Aussie women hold off Russia to lift Dubai Sevens title

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Aussie women hold off Russia to lift Dubai Sevens title Australia survived a stern test in the Dubai Rugby Sevens Cup Final as they overcame Russia 31-12 to get their World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series off to the perfect start. Few had expected Russia to make the final, but they proved their worth by thrashing favourites New Zealand in their opening group game and then beating England in the last-four thanks to a last minute try from Marian Petrova. RE:LIVE: Russia beat England​ with this DRAMATIC last minute try in Dubai! #HSBC7s https://t.co/9mUeY6tRgw — World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 4, 2015 Both sides came into the final unbeaten but it was Australia that had the lead at half-time thanks to tries from Amy Turner and Nicole Beck. However, Russia refused to accept defeat and stormed back through Alena Mikhaltsov and Petrova to move into a 12-10 lead. Ultimately though they simply could not live with the pace of the Australian side with Ellia Green handing the advantage back to the green and golds before two more tries sealed victory. “I was really proud of our performance,” said player of the final  Green. “The girls were great, we played like a team.” Congratulations to @Aussie7s women's who have won the #HSBC7s in Dubai! https://t.co/XrXjaBMKx4 — World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 4, 2015 Earlier in the day England took third place thanks to a last-dtich try in extra-time from Heather Fisher which secured a 0-5 victory over France. New Zealand also required extra-time and a late try from Gayle Broughton to take victory in the Plate final as they beat Canada 24-19. In the bowl final, the US looked like claiming the win but a last-gasp try from Yoko Suzuk saw Japan claim a thrilling 15-14 victory.   Read the original story at: Aussie women hold off Russia to lift Dubai Sevens title