2016-2017 provincial & club sevens

[taniwharugby]

Nathan Rarere and Ken Laban were giving this kid huge wraps too on RS this morning

[Bovidae]

The pools for the National Sevens at Rotorua International Stadium on January 14-15:

Men's

Pool A - Waikato, Hawkes Bay, North Harbour, Southland.
Pool B - Northland, Counties Manukau, Manawatu, South Canterbury.
Pool C - Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Ta$man, Canterbury.
Pool D - Wellington, Auckland, Otago, Horowhenua-Kapiti.

Women's

Pool A - Manawatu, Waikato, Otago, North Harbour.
Pool B - Wellington, Bay of Plenty, Auckland, Hawkes Bay.
Pool C - Counties Manukau, Canterbury, Ta$man, Taranaki.

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The Bay of Plenty Provincial Sevens tournament is tomorrow (Sat 7 January) from 9.00am. It's not televised.

Men's pools:
Pool A: Waikato, North Harbour, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu
Pool B: Northland, Counties Manukau, Taranaki, BOP 'Blue'
Pool BOP 'Gold', Auckland, Wellington, Samoan Barbarians

Women's pools:
Pool A: BOP, Auckland, North Harbour, Wellington
Pool B: Waikato, Manawatu, Taranaki, Canterbury

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There's another sevens tournament tomorrow at Miller Park, Green Island (SW of Dunedin), only for men's teams it seems:

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Waikato win the Bay of Plenty Provincial Sevens tournament after beating a Sir Gordon Tietjens coached Samoan Barbarians side in the final. Manawatu win the women's tournament.

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National Sevens Tournament, Sat 14 - Sun 15 January 2017, Rotorua International Stadium

LIVE on Sky Sport 2 from 10:20am

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Teams for the National Sevens:

AUCKLAND MEN: Jeremy Innes, Sebastian Visinia, Joe Ravouvou, Lolagi Visinia, Rocky Khan (c), Ignacio Costa, Dave Afamasaga, Mosese Pepa, Ed Fidow, Jona Sawailau, Tutu Tairea, Brody Lam

AUCKLAND WOMEN: Charlotte Scanlan, Tash Davie, Leanne Thompson, Niall Williams, Tess Gard'ner, Lara Diamond-Brahne, Tyla Nathan-Wong, Kiritapu Demant, Natahlia Moors, Theresa Fitzpatrick, Lydia Crossman, Shannon Leota

BAY OF PLENTY MEN: Scott Curry, Matt Clutterbuck (c), Jesse Parete, Elijah Nicholas, Regan Ware, Adam McGarvey, Lalakai Foketi, Marnus Hanley, Akira Mako, Dan Hollinshead, Danny Kayes, Isaac Te Aute

BAY OF PLENTY WOMEN: Sapphire Tapsell, Rebecca Kersten, Ora Williams, Kororia Heyblom, Michaela Blyde, Autumn Rain-Stephens, Lavinia Gould, Parekura Whareaorere, Tynealle Fitzgerald, Kelly Brazier (c), Victoria Edmonds (c), Luka Connor

CANTERBURY MEN: Lawrence Babe, Jesse Houston, Michael Green, Dan Fransen, Milford Keresoma, Anthony Tailua, Filimoni Waqainabete, Amanaki Nicole, Jale Masi, Inoke Rasabale, Sekove Delaicautata, Mathew Taula- Fili

CANTERBURY WOMEN: Ruby Tui, Rebecca Davidson, Sui Pauaraisa, Rebecca Todd, Rosie Kelly, Kate Day, Grace Brooker, TeRauoriwa Gapper, Dianne Hiini, Sam Curtis, Olivia McGoverne, Islay Fowler

COUNTIES MANUKAU MEN: Vuga Tagicakbau (c), Savelio Ropati, Epeli Lotawa, James Brady, Jamie Gilbert Clark, Jason Guthrie, Jonathan Taumateine, Liam Daniela, Peni Buakula, Penitoa Finau, Sherwin Stowers, Sione Molia

COUNTIES MANUKAU WOMEN: Hazel Tubic (c), Justine Lavea, Renee Wickliffe, Portia Woodman, Shontelle Woodman, Utumalama Atonio, Lanulangi Veainu, Azania Watene, Sharnita Dudley, Yuki Ono, Badinlee Munro-Smith, Victoria Subritzky-Nafatali

HAWKE'S BAY MEN: Damien Scott, Billy Ropiha, Matt Garland, Tamati Samuels, Hayden Hann, Neria Fomai, Mason Emerson, Jeriah Mua, Trent Hape, Tane McGuire, Cole Eru, Ricky Hayes

HAWKE'S BAY WOMEN: Laurae Blake, Nina Pineaha-Hyslop, Teilah Ferguson, Shaylee Tipiwai (c), Hope Hakopa, Felicity Powdrell, Niamh Jefferson, Trisha Hina, Kate Bradshaw, Sulieti Halafihi, Abbey Collier, Jaimee Edwards

HOROWHENUA-KAPITI MEN: Willie Paia'aua (c), Aaron Lahmert, Regan Verney, Josh Robertson-Weepu, Greg Mullany, Faleulu Matua, Dave Thompson, Manasseh Wineera, Tommy Fifita-Tovo, Michael Tambour, Jamie Hinds, Ethan Reti

MANAWATU MEN: Antonio Kiri Kiri, Reece White, Jordan Bunce, Devon Scott, Jaxon Tagavaitau, Brice Henderson, Jamie Booth, Jason Temara, Shai Wiperi, Alipate Natoba, Ben Werthmuller, Samu Kubunavanua

MANAWATU WOMEN: Sarah Goss, Rebekah Cordero-Tufaga, Nicole Dickens, Lauren Balsillie, Krysten Duffill, Janna Vaughan, Kristina Sue, Rhiarma Ferris, Selica Winiata, Rachel Rakatau, Sam Tipene, Crystal Mayes

NORTH HARBOUR MEN: Tate Evans, Lewis Gjaltema, Ben Smith, Ethan Roots, Matt McGahan, Luke Hamilton (c), Tumanawa Tawhai, Jona Tuitoga, Lukas Swart, Dillon O'Leary, Moses Leo, Mark Telea

NORTH HARBOUR WOMEN:

NORTHLAND MEN: Whiria Fidz Meltzer, Noah Cooper, Scott Gregory, Matthew Ernest Sydney Polwart-Matich, Isimeli Taqea, Aorangi Kelly Aorangi Munro-Stokes, Taniela Manu, Kyle Thomson, Waisea Lawebuka, Dan Wells, Epineri Uluiviti, Brady Rush

OTAGO MEN: Mitchell Scott (c), Sam Aitken, Tala Fagasoaia, Ben Tuiomanufili, Mackenzie Haugh, Jerome Harimate, Brodie Hume, Ben Miller, Jonathan Ruru, Leroy van Dam, Liam Ward, Gavin Stark

OTAGO WOMEN: Greer Muir (c), Sonia Panapa, Biddy Sefton, Angie Sisifa, Georgia Mason*, Mikayla Latta*, Michaela Baker, Soraya Umaga-Jensen, Sam Hollows, Renaye Flockton, Katie Brock, Alena Saili

SOUTH CANTERBURY MEN: Maxx Morris, Will Green, Mosese Aho, Waisale Leiroti, Josateki Veikune, Vatili Tora, Iosefo Pedro, Devin Lawson, Jaron Chamberlain, Leone Nawalu, Bradley Hemopo, Junior Faavea

SOUTHLAND MEN: Junior Ngaluafe, Dylan Collier, Greg Dyer, Tauasosi Tuimavave, Mike Molloy, Charlie Rowberry, Isaac Wairau, Caleb Young, Daniel Thwaites, Steven Knight, Hayden Edgley, Matty Johnson

TARANAKI MEN: Beaudien Waaka, Matt MacKenzie, Iopu Iopu Aso, Sione Ahokava, Cody McGrath, Jason Potroz, Pita Sowakula, Blake Hohaia, Jackson Ormond, Liam Blyde, Jade Taylor, Trinity Spooner-Neera

TARANAKI WOMEN: Rebecca Jury, Aroha Nuku, Kayla Henry, Jessie Aitken-Fowell, Casio Austin, Brooke Neilson, Chelsea Aim, Danika Northcott-Weherua, Iritana Hohaia, Tiana Davison, Kate Parkinson, Karen Pullen

TASMAN MEN: Trael Joass (c), Sam Chamberlain, Te Puoho Stephens, William Havili, Dan Hytongue, Andrew Knewstubb, Fletcher Matthews, Tone Ng Shiu, Jesse Pitman-Joass, Lote Saulekaleka, Jamie spowart, Erenimo Tau

TASMAN WOMEN: Jess Foster (c), Rosie Buchanan-Brown, Jess Drummond, Wairakau Greig, Montana Heslop, Fern Hoskin, Staci Kohe, Keilamarita Pouri-Lane, Risi Pouri-Lane, Lyric Siaki, Tamara Silcock, Rebecca Watene

WAIKATO MEN: Josaan Levien (co-c), Zac Guildford (co-c), Sevu Reece, Ratu Emosi Vucago, Isaac Te Tamaki, Atu Masirewa, Josh Gordon, Tyler Campbell, Luke Masirewa, Jahrome Brown, Louis Rogers, Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara

WAIKATO WOMEN: Jordon Webber (c), Honey Hireme, Terina Te Tamaki, Makaia Riki-Te Kanawa, Danielle Paenga, Cheyelle Robins-Reti, Tenika Willison, Rax Anderson Pitman, Lily Pompey, Morgan Morrow, Huia Harding, Montessa Tairakena

WELLINGTON MEN: Joki Koroi, Hayden Schrivers (c), Daniel Schrivers, Nash Fiso-Valei, Brandyn Laursen, Esi Komaisavai, Sheridan Rangihuna, Randall Bishop, Levi Harmon, Tomasi Alosio, Te Wehi Wright, Max Pearson, Salesi Rayasi, Matt Peni

WELLINGTON WOMEN: Cheyne Copeland, Georgia Daals, Elizabeth Goulden, Dhys Faleafaga , Lyric Faleafaga, Ayesha Leti'Iiga, Fa'asua Makisi, Renee Savaniinaea, Amanda Rasch, Monica Tagoa'i, Timena Tuma'ai, Katarina Whata- Simpkins (c)

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/88246056/talented-teen-sevu-reece-to-play-the-waiting-game-in-winging-his-way-to-the-top

[Kiwidom]

@Stargazer This also explains his ommision from the NZu20 trial camp. Didn't realise due to visa requirements he had to stand down for 3 years after finishing school etc

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/88380927/zac-guildford-one-to-watch-as-new-zealand-sevens-seek-talent-at-nationals

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All teams (but one) have now been named for the Nationals. Good to see that so many All Blacks and Black Ferns 7s players have been released to play this weekend!

The games on field 1 will probably be the games that will be shown on Sky Sport 2. If you happen to be there, and watching games on Field 2, would you be so kind to give the Fern your impressions and the scores?

I'm really looking forward to watching this tournament. NZ's best sevens talent (old dogs and puppies) will be on show and the fact that contracts can be earned for the NZ7s teams, makes it all the more interesting.

[Dice]

Looks like Auckland are going to be playing wingers in the forwards. Not sure if that is good or bad.

Good to see young Mosese Pepa in there. Kid is a stud.

Would've liked to have seen Caleb Clarke and Sione Havili in the team. They were both in the training squad, so I'm not sure if they're injured or just left out.

Also would've liked to have seen Niven Longopoa in there. He wasn't in the training squad, but he's made for this form of the game. He was good for Suburbs in the club 7s, but was playing in the U20's comp, rather than the men's comp.

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Apparently, Sky will televise the games at field 1 LIVE and those at field 2 delayed.

[Wurzel]

Mason Emerson could be the rapid, live-wire speedster the NZ team have been missing for the last few seasons.

[Bovidae]

@Kiwidom It does seem strange that Reece can play for NZ Schools but not the NZ U20s - both are national teams.

The good thing is that he is happy to wait for his chance.

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And the rest of the draw:

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Taranaki beats Auckland in QF2 for the first upset of the day.

Waikato beat Northland in a close game in QF1.

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No surprises for the finals matchups:

Women's Cup Final: Manawatu v Counties Manukau
Men's Cup Final: Waikato v Counties Manukau

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I have been enjoying the tournament this weekend, with some great talent on display. It will be interesting to see which players will get a call-up for the All Blacks 7s and Black Ferns 7s.

One thing I've been wondering about all weekend. How come there are suddenly so many Fijian players at this tournament (and also at the regionals earlier)? It's great to watch them play, but you don't see many of them in Mitre 10 Cup (although there have been a few) and suddenly there are so many playing 7s. They must all be playing club or college rugby in NZ, don't they? For sure, several of them will make the Fiji or NZ 7s team in the near future!