{"id":232,"date":"2014-05-16T21:15:18","date_gmt":"2014-05-16T21:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/intouchrugby.com\/connacht\/?p=232"},"modified":"2014-06-02T20:46:43","modified_gmt":"2014-06-02T20:46:43","slug":"new-zealand-retain-irb-womens-sevens-world-series-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intouchrugby.com\/connacht\/new-zealand-retain-irb-womens-sevens-world-series-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand Retain IRB Women’s Sevens World Series Crown"},"content":{"rendered":"

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New Zealand Retain IRB Women’s Sevens World Series Crown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

New Zealand have been crowned the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series 2013\/14 champions on the final day of the season in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n

For the second year in a row, New Zealand won both the tournament and the overall Series titles, this time by beating Australia 29-12 in the final played in front of a packed house at the National Rugby Centre in Amsterdam.<\/p>\n

In glorious sunshine on Friday and Saturday, the two sides served up yet another classic final to match the encounters that took place in Dubai, Sao Paulo and Guangzhou.<\/p>\n

Earlier on day two, Australia beat Brazil and Canada on route to the final, while New Zealand overcame Russia before being tested by England in the semi-final, making certain of the victory in the final minutes.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE TO READ A REPORT FROM DAY TWO IN AMSTERDAM >><\/a><\/p>\n

Speaking after the final, New Zealand coach Sean Horan said: “I think it\u2019s very important for where we\u2019re going, I\u2019m very excited and I\u2019m very proud of the girls.”<\/p>\n

“We have a unique culture and I think we\u2019re playing the brand of Rugby we want to play. We’ve learned a lot in this Series and we\u2019re excited about next season.”<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE TO WATCH HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY TWO IN AMSTERDAM >><\/a><\/p>\n

The Bowl final was won by hosts the Netherlands after they overcame South Africa, while USA beat Russia to win the Plate.<\/p>\n

The final day of the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series 2013\/14 also saw Australia’s Emilee Cherry named the IRB Women’s Sevens Player of the Year as well as the season’s top try scorer. Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for more on the exciting Australian try scorer.<\/p>\n

IRB General Manager for Sevens Avan Lee said: “Today was a fitting end to a fantastic Series and I want to congratulate all the sides for entertaining the crowds around the world during the second year of the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series.”<\/p>\n

“The skill levels, the energy and the intensity has shot up since last year, and we’ve seen some extraordinary matches throughout the season.”<\/p>\n

“I have no doubt the standard will go even higher next year as the road to the Olympic Games in Rio 2016 gets even closer.”<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE FOR FREE HI-RES PHOTOS FROM AMSTERDAM >><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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