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Australia’s Women wrapped up a victorious campaign on the World Sevens Series with a dominant 26-7 result over France in the Championship Final at Madrid on Sunday. Canada finished in 4th with the USA just behind in 5th, while Brazil had no trouble retaining their core status for next season.
It was appropriately the Australians who claimed the title after topping the table in the seven tournaments prior to the Grand Final. New Zealand and France traded their spots on the rankings as did the two North American sides.
The Eagles opened the tournament with a strong win over Canada and edged Great Britain before being blow away by New Zealand. They would finish in style with strong wins over Fiji and Ireland. Canada had upset New Zealand in the pool stage but could not repeat the result in the Bronze Final.
In the Core Qualifier bracket it was smooth sailing for Brazil, who won all four of their matches convincingly to retain their spot. Argentina managed a win one pool game over Belgium, but ultimately their bid for promotion would fall short against Japan.
All eyes now turn to the Olympic Games that take place in Paris starting on July 28. Brazil, Canada, and the USA have already qualified to represent the Americas. One spot remains for the winner of the Repechage tournament in Monaco that will include Argentina, Mexico, Paraguay, and Jamaica.
QUALIFIER RESULTS
POOL A
Spain 7 – 12 China
Japan 32 – 0 Poland
Spain 45 – 0 Poland
Japan 14 – 17 China
China 40 – 0 Poland
Japan 26 – 14 Spain
POOL B
South Africa 24 – 7 Argentina
Brazil 45 – 5 Belgium
South Africa 40 – 7 Belgium
Brazil 31 – 12 Argentina
Argentina 19 – 14 Belgium
Brazil 24 – 0 South Africa
CHALLENGER FINALS
China 33 – 0 Belgium
Spain 22 – 0 South Africa
Japan 26 – 12 Argentina
Poland 7 – 38 Brazil
CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
POOL A
USA 26 – 19 Canada
New Zealand 49 – 12 Great Britain
USA 14 – 12 Great Britain
New Zealand 17 – 26 Canada
Canada 22 – 17 Great Britain
New Zealand 38 – 5 USA
POOL B
France 36 – 7 Fiji
Australia 33 – 14 Ireland
France 31 – 5 Ireland
Australia 31 – 12 Fiji
Fiji 19 – 26 Ireland
Australia 28 – 14 France
5th PLACE SEMI FINALS
Ireland 20 – 0 Great Britain
USA 31 – 0 Fiji
CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALS
Australia 21 – 19 New Zealand
Canada 17 – 19 France
7th PLACE FINAL
Great Britain 7 – 42 Fiji
5th PLACE FINAL
Ireland 14 – 27 USA
BRONZE FINAL
New Zealand 26 – 14 Canada
CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Australia 26 – 7 France
