STACEY WOOD AND KAY BLUNDELL - © Fairfax NZ News

New Zealand's nailbiting defeat by England did little to crush the spirits of the 35,000 sevens fans, many of whom headed to Courtenay Place to console themselves in a tidal wave of colour and spectacle.

The agony of the Sevens that got away

BY TOBY ROBSON - © Fairfax NZ News

New Zealand looked on course to retain their Wellington Sevens crown till England spoiled the party.

• Injury hobbles NZ Sevens campaign
• Tietjens bemoans panic after narrow loss

Tietjens bemoans panic after narrow loss

BY DANIEL GILHOOLY

In nearly 15 years of coaching the New Zealand sevens rugby team, Gordon Tietjens has rarely tasted disappointment to match the opening and closing minutes of the Wellington tournament that ended in agonising defeat last night.

• Injury hobbles NZ Sevens campaign