Australia pipped by New Zealand to title in thrilling Sydney Sevens final

Australia 24-27 New Zealand at Allianz StadiumRieko Ioane scores hat-trick for New ZealandNew Zealand once again broke the hearts of Australian rugby fans and maintained a stranglehold over their trans-Tasman rivals by denying a cherished home triumph at the Sydney Sevens.A gutsy Australia looked set to win their first world series tournament in four years when they led 24-17 with two minutes left at Allianz Stadium. But the upset was snuffed out by Rieko Ioane who crossed for two tries in the dying moments for a 27-24 escape act in front of a sell-out crowd. Related: New Zealand face probe fo…