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The New Zealand women's sevens side have demolished Fiji 41-7 in the final of the Vancouver world series event

The New Zealand women's sevens side have demolished Fiji 41-7 in the final of the Vancouver world series event

24 February 2025

The Black Ferns Sevens raced to a 22-nil lead by halftime, running in seven tries in all with 18-year-old Maia Davis scoring her first World Series try in the decider.

One of the try-scorers Risi Pouri-Lane says they wanted to nullify what they believe is a good Fiji team .

New Zealand now six points clear of second placed Australia with three events left.

The New Zealand men languish in seventh - with Argentina top by four points from Spain.

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