Source: Radio New Zealand
New Zealand’s Jorja Miller looks to secure the ball for the Black Ferns Sevens. © Alex Ho / World Rugby 2025
The Black Ferns Sevens have been crushed by Australia in the Cape Town World Rugby Sevens series decider, unable to back up their victory in Dubai.
After tasting success in the opening round last week, New Zealand were beaten by Australia overnight, with their green and gold rivals leading 19-0 at halftime.
Heidi Dennis, Teagan Levi and Isabella Nasser ran in three tries for Australia in their emphatic 26-12 win.
In the overall standings the Black Ferns Sevens are second on the leaderboard after the opening two rounds.
In the men’s decider, South Africa secured back-to-back titles on home turf beating Argentina 21-19.
Early in the second half, Argentina looked to have the gold-medal match sewn up to complete a remarkable turnaround after finishing eighth in Dubai last round.
But the Blitzboks hit back with two tries in the last four minutes as the excited crowd ramped up the volume.
Like the New Zealand women, the All Blacks Sevens also failed to follow up their win in Dubai last round, slumping to fifth.
The New Zealand men missed the the semi-final stage after a heavy 35-5 loss to Fiji.
They rallied back to beat Australia 28-21 in the 5th place semifinal and then overcame Great Britain 27-12 to secure fifth behind Fiji and France.
The All Blacks Sevens are third overall behind South Africa and Fiji after two rounds on the leaderboard.
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