Sydney Sevens: New Zealand strikes twice, USA claims fourth straight silver

    By George Ramsay, CNN

    Updated 1207 GMT (2007 HKT) February 4, 2019

    USA defeated New Zealand 26-10 to win its first ever cup title, but there was reason to be cheerful for the Black Ferns, too. They won the overall series crown with 110 points -- 10 clear of the USA.
    Photos: 13 locations, 16 tournaments, lots of tries.
    Biarritz, France – USA defeated New Zealand 26-10 to win its first ever cup title, but there was reason to be cheerful for the Black Ferns, too. They won the overall series crown with 110 points -- 10 clear of the USA.
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    Fiji backed up victory in London by wrapping up the overall series title in Paris a week later. The Pacific Islanders defeated New Zealand 35-24 in the French capital to seal their fourth overall crown.