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Nicolas Atkin

New Zealand and the USA will battle it out for the first silverware of the new HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in the final of the Dubai Sevens.
The All Blacks Sevens ground out a 7-5 win over England in Saturday’s first semi-final, reaching their 10th Dubai decider.
Dubai Sevens 2018 results: New Zealand beat USA to win title; England edge Australia for bronze; Fiji take fifth
The USA then edged a thrilling game against Australia 22-17, with Danny Barrett crossing more than two minutes after the hooter when the scores had been tied up. It will be the Eagles’ first final in Dubai.
“Australia are a quality outfit, man,” Barrett said. “They really put it to us. Our speed, our work ethic, our endeavour all day today from the quarter-finals to the semi-finals has shown through for us. It’s amazing what we’ve been able to do.

RE:LIVE: Incredible scenes as @bookemshaaarkie scores in the last play to secure @USARugby a spot in their first ever #Dubai7s final#DHLRugby pic.twitter.com/djEK4DnG3W
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 1, 2018

“We lost five games here last year. I mean come on, how good is that? We’ve been working for this for a long time now.
“To come off a home World Cup and not finish the way we want to, it’s a second chance to get out there and give it a go. We want to try to finish top four and give ourselves a little break at the end of the year.”
Dubai Sevens: USA stun Fiji to join Australia, New Zealand and England in semi-finals

Two-time world player of the year Perry Baker had turned on the gas to burn off John Porch – who’s no slouch himself – and break the deadlock against Australia with his sixth try of the weekend.
The Eagles stormed into a 12-0 lead from the restart thanks to Matai Leuta, but Lachie Anderson’s quick try was the perfect response.
There was just enough time for the restart and Porch burst straight through a gap in the middle under the posts, converting his own try to level it up at 12-12.
Dubai Sevens 2018: Friday highlights as Fiji, New Zealand, Australia stay perfect on day one
Baker was then sin-binned for an intentional slap down and Australia took immediate advantage, feeding the ball out left to Porch for his second try of the game.
The USA hit back though with Stephen Tomasin touching down his 50th World Series try to level it up again at 17-17. Barrett was then the hero, eventually crossing in the left corner after a chaotic finish, with the USA dummying at a penalty and feeding the ball out wide.

Earlier, Andrew Knewstubb has converted Tone Ng Shiu’s try late in the first half for New Zealand against England, but Tom Bowen broke free to run half the length of the field and cut the deficit to 7-5 soon after the restart.
Harry Glover thought he had put England ahead in the left corner only for his effort to be ruled out after he was adjudged to have stepped out of bounds.
After several more minutes of intense attacking pressure, including two and a half more after the buzzer, New Zealand’s incredible defence was rewarded with Scott Gregory exerting himself on the breakdown and winning a penalty.

Defend the line. At all costs. @AllBlacks7s pic.twitter.com/oKUDEHvRr4
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 1, 2018

Fiji and South Africa will contest the fifth-place final. Gareth Baber’s men saw off Argentina 31-21, after the Blitzboks had dispatched Scotland 29-0.
Earlier, Samoa set up a Challenge Trophy final against France. Samoa beat Spain 26-22, and France beat Canada 28-12.


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Dubai Sevens semi-finals results: USA shock Australia and New Zealand edge England

New Zealand celebrate after they beat England in their Dubai Sevens semi-final. Photo: AP

Rugby Sevens - Sevens World Rugby Dubai Series - Cup Semi Final - England v New Zealand - The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - December 1, 2018 England's Tom Bowen scores a try REUTERS/Satish Kumar

John Porch of Australia (L) tackles Perry Baker of the US (R) during the Men's Sevens World Rugby Dubai Series Cup Quarter Final match Australia vs USA on December 01, 2018. (Photo by KARIM SAHIB / AFP)

Dubai Sevens 2018 scores, results: New Zealand beat USA to win title; England edge Australia for bronze; Fiji fifth

New Zealand celebrate with a haka after winning the Dubai Sevens. Photo: AFP

Rugby Sevens - Sevens World Rugby Dubai Series - Cup Final - New Zealand v United States - The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - December 1, 2018 New Zealand's Ngarohi McGarbey Black in action with Carlin Isles of the U.S. REUTERS/Satish Kumar

The HSBC Wofrld Rugby Sevens Series standings

New Zealand's players celebrate with the trophy of the Men's Sevens World Rugby Dubai Series Cup after the Final match between USA an New Zealand on December 01, 2018. (Photo by KARIM SAHIB / AFP)

Rugby Sevens - Sevens World Rugby Dubai Series - Cup Final - New Zealand v United States - The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - December 1, 2018 New Zealand's Luke Masirewa in action with Danny Barrett of the U.S. REUTERS/Satish Kumar

New Zealand's Ngarohi Black chases the against the U.S. during the final match of the Emirates Airline Rugby Sevens in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

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All Blacks Sevens grind out tight win over England for 10th final
Australia blow lead late on against USA, who reach first Dubai decider



All Blacks Sevens grind out tight win over England for 10th final, as Australia blow lead late on against USA, who reach their first Dubai decider


Dubai Sevens semi-finals results: USA shock Australia and New Zealand edge England

All Blacks Sevens grind out tight win over England for 10th final Australia blow lead late on against USA, who reach first Dubai decider

All Blacks Sevens grind out tight win over England for 10th final

Australia blow lead late on against USA, who reach first Dubai decider