2017-18 World Sevens Series

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@higgins said in 2017-18 World Sevens Series:

The result in match three must see a lot of coughing and spluttering over their gins at RFU Headquarters after they diverted all their womens 15 professional budget into their 7s. Fancy the Ruskies coming in an spoiling the party.

I think they hacked the result. It was a conspiracy.

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Oz over England as well 22-7

England not getting out of the pool?

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10-7 SA over USA at HT.

NZ v France next up

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@crucial Great that you keep us up to date. It looks like Sky wants us to watch golf instead of sevens.

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USA steal it at the death.

I have to say the Women's 7s game is a good sport to watch. Kind of like hard netball. The players use very good positioning and passing to break open defences. Very little smash and bash just for the sake of it. Some excellent skill and speed on show.

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Woodman in.

NZ had to work hard for that. France are rushing really hard in defence and making us play on the back foot. Much of the defence is offside but ref is lenient.

7-0

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Blyde in now. NZ having to play much differently than they did against SA. Having to really mix up options and use kicks behind the defence.

14-0 at HT

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Sorry not quite HT

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I have found a livestream. If anyone wants the link, please send me a private message. Can't post it publicly.

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Big messy finish to the half 14-0

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@stargazer said in 2017-18 World Sevens Series:

I have found a livestream. If anyone wants the link, please send me a private message. Can't post it publicly.

A simple VPN to a UK address should work on the WR site

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@crucial I'm watching on a PC. Have tried several geo-unblockers but they slow things down so much. If anyone has recommendations for a good geo-unblocker, I'm interested!

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McAllister in for 7

21-0

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First breach of our defence 21-7

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Woodman in after a 5 metre scrum due to a great run from Goss

28-7

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Final score 28-7

They had to work harder for that, and try different things, so good signs

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@crucial Was surprised about Goss' speed! Almost made it to the try line herself.

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@stargazer said in 2017-18 World Sevens Series:

@crucial Was surprised about Goss' speed! Almost made it to the try line herself.

Had to keep changing her line because the French girl had extra speed. Did well to get over the line.

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The last Black Ferns game will be against the USA at 4.43am NZT, usually a strong opponent. Will watch if I happen to be awake.

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Good 45 - 14 win of the Kiwi women over the USA. Black Ferns try scorers: Blyde, Woodman (2x), Tui, Goss and McAlister.
Here are all the results from their pool:

The Cup Quarter Finals tomorrow: