2016-2017 World Sevens Series

[antipodean]

@Stargazer The sarcasm probably stems from the examples where women don't tend to turn up to watch women play sport.

[Stargazer]

Half time: NZ lead 12 - 0 over PNG.

Some sloppy passes from the BFs at the beginning of the first half and PNG defending surprisingly well. Don't think PNG has had the ball enough to attack in the first 7 minutes, but they look better than their men's team last week. Like the PNG men last week, their women's team making their debut at the World Series.

BFs had a strong finish in the second half, with PNG having a player in the bin for a dangerous tackle.

[Bovidae]

I thought that YC was harsh. A penalty only for me. A decent win in the end with Blyde getting a hattrick.

[Stargazer]

An entirely different 2nd half, in which PNG hardly got the ball. When they did at the end, their captain scored a great try in referee's time. Otherwise, NZ completely dominated and PNG's defence was powerless. And geez, Michaela Blyde is so good! Last year, I would have said without a doubt that Woodman was our best BF player, but now I think Blyde is the best. Super fast, strong and awesome skills. She's proof that you don't need to be big to be great in sevens. Good debut from teenager Saili, who scored her first try in the World Series.

Full time: NZ 34 - 5 PNG

NZ tries: Michaela Blyde 3x, Renee Wickliffe, Portia Woodman, Alena Saili

[Stargazer]

@Bovidae Yes, maybe; the tip tackle was only slightly over the horizontal and she didn't fall that badly. Didn't look that dangerous, but it's a lottery in those 50/50 calls.

[Stargazer]

Tough 2nd game for the BF7s. It's half time and 7 all. Weak game from Portia Woodman, with several hospital passes causing problems. France playing very well.

[Stargazer]

Pfew, narrow win for the Black Fern 7s: 14-12.
Two tries from Kelly Brazier, the 2nd after great work from the two youngsters (Saili and Te Tamaki).

They will be through to the Cup QF, but need to improve their defence. Too many errors.

[Stargazer]

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[Stargazer]

Ruby Tui is a tackle monster. Wow.

[Stargazer]

Half time: NZ 17 - 0 Canada

NZ much, much better than the previous game.

[Bones]

@Stargazer geez that hardly seems shocking or disgusting.

[Stargazer]

NZ beat Canada 31 to 10. Really good game. Tui and Woodman outstanding, but the whole team played well.

In the Cup QF tomorrow, the Black Ferns 7s will play France at 12.00pm.

I don't think this game will be televised because this game isn't played in the stadium. I read on an Aussie news website that the organisation had made a mistake when preparing the schedule and, as a result, the women's Cup Quarter Finals are played on an outside field. The semis and finals will be played at the stadium.

[Stargazer]

@Bones Yeah, it was a late shoulder tackle, and Simpkins was in quite a bit of pain, but One News was definitely exaggerating there.

[booboo]

@Stargazer said in 2016-2017 World Sevens Series:

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"Disgusting" is ott

[Stargazer]

The Black Ferns 7s lead 7 to 5 against France at half time. Another tough game against the French.

[Stargazer]

Strong game from the women. The BF7s completely overpowered France in the second half: 24-5. Through to the semis against the winner of the game Ireland v USA. The SF is at 4:04pm.

Edit: opponent in the SF will the USA.

The AB 7s play their first game at 1.42pm.

[KiwiMurph]

Nz throw away a 14 nil lead and its 14 all halftime. Getting hammered at the breakdown.

[Stargazer]

Terrible calls from Joubert (YC NZ and penalty try to Oz) and a crucial mistake from Mikkelson costing the AB7s the 14-0 lead against Australia. It's 14all at half time.

[KiwiMurph]

Iopu Aso has a lot to learn.

[Stargazer]

AB7s beat the Aussies 26 - 14.