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Hurricanes name team to play Rebels in warm up match (The Hurricanes)

Edit Public Technologies 21 Jun 2016
(Source. The Hurricanes). Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd will mix and match his combinations during an Investec Super Rugby warm up match against the Rebels in Melbourne on Thursday ... Treeby's call up provides cover for Ngani Laumape who is recovering from groin injury, and Pita Ahki, who was released to try for New Zealand's Olympic sevens squad earlier this season ... Kick off. 8pm (NZT). Unavailable to travel ... (noodl. 34188905) ....

Rugby: Sevens rethink in order for NZ?

Edit Otago Daily Times 24 May 2016
A rethink is likely for the All Blacks Sevens after their consolation Plate victory in London. The World Series is more competitive than ever, as evidenced by six different Cup winners in 2015-16 - the latest being Scotland, of all teams - so New Zealand know that if they are off the pace on finals day, they will pay a high price ... We just didn't turn up ... Into that category come the Ioane brothers, Augustine Pulu and Pita Ahki ... NZ Herald....

Scotland win historic first Cup title with incredible comeback (World Rugby)

Edit Public Technologies 23 May 2016
(Source. World Rugby). Scotland scored two tries in the final minute to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and ensure that their first-ever Cup final appearance on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series ended in celebration, breaking South African hearts in the process with a 27-26 victory ... DAY TWO AS IT HAPPENED >> ... Gillies Kaka and Pita Ahki both scored in quick succession to secure New Zealand's second Plate of the series ... (noodl....

All Blacks' Sonny Bill Williams hitting sevens peak, says New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens

Edit Sydney Morning Herald 13 May 2016
New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens believes Sonny Bill Williams is nearing his rugby sevens best, and expects him to shine at this weekend's world series tournament in Paris ... "I thought he had his best tournament in the black jersey," Tietjens said ... Pita Ahki, Kurt Baker (captain), Dylan Collier, Akira Ioane, Rieko Ioane, Gillies Kaka, Sione Molia, Lewis Ormond, Augustine Pulu, Teddy Stanaway, Regan Ware, Sonny Bill Williams ... ....

POOL A: Tietjens names Olympics trials squad for Paris Sevens (World Rugby)

Edit Public Technologies 02 May 2016
(Source. World Rugby). New Zealand head coach Sir Gordon Tietjens has announced his 16-man squad for the Paris and London sevens which will also double up as an Olympics trials squad ... NEW ZEALAND SQUAD. Pita Ahki, Kurt Baker, Dylan Collier, Scott Curry, DJ Forbes, Akira Ioane, Rieko Ioane, Gillies Kaka, Liam Messam, Tim Mikkelson, Sione Molia, Lewis Ormond, Augustine Pulu, Teddy Stanaway, Regan Ware, Sonny Bill Williams ... (noodl....

Rugby: NZ Sevens name Olympic trial squad

Edit Otago Daily Times 01 May 2016
Pita Ahki, Kurt Baker, Dylan Collier, Scott Curry, DJ Forbes, Akira Ioane, Rieko Ioane, Gillies Kaka, Liam Messam, Tim Mikkelson, Sione Molia, Lewis Ormond, Augustine ......

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson invited to join New Zealand rugby sevens team

Edit The Guardian 26 Apr 2016
Sonny Bill Williams suggests Hollywood star could help team hit by injuries with two tournaments in world series remaining. @mlle_elle ... Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson ... Yup I played rugby as a kid when I lived in New Zealand ... Related ... Before the tournament in Singapore earlier this month, New Zealand were forced to call up replacements after Pita Ahki (shoulder), Sam Dickson (leg), Tim Mikkelson (ankle) and Lewis Ormond (foot) all pulled out ... ....

Singapore Sevens: Latest team news (World Rugby)

Edit Public Technologies 12 Apr 2016
(Source. World Rugby). Three players have been called into the All Blacks Sevens for this weekend's HSBC Singapore Sevens as injury replacements ... Pita Ahki (shoulder), Sam Dickson (leg), Tim Mikkelson (ankle), and Lewis Ormond (foot) have been ruled out with injuries while DJ Forbes is also returning to New Zealand ... KENYAN COVER ... Original Document ... (noodl. 33016091) ....

Fiji beat New Zealand to retain Cup in the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2016 April 12, 2016 (Hong Kong Rugby Football Union)

Edit Public Technologies 12 Apr 2016
(Source. Hong Kong Rugby Football Union) ... In the final, thrusting play by both sides rewarded first New Zealand as Pita Ahki crossed the line for a 7-0 lead, and then Fiji, when Jerry Tuwai showed nifty footwork to even it up at 7-7 right before half-time.In the second half, when New Zealand's energy levels apparently dropped a notch, the Fijians were ready to press their physical game, laced with signature speed and flair ... (noodl....

Rugby: NZ beaten in Hong Kong final

Edit Otago Daily Times 10 Apr 2016
New Zealand gave it their all but Fiji were fully deserving champions for the 16th time at the Hong Kong Sevens. After the scores were locked at 7-7 at the break, Fiji eased away for a 21-7 Cup final victory, their second consecutive triumph at this event ... They got up in the faces of the Fijians and Pita Ahki was able to profit, showing a sweet step and speed after a patient build-up ... New Zealand 7 (Pita Ahki try; Gillies Kaka con) HT ... ....

Rugby: Ahki returns to boost NZ Sevens

Edit Otago Daily Times 06 Apr 2016
Pita Ahki's return to the All Blacks Sevens provides a huge boost in experience ahead of this weekend's Hong Kong tournament, coach Gordon Tietjens says. Ahki returns having last played for New Zealand at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014....

Pool A: NZ and France welcome back X-factor (World Rugby)

Edit Public Technologies 06 Apr 2016
New Zealand Sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens has confirmed the recall of Pita Ahki for the first time since the 2014 Commonwealth Games, while speedster Isaac Te Tamaki and Sonny Bill Williams also return in their final squad of 12 ... Pita Ahki (North Harbour), Kurt Baker (Taranaki), Sam Dickson (Canterbury), DJ Forbes (Counties Manukau), Gillies Kaka ......

2016 Hong Kong rugby sevens: Sonny Bill Williams back for New Zealand

Edit Sydney Morning Herald 31 Mar 2016
Wider training group player Sione Molia wins selection after impressing in Vancouver, while Pita Ahki returns to provide invaluable experience following the loss of Joe Webber and Ben Lam to injury. Ahki last played for New Zealand at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and was also part of the 2013 World Cup sevens-winning team....
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