New Zealand claim Rugby World Cup 7s title to secure double triumph
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New Zealand's Sevens team have become the first team to win the Rugby World Cup Sevens title for the third time after they beat England 33-12 in the final in San Francisco on Sunday. This adds to the success of the Women's team, who were also victorious.
Tournament favourites South Africa and Fiji both exited at the semi final stage, knocked out by England and New Zealand respectively. They went on to play for third place, with the Blitzbokke taking that honour by beating Fiji 24-19.
New Zealand's win sees the country picking up an unprecedented double-double, as both All Blacks Sevens and t…