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Fiji edged out France 21-12 in a thrilling men’s final, while New Zealand downed old foes Australia to secure a third successive women’s crown at the HSBC SVNS Singapore on Sunday.
The French fought hard throughout, but it was Fijian flair that won the day as they capped a brilliant weekend in style.
France charged into a 12-0 interval lead with tries from Jordan Sepho and Paulin Riva.
But Fiji, blessed with so many attacking options, steadied themselves and roared back to take the title.
Viwa Naduvalo, Kavekini Tanivanuakula and Pilipo Bukayaro were their try heroes as Fiji scored 21 points without reply.

It was Fiji’s first title of the season but their second in a row in Singapore, a city they enjoy playing in.
“I made my debut here, so it’s like playing at home,” Naduvalo said. “Yes, Singapore is a great place to play.”
New Zealand beat South Africa 14-12 in the third place play-off courtesy of Michael Manson’s brilliant winning try.
In the women’s final, the Black Ferns beat their fierce rivals 36-7, securing their third successive title in Singapore.
In a sport built on rivalries, these two powerhouses had met in the previous two finals this season, with New Zealand title winners in Dubai before Australia reigned supreme in Cape Town.
Here, it was the Black Ferns who took the honours in a city where they continue to make themselves at home ahead of next weekend’s tournament in Perth, Australia.
The platform for victory was set with clinical braces from Jazmin Felix-Hotham and Jorja Miller, two players who have illuminated the tournament in Singapore, and a try from Mahina Paul.
Bienne Terita hit back for Australia but Katelyn Vahaakolo added another try for the Black Ferns Sevens to end the weekend with their fifth straight win.
There was much to admire in New Zealand’s performance as they capped a superb stay in Singapore, which has seen them score 218 points overall.
“I’m so stoked and proud of the girls,” Miller said. “It’s been an awesome atmosphere in a beautiful city.”
Canada clinched third place after beating the USA 24-19 courtesy of Olivia Apps’ dramatic extra-time winner. The teams were tied at 19-19 when Apps scored her second try of the game to secure her side’s first podium finish of the season.


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HSBC SVNS Series

February 1: New Zealand women and Fiji men celebrate their wins at the HSBC SVNS Singapore. Photo: World Rugby


New Zealand’s Katelyn Vahaakolo scores during her side’s 36-7 win over Australia. Photo: World Rugby

Team USA’s Sammy Sullivan (rmiddle) celebrates after Su Adegoke scores the winner in a 22-19 Pool A win over Japan on the first day of the HSBC SVNS Series in Singapore on Saturday. Photo: World Rugby

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Zascha Nygaard, riding Com’on Coffee, finished 13th in the Longines Stakes on the second day of the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show on Saturday. Photo: Elson Li

Kevin Staut won the Longines Stakes on the second day of the horse show. Photo: Elson Li

Mini jockeys cheered on by the crowd during the Shetland Pony Grand National. Photo: Elson Li

Children having fun on the horse racing games. Photo: Elson Li

Competitors being put through their paces in the dog agility competition. Photo: Elson Li

Sport

Rugby

Fiji come from behind to edge out France in thrilling finish to weekend, while New Zealand’s women make it hat-trick of wins in Singapore


Fiji come from behind to edge out France in thrilling finish to weekend, while New Zealand’s women make it hat-trick of wins in Singapore.


HSBC SVNS Singapore: Fiji men, rampant Black Ferns claim titles

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Fiji come from behind to edge out France in thrilling finish to weekend, while New Zealand’s women make it hat-trick of wins in Singapore

Fiji come from behind to edge out France in thrilling finish to weekend, while New Zealand’s women make it hat-trick of wins in Singapore