France's Antoine Dupont shines in the LA Sevens, contributing to crucial wins with impressive plays. France secures its first Sevens leg win in 19 years, defeating Ireland and emerging victorious in the tournament since 2005. Japan's Sakura Sevens finish at 9th place, with captain Yume Hirano's hat-trick leading the team to victory over Great Britain. Spain causes upsets by defeating Fiji and advancing to the semi-finals.
First win their first Sevens Tournament since 2005, in Antoine Dupont’s second tournament with the team… Everyone expected a shot of momentum into the French sevens scene, but that was QUICK. #HSBCSVNS https://t.co/dsdvyEN7NF
First win their first Sevens Tournament since 2005, in Antoine Dupont’s second tournament with the team… Everyone expected a shot of momentum into the French sevens scene, but that was QUICK. #HSBCSVNS
The pick of France's tries as they win their first Sevens leg in 19 years. Sublime offloading all round. https://t.co/0JdIb0XjSa
Match 5: 9th place playoff 🏅✅ 🇯🇵 24-19 🇬🇧 A hat-trick from captain Yume Hirano really helped widen the gap after some serious attacking from Great Britain! Sakura Sevens finish at 9th place in LA 🏅🇺🇸 Thank you for your support! ✨ #Sakura7s | #HSBCSVNSLAX https://t.co/PknhtjaDgE
Match 4 9th place semifinal🏅✅ 🇯🇵 14-12 🇪🇸 Taking good advantage of gaps in Spains defensive line, Sakura Sevens scored two tries and came away with a win 🙌 #Sakura7s | #HSBCSVNSLAX https://t.co/7BUulk4wtG
Second SVNS leg in a row that Antoine Dupont's France have beaten Ireland in the Cup play-offs, this time in the semis. France into the final in LA after finishing third last weekend in Vancouver. France last won a leg of the 7s Series in 2005!! https://t.co/mCqgkijUVh
Some big upsets in the Men's 7s quarter finals this morning as Spain beat Fiji 21-19 and Ireland beat Argentina 24-14. Spain hadn't made a quarter-final yet this season and are now in a semi! Argentina had won the last 3 legs and beat Ireland in the pool game earlier that day!
Pool B Match 3 ✅ 🇯🇵 12-26 🍀 Despite two beautiful team tries, Sakura Sevens lose against a stronger Ireland side Stay tuned for playoff details 👀 Watch all the action on Rugby Pass TV 🔗 https://t.co/bDNGDdAlIu #Sakura7s | #HSBCSVNSLAX https://t.co/qrlYFfY6hy
Pool B Match 2 ✅ 🇯🇵 5-46 🇦🇺 Australia took good advantage of gaps in our play but we still got some points on the board 🙌 Next, we play Ireland 🍀 at 9:18 Catch all the action on Rugby Pass TV 🔗 https://t.co/9Ev1GUCCz5 #Sakura7s | #HSBCSVNSLAX https://t.co/LuISFIoBqY
Great 7s game between France and Fiji on right now. The team with the most offloads this season against...Fiji. 7-5 to Fiji at half-time, second half to come.
France 7s win again as a Dupont crossfield kick finds fellow Toulousain Nelson Épée to get the winning try. As highlight moments go, France's first try was something special though.
Follow the live action as the #Blitzboks face series leaders Argentina in their second pool A match at the LA Sevens. #HSBCSVNSLAX 🇿🇦 🇦🇷 https://t.co/Ra1XExtCfj
Think Dupont has officially got got on top of the Sevens fitness demands now. Started the game, played every second and scored this try in the last minute😄. https://t.co/YWkNWEvmbp
LA Sevens results after Round 1 ✅ Great Britain and Australia secure big victories in their respective matches ✅ The hosts USA is off to a strong start All SVNS matches can be followed on the App 📲 - https://t.co/USAibncXoP #HSBCSVNS #HSBCSVNSLAX https://t.co/XgDTLHhdij
Pool B Match 1 ✅ 🇯🇵 7-35 🇫🇷 Despite captain Yume Hirano’s imaginative kick pass and subsequent try from Sakura Mizutani, France lead the game Next, we play Australia 🇦🇺 at 4:42 Catch all the action here 🔗 https://t.co/9Ev1GUCCz5 #Sakura7s | #HSBCSVNSLAX https://t.co/kMBQ8GcVdg