Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand hat-trick star Blyde hails ‘really special’ win, as Black Ferns grab back-to-back titles
- Defending champions cruise past USA 36-7 to win for second year running at Hong Kong Stadium
- Michaela Blyde scores three tries in her side’s triumph, and says she’s ‘very proud’ of team’s performance
New Zealand’s women won the Sevens for the second year running on Sunday, with a decisive 36-7 victory over USA in Hong Kong Stadium.
Victory moved them up to first in the HSBC SVSN Series on points difference, leaping frogging rivals Australia who they beat in the semi-finals and ultimately finished third.
The Black Ferns have now won the past three tournaments in the series, picking up gold in Vancouver and Los Angeles before coming to Hong Kong.
“To come back to Hong Kong with back-to-back wins was really special,” said Michaela Blyde, who scored a hat-trick in the final. “We’re really proud of the way we performed today.”
On the pitch, New Zealand made light work of an impressive USA side that smashed Fiji and brushed aside France on their way to the final.
Jorja Miller started the evening with a sprint from the 22 and it was the speed of New Zealand that punished USA throughout.
