The Wellington Sevens or New Zealand Sevens is an annual rugby sevens tournament held at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. The tournament is the fourth on the IRB Sevens World Series circuit, and is generally held on the first weekend of February on the weekend preceding the USA Sevens tournament. The Wellington Sevens includes teams from 16 countries.
The event attracts over 30,000 spectators annually. The tournament has become Wellington's largest sporting event, and one of New Zealand's leading sporting events.
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