The Black Ferns Sevens beat Australia in Perth to claim their third HSBC SVNS title of the season, while the Blitzboks hung tough to win a physical encounter against Fiji for their second title.
In the women’s competition, New Zealand beat fierce rivals Australia 36-7 in the final of the HSBC SVNS Series, which secured their third successive title in Singapore. In a sport built on rivalries, these two powerhouses had met in the previous two finals this season, with New Zealand title winners in Dubai before Australia reigned supreme in Cape Town.