NZI International Rugby Sevens
New Zealand supporter at the Rugby Sevens
The NZI International Rugby Sevens tournament was held at Wellington's Westpac Stadium on 31 January - 2 February 2008.
The tournament involved 16 international teams competing for points that go towards the International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens Series.
Street Events
A teams' parade was held on 31 January. The parade traveled from Parliament down Lambton Quay and Willis Street to Civic Square.
Rugby fans not at the stadium were able to watch the live televised Sevens games on a giant 40 square metre screen on Courtenay Place.
Worldwide IRB Sevens Tournament
New Zealand is one of eight countries confirmed as hosts for the 2007/2008 IRB Sevens World Series events, which started in Dubai in December 2007.
Other tournaments will be played in George (South Africa), San Diego (United States), Hong Kong, Adelaide (Australia), London (England) and Murrayfield (Scotland).
In August 2006 it was announced that Wellington will host the IRB Sevens tournament for the next five years.
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