Perth Sevens 2024

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Drama, Triumphs, and Tears at the Perth Sevens 2024: A Recap of New Zealand Trending Sports News

Find out about the heartbreaks, victories, and incredible comebacks at the Perth Sevens that had everyone talking!

The Perth Sevens 2024 was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Aussie and Kiwi stars shining and facing challenges on the pitch. In a thrilling match, Maurice Longbottom and Dietrich Roache's tries had fans buzzing under the sunny skies of HBF Park. At the same time, the Black Ferns Sevens remained undefeated in their matches, displaying impressive skills. The drama escalated when New Zealand star Jorja Miller faced a red card in a heated encounter with Australia's Maddison Levi, adding fuel to the fire of the rivalry.

Amidst the intense games, Brazil's inspirational player made a remarkable return to the field after battling breast cancer, showcasing courage and resilience. Australia's clash with the USA brought more tears as Levi faced another red card, setting up a gripping semi-final showdown. The anticipation grew as the Black Ferns Sevens geared up for their next challenge, reflecting on past encounters with their Australian rivals.

In the aftermath of the tournament, the spotlight turned to the personal stories of the athletes. The Brazilian star's journey from injury to fighting breast cancer resonated with fans, highlighting the strength and determination of sportspeople. The battles on the field mirrored the off-field struggles, emphasizing the human aspect behind the athletic prowess. As the dust settled on the Perth Sevens, the spirit of sportsmanship and resilience shone through, leaving a lasting impact on players and spectators alike.

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Aussie gun's warning to Brits after heartbreaker (Wide World of Sports)

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.

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Rugby Sevens: All Blacks Sevens prevail in thriller against Samoa ... (Newshub)

Meanwhile, Black Ferns Sevens went undefeated in their two matches on the opening day of the Australian leg.

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Perth SVNS Day Two LIVE BLOG: Australia book their spot in semi ... (Rugby.com.au)

Australia will be eager to build momentum as they look forward to finals on day two at the Perth Sevens.

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Aussie star in tears during wild 'sixes' final (Wide World of Sports)

New Zealand star Jorja Miller was sent off for a dangerous tackle in the first minute of Australia's 24-14 win and Australia ace Maddison Levi suffered the ...

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Brazil star's incredible return from breast cancer (Wide World of Sports)

The two time Olympian had been recovering from a serious knee injury when she got the devastating news of being diagnosed with breast cancer. Watch all the ...

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Australia to face Kiwi arch-rivals in quarter-final grudge match (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The Australian men's sevens team will also contest the quarter-finals against the USA, despite two pool defeats.

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Aussies survive dramatic QF as teary Levi cops ANOTHER red, men ... (The Roar)

Australia's women's sevens team will take on the United States of America in the Perth Sevens semi-finals, but they'll likely have to do it…

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'Bit of unfinished business': Black Ferns Sevens look ahead to ... (RugbyPass)

As both the New Zealand and Australia women's sevens sides lined up to sing their national anthems before last month's Dubai SVNS final, you could feel the ...

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Breast cancer survivor makes 'incredible' return to SVNS Series in ... (RugbyPass)

Kochhann, who helped Brazil qualify for last year's Rugby Sevens World Cup with a win at the South American Championships in 2021, isn't just a rugby player – ...

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