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Australia secures Valladolid Sevens title with comeback wins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 4:49 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Australia secures Valladolid Sevens title with comeback wins

Summary

Australia swept the Valladolid Sevens finals on Sunday, achieving two comeback victories against the top-ranked teams in the rugby sevens world series. The men’s team captured their first title since November 2022 by defeating South Africa 26-19 at Estadio Jose Zorrilla. Meanwhile, the women’s team ended the day with a 27-14 win over the United States after overcoming New Zealand in the semifinals. These performances mark a significant turnaround for both squads as they head into future tournaments.

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•Men’s team beats South Africa 26-19 in final.
•Women’s team defeats USA 27-14.
•Australia stops New Zealand in semifinals.
•Matches held at Estadio Jose Zorrilla.
•First men’s trophy since Hong Kong 2022.

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4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Australia stuns the No. 1 teams with comeback wins to sweep the Valladolid Sevens

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Australia swept the Valladolid Sevens finals after comeback wins over the No. 1-ranked teams in the rugby sevens world series on Sunday. The men won their first trophy since November 2022 in Hong Kong when they overcame South Africa 26-19 in a sweltering Estadio Jose Zorrilla. The women comfortably handled the United States 27-14 in their final after finally stopping New Zealand in the semifinals.
— Yahoo Sports

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