2011 USA Sevens
DAY 2
SOUTH AFRICA have overcome Fiji 24-14 to win the USA Sevens in Las Vegas and take their first Cup title on the World Series since April 2009.
The South Africans won a superb opening victory on day two against joint Series leaders England in the Cup semi finals at the Sam Boyd Stadium and then proved too strong for Fiji in a pulsating final.
With Cecil Afrika back from injury and at his inspirational best, the Springbok Seven were 19-0 to the good inside five minutes after tries by Afrika, Chris Dry and Branco du Preez.
Watisoni Votu hit back for Fiji before the break and Mitieli Nacagilevu's try made it 19-14 in the second half, but Bernardo Botha's score made the victory safe for Paul Treu's men.
As a result of their win in Las Vegas, South Africa claim 24 points towards the HSBC Sevens World Series. They remain in fifth place on 56 but close the gap on leaders England and New Zealand (80) as well as Samoa and Fiji (64).
Defending USA Sevens and World Series champions Samoa beat Kenya to win the Plate, Scotland won their second Bowl of the season against Canada and hosts USA took home silverware beating Japan 19-12 in the final.
In a change to the usual competition format, the Cup final was played before the Plate, Bowl and Shield finals to tie in with the first live broadcasting of the World Series on network television across the States, on NBC.
Defending Champs Win Plate
Samoa could not defend their Cup title at the USA Sevens but took home the Plate after a 26-15 victory against Kenya.
Fautua Otto (2), Alatasi Tupou and Afa Aiono helped Stephen Betham's side record the win, with Humphrey Kayange, Sidney Ashioya and Collins Injera all adding to an enthralling final in front of a partisan crowd.
The Africa side dramatically came from 7-0, 14-12 and 21-17 behind to clinch their place in the final after a 24-21 victory over Michael O'Connor's Australia in the first semi final.
Australia captain Bernard Foley scored twice and John Grant added his 15th try of the season but they could not prevent Injera scoring for his eighth and ninth tries of the 2011 USA Sevens, the latter coming after the buzzer had sounded to the delight of the partisan crowd.
Defending World Series champions Samoa reached the Plate final after a 26-14 victory over Argentina. Diego Palma had given Los Pumas 7-0 lead but tries from Otto (2), Uale Mai and Aiono ensured they reached the final.
Scotland Win Second Bowl
Two tries from Ross Samson and one from captain Scott Riddell gave Scotland their second Bowl title of the season despite two tries from Canada captain Nathan Hirayama in a 19-14 victory.
The victory gives them four Series points and they reached the final after a dramatic 17-12 victory against rivals Wales in the semis. Struan Dewar crossed after the buzzer had sounded to clinch their place in their second Bowl final this season - their first was at the 2010 South Africa Sevens in George.
Canada were the first side through to the Bowl final after beating France 22-14. Chauncey O'Toole, Justin Mensah-Coker, Ciaran Hearn and Conor Trainor ensured their passage to the final, but were unable to defeat Graham Shiel's side in the final.
Silverware For Hosts After Shield Victory
USA won the Shield final after beating Japan 19-12. Zach Test scored twice and captain Matt Hawkins once as the hosts gave the home crowd at the Sam Boyd Stadium something to cheer.
Earlier they scored five tries during their 27-7 victory against Uruguay. Colin Hawley (2), Marco Barnard, Paul Emerick and Miles Craigwell all crossed for Al Caravelli's side.
Japan had reached the final after beating Guyana 24-7 thanks to two tries from Lepuha Latulla.
DAY 1
ENGLAND became the first team through to the Cup semi finals after a 28-14 victory over Kenya. Humphrey Kayange had given Kenya a 7-0 lead in their first Cup quarter final since the 2010 Hong Kong Sevens but two tries from both James Rodwell and Mat Turner secured England's place in their fourth successive Cup semi final.
Argentina also scored first in their quarter final through Javier Ortega Desio but seven New Zealand tries including two from man of the moment Declan O'Donnell ensured Gordon Tietjens' side reached the semi finals.
In Fiji's quarter final against Pacific Island rivals Samoa they took a 12-0 lead before Alafoti Fa'osiliva and Alatasi Tupou drew the scores level. Iliesa Tanivula's side lost to Samoa at the same stage of the NZI Sevens last week but Peni Ganimeke - billed as the next William Ryder - ensured Fiji's 
place in the semis.
South Africa reached their first Cup semi final of the season after beating Australia 19-14 in the final match of day one thanks to tries from Cecil Afrika, Branco du Preez and captain Kyle Brown.
Earlier, Collins Injera scored his 100th career try in the World Series during Kenya's 25-10 defeat to New Zealand. England captain Ben Gollings also recorded a piece of history, surpassing 2,500 all time points.
Pool A 
ENGLAND topped Pool A after a narrow 17-14 victory over Argentina in the pool decider thanks to tries from Mat Turner and Dan Norton (2). Both sides had earlier beaten France and Guyana who now enter the Bowl quarter finals on day two.
Tries from Ben Gollings, his 211th in World Series history, Tom Powell (4), Simon Hunt and Turner helped England record a 49-0 victory against Guyana in the opening match of day one.
Gollings' try also brought up his 2,500th all time point in the World Series and he scored a further six points in their 33-14 victory against France as Turner also scored his second and third tries of the tournament and Powell added his fifth. Steve Barry scored both tries for France.
Ramiro Moyana, Francisco Cuneo and Francisco Merello all scored twice as Argentina also beat Guyana 47-0 to secure their place in the Cup quarter finals following a 21-19 victory over France. Despite trailing 7-0, Gaston Revoi, Merello and Walter Weiss all crossed for Nicolas Fernandez Lobbe's side.
Guyana had only played five matches before on the World Series, at the 2010 USA Sevens, but will have gained a lot of experience from playing at the USA Sevens.
In their final match they were unable to prevent France recording their first victory of day one but captain Claudius Butts received the biggest cheer of the day when he scored Guyana's only try in the 57-7 defeat. The two teams will now play in the Bowl quarter finals on day two.
Pool B 
KENYA reached their first Cup quarter final since the 2010 Hong Kong Sevens and join pool toppers New Zealand in the last eight.
New Zealand topped Pool B after their 26-5 victory against Wales in their final pool match on day one as man of the moment Declan O'Donnell scored their first try before Buxton Popoalii, David Raikuna and Scott Curry helped secure a Cup quarter final with Argentina at 20:22.
Earlier Gordon Tietjens's side recorded 40-0 and 25-10 victories over Uruguay and Kenya respectively in their opening two matches. The South American side put in a spirited display but Toby Arnold (2), Solomon King, Bryce Heem, Frank Halai and captain Lote Raikabula all crossed for tries in the victory.
Despite crossing for his 99th and 100th all time World Series tries, Collins Injera was also unable to halt New Zealand. Tomasi Cama, King, Arnold, Tim Mikkelson and Halai all secured New Zealand's passage to the Cup quarter finals in their 25-10 victory.
But buoyed by their victory in the Bowl competition at the NZI Sevens Kenya came from 12-0 behind at half time to beat Wales 19-12 in their first match of day one before Injera scored a hat-trick in their 28-7 victory against Uruguay.
Ifan Evans, Rhys Jones, Gareth Davies, Richie Pugh and Alex Cuthbert ensured Wales won their second match 33-10 against Uruguay, but the biggest cheers were for Federico Favaro and Filipe Berchesi who scored their first two tries of the tournament.
Pool C 
FIJI ended the pool stages on top of Pool C after their 28-10 victory over Australia and now face a quarter final with Pacific Island rivals Samoa.
Peni Gaunimeke showed glimpses of why he has been tipped to be the next William Ryder with his two tries in the victory and Iliesa Tanivula's side will be looking to avenge a 12-5 defeat to Samoa in the NZI Sevens quarter finals.
Mitieli Nacagilevu, Nikola Matawulu (2), Seremaia Burotu and captain Emosi Vucago earlier helped Fiji beat Scotland 31-14 whilst Joeli Lutumailagi (2), Nacagilevu and Vucago (2) all scored in their 33-0 victory over Canada.
Australia captain Bernard Foley scored his third and fourth tries of the tournament in Australia's 31-14 victory against Canada after Jonathon Lance opened Australia's account and Ed Jenkins scored twice to complete the victory.
Foley opened his account at the USA Sevens with two tries in a 12-7 victory against Scotland as they will look to build on their first semi final appearance of the season at the NZI Sevens when they face South Africa in the quarter finals.
Struan Dewar scored in the second half for Graham Shiel's side but despite long periods of possession could not break down the Aussie defence.
Scotland and Canada will enter the Bowl competition on day two.
Pool D 
SOUTH AFRICA and Samoa reached the Cup quarter finals after playing out a 7-7 draw with the sun setting on the Sam Boyd Stadium. Uale Mai, on his return to the Samoa Sevens squad, gave his side the lead before Renfred Dazel cancelled out his effort.
The reigning World Series champions will now play the winner of Pool C, Fiji, in the Cup quarter finals after 31-7 and 28-12 victories against Japan and hosts USA.
Shohei Toyoshima had provided the first scare of the day as he gave Japan a 7-0 half time lead against the defending champions but second half tries from Reupena Levasa, Ofisa Treviranus, Simaika Mikaele, Fautua Otto and Afa Aiono ensured there was no upset.
Mikaele, Aiono, Treviarnus and Levasa also crossed in the victory over hosts USA, who enter the Bowl competition which they won in 2010 and finished the day with a morale-boosting 24-7 win against Japan, Paul Emerick, Zach Test, Ronald Suniula and Tai Enosa all scoring before Aisea Mataali Havea's late consolation.
Cecil Afrika marked his return for South Africa with his 18th try of the HSBC Sevens World Series against hosts USA in a 27-5 victory. Captain Kyle Brown had given his side the lead and crossed again after Afrika's try in the first half but the biggest cheer came when Zach Test scored for the hosts.
Afrika scored his 19th of the season and Bernado Botha completed his first hat-trick on the World Series in their 35-0 victory against Japan as they booked their place in the quarter finals.
Hosts USA finished third in Pool D after beating Japan 24-7 and they will now look to defend the Bowl title they won in 2010.
RESULTS
POOL A
England 49 - 0 Guyana
Argentina 21 - 19 France
England 33 - 14 France
Argentina 47 - 0 Guyana
England 17 - 14 Argentina
France 57 - 7 Guyana
POOL B
New Zealand 40 - 0 Uruguay
Wales 12 - 19 Kenya
New Zealand 25 - 10 Kenya
Wales 33 - 10 Uruguay
New Zealand 26 - 5 Wales
Kenya 28 - 7 Uruguay
POOL C
Fiji 33 - 0 Canada
Australia 12 - 7 Scotland
Fiji 31 - 14 Scotland
Australia 31 - 14 Canada
Fiji 35 - 10 Australia
Scotland 21 - 19 Canada
POOL D
Samoa 31 - 7 Japan
South Africa 27 - 5 United States
Samoa 28 - 12 United States
South Africa 35 - 0 Japan
Samoa 7 - 7 South Africa
United States 24 - 7 Japan
BOWL QUARTER FINAL
France 19 - 12 Uruguay
BOWL QUARTER FINAL
United States 15 - 19 Canada
BOWL QUARTER FINAL
Scotland 28 - 7 Japan
BOWL QUARTER FINAL
Wales 54 - 0 Guyana
BOWL SEMI FINAL
France 14 - 22 Canada
BOWL SEMI FINAL
Scotland 17 - 12 Wales
BOWL FINAL
Canada 14 - 19 Scotland
SHIELD SEMI FINAL
Uruguay 7 - 27 United States
SHIELD SEMI FINAL
Japan 24 - 7 Guyana
FINAL SHIELD
United States 19 - 12 Japan
PLATE SEMI FINAL
Kenya 24 - 21 Australia
PLATE SEMI FINAL
Samoa 26 - 14 Argentina
FINAL PLATE
Kenya 15 - 26 Samoa
CUP QUARTER FINAL
England 28 - 14 Kenya
CUP QUARTER FINAL
New Zealand 47 - 7 Argentina
CUP QUARTER FINAL
Fiji 17 - 12 Samoa
CUP QUARTER FINAL
South Africa 19 - 14 Australia
CUP SEMI FINAL
England 10 - 17 South Africa
CUP SEMI FINAL
Fiji 26 - 7 New Zealand
FINAL CUP
South Africa 24 - 14 Fiji
FIXTURES & STANDINGS 
