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.
Australia completed an outstanding sevens double at the HSBC SVNS World Championship tournament in Valladolid, as their men’s and women’s sides lifted the titles on a thrilling finals day.