Rugby: Black Ferns reach USA Sevens final

  • 22/10/2018
Michaela Blyde.
Michaela Blyde. Photo credit: Getty Images

The Black Ferns Sevens will play hosts USA in the final of the opening World Rugby Women's Sevens World Series in Glendale, Colorado.

The world champion Kiwis beat Canada 28-19 in their semi-final on Monday (NZ time) to earn their spot in the final against the Americans.

Portia Woodman scored a double in the win over Canada while Sarah Goss and Shakira Baker also scored.

Earlier on Monday, the Blacks Ferns outclassed Ireland in their quarter-final, winning 34-7.

Michaela Blyde scored a hat-trick against the Irish with Kelly Brazier, Sarah Goss and Theresa Fitzpatrick all finding the try-line.

USA shocked Australia 26-5 in their quarter-final and then scored after the full-time siren to beat France 21-19 in the semis.

On Sunday, New Zealand reached the playoffs, going unbeaten in pool play with wins over China, England and the USA respectively.

The final will kick-off at 12.30pm.

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