Argentina men, New Zealand women win at Vancouver Sevens

Published March 5, 2023 9:39 PM

VANCOUVER (AP) — The New Zealand women’s team has assured itself of a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics after beating Australia 19-12 in the final of the Vancouver stop on the World Rugby Sevens Series. New Zealand’s fourth consecutive title in this season’s World Series has taken it 14 points clear of Australia on the overall standings. The top four teams in the women’s and the men’s series at the end of the season qualify automatically for next year’s Olympics. Argentina beat France 33-21 in the men’s final.

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