2011 Adelaide Sevens
DAY 2
NEW ZEALAND won the 2011 International Rugby Sevens Adelaide, the sixth leg of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series, beating South Africa 28-20 in the Cup final.
It is their fourth Cup win of the season and now leaves them 13 points ahead of England in the standings on 134 having picked up 24 points, with Samoa (100), South Africa (92) and Fiji (88) in third, fourth and fifth respectively.
Japan win the first silverware on day one beating Tonga 22-5 in the Shield final. USA beat Kenya 17-10 in the final of the Bowl to collect four Series points before Wales defeat Argentina 14-7 in a repeat of the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 final.
Gordon Tietjens' side eased into the final, beating defending champions Samoa 33-17 in the semis thanks to Frank Halai's hat-trick after a 47-7 victory against Argentina in the first quarter final on day one.
2011 USA Sevens champions South Africa beat England 19-0 in the second semi final with tries from Branco du Preez, Sibusiso Sithole and Tshotsho Mbovane following victory against Fiji in their quarter final, a repeat of the Cup final in Las Vegas, coming from 12-0 down to win 24-14.
Tomasi Cama, who overtook Amasio Raomo as New Zealand's all time leading points scorer on day one, added a further 25 points on day two to take his all time tally to 1154 - the fifth highest of all time.
Earlier, World Series champions Samoa defeated hosts Australia 19-14 in the second quarter final despite trailing 14-7 at half time and England narrowly beat Wales 17-12 with a Ben Gollings penalty and Dan Norton's try saving tackle proving decisive.
Wales Beat Pumas To Plate
WALES beat Argentina 14-7 in the Bowl final, a repeat of their victory in the 2009 RWC Sevens final. Despite being down to nine men, Wales took a 7-0 lead into half time with Alex Cuthbert once again showing fine form.
Diego Palma drew the scores level two minutes into the second half but captain Jevon Groves scored the decisive try on his birthday to also give Wales 12 Series points.
The two Plate semi finals on day two of the 2011 Adelaide Sevens provided some of the best viewing for the fans at the Adelaide Oval with both matches being concluded with the final play.
First Argentina's Francisco Merello broke the hosts' hearts in a 31-28 victory before Wales' Cuthbert, scoring his fifth try of the weekend, crossed in their 22-21 win to set up a repeat of the RWC Sevens final. The winner will receive 12 Series points.
In the first semi final, the lead changed hands no fewer than five times in the match, Jacob Taylor thinking he had sealed a 28-26 victory with seconds left on the clock, before Merello scored his second of the match after the buzzer had sounded.
Wales, beating Fiji for just the fifth time in World Series history, had taken 12-0 lead but tries from Mitieli Nacagilevu, David Batiratu and Sailosi Rabonaqica had looked to send Fiji through. It was Cuthbert, however, who stole the show - first scoring with seconds remaining, before showing incredible composure to score the decisive try in the corner.
Four Points For USA In Bowl
USA collected four more Series points after beating Kenya 17-10 in the final of the Bowl. Two Colin Hawley tries and one from Shalom Suniula cancelled out Collins Injera and Biko Ademia's efforts in a pulsating final at the Adelaide Oval. The result leaves them with 10 points in the standings in 10th position.
In their semi final USA booked their place in the final, scoring five tries in their 29-19 victory against Scotland with Hawley, captain Matt Hawkins, Taylor Mokate, Peter Tiberio and Miles Craigwell all crossing in the win to set up the match with Kenya.
Benjamin Ayimba's side became the first through to the Bowl final after thanks to tries from captain Humphrey Kayange (2), Injera and William Ambaka in their victory against France.
Earlier, Kenya beat Papua New Guinea in the first match of day one winning 26-17 despite trailing 17-12. Kayange, scoring his 100th try in World Series history, and his brother Injera completed the victory.
In the other quarter finals France proved too strong for Tonga, winning 21-17 thanks to two tries from Julien Jane, Scotland scored four tries against the Cook Islands in their 28-0 victory and USA beat Japan 22-19 with the final play of the match.
In a repeat of the 2011 Hong Kong Sevens Bowl final Japan were denied a result reversal as Paul Emerick snatched a 22-19 victory for USA after the buzzer had sounded.
Silverware For Japan In Adelaide
JAPAN beat Tonga 22-5 to lift the first silverware at the 2011 Adelaide Sevens. Despite going 5-0 down to Macquire Tatoala, tries from Lepuha Latuila, Shuetsu Narita, Pohiva Lotoahea and Lote Tuqiri secured the victory for Murata Wataru's Japan.
Earlier, Tonga booked their place in the Shield final after a dramatic match with Shane Howarth's Papua New Guinea whilst Japan were too strong for the Cook Islands.
In the first semi final between Tonga and PNG the scores were tied 19-19 at the end of normal time before Sailosi Palei crossed for the decisive try. In normal time Albert Levi has scored a hat-trick for PNG, taking his tournament tally to five.
Japan scored five tries to one in their victory over Ramsey Tomokino's Cook Islands with Katsuyuki Sakai scoring 16 of their points in the 31-21 victory, helping his side with two tries and three conversions.
DAY 1
DEFENDING champions Samoa, current Series leaders New Zealand, England and Fiji all maintained their 100% records at the 2011 International Rugby Sevens Adelaide after beating South Africa 26-17, Kenya 34-14, Argentina 21-19 and Australia 26-21 respectively in the final pool matches at the end of day one.
They are joined in the Cup quarter finals by Argentina, the hosts, 2011 USA Sevens winners South Africa and reigning Rugby World Cup Sevens champions Wales.
Cup Quarter Finals
New Zealand v Argentina
Samoa v Australia
Fiji v South Africa
England v Wales
After the first five events in Dubai, South Africa, New Zealand, USA and Hong Kong, New Zealand currently sit on 110 points at the top of the World Series standings. With England just five points behind and defending Australia champions Samoa and perennial crowd favourites Fiji only 26 points adrift, though, Adelaide promises to be pivotal for the outcome of the Series.
Pool A 
Current Series leaders New Zealand reached the Cup quarter finals on top of Pool A following their 34-14 victory against Kenya, captain DJ Forbes adding two of their six tries in the victory at the Adelaide Oval.
The 2011 Hong Kong Sevens champions began their campaign with a 36-10 victory against reigning Rugby World Cup Sevens champions Wales, their 23rd victory in 24 meetings against the Welsh in the World Series, and a 40-7 victory against the Cook Islands.
Declan O'Donnell, Bryce Heem, Lote Raikabula, Tomasi Cama and Tim Mikkelson (2) all crossed for Gordon Tietjens' side against Wales before a Toby Arnold hat-trick and two Scott Curry tries proved decisive against the Cooks.
Despite winning their third Cup title this season in Hong Kong they will, however, be hoping not to repeat last year's Cup quarter final exit, knowing that their lead at the top of the Series would inevitably close should they lose to Argentina on day two.
Wales joined New Zealand in the quarter finals and will face rivals England after a 53-0 victory against Ramsey Tomokino's Cook Islands. Alex Cuthbert and Richie Pugh both scored their 30th tries in World Series history during the win.
Paul John's side had picked up their first win against Kenya, winning 26-14 thanks to two tries from Kristian Phillips.
Earlier Kenya narrowly beat the Cook Islands 19-12 having conceded the first try to Conrad Piri. Collins Injera, scoring his 112th try in World Series history, secured victory for Benjamin Ayimba's team with the last play of the match.
Pool B 
England narrowly beat Argentina 21-19 to reach the Cup quarter finals as Pool B winners thanks to two tries from Nick Royle and one from Oliver Lindsay-Hague.
Following a third Cup final defeat to New Zealand this season in Hong Kong, England got off to a strong start against rivals Scotland with Royle scoring the first of two hat-tricks on day one in the 45-7 victory before adding a second in the 45-12 win against Papua New Guinea.
They are joined in the quarter finals by Argentina who, thanks to two Joaquin Todeschini tries, beat Scotland 22-7 and earlier proved too strong for Shane Howarth's Papua New Guinea, scoring seven tries to one in their 45-5 victory.
In the penultimate Pool B match Scotland came from 14-0 behind to win 19-14 against Papua New Guinea and finish third in the pool. Ross Miller, Ross Samson and Finlay Gillies cancelled out Albert Levi and Henry Liliket's first half efforts.
Pool C 
Fiji will face another Cup quarter final with South Africa in a repeat of the 2011 USA Sevens Cup final after beating the hosts 26-21 in the final match on day one.
Jacob Taylor and Greg Jeloudev had given Michael O'Connor's side a 14-0 lead but Emosi Vucago's try before half time and three Fijian tries after the break proved too much for Australia in the 26-21 victory.
Earlier David Batiratu and Seremaia Burotu both scored twice in their victory over Al Caravelli's USA before Sailosi Rabonaqica crossed twice in their 33-14 victory against their Pacific rivals Tonga.
Etimoni Paea had given Tonga a 7-0 but they were reduced to six men and despite Paea scoring a second, Fiji proved too strong.
In what was arguably the pool of death the hosts got off to a strong start against Tonga, winning their opening match on day one 40-14 thanks to two tries from captain Bernard Foley, before beating 2010 runners-up USA 28-10 to set up a quarter final with Samoa.
USA ended day one with a 24-12 victory against Tonga. Tries from Zach Test, Colin Hawley and Marco Barnard helped Al Caravelli's side record a sixth victory against Tonga in their 11th meeting.
Pool D 
Defending Adelaide and World Series champions Samoa ended day one with a 100% record following their 26-17 victory against South Africa in the final Pool D match.
Reupena Levasa, Lolo Lui and Alafot Fa'osiliva fired Samoa into a 21-0 lead at half time, before two Tshotsho Mbovane tries brought South Africa back into contention in the second half. But a second try from captain Lui ensured Stephen Betham's side head into day two unbeaten.
Samoa won both of their opening two matches to book their places in the Cup quarter finals with victories against France and Japan.
They edged France 19-12 in their second pool match of the day after a 40-7 victory against the 2011 Hong Kong Sevens Bowl finalists Japan despite being locked at 7-7 at half time. Two Ofisa Treviranus and Tom Iosefo tries contributed to 33 second half points and secured victory for Stephen Betham's side.
2011 USA Sevens winners South Africa joined them in the last eight after beating Japan 21-12 and France 19-0, Cecil Afrika adding three tries to his season tally.
Having won this tournament in 2008 and 2009 Paul Treu's side, along with 2010 champions Samoa, will both be looking for further success in Adelaide on day two.
France finished day one in third place after they scored six tries against Japan in their 40-7 victory, Steve Barry crossing twice in the victory.
RESULTS
POOL A
New Zealand 36 - 10 Wales
Kenya 19 - 12 Cook Islands
New Zealand 40 - 7 Cook Islands
Kenya 14 - 26 Wales
Wales 53 - 0 Cook Islands
New Zealand 34 - 14 Kenya
POOL B
England 45 - 7 Scotland
Argentina 45 - 5 Papua New Guinea
England 45 - 12 Papua New Guinea
Argentina 22 - 7 Scotland
Scotland 19 - 14 Papua New Guinea
England 21 - 19 Argentina
POOL C
Fiji 41 - 5 United States
Australia 40 - 14 Tonga
Fiji 33 - 14 Tonga
Australia 28 - 10 United States
United States 24 - 12 Tonga
Fiji 26 - 21 Australia
POOL D
South Africa 19 - 0 France
Samoa 40 - 7 Japan
South Africa 21 - 12 Japan
Samoa 19 - 12 France
France 40 - 7 Japan
South Africa 17 - 26 Samoa
BOWL QUARTER FINAL
Kenya 26 - 17 Papua New Guinea
BOWL QUARTER FINAL
France 21 - 17 Tonga
BOWL QUARTER FINAL
United States 22 - 19 Japan
BOWL QUARTER FINAL
Scotland 28 - 0 Cook Islands
BOWL SEMI FINAL
Kenya 24 - 10 France
BOWL SEMI FINAL
United States 29 - 19 Scotland
BOWL FINAL
Kenya 10 - 17 United States
SHIELD SEMI FINAL
Papua New Guinea 19 - 24 Tonga
SHIELD SEMI FINAL
Japan 31 - 21 Cook Islands
SHIELD FINAL
Tonga 5 - 22 Japan
PLATE SEMI FINAL
Argentina 31 - 28 Australia
PLATE SEMI FINAL
Fiji 21 - 22 Wales
PLATE FINAL
Argentina 7 - 14 Wales
CUP QUARTER FINAL
New Zealand 47 - 7 Argentina
CUP QUARTER FINAL
Samoa 19 - 14 Australia
CUP QUARTER FINAL
Fiji 12 - 24 South Africa
CUP QUARTER FINAL
England 17 - 12 Wales
CUP SEMI FINAL
New Zealand 33 - 17 Samoa
CUP SEMI FINAL
South Africa 19 - 0 England
FINAL CUP
New Zealand 28 - 20 South Africa
FIXTURES & STANDINGS 
