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EVENT
GUIDE
SEVENS.CO.NZ
NEW ZEALAND
3–4 FEB | HAMILTON
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WELCOME
The global bank for Welcome to Hamilton for the New Zealand leg of the men’s
HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
New Zealanders Sevens continues to go from strength to strength on and
off the pitch and it is exciting to see that Hamilton, in its
debut year as a series host has captured the imagination
Now it takes seconds, not days to transfer and attracted a sell out crowd.
money across the globe.
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With HSBC’s exclusive Global View New Zealand continues to be an important host and And in this, a big year for sevens, we can look forward
service, you get access to your has delivered some outstanding tournaments with to the Commonwealth Games and the season-defining
memorable finals. spectacle of Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 in San
international HSBC accounts from one Francisco in July.
single login, while Global Transfers allows Last year, South Africa were victorious on their way to
you to move currencies between the overall series title, but New Zealand has a great We would like to thank our title partner, HSBC, as
destinations in as little as 30 seconds. record on home soil, backed by superb fan support. well as DHL, CapGemini and Tag Heuer and for their
continued commitment to the series and the game.
You have complete control over your We are almost midway between Olympic Games as Thanks also to our hosts New Zealand Rugby, the
money 24/7 and it’s free for all HSBC we look ahead to Tokyo 2020. The 2016-17 series players, match officials, staff and volunteers who will
Premier customers. delivered record-breaking attendances, viewership make the 2018 New Zealand Sevens such a superb
and social media engagement, underscoring the event.
Call: 0800 028 088 popularity of a sport that made such a profound debut
at Rio 2016.
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NEW ZEALAND
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CONTENTS 2017 / 2018 STANDINGS
ROUNDS TO COME PAST WINNERS - NEW ZEALAND
03 The Series so far
LAS VEGAS | 2 – 4 MARCH 2018
05 All Blacks Sevens Coach: Clark Laidlaw VANCOUVER | 10 – 11 MARCH 2018
2017 2016 2015
HONG KONG | 6 – 8 APRIL 2018
08 Welcome Messages COMMONWEALTH GAMES
STH AFRICA / 22 NZL / 24 NZL / 27
FIJI / 19 STH AFRICA / 19 ENGLAND / 21
11 Sevens Rules & Referees SINGAPORE | 28 – 29 APRIL 2018
PARIS | 26 – 27 MAY 2018
12 Stadium map LONDON | 2 – 3 JUNE 2018
2014 2013 2012
13 Tournament Info RUGBY WORLD CUP SEVENS 2018,
SAN FRANCISCO
NZL / 21 ENGLAND / 24 NZL / 24
STH AFRICA / 0 KENYA / 19 FIJI / 7
14 Entertainment zone map
16 Food & beverages at the Sevens TEAM DUBAI CAPE TOWN SYDNEY TOTAL
18 Sevens is cashless
1 SOUTH AFRICA 22 17 19 58
19 All you need to know 2 NEW ZEALAND 19 22 13 54
20 Venue Map 3 AUSTRALIA 13 8 22 43
22 What’s on 4 ARGENTINA 5 19 17 41
5 FIJI 15 13 12 40
24 Draw Saturday 6 ENGLAND 17 10 10 37
25 Draw Sunday 7 USA 1 12 15 28
26 Draw Chart 8 FRANCE 8 10 8 26
9 KENYA 10 3 10 23
28 Team pools
10 CANADA 5 15 3 23
36 All Blacks Sevens Co-Captain: Tim Mikkelson 11 SAMOA 12 5 5 22
40 Hamilton Tourism 12 WALES 3 5 7 15
13 SPAIN 15
45 Thanks to our Volunteers 7 7 1
14 SCOTLAND 10 1 2 13
47 Official Charity: The Mental Health Foundation 15 RUSSIA 1 1 5 7
16 UGANDA 2 2 0 4
17 PAPUA NEW GUINEA 0 0 1 1
MOST POINTS SCORED ALL TIME POINTS SCORERS
TEAM POINTS PLAYER TEAM POINTS
NEW ZEALAND 25,635 BEN GOLLINGS ENGLAND 2,652
FIJI 24,623 TOMASI CAMA NEW ZEALAND 2,026
SOUTH AFRICA 21,368 DAN NORTON ENGLAN 1,379
AUSTRALIA 19,080 COLIN GREGOR SCOTLAND 1,345
SAMOA 18,227 CECIL AFRIKA SOUTH AFRICA 1,335
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CLARK LAIDLAW
While Clark Laidlaw is no stranger to rugby in New Zealand, he
is the first foreign coach to lead a national team. He talks about
his time playing on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, the
lure of rugby in New Zealand and getting stuck in with the All
Blacks Sevens.
It’s no surprise that Clark Laidlaw pursued a career “I was also curious to see how I could learn about the
in rugby. And once again no surprise that a career in game differently to those around me in the UK,” said
rugby would lead to one in New Zealand. Laidlaw.
The 41-year-old grew up in Jedburgh in Scotland, When a role came up with the Taranaki Rugby Union,
playing rugby throughout his youth and regularly Laidlaw, his wife and newborn baby packed up life in
travelling to Edinburgh to watch his father in action at the Northern Hemisphere to the seaside town of New
Proudly supporting the Murrayfield. Plymouth.
New Zealand Sevens Roy Laidlaw played for Scotland for almost a decade, “We had only just had our first child so moving to the
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Laidlaw went on to wear the navy jersey of Scotland stay for a year – we stayed for seven.”
himself, playing on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens
Series, appearing at two Commonwealth Games and In that seven years Laidlaw definitely added to his
a World Cup. rugby resume. While starting as a Rugby Development
Officer for Taranaki he became involved in several
He said playing in New Zealand was always a areas of the union, had a stint as analyst for the All
highlight. Blacks Sevens before taking a role as assistant coach
FOLLOW THE ACTION ALL WEEKEND LONG at the Hurricanes.
“I always remember coming to play in New Zealand,
WITH THE USUAL SUSPECTS. it’s a real rugby country and we knew it would be a full Laidlaw helped take the Hurricanes to the 2015
house, so we really looked forward to it.” Investec Super Rugby final before deciding it was time
to head back, closer to home.
He recalls a derby match against England at the
Wellington Sevens as one of his playing highlights. An opportunity came up at London Irish, working
“We were up against England and we beat them with as assistant coach under Tom Coventry in the Aviva
a kick in the last play of the game. We didn’t beat them Premiership.
often so to do it like that and in front of a full house, it
was pretty special”. “We didn’t think we’d come back. At the time we had
two kids, one on the way and the intention was to go
When his playing days ended, Laidlaw decided to turn back, do a good job at London Irish and potentially
his attention to coaching and where better to hone head home at some point.”
your skills, than right here in New Zealand.
But Laidlaw admits it wasn’t plain sailing, the busy
“I was always inquisitive about rugby in New Zealand. lifestyle of London was a lot for the young family so
Playing against New Zealand teams and watching when the All Blacks Sevens Head Coach role was
them play, I always respected and admired the way advertised, Laidlaw couldn’t resist.
they play the game.
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“I had worked with the team before and enjoyed being Now attention is firmly set on Hamilton.
part of their group, also having played sevens; it seem “We’re excited about the new venue. FMG Stadium
like a good opportunity.” Waikato is an amazing rugby venue; fans are so close
to the ground. It’s our one home tournament of the
“It almost felt like the right time to be a head coach series which means it’s the only time the team gets
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and I knew it was a team that was ready for new ideas to play in front of family and friends and that is pretty
and a different direction. cool for the team.
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“I had watched the Olympics and that made me “Now we are based in Mt Maunganui we are part of
excited – the prospect of being involved at that level the Chiefs region and that adds to it all, it feels like a
of the game.” real home tournament.
Since Laidlaw joined the All Blacks Sevens in their “Excitement levels will be high. Players want to play
new centralised base of Mt Maunganui, he has been in front of full houses; in Cape Town we played a final
highly impressed. in front of 50,000 people and it felt like a Test match,
that’s something we will never forget. We are hoping
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“Everyone has shown a willingness to work hard and
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“Players come to work every day motivated, they are Laidlaw, along with his assistant coaches Tomasi THE STORY!
happy to challenge me and work alongside me and Cama and Liam Barry have big plans for the Sevens
the other coaches to get better. They showed up in programme as they build a group towards the 2020
great condition and excited about getting started”. Olympic Games in Japan. As they look to inspire the
That excitement showed in the All Blacks Sevens’ first next generation of Jonah Lomus and Rieko Ioanes to
two outings on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, play the seven-man game there is no better time to
the team finishing runners-up in Dubai and claiming kick that off than this weekend in Hamilton.
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WELCOME
CHRIS RUSSELL MAURICE TRAPP
HSBC CEO New Zealand Rugby President
Welcome to the fourth installment of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series – a series On behalf of New Zealand Rugby, I am excited to welcome you all to FMG Stadium
that has already seen some dazzling rugby played in Dubai, Cape Town and Sydney, Waikato for the very first HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton.
and now moves to the city of Hamilton for the first time in its history. This is a fantastic World Series, with the New Zealand tournament being highly
anticipated by teams and fans from around the world. Thank you to all its supporters, especially
As Rugby Sevens continues to go from strength to strength, HSBC is proud once again to be the those of you who have travelled a long way, and thanks to the people of Hamilton and the Waikato
global series sponsor and also the local sponsor of the Hamilton leg, supporting Sevens as it goes for embracing the tournament and bringing your own unique style to the event.
from a sport that’s growing quickly to a sport that thrives in the long term. Olympic inclusion has put
rugby sevens on the global radar. The challenge now is to make the next big leap. After a great weekend in Sydney last week, we know fans are in for an incredible display as the
teams go head to head for vital Series points. New Zealand has already seen some amazing
In moving the location of New Zealand’s leg within the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, the sevens this summer, including the Bayleys National Sevens last month, so we look forward to
country will show off its deep-rooted and widespread rugby tradition, and greater numbers of seeing the bar get raised even higher.
fans will have the chance to see the explosive action that the game guarantees at each and every
tournament. Thank you to everyone from New Zealand Rugby, 37 South and Hamilton City Council for your
hard work. Our thanks also go to the dedicated volunteers and to the tournament’s commercial
After their tournament win in Cape Town this season, the All Blacks Sevens team are showing partners for your contribution to ensuring that the HSBC New Zealand Sevens is successful. Good
signs of a return to the form after an impressive start to the Series that has led to the team being luck to all the teams and their management; I hope you enjoy this Hamilton tournament.
crowned overall Series champions a record 12 times in the past 17 years. They’ll be looking to the
home crowd to inspire them to another Series leg victory so the atmosphere is set to be electric in Have a great weekend!
a sell-out FMG Waikato stadium.
At HSBC, we are looking forward to seeing Hamilton make its mark on what is undoubtedly one
of the most extraordinary and unique sporting events globally and we wish all of the competing
players and teams of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series the very best of luck, here in Hamilton ANDREW KING
and for the rest of the season.
Mayor
Welcome to Hamilton. Hamilton is proud and excited to be the new host city for the
HSBC New Zealand Sevens. It’s our first time hosting this fantastic sporting event, and
DALLAS FISHER we’re set to have a huge party at FMG Stadium Waikato, with the excitement, pace
and skill of sevens rugby at the centre of all the action.
Joint Promoter/Managing Director 37 South Events Ltd
Our venue offers some of the best views of international rugby anywhere in the world – a purpose-
Kia ora koutou katoa built stadium with fans close to the action from all four sides.
Welcome all, to Hamilton and the Mighty Waikato.
This is a welcome addition to Hamilton’s growing list of great events and it’s generating real
This weekend brings together the athleticism and skill of international sevens rugby along with fun excitement in the city.
and good times with friends and whanau.
On behalf of the city of Hamilton I trust you will enjoy the spectacle and atmosphere of the HSBC
37 South Events exists to bring events such as the HSBC New Zealand Sevens to Hamilton and the NZ Sevens, enjoy our warm and friendly community while you are in our city, and travel safe after
Waikato and is proud of the community support we have received and the commitment of Hamilton you leave us.
City Council to help bring our vision to reality. We have built this event as a festival of fun and
excitement with sevens rugby at its heart. Enjoy your time at the event and visit the many natural
and visitor attractions of Hamilton and the Waikato.
Good luck to all of the Teams. Thank you to all of those involved in the event delivery.
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CLARK LAIDLAW SEVENS RULES
CLARK LAIDLAW Golden point extra time is played when a match is tied, and a result is required.
While Clark Laidlaw is no stranger to rugby in New Zealand, he is the first When only 1 team can be the winner, the first team to score ANY point is declared
foreign coach to lead a national team. He talks about his time playing on the the winner.
HSBC World Series, the lure of rugby in New Zealand and getting stuck in with
the All Blacks Sevens. A conversion is worth 2 points and must be a drop kick which needs to be taken
within 30 meters.
It’s no surprise that Clark Laidlaw pursued a career was tough. But it was also exciting, it was different A scrum only has 3 players from each team in it.
in rugby. And once again no surprise that a career in work and a different lifestyle.
rugby would lead one to New Zealand. “The idea was to see another part of the world and Teams are in pools of 4, the top two teams then compete for the Cup and the two
The 41-year-old grew up in Jedburgh in Scotland, stay for a year – we stayed for seven”. bottom teams compete for the Challenge Trophy.
playing rugby throughout his youth and regularly In that seven years Laidlaw definitely added to his
travelling to Edinburgh to watch his father in action at rugby resume. While starting as a Rugby Development
Murrayfield. Officer for Taranaki he became involved in several Each team can have a maximum of 5 reserve players.
Roy Laidlaw played for Scotland for almost a decade, areas of the union, had a stint as analyst for the All
memories that Clark recalls fondly. Blacks Sevens before taking a role as assistant coach
“I grew up going to games, we loved going up to at the Hurricanes. A yellow card means a team will be down to 6 players for a total of two minutes.
Murrayfield to watch Scotland play.” Laidlaw helped take the Hurricanes to the 2015
Laidlaw went on to wear the navy jersey of Scotland Investec Super Rugby final before deciding it was time A conversion is worth 2 points.
himself, playing on the HSBC World Sevens Series, to head back, closer to home.
A penalty or drop-kick is worth 3 points.
appearing at two Commonwealth Games and a World An opportunity came up at London Irish, working
Cup. as assistant coach under Tom Coventry in the Avia A try is worth 5 points.
He said playing in New Zealand was always a Premiership.
highlight. “We didn’t think we’d come back. At the time we had
“I always remember coming to play in New Zealand,
it’s a real rugby country and we knew it would be a full
two kids, one on the way and the intention was to go
back, do a good job at London Irish and potentially REFEREES
house, so we really looked forward to it.” head home at some point.”
He recalls a derby match against England at the But Laidlaw admits it wasn’t plain sailing, the busy
Wellington Sevens as one of his playing highlights. lifestyle of London was a lot for the young family so
“We were up against England and we beat them with when the All Blacks Sevens Head Coach role was
a kick in the last play of the game. We didn’t beat them advertised, Laidlaw couldn’t resist.
often so to do it like that and in front of a full house, it “I had worked with the team before and enjoyed being
was pretty special”. part of their group, also having played sevens; it seem NZRU SRU FRU
When his playing days ended, Laidlaw decided to turn like a good opportunity.
his attention to coaching and where better to hone “It almost felt like the right time to be a head coach
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your skills, than right here in New Zealand. and I knew it was a team that was ready for new ideas
“I was always inquisitive about rugby in New Zealand. and a different direction.
Playing against New Zealand teams and watching “I had watched the Olympics and that made me
them play, I always respected and admired the way excited – the prospect of being involved at that level
they play the game. of the game.”
“I was also curious to see how I could learn about the Since Laidlaw joined the All Blacks Sevens in their ARU HKRU ARU
game differently to those around me in the UK,” said new centralised base of Mt Maunganui, he has been DAMON MURPHY MATT RODDEN JORDAN WAY
Laidlaw. highly impressed.
When a role came up with the Taranaki Rugby Union, “Everyone has shown a willingness to work hard and
Laidlaw, his wife and new born baby packed up life in an enthusiasm for change.
the Northern Hemisphere to the seaside town of New “Players come to work every day motivated, they are
Plymouth. happy to challenge me and work alongside me and
“We had only just had our first child so moving to the the other coaches to get better. They showed up in
other side of the world with no family or no support great condition and excited about getting started”. WRU SARU NZRU
CRAIG EVANS RASTA RASIVHENGE JAMES DOLEMAN
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MILL STREET PARK
ENTERTAINMENT FAMILY
ZONE (R18) FUN-FAIR
THIS ZONE IS OPEN 10:30AM – 7:00PM
STRICTLY R18 Could you ask for a better way to spend a
family day out than at the Sevens? It just
keeps on getting better! Our Family Fun Fair
OPEN 10:30AM – 9:00PM is a dedicated zone for families to enjoy with
*Amusement rides close 6:00pm some fantastic activities for the kids, great
food options, and awesome activities! This
If you’re after a break from the rugby
Blue Zone or just want to mix it up and take it all
zone is the perfect place for the kids to burn
off some energy, with the Inflatable Safari
in, then pay a visit to the Entertainment
obstacle course, slides, bouncy castle and
Zone on Mill Street Park!
ball toss. Enjoy all this over the weekend
along with a slice of sevens rugby action
Rugby meets festival in the
and treat your family to the perfect Sevens
Entertainment Zone, this is unlike any
weekend!
rugby event you’ve ever seen in New
Zealand!
Check out the Family Fun Fair map to see all
the awesome activities on offer.
There’s everything from craft beer bars
White Zone All rides are included in your ticket!
and amusement rides, to FMX legend
Family Zone
Levi Sherwood throwing himself in the
air on Sunday afternoon.
FRED JONES PARK: TEAMS
Be sure to get stuck in to all the WARM UP FIELD
activities going on, there is plenty of
free stuff to get your hands on! If you
have a ticket to the HSBC NZ Sevens, Pop over to Fred Jones Park to see how
your ticket includes all of this and more! your favourite players get ready for a game.
Amber Zone There are wrist band top-up stations, Located behind the Brian Perry Stand,
free sunscreen and information booths the warm up field on Fred Jones Park
located throughout this zone for your provides the perfect place to see all the
convenience. behind the scenes action of how each team
prepares for their match.There will always
If you’re unsure of where to find be something fresh happening on the warm
everything, then check out the up field with 16 international teams going
Entertainment Zone map on the follow through their unique warm ups, you never
page! know what you might see.
Enjoy! (Only Blue, White & Family Zone ticket
holders have access to the warm up field).
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
AT THE SEVENS
MILL STREET BITES MILL STREET BARS
B1 SUMMIT BAR
F1 FUNTIME FOODS The largest range of cold beverages in
Traditional burgers, chips and hotdogs Mill Street Park
F2 FUNTIME FOODS B2 NECTAR COCKTAIL BAR Four
A selection of ice blocks and soft drinks different types of scrummy summer
F3 FUNTIME FOODS cocktails to quench your thirst
A selection of hot beverages B3 THE WOOD SHED
F4 CHE LUCIO BBQ A range of classic craft beers, just for
The real taste of Argentinean street food wood fired BBQ craft lovers
F5 KATE’S KITCHEN B4 The full range of beers and
Refreshing tastes of real fruit ice cream cocktails
F6 FUNTIME FOODS
A selection of hot beverages
F7 DIXIE BBQ PERRY STAND BITES
Traditional American BBQ serving low and slow cooked
C2 A TASTE OF ASIA
BBQ meats.
A gourmet Asian collection of steamed
F8 MUSSEL MADNESS
buns and noodle salads
The finest Coromandel mussel fritters and West Coast
C3 TEXAS BBQ
whitebait
A BBQ plate selection of Braised
F9 MAHONS AMUSEMENTS
Brisket, Pulled Pork and Chili loaded
Your ultimate festival food for a selection of chips, hotdogs,
fries
popcorn and candyfloss to tickle your taste buds
C4 KIWI TUCKER
F10 MIZZONI PIZZA
The ultimate range of fried chicken,
Delicious, fresh and fast woodfired pizza
fish, chips and hot dogs
F11 KAHURANGI HANGI
C5 BURGER HEAVEN
A mixture of tradition and contemporary tastes in this hangi,
Gourmet chicken, beef and vegetarian
as pork and chicken are flavoured with herbs and spices
burgers
F12 FUNTIME FOODS
Scrumptious ham and beef bap carvery
F13 FUNTIME FOODS
PERRY STAND BARS
Traditional burgers, chips and hotdogs
F14 + F15 FUNTIME FOODS All food concessions have a full range
A selection of hot beverages of beers, wine and non alcoholic drinks
F16 ASIAN FOOD HUB C1 & C6 Four different type of summer
Enjoy the flavours of Vietnam, China and India cocktails to quench your thirst
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CLARK LAIDLAW
CASHLESS
DID YOU KNOW THE HSBC NEW ZEALAND GETTING READY ZONES
SEVENS IS CASHLESS?! • Print your ticket, or have it ready on
your phone
Each Zone has access to different areas: here’s
what other great stuff you can access with your
Cashless means no cash, credit card or eftpos can be used to purchase goods or services at Sevens. • Get your I.D ticket at the 2018 Sevens.
Funds must be loaded onto your Village Cashless RFID wristband and scanned at point of sale to • Pre-load money on to your wristband
purchase food, beverage and merchandise… and anything else you need to buy. • If you’re in Hamilton on Friday night, ENTERTAINMENT ZONE (R18): Mill Street Park:
One wristband per ticket holder. Keep it on all weekend – it’s your electronic wallet & ID in one. come to our launch party in Garden Blue Zone, White Zone, Family Zone and Amber
Place between 5-7pm and collect your Zone ticket holders (must be 18+ years to access).
wristband.
Warm up field on FRED JONES PARK: Blue
HOW? IT’S EASY! Zone, White Zone, Family Zone ticket holders.
ENTRY All amenities in the BRIAN PERRY STAND: Blue
Zone, White Zone, Family Zone ticket holders.
On arrival to the HSBC New Zealand Sevens
2018 you will have your bag searched, ID FAMILY FUN FAIR: Mill Street Park: Blue Zone,
checked, ticket scanned and be given a White Zone, Family Zone ticket holders.
1. ONLINE TOP-UP 2. COLLECT YOUR WRISTBAND wristband.
Go to www.sevens.co.nz and top up your account prior You can pick up your wristband from midday on Friday Please note that the FAMILY FUN FAIR and
to 11pm on Friday 2 February. You’ll receive a top-up 2 February in Garden Place, Hamilton OR at the gate There are different gates and access points ENTERTAINMENT ZONE (R18) are separate
voucher to take to the Sevens. on Saturday and Sunday. to FMG Stadium Waikato, so make sure you fenced zones with DEDICATED ACCESS WAYS If
Cost: There is an online top-up transaction fee of $2.00. check your ticket to find out which gate you you’re unsure of where your zone is then look at
need to go through. the map on page 14.
If you’re unsure of where your gate is, check CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
the map below! https://www.fmgstadiumwaikato.co.nz/home/
conditions-of-entry/
KEEP IN MIND:
3. ARRIVE AT EVENT 4. ENTER THE EVENT There will be no pass outs after 6:30 PM on NZR TICKETING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Saturday & Sunday. If you leave after 6:30 PM https://www.sevens.co.nz/tickets/ticket-terms-
Arrive onsite with your event ticket, photo ID and At event entry, show your ticket and ID, then show or receive
printed or mobile online top-up voucher. a wristband and get accredited for purchasing alcohol. you won’t be allowed back in. conditions/
If you are intoxicated or displaying
inappropriate or abusive behaviour, then you
will be denied entry or removed from the
event.
REMEMBER
Absolutely no alcohol or commercial food
5. ONSITE TOP-UP 6. PURCHASE may be brought into the event. You must • Make sure you drink plenty of water.
Head to online top-up redemption staff (if you topped- Pay for food, drinks and merchandise with your bring your ID to be able to purchase alcohol. • Apply sunscreen regularly.
up online) or head to a top-up booth to add funds to wristband funds. Top-up to purchase again. • Look out for your mates.
your wristband (via credit card or cash).
LEAVE AT HOME: • Go the distance, don’t be a fool and get
Cost: Onsite top-up service fee of $4.00 (first top-up only)
Chilly bins, musical instruments, offensive kicked out.
signs or language, illegal substances or items, • Mix it up! Give everything a go, there is a
weapons of any kind or items that may be lot going on.
REFUND used as a weapon. • Enjoy your weekend!
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In 2003 Levi Sherwood was invited to ride with the
ASCH-ROSE Crusty Demons on their Australasian tour. He was just
12-years-old.
Asch-Rose delivers an ethereal and earthy fusion of In 2009 he was invited to X-Fighters in Mexico where
roots, jazz and blues influences. he shocked almost everyone by winning on his debut.
Growing up with music from Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf, In 2012 he won the X-Fighters series, in 2012 and
Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton; Asch-Rose resonates a 2015 he added two more X-Games silver medals to his
rawness and strength of purity, producing music that collection and more recently in 2017 he won gold for
connects with the soul and hits home. Moto X Best Trick and Moto X Freestyle at Summer X
Games in Minneapolis.
Working alongside NZ producer Ben Edwards (Aldous
Harding, Delaney Davidson, Marlon Williams, Nadia Levi’s record is even more impressive when you
Reid, Tami Neilson), Asch-Rose will be releasing her consider that he’s still only 24. He’s one of the youngest
debut album “High” in May of this year. riders in FMX and one of the most experienced.
http://www.findaband.co.nz/artist/asch-rose
ALIEN WEAPONRY
Teenage thrash metal band Alien Weaponry shock
and surprise audiences on a number of levels.
In September 2017 Alien Weaponry won the
esteemed APRA Maioha Award, recognising THE PEACEKEEPERS
exceptional waiata featuring Te Reo Maori, for their
heavy metal anthem Raupatu. The Peacekeepers are a side project of Shapeshifter
members Sambora, Nicky Research, and P Digsss.
The most surprising of all, given their blonde flailing P Digsss, a punk metal, Prince loving misfit who found
locks and viking appearance, many of their songs are home at the skate park and behind the microphone
in New Zealand’s native language, Te Reo Māori. before DJing, snowboarding & motorbikes took up
way too much of his time.
Sambora, founding member of Shapeshifter and
producer/multi instrumentalist, started his DJ career
WEIRD TOGETHER spinning DnB in Christchurch in 2001, before soon
adopting a full spectrum genre palette.
Weird Together represents a seamless blend of Nicky Research, classically trained musician and
organic music discovery and collaboration. fellow founding Shapeshifter member, Nick earned
his pseudonym from countless hours in the lab
New Zealand radio host/DJ/music connoisseur Nick researching and finding perfect dance floor mixes.
Dwyer, in tandem with legendary Auckland-based UK
producer/DJ Dick “Magik” Johnson are at the helm The partnership was born out of a mutual love
curating the group’s eclectic sound. for DJing and presenting dance floor crowds with
influences, vibes, and booty shaking bass heavy Peacekeepers vast musical pedigree ensures their
Ethiopian jazz records, contemporary club from grinders. Countless worldwide shows later, the group’s sets are diverse. With a focus on keeping the party
Ghana’s streets of Accra, plus dance music from the original, dance floor only productions have crept into jumping, the tempo shifts from deep grooves to
Caribbean and South America found their way into the their sets, between a DJ selection that is guaranteed cracked up adrenaline spiked stompers, with the
studio and Weird Together was born. to raise eyebrows for its originality, whilst keeping the members’ strong Drum and Bass/ Jungle heritage also
https://www.facebook.com/WeirdTogether crowd amping. influencing proceedings.
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AUSTRALIA FIJI
Coming out of a home tournament, The Fijians know how to entertain
the Aussies will look to upset the Kiwis a crowd. With some of the most
this weekend. With stalwarts such as athletic and accelerating players on
James Stannard leading from the front the Sevens Series in the Fijian team
as always, this Australian team will coming to Hamilton, the crowd is sure
be out to claim a victory on Kiwi soil. to be entertained. With the likes of
Lookout for the likes of young bucks Amenoni Nasilasila and Jerry Tuwai
such as Ben O’Donnell for a bit of leading this proud nation, Fiji will
excitement. surely be around when it gets to the
business end of the tournament.
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WALES SPAIN
The Welsh have unleashed some Spain have been impressive so far,
new talent this season, including this season. They were runners up
Tom Lewis. Lewis made his debut in in the Challenge Trophy Final in
Dubai, touching down seven times Dubai and Cape Town, so they will be
in six matches. He may have less looking to go a few steps further and
experience than others in the Sevens in Hamilton. Never underestimate a
Series, but has speed to burn which team on the Sevens Series, especially
gives him the edge over a lot of not Spain, a proud nation with talent
experienced players. Wales haven’t such as Pol Pla who will look to
made the best start to the season but provide a few points for his team in
give someone like Lewis the ball and IMAGE BY DAVE LINTOTT Hamilton. IMAGE BY DAVE LINTOTT
a bit of space and that could change
this weekend in Hamilton.
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SOUTH ENGLAND
AFRICA
The 2016/17 Sevens Series Champions As always, the English manage to
will look to continue to their success produce some outstanding sevens
on the circuit. South Africa started the talent who can turn a game on its
season with a win in the Cup final in head. Dan Norton is one of these
the Dubai leg but failed to reach the players. Norton has had an impressive
final in their home tournament in Cape career so far and he is number one on
Town where they finished third. the list of all time sevens try scorers
The playmaker Seabelo Senatla will with 273 tries! Norton will need to
be the player to watch in this polished perform if England are to go far in this
South African outfit. tournament.
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RUSSIA PAPUA NEW
GUINEA
After a tough couple of rounds in Papua New Guinea, qualified for
Dubai and Cape Town, the Russians the HSBC New Zealand Sevens
are sure to take some learnings after an impressive performance
going into Hamilton. Russia joined the at the Oceania Sevens late in 2017.
Sevens series in 2011 which made it This is a team that doesn’t have as
a lot harder to compete with the rest much experience as others but will
of the teams on the circuit, who had entertain this Hamilton crowd. Papua
been playing the sport a lot longer. New Guinea could be considered
Russia will look to the experience of to be underdogs this weekend, but
Vladimir Ostroushko to help lead this if the sport of Sevens has taught us
team and put something in the trophy IMAGE BY DAVE LINTOTT one thing, never write off a team, IMAGE BY DAVE LINTOTT
cabinet. anything can happen in this exciting,
unpredictable sport.
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NEW
ARGENTINA
ZEALAND
Argentina always add flare to the Under new coach Clark Laidlaw, the
Sevens, and you never know what New Zealand Sevens have turned
you’re going to get with this exciting around their past couple of seasons
team. To kick off the season, Argentina to silence critics. With a runners-
finished 11th in Dubai and then made up medal in Dubai and taking out
a dramatic turn around a week later to the Cape Town tournament, this
finish the Cape town leg as runners- New Zealand side will be looking to
up in the Cup Final. Look out for the impress in front of a sold out Kiwi
Argentinians, they could be whip out a crowd and put on a show for their
few upsets. fans. Vilimoni Koroi is definitely a
IMAGE BY DAVE LINTOTT player to watch out for, the youngster IMAGE BY DAVE LINTOTT
has burst on to the sevens scene and
has a big future ahead of him.
FRANCE SCOTLAND
The French are looking to reignite With Scotland finishing the 2016/17
their sevens season after finishing season with an emphatic win in
in the middle of the pack in the London in the Cup Final, the Scots had
opening three rounds. This team is high hopes to continue their success
very capable of putting on a show and and carry momentum into the 2017/18
beating the big guns. Youngster Paulin season. An 8th place finish in Dubai
Riva, has had impressive start to the and a 16th place finish in
season and will be key to the success Cape Town weren’t the results this
of this French team. team was looking for but new host
city for the Sevens could provide the
IMAGE BY DAVE LINTOTT perfect place for Scotland to pump a IMAGE BY DAVE LINTOTT
bit of life back into their season.
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USA KENYA
Carlin Isles will be the one to watch A crowd favourite in New Zealand,
throughout the two days, his blistering Kiwi fans can’t get enough of the
speed is a sight to see. This USA team Kenyans and their entertaining rugby,
will want Isles to be in form if they and dancing. Stalwart, Collins Injera
are to make an improvement on their is sure to provide a cool head for
start to the season. A 15th place finish the dangerous sevens style that the
in Dubai and an improved 6th place Kenyan team bring to the field. You
finish in Cape Town was how USA can be guaranteed Kenya will have a
started their season. This team will bit of support in Hamilton as they look
be wanting to make a big statement to improve on their previous results so
when they come to Hamilton. IMAGE BY DAVE LINTOTT far this season. IMAGE BY DAVE LINTOTT
SAMOA CANADA
Another crowd favourite, Samoa
Canada started the season with a
is sure to have a lot of support in
disappointing result in Dubai, before
Hamilton. Samoa started the season
climbing the ranks to finish fourth in
with a promising sixth place finish
Cape Town. With Nathan Hirayama,
in Dubai however then finished 12th
a man who scored an impressive
place. It was a bit of a backwards step
269 points last season, steering the
but with the likes of Alatasi Tupou and
ship, Canada are beyond capable of
Joe Perez stepping up to the plate,
upsetting any team on the day. Will we
this Samoan team could be a big
threat to all teams in Hamilton. see this Canadian outfit pull off a few
impressive victories this weekend?
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TIM MIKKELSON “I WAS STOKED WHEN I HEARD
THE TOURNAMENT WAS
COMING TO HAMILTON!”
Running out onto FMG Stadium Waikato in a black jersey will be a special
moment for All Blacks Sevens co-captain Tim Mikkelson.
While he’s played there countless times for his provincial union Waikato,
it will be the first time he has played there for the All Blacks Sevens.
It’s a smaller group than the 15s so you get to know
the guys a lot better and the team is really close. I’ve
been to some amazing countries and experienced
different cultures that I never thought I would do with
rugby.”
In the lead up to the Rio Olympics Mikkelson had to
make the decision to focus solely on sevens, finishing
up a long association with Waikato.
“When the Olympics came into it there were a few of
us who were playing ITM Cup that had the opportunity
to foucs on sevens fulltime. Being able to play on the
biggest sporting stage in the world was too good to
turn down.”
The next step in that sole focus has seen Mikkelson
and his team mates recently centralise in Mt
Maunganui.
THE GAME IS SHORT BUT
“I went to the Waikato Stadium when I was a kid for all got into the Waikato team and that’s how my career
the big games.” “I have played there for Waikato but began.” “I’m looking forward to training at the Mount going
the opportunity to play sevens at my home stadium is forward and seeing how good we can become; we
THE DAY IS LONG
awesome,” said Mikkelson. And what a career it’s been. Mikkelson was named IRB had pretty good success out of it from the first two
Sevens Player of the Year in 2012/13 and also picked tournaments.
The 31-year-old was raised on a farm in rural up Player of the Tournament at the 2013 Sevens World
Matamata. Cup. He is in the top five try scorers in Sevens Series “We always work had but it’s good to relax together,
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“It was an awesome place to grow up. The whole to have appeared at 50 or more tournaments. outside of camp or travel so it’s been really good to
region is big on sport, so I tried to get involved with meet everyone’s families and hang out behind the
everything; I played cricket, rugby, basketball, golf – The highlights he recalls are similarly as impressive. scenes.”
just whatever was going.”
“I still remember my first black jersey; playing in South The New Zealand leg of the Sevens Series has always
After finishing up at Matamata High School Mikkelson Africa in 2007 that’s a definite highlight. Winning been a highlight on Mikkelson’s calendar and this year
moved to Hamilton and began studying Sport and gold in Delhi (Commonwealth Games) and winning is no different.
Leisure at Waikato University, alongside playing club the World Cup in Moscow, I never thought I would be
rugby. playing rugby in Russia. “It’s definitely one we look forward to.
“I started off slowly in Under 21s and moved up the “Playing 50 tournaments is a big one for me, that was When Westpac Stadium used to pack out it was an
grades as well as playing a bit of sevens.” a huge accomplishment to tick that off.” amazing atmosphere and hopefully Hamilton will be
Mikkelson said one of the perks of sevens is the like that.
“It was in 2007 when I was playing at a club sevens places it takes you.
tournament in Te Awamutu that Titch was there, he “It’s a special one for our families too, they are up at all
saw me play and invited me to a sevens camp. There “You do a lot of hard yards at home, a lot a fitness and hours of the night when we play overseas so it’s cool
were a few injuries, so I got called into the squad; I what not to get that black jersey. And then we get to having them there. Most of my family and friends have
went from playing club rugby to that. It was a bit of a go to 10 tournaments every year and travel around the their tickets and costumes sorted, I know the city is
shock, but I got my foot in the door and from there I world. going to get behind it – I can’t wait!”
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CLARK LAIDLAW
NEW ZEALAND
While Clark Laidlaw is no stranger to rugby in New Zealand, he is the first
foreign coach to lead a national team. He talks about his time playing on the
HSBC World Series, the lure of rugby in New Zealand and getting stuck in with
the All Blacks Sevens.
It’s no surprise that Clark Laidlaw pursued a career was tough. But it was also exciting, it was different
in rugby. And once again no surprise that a career in work and a different lifestyle.
rugby would lead one to New Zealand. “The idea was to see another part of the world and
The 41-year-old grew up in Jedburgh in Scotland, stay for a year – we stayed for seven”.
playing rugby throughout his youth and regularly In that seven years Laidlaw definitely added to his
travelling to Edinburgh to watch his father in action at rugby resume. While starting as a Rugby Development
Murrayfield. Officer for Taranaki he became involved in several
Roy Laidlaw played for Scotland for almost a decade, areas of the union, had a stint as analyst for the All
memories that Clark recalls fondly. Blacks Sevens before taking a role as assistant coach
“I grew up going to games, we loved going up to at the Hurricanes.
Murrayfield to watch Scotland play.” Laidlaw helped take the Hurricanes to the 2015
Laidlaw went on to wear the navy jersey of Scotland Investec Super Rugby final before deciding it was time
himself, playing on the HSBC World Sevens Series, to head back, closer to home.
appearing at two Commonwealth Games and a World An opportunity came up at London Irish, working
Cup. as assistant coach under Tom Coventry in the Avia
He said playing in New Zealand was always a Premiership.
highlight. “We didn’t think we’d come back. At the time we had
“I always remember coming to play in New Zealand, two kids, one on the way and the intention was to go
it’s a real rugby country and we knew it would be a full back, do a good job at London Irish and potentially
house, so we really looked forward to it.” head home at some point.”
He recalls a derby match against England at the But Laidlaw admits it wasn’t plain sailing, the busy
Wellington Sevens as one of his playing highlights. lifestyle of London was a lot for the young family so
“We were up against England and we beat them with when the All Blacks Sevens Head Coach role was
a kick in the last play of the game. We didn’t beat them advertised, Laidlaw couldn’t resist.
often so to do it like that and in front of a full house, it “I had worked with the team before and enjoyed being
was pretty special”. part of their group, also having played sevens; it seem
When his playing days ended, Laidlaw decided to turn like a good opportunity.
his attention to coaching and where better to hone “It almost felt like the right time to be a head coach
your skills, than right here in New Zealand. and I knew it was a team that was ready for new ideas
“I was always inquisitive about rugby in New Zealand. and a different direction.
Playing against New Zealand teams and watching “I had watched the Olympics and that made me
them play, I always respected and admired the way excited – the prospect of being involved at that level
they play the game. of the game.”
“I was also curious to see how I could learn about the Since Laidlaw joined the All Blacks Sevens in their
game differently to those around me in the UK,” said new centralised base of Mt Maunganui, he has been
Laidlaw. highly impressed.
When a role came up with the Taranaki Rugby Union, “Everyone has shown a willingness to work hard and
Laidlaw, his wife and new born baby packed up life in an enthusiasm for change.
the Northern Hemisphere to the seaside town of New “Players come to work every day motivated, they are
Plymouth. happy to challenge me and work alongside me and
“We had only just had our first child so moving to the the other coaches to get better. They showed up in
other side of the world with no family or no support great condition and excited about getting started”.
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Mark Newman Jonathan (Jono) Single
2017 MEN’S WINNER
Sam Cross, Wales
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HSBC NEW ZEALAND SEVENS OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNER ABOUT THE MENTAL HEALTH
FOUNDATION
MENTAL HEALTH
FOUNDATION
The Mental Health Foundation are proud to partner with the HSBC New
Zealand Sevens for the first time in 2018. Our mental fitness is the most precious gift we
have. But we all have times where we aren’t feeling
ourselves. The Mental Health Foundation provides
free support and resources for anyone who is
To be at the top of your game, it’s important It puts the spotlight on legends from New Zealand’s going through a difficult time, or for people who are
to make mental fitness a top priority. rugby world by featuring their stories, advice, videos supporting loved ones.
and guides. The stories talk about ‘mental fitness’ and
encourage people to have conversations about mental Many of us keep it to ourselves when we’re feeling a
1 in 5 Kiwis will experience a mental illness
health and wellbeing so they can cope with life’s ups bit off, but no one should ever feel ashamed or feel
this year and the rugby community is no and downs, recognise their potential, adapt well to afraid to be themselves. Mental Health Foundation
different. change and achieve their big goals. work towards reducing stigma so we feel comfortable
talking to our friends and whānau during those time
Asking for help if you’re feeling a bit off isn’t weak, Their top tips? Exercise regularly, slow down and be where we just aren’t feeling right.
it’s courageous. When a player isn’t feeling 100% mindful, take time out for you, surround yourself with
mentally, it should be treated in the same way as an positive people and prioritise sleep. All achievable Want to learn more about the Mental Health
injury received during a game. things, so why not give them a go or encourage your Foundation, what we do and read our resources?
mates and family to try them? Head to www.mentalhealth.org.nz.
In 2017, the Mental Health Foundation supported New
Zealand Rugby to launch ‘Head First’, a website for ‘Head First’ aims to break down any barriers associated
rugby players, parents, coaches, referees, volunteers, with talking about mental fitness. To learn more about
supporters and past-players who are going through a the campaign, head to www.headfirst.co.nz/.
tough time.
DONATE TO MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
Win this official tournament ball, signed by
HSBC NZ Sevens 2018 players!
All you need to do is text ‘RUGBY’ to 2446 to
donate $3 to Mental Health Foundation and it
could be yours. Enter as many times as you want. The
winner will be notified by Wednesday 7 February.
All donations help New Zealanders get the
information they need to enjoy positive mental
health and wellbeing.
THE COURAGEOUS PLAYERS WHO HAVE SHARED THEIR STORIES ON The work the Mental Health Foundation do helps
thousands of Kiwis each year. Your donation will
THE WEBSITE INCLUDE: support us to increase awareness about mental health
and wellbeing so everyone feels comfortable asking
• All Blacks test centurion Keven Mealamu whānau, friends and loved ones what’s up when
• Former All Blacks Assistant Coach Wayne Smith they’re not coping.
*NOT ACTUAL BALL
• Black Ferns Sevens player Ruby Tui
• Former Chiefs and Junior All Blacks prop James McGougan
• Former international referee Chris Pollock. THE LUCKY WINNER WILL BE NOTIFIED BY WEDNESDAY 7 FEBRUARY.
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