NZ 7s edge past hosts

2:17 pm on 27 July 2014

The New Zealand sevens team have finished top of their pool after brushing aside Barbados 59-nil in their final group game, following earlier wins over hosts Scotland and Canada.

The All Black Sevens pipped hosts Scotland 17-14 in their second pool game in Glasgow as they continue their quest for a fifth consecutive Commonwealth Games gold.

Ben Lam in action for New Zealand against Canada at Commonwealth Games

Ben Lam in action for New Zealand against Canada at Commonwealth Games Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The New Zealanders began their big for the title by routing Canada 39-nil in their opening match.

The reigning champions looked in ominous form running in seven tries; three in the first half and four in the second.

New Zealand have won gold in the sevens at the previous four games and have never lost a match.

They face Kenya in the quarter-finals tonight at 11:06pm (NZ time), before a potential semi-final date with Australia.