Series leaders Australia have suffered a blow in their women’s and men’s world sevens title battles with New Zealand, losing their semi-finals at the Hong Kong Sevens.
Australia’s women lost 28-14, while the men went down 24-7 on Sunday, with both New Zealand sides going on to claim the title.
The Australian women at least enjoyed the consolation of finishing third in Hong Kong by winning their bronze medal match 24-21 against France after a terrific fightback.
Australia’s Henry Paterson carries the ball during their semi-final loss to New Zealand at Hong Kong Stadium on 7 April, 2024. Photo credit: Mike Lee – KLC photos for World Rugby
But the men, with Michael Hooper in their ranks, lost 14-5 to Ireland in their third-place playoff.
In the women’s series, after six events, New Zealand…
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