2018-2019 World Sevens Series

[ARHS]

Very good effort from NZ at this tournament. They competed all the time. Those long limbs of the Fijians make a big difference - arms and legs. They were just a class above.

[ACT Crusader]

@ARHS said in 2018-2019 World Sevens Series:

Very good effort from NZ at this tournament. They competed all the time. Those long limbs of the Fijians make a big difference - arms and legs. They were just a class above.

Agree. Even with a couple of question marks over our squad, I thought we showed a bit of steel and resolve out there.

Congrats to Fiji and the US

[mikey07]

I was quite happy we made the final I knew Fiji would win as they are the complete package this year, still the boys showed a lot of fight which made me proud but we just don’t have the same level as everyone else it seems.

[Stargazer]

Black Ferns 7s for the Biarritz Sevens

1 Ruby Tui
2 Shakira Baker
3 Terina Te Tamaki
4 Niall Williams
5 Sarah Hirini – captain
6 Michaela Blyde
7 Tyla Nathan-Wong
8 Kelly Brazier
9 Cheyelle Robins-Reti
10 Theresa Fitzpatrick
11 Dhys Faleafaga
12 Alena Saili

*Tenika Willison is the travelling reserve.

With Olympic qualification secured, the team will look for a strong finish to the season with a fifth HSBC Sevens Series title within their grasp.

The Black Ferns Sevens finished agonisingly close to the Series title last year but heading into this weekend the team are 12 points clear of USA in second place.

“We control our destiny this weekend – we are well aware of that. As long as we go out there and perform with focus the results will take care of themselves,” said Sweeney.

Pool games
Saturday, 15 June
11.36pm: v Scotland

Sunday, 16 June
2.20am: v Russia
5.04am: v England

Where to watch
World Rugby Sevens facebook page
(only the Finals will be broadcast on Sky Sport Pop-up 1 (channel 55)

http://www.allblacks.com/News/34273/black-ferns-sevens-eye-series-title-in-biarritz

[Stargazer]

Livestream on Youtube:

[Stargazer]

Great first try to Ruby Tui. Scotland aren't a core nation, so one of the weaker teams. This should be easy for the Ferns.

5 - 0 NZ

[Stargazer]

Wow, Blyde. So quick! Try time.

12 - 0 NZ

[Stargazer]

Great try from Scotland. Ferns missing tackles.

12 - 7 NZ

[Stargazer]

Black Ferns hit back immediately. Try Nathan-Wong. Great work from Faleafaga, Physical.

HT: 19 - 7 NZ

[Stargazer]

Now a great team try scored by Hirini.

24 - 7 NZ

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Great speed from Brazier brings her close to the try line; Blyde scores her 2nd.

29 - 7 NZ

[Stargazer]

Now Brazier scores a try of her own.

34 - 7 NZ

[Stargazer]

Wow, some skill there! Alena Saili scores her first.

39 - 7 NZ and time's up. We get a re-start.

[Stargazer]

Try Baker in referee's time.

FT: New Zealand 44 - 7 Scotland

Warm-up game. Nothing more. Scotland's debut game.

[Stargazer]

While we were sleeping .. the Black Ferns 7s also won their remaining poolgames: 31 - 0 against Russia and 27 - 14 against England.

The Ferns will play the Cup QF against China, who've made the Cup QF for the first time.
Kick of is on Sunday, 10:06pm NZT.

And this is hilarious!

[Stargazer]

The game has barely started and Blyde has already scored the first try! 7 - 0 NZ

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And another one for Blyde! 14 - 0 NZ

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Now a try for Alena Saili. This is going fast.
19 - 0 NZ

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Livestream

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HT: NZ 19 - 0 China