Rugby 7s
Rugby 7s is one of the fastest growing formats of the game and is fast, skillful and exciting.
Offered by most rugby clubs and schools in New Zealand, Rugby 7s is particularly popular during the summer months.
To find out where you can find your nearest check out Club Finder.
Information for players
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What is Sevens?
Sevens rugby is a fast-paced, dynamic, festival or tournament style of tackle rugby played in the summer. There are seven players on the field per team, and the game is played for 2x 7-minute halves.
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Who is Sevens for?
Sevens can be a game for everyone, and is less daunting to learn because there is less contact and lots of space.
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How to learn?
Sevens uses a lot of transferable skills from other sports around attacking space. So join a team in the summer months and your coach and teammates will teach you the basics of catch, pass, and tackle.
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How to play?
Sevens is played in tournaments or festival style events, with multiple games per day, in the summer sun with music pumping. Join a school or club depending on what your Union offers and come give it a go.
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When is Sevens offered?
October-February
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What is the commitment level?
Low–medium
The beauty of Sevens is the low-medium commitment, short season, and the summer social vibe it has. Choose your team based on your skill level and the commitment you want. You can train 1-2 times per week and enter as many tournaments that suit you.