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Champions Day Bonus Bets giveawayBlack Ferns Sevens power to Vancouver title with dominant win over Fiji
AAP • February 24th, 2025 3:30 pm
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The Black Ferns Sevens have continued their World Series dominance with victory in Vancouver.
The New Zealanders dismantled Fiji 41-7 in Monday's (ZN time) final to claim their third straight title in Canada, extending their lead atop the overall standings to six points ahead of Australia.
Sarah Hirini's side exploded out of the gates with four unanswered first-half tries, sealing their 18th straight win in Vancouver in style.
New Zealand secured their spot in the headliner with a 34-10 semi-final win over Australia.
The Australians never recovered after conceding two tries in the opening two minutes to New Zealand's cross-code star Stacey Waaka, the former rugby league international who has also represented her nation in 15-a-side union.
The top-ranked New Zealanders went on an early rampage against the Australians, who were never in the hunt after trailing 24-5 at halftime.
Charlotte Caslick scored Australia's sole try in the opening half, and Faith Nathan crossed for a second-half consolation try.
The Australians had no answers for the slick Kiwis, who produced a powerhouse display to confirm their title favouritism.
Led by dual Olympic gold medallist Waaka, who finished with three tries, and a two-try display from speedster Risi Pouri-Lane, the Black Ferns cruised into the final, where they will meet the winner of the other semi-final between Japan and Fiji.
The All Blacks Sevens only managed sixth place.
