Catch up on the thrilling HSBC Sevens action in Perth where the Aussies lead the charge, Kiwis face heartbreak, and emotions run high on the sevens stage!
The HSBC Sevens event in Perth brought a rollercoaster of emotions as Aussie teams dominated while Kiwi hopes were crushed in heart-wrenching moments. Starting with a riveting opener where Maurice Longbottom and Dietrich Roache had the home fans buzzing, the tournament saw intense matches and surprising outcomes. The Black Ferns Sevens shone bright with unbeaten performances, contrasting the struggles faced by the New Zealand teams. Australia's dominance continued with emotional speeches, wild finals, and tough losses, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
While Australia celebrated their semi-final spots, New Zealand faced early exits and red-card nightmares, marking a challenging chapter for the Kiwi sevens teams. Despite the Aussie-Kiwi grudge matches and fierce competition, both nations displayed sportsmanship and resilience in the face of defeat. The battle for the women's title intensified with Australia, Ireland, Great Britain, and USA vying for glory, setting the stage for an epic showdown.
In the aftermath, interesting tidbits emerged about the key players and organizations. Jorja Miller's early exit due to a red card and Maddison Levi's emotional display showcased the highs and lows of the tournament. As the Black Ferns Sevens reflected on their journey and Australia's quest for a double victory loomed, the sevens community braced for more twists and turns in the exhilarating world of HSBC Sevens.
After a scoreless first half in their opening pool game, tries to Maurice Longbottom and Dietrich Roache had the home fans humming at a sun drenched HBF Park.
Meanwhile, Black Ferns Sevens went undefeated in their two matches on the opening day of the Australian leg.
Australia will be eager to build momentum as they look forward to finals on day two at the Perth Sevens.
Following another intense day of rugby sevens at HBF Park, Ireland, Great Britain, Australia and USA remain in the hunt for the women's title.
The Australian men's sevens team will also contest the quarter-finals against the USA, despite two pool defeats.
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The NZ women had won 21 straight matches at the Australian leg of the World Series until the red-card frenzy in Perth.
Australia's men and women have stayed in contention in Perth to win their first rugby sevens titles at home since 2018.
New Zealand rugby has had a rough start to the year with the sevens teams crashing at their World Series campaigns in Perth. The men couldn't even get past.
Both New Zealand's HSBC SVNS sides will not have fond memories of the first tournament staged in Perth at the weekend.