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WATCH: Fiji win Dubai Sevens in emphatic style


WATCH: Seven of the best tries in the men’s competition


WATCH: England’s Phil Burgess powers through USA defence to secure Dubai Cup final spot


WATCH: Pio Tuwai’s huge fend carries Fiji into Dubai title-decider against England


WATCH: USA step up in Dubai to get a first-ever win over New Zealand


WATCH: Fiji, South Africa and England men enjoy perfect day in the desert


WATCH: Australia’s women celebrate beating Russia to win 2015 Dubai Sevens crown


WATCH: Seven of the best tries in the women’s competition


WATCH: Highlights from day two in the opening leg of the Women’s Sevens Series


WATCH: Russia, Fiji, Australia start strong in Dubai Sevens women’s tournament



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Hong Kong Sevens champions Fiji complete Rio rout of Great Britain to claim historic first Olympic gold

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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2015-16

WATCH: 2015 Dubai Sevens highlights

Australia celebrate winning the opening leg of the 2015-16 HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Dubai on Friday. The Aussies finished strongly in the final to beat Russia 33-12 in front of a packed house at 7he Sevens Stadium. Photo: Martin Seras Lima/World Rugby

USA stun New Zealand on day one of Dubai Sevens

Sam Dickson of the All Blacks Sevens gets upended as he fights for the ball with USA player Garrett Bender during their pool game on the first day of the Dubai Sevens. The American won the match 14-12. Photos: AFP

USA players celebrate after beating New Zealand 14-12 in a pool game at the Duabai Sevens, the opening tournament on the 10-leg 2015-16 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Folau Niua of the USA tackles New Zealand’s Scott Curry in Dubai.

World sevens champions Fiji look for Olympic boost as they kick off title defence

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***FOR NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY*** This picture shows (L to R) Fiji's #11 Savenaca Rawaca and #2 Semi Kunatani during cup final of the 2015 Rugby Sevens tournament in Hong Kong. 29MAR15

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2013 file photo, Fiji rugby Sevens coach Ben Ryan speaks to his squad in Pacific Harbour, Fiji.The world champion Fiji sevens rugby team has been praised after stepping in to assist cabin crew during a medical emergency on a flight from Fiji to Brisbane on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. When an elderly female passenger was taken ill, England-born team coach Ryan and team doctor Emosi Taloga immediately provided medical assistance. (AP Photo/Nick Perry, File)

Josaia Raisuqe (C) and Pio Tuwai (R) of Fiji celebrate in Hong Kon in March. Photo: SCMP

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Watch highlights from both days of the first leg of the 2015-16 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for men and women at the Dubai Sevens on 4-5 December 2015.


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.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Watch highlights from both days of the first leg of the 2015-16 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for men and women at the Dubai Sevens on 4-5 December 2015.

.css-1mniedq{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;}WATCH: Fiji win Dubai Sevens in emphatic style

WATCH: Seven of the best tries in the men’s competition

WATCH: England’s Phil Burgess powers through USA defence to secure Dubai Cup final spot

Watch highlights from both days of the first leg of the 2015-16 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for men and women at the Dubai Sevens on 4-5 December 2015.

WATCH: Fiji win Dubai Sevens in emphatic style