World Rugby is poised to scrap the New Zealand sevens tournament, as part of its revamp of the shortened format's world series.
Next month's Hamilton event will be the first since 2020, after the COVID-19 pandemic forced a two-year hiatus - but it will now also be the last in the foreseeable future, as the international body cuts the number of tournaments on its calendar.
The decision will end New Zealand's 23-year presence on the world circuit, dating back to the Wellington tournament that formed part of the inaugural edition in 2000.
Meanwhile, the Cape Town 7s will be this weekend.
[Source: newshub]
