WOMEN: SHAKIRA BAKER Birthdate: 4 January, 1992 Hometown: Greytown Position: Forward Previous Olympics: Nil Fact: Studied marine

When things get frantic at Rio's Deodoro Stadium next month, New Zealand mens sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens will be looking to

Rather than have surgery, which would have ruled out any chance of selection for Rio, Sam Dickson elected to try to let the injury recover naturally.

To confirm their place in the team travelling to the Rio Olympics and the chance to win precious gold, Sir Gordon Tietjens' men had to go through hell.

It was confirmed today that the two Williams siblings would wear the black jersey at the Rio Olympics Games next month.

Both New Zealand sevens teams will be announced tomorrow but the squads are no longer favourites to claim gold in Rio.

Reports suggest the Australian Rugby Union has had more than one meeting with the 28-year-old's management in the past fortnight.

The All Black has gone from ratbag to role model and he is crediting his contentment and happiness to converting to Islam.

What started as a bit of OE rugby fun has turned Glen Rolls into an Olympian.

Of the three Wallabies who attempted to make the transition for the Olympics, it appears none will make it.

Henry Speight is out of contention for the Rio Olympics after suffering a serious knee injury.

The former NRL and NFL superstar is certainly an elite athlete who has proven critics and disbelievers wrong.

Everything points towards rugby sevens taking the world by storm this August when it makes it's Olympic debut.

Jarryd Hayne was reduced to spectating duties in Fiji's 26-21 loss against South Africa in Sunday's London Sevens semi-final at Twickenham.

World Rugby released exclusive footage of Hayne training with the Fiji squad in their preparations for London.

Semi Radradra has become the latest player to back Jarryd Hayne's stunning bid for Olympic gold.

The All Blacks Sevens have happily flown under the radar ahead of the final event in London.

Jarryd Hayne is a step closer to realising his Olympic dream after being named in Fiji's 12 man squad for this weekend's London Sevens.

His video featuring two kittens appearing to hold lightsavers went viral with more than 14 million views. Now US video sensation Zach King has made videos with NZ Sevens players.

Always keeping fans on their toes, Aussie Sevens star Nick Cummins is a born entertainer, and an interviewer's dream.

Jarryd Hayne's explanation for his decision to choose Fiji over Australia has been contradicted in emphatic fashion.

Welcome to the Jarryd Hayne circus, Ben Ryan.

New Zealand are licking their wounds after a disastrous day three at the Paris tournament.