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Samoan deputy slams Wellington Sevens fans

Spotlight goes on 'referee's obvious bias'

In a classic late tackle, Samoan Deputy Prime Minister Misa Telefoni has branded Wellington sevens fans a "drunken Kiwi rabble' and accused a referee of bias in New Zealand's tournament triumph.

San Diego win will clinch title for NZ team

New Zealand's rivals are already unfurling the white flag just three tournaments into the rugby sevens world championship.

Victor Vito - rugby's rising star

Victor Vito, the 20-year-old Wellington flanker, stole the show on Saturday night when he scored a try in the dying seconds of the final to secure a 22-17 win for New Zealand over Samoa.

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Sevens sensation shrugs off Lomu comparisons

Victor Vito throws off defenders like rag dolls, but New Zealand's latest sevens sensation has been powerless to stop the inevitable comparisons with Jonah Lomu.

Capital party a seven-sation

Like a tidal wave, the rugby sevens swept through Wellington - a wash of colour, bravado and wild costumes - and this time the players got right on board.

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Sevens revellers keep police busy

NZPA

Revellers celebrating New Zealand's win at the International Rugby Board sevens tournament kept Wellington police busy overnight.

New Zealand wins Wellington title

Police pray for rain to dampen party

Police have been praying for rain as thousands of Wellington's Sevens rugby fans headed into the city for a post-match party in Courtenay Place to celebrate New Zealand's dramatic win in the final.

Video: Beaver Creek jump the Sevens

Video: Sevens revelling

Sevens fan in tagger stabbing

Young victim calls for harsh penalties

A sevens fan who confronted a tagger spraypainting an inner-city restaurant in Wellington has been stabbed with a steak knife.

Cook Islands upset big boys

Get together Wednesday, train Thursday, then beat England Friday - the Cook Islands provided a crowd-pleasing upset as the minnows roared on the opening day of Wellington's sevens yesterday.

To Victor the spoils as NZ prevails (+pics)

Last minute try seals Sevens title

New Zealand sevens rugby – no, make that New Zealand rugby – has a new star as Wellington youngster Victor Vito produced a match-winning display reminiscent of Jonah Lomu to lead his side to a third straight IRB Sevens title in the capital.

Video: Beaver Creek jump the Sevens

Video: Sevens revelling

NZ on a roll as England's wheels fall off

New Zealand, with rising star Victor Vito proving his promise, emerged unscathed from a dramatic opening day at the NZI International Sevens in Wellington to book a quarter-final with Wales on Saturday.

Sevens: Day Two draw and results

Here's how the matches panned out on the second day of the international sevens tournament in Wellington.

Sevens: Day One draw and results

Here's how the matches panned out on the opening day of the international sevens tournament in Wellington.

Sevens party hits full swing

A late deluge has failed to dampen the spirits of thousands of seven's revellers as they launch themselves into the Wellington nightlife after a third New Zealand victory.

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Sevens revellers doused late in the piece

After a hot day in the sun for Sevens revellers in the capital, rain which began falling during the last match of the night at Westpac Stadium is being credited with keeping trouble in town to a minimum.

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And then there's the rugby

Borat may have been kneecapped, but the party must go on.

Ready or not ...

The concept is simple - chuck 14 blokes a rugby ball, tell them to score as many tries as they can in as many minutes, and the crowds will flock to watch.

And not a bashful one in sight

In this fairytale there are more than seven dwarfs - and none of them are Bashful.

Kiwi metallers barred from Sevens

A Kiwi metal band has been heavied out of rugby sevens celebrations after organisers deemed their sound inappropriate.

Samoa the early NZ Sevens threat

It would be easy to miss, but the opening-day threat of Samoa to New Zealand's title hopes at the IRB International Sevens in Wellington this weekend should not be underestimated.

Road closures for Sevens Saturday

Wellington's Courtenay Place will be closed between Cambridge Terrace and Tory Street will be closed to all vehicles on Saturday from 6pm to 5am on Sunday for the IRB Sevens event being held at Westpac Stadium.

Samba beats welcome sevens players to Welly

The International Sevens tournament has kicked off in flamboyant form with a colourful welcome parade through central Wellington.

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NZ in the Hunt with Nigel in their mix

New Zealand have received a timely boost on the eve of the International Sevens tournament in Wellington with key playmaker Nigel Hunt cleared to play.

'Neptune' set to test stadium rule

It has taken hours of research and days of stitching, but an Upper Hutt couple reckon they have created a rugby sevens first - they just hope their outfit will not be stymied by tough new rules.

US gain handy sevens ally in NZRU

Joining forces with the New Zealand Rugby Union could help guide the United States to the top of the sevens world, according to US coach Al Caravelli.

Aussie names squad for Wellington

The ARU has named its 12-man squad for the third and fourth rounds of the IRB Sevens World Series, in Wellington and San Diego starting this Friday.

NZ out to maintain sevens streak

Fans at the Wellington sevens are being asked to cover up this weekend but the New Zealand team have not been denuded of the muscle and power that has them clear leaders of the International Rugby Board (IRB) series.

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Swat team gunning for stadium's killjoys

Watch out - the Swat team is in town and taking aim at Wellington organisers who have banned the use of toy weapons.

NZ star eager to move on to bigger things

New Zealand sevens captain DJ Forbes is open to offers and hopes Wellington's annual IRB sevens tournament will help him secure a fulltime contract in fifteens next season.

Borat banned from rugby sevens

Rugby sevens fans are facing an unprecedented crackdown on alcohol and lewd conduct.

The fun police have won, says face of the sevens

He was the biggest star of the last Wellington Sevens circus - but now Mark "Borat" Hansen says the "fun police" have conspired to have the last laugh.

Ankle injury hobbles sevens playmaker Hunt

An ankle injury to star playmaker Nigel Hunt has cast a shadow over the naming of a big and experienced New Zealand sevens team for this weekend's IRB world series tournament at Westpac Stadium.

Borat banned from Wellington sevens

Borat you're banned.
That's the message from Wellington police who say they will not allow rugby fans to wear the skimpy swimsuit of movie star Borat at this weekend's rugby sevens tournament.

Titjens leans on experience for Wgtn sevens

New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens has plumped for experience as he seeks to win the third round of the world rugby sevens series in Wellington this weekend.

Titch sets his sights on Piri

New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens would love to get his hands on All Black reject Piri Weepu but he doubts he will get the chance.

Tietjens names sevens trial squad

New Zealand Sevens Coach Gordon Tietjens has named a squad of 27 players to try out for the national team.

Sevens fans warned by police

NZPA

People who use this weekend's Wellington rugby sevens as an excuse to drink too much and ruin the fun and safety of others, can expect short shrift, say police.

Tietjens: Future bright for Vito

Gordon Tietjens has resigned himself to not having Victor Vito playing sevens for long.

Tietjens unearths another sevens gem

Gordon Tietjens won't be making wholesale changes for the Wellington leg of the IRB sevens series, but he is promising to spring at least one surprise at Westpac Stadium next weekend.

Live blog: Wellington sevens

Dominion Post reporter Tom Fitzsimons is live at Westpac Stadium, posting his thoughts and observations on this year's sevens festivities.

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Blog: Wellington Sevens day two (live)

Canada vs USA; fake news team

Dominion Post reporter Tom Fitzsimons is live at Westpac Stadium, posting his thoughts and observations on this year's sevens festivities.

Sevens brings business boom to Capital

BY TIM GLASGOW - © Fairfax NZ News

Wellington businesses are preparing for a flood of Rugby Sevens fans ready to spend money and enjoy the Capital's hospitality.

Seven things to expect at the Sevens

IRB Wellington Sevens

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