Sydney Sevens: USA runners-up … again

For the second time this season, New Zealand got the better of the Eagles in a World Rugby Sevens Series gold medal encounter. The 21-5 victory for the All Blacks sees them tie with the USA at the top of the overall standings.

The wait for silverware goes on for Mike Friday’s team — which previously also fell at the final hurdle in Dubai, Cape Town, and Hamilton — after tries from Regan Ware, Sam Dickson, and Tone Ng Shiu handed the All Blacks victory with Brett Thompson producing a late reply for the USA.