Fiji and New Zealand win the Oceania Sevens

After two days and 56 matches of frenetic action in Noosa, Fiji’s men and New Zealand’s women were crowned Oceania Sevens champions on Saturday.


Fiji beat the All Blacks Sevens – playing in their first Oceania Sevens in 2014 – 21-5 in the final, while New Zealand’s women beat defending champions and tournament hosts Australia 31-10 in their title decider.


In a pulsating men’s final, New Zealand took the early lead but Fiji responded with some dazzling play to wrestle back the initiative with a converted try to make it 7-5 at half-time.

Converted tries by Vatemo Ravouvou and 400-metre…