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The USA Men’s Eagles earned their best-ever finish at the Dubai Sevens, taking Silver after reaching the Cup Final on Saturday. As they did in the women’s bracket, New Zealand proved the best team at the tournament and took home the top spot in the season opener. Argentina would finish in 8th overall with Canada closing their account in 11th place.
A dramatic finish in the Semi Final against Australia saw Danny Barrett barge over in the corner with time expired to send the Eagles into the final. It was the Perry Baker show in the Quarter Final against Fiji, the World Rugby Player of the Year scoring two tries to lead the way in an impressive performance.
Argentina were comprehensively beaten by Australia in the Cup Quarter Final, unable to score even a single point. They regrouped somewhat in their consolation round match against Fiji with Marcos Moroni scoring a double but the Pacific Islanders were a step ahead and outscored the Pumas five tries to three.
After a challenging opening day Canada opened up on Zimbabwe with six tries, two from Matt Mullins to coast into the Trophy Semi Finals. There they encountered a determined French side who had their number and ended the Maple Leafs’ tournament early with a convincing win.
England would take the Bronze after beating Australia by a single point thanks to a last-gasp Harry Glover try. Defending circuit champions South Africa stumbled to 6th place after falling to Fiji in their final match of the tournament.
The Series continues next weekend in Cape Town, South Africa.
DAY TWO RESULTS
TROPHY QUARTER FINALS
Samoa 40-12 Japan
Spain 26-19 Kenya
Canada 38-5 Zimbabwe
France 38-17 Wales
DUBAI QUARTER FINALS
South Africa 5-22 England
New Zealand 21-7 Scotland
Australia 38-0 Argentina
Fiji 14-24 USA
13th PLACE SEMI FINALS
Japan 2619 Kenya
Zimbabwe 10-14 Wales
TROPHY SEMI FINALS
Samoa 26-22 Spain
Canada 12-28 France
5th PLACE SEMI FINALS
South Africa 29-0 Scotland
Argentina 21-31 Fiji
CUP SEMI FINALS
England 5-7 New Zealand
Australia 17-22 USA
13th PLACE FINAL
Japan 7-31 Wales
TROPHY FINAL
Samoa 33-24 France
5th PLACE FINAL
South Africa 19-24 Fiji
BRONZE FINAL
England 15-14 Australia
CUP FINAL
New Zealand 21-5 USA
