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World Rugby Sevens Series 2018-19: The story of the season

Updated 7:43 AM EDT, Tue June 18, 2019
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USA defeated New Zealand 26-10 to win its first ever cup title, but there was reason to be cheerful for the Black Ferns, too. They won the overall series crown with 110 points -- 10 clear of the USA.
Biarritz, France —
USA defeated New Zealand 26-10 to win its first ever cup title, but there was reason to be cheerful for the Black Ferns, too. They won the overall series crown with 110 points -- 10 clear of the USA.
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Fiji backed up victory in London by wrapping up the overall series title in Paris a week later. The Pacific Islanders defeated New Zealand 35-24 in the French capital to seal their fourth overall crown.
Paris, France —
Fiji backed up victory in London by wrapping up the overall series title in Paris a week later. The Pacific Islanders defeated New Zealand 35-24 in the French capital to seal their fourth overall crown.
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Fiji won back-to-back London Sevens titles for the first time by demolishing Australia 43-7. Gareth Baber's side moved to the top of the overall standings after ousting title rival USA in the semifinals.
London, UK —
Fiji won back-to-back London Sevens titles for the first time by demolishing Australia 43-7. Gareth Baber's side moved to the top of the overall standings after ousting title rival USA in the semifinals.
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The Black Ferns recorded their fourth title of the season in Langford, Canada, after beating Australia 21-17 in the final. Ruby Tui (pictured) made the tournament's <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FWorldRugby7s%2Fstatus%2F1127728606124412930" target="_blank" target="_blank">Dream Team</a>.
Langford, BC Canada —
The Black Ferns recorded their fourth title of the season in Langford, Canada, after beating Australia 21-17 in the final. Ruby Tui (pictured) made the tournament's Dream Team.
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A last-gasp try saw Canada defeat England 7-5 to win its first title of the season in Japan. It was also the first time ever that neither Australia and New Zealand featured in the final four of a World Rugby Sevens Series tournament. The Black Ferns fell to the USA, while Australia was beaten by England.
Kitakyushu, Japan —
A last-gasp try saw Canada defeat England 7-5 to win its first title of the season in Japan. It was also the first time ever that neither Australia and New Zealand featured in the final four of a World Rugby Sevens Series tournament. The Black Ferns fell to the USA, while Australia was beaten by England.
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South Africa recorded a remarkable comeback in Singapore to defeat Fiji 20-19 having trailed 19-0 in the final.
Singapore —
South Africa recorded a remarkable comeback in Singapore to defeat Fiji 20-19 having trailed 19-0 in the final.
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Fiji proved that its love for the Hong Kong Sevens -- the series' showpiece tournament -- is as strong as ever. The Pacific Islanders defeated France to win the title for the fifth straight time. The players are pictured lifting a ball boy in the air before the start of the final.
Hong Kong —
Fiji proved that its love for the Hong Kong Sevens -- the series' showpiece tournament -- is as strong as ever. The Pacific Islanders defeated France to win the title for the fifth straight time. The players are pictured lifting a ball boy in the air before the start of the final.
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Meanwhile, Ireland earned core team status in next season's series after defeating host Hong Kong 28-7 in the final of the qualifier event.
Hong Kong —
Meanwhile, Ireland earned core team status in next season's series after defeating host Hong Kong 28-7 in the final of the qualifier event.
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South Africa overcame France 21-12 to win its first title of the season. The World Series' defending champion saw off Argentina and Fiji in the knockout stages before outscoring Les Bleus by three tries to two in the final in Vancouver.
Vancouver, Canada —
South Africa overcame France 21-12 to win its first title of the season. The World Series' defending champion saw off Argentina and Fiji in the knockout stages before outscoring Les Bleus by three tries to two in the final in Vancouver.
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USA's trophy drought finally came to an end as the Eagles secured back-to-back titles in Las Vegas, cementing their position at the top of the overall standings midway through the season. A comfortable 27-0 victory over Samoa handed USA the title.
Las Vegas, USA —
USA's trophy drought finally came to an end as the Eagles secured back-to-back titles in Las Vegas, cementing their position at the top of the overall standings midway through the season. A comfortable 27-0 victory over Samoa handed USA the title.
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The All Blacks Sevens secured their second title of the season after defeating USA in the final in Sydney.
Sydney, Australia —
The All Blacks Sevens secured their second title of the season after defeating USA in the final in Sydney.
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That added to the Black Ferns' victory to see New Zealand complete the double in Australia.
Sydney, Australia —
That added to the Black Ferns' victory to see New Zealand complete the double in Australia.
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Fiji secured back-to-back victories on the World Series after a thumping 38-0 victory over the USA. Jerry Tuwai crossed twice in the final.
Hamilton, New Zealand —
Fiji secured back-to-back victories on the World Series after a thumping 38-0 victory over the USA. Jerry Tuwai crossed twice in the final.
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Fijian players huddle after defeating USA to record their first win of the season in Cape Town.
Cape Town, South Africa —
Fijian players huddle after defeating USA to record their first win of the season in Cape Town.
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New Zealand players perform the haka after winning the Dubai Sevens title by defeating USA.
Dubai, UAE —
New Zealand players perform the haka after winning the Dubai Sevens title by defeating USA.
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A 26-14 victory over Canada in the women's final meant New Zealand did the double in Dubai.
Dubai, UAE —
A 26-14 victory over Canada in the women's final meant New Zealand did the double in Dubai.
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New Zealand's Black Ferns started the season is style by winning the Glendale Sevens, a new tournament for the 2018-19 season.
Glendale, Colorado —
New Zealand's Black Ferns started the season is style by winning the Glendale Sevens, a new tournament for the 2018-19 season.
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