Australia was crowned 2015-16 Women's Sevens Series champion at the final tournament in France, ending New Zealand's three-season rugby reign.
Australia was crowned 2015-16 Women's Sevens Series champion at the final tournament in France, ending New Zealand's three-season rugby reign.
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The Aussies only needed to finish sixth to clinch the title for the first time since the series started in 2012, and demolished Spain 35-0 in Sunday's quarterfinals to guarantee a top-four spot in Clermont-Montferrand.
The Aussies only needed to finish sixth to clinch the title for the first time since the series started in 2012, and demolished Spain 35-0 in Sunday's quarterfinals to guarantee a top-four spot in Clermont-Montferrand.
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Australia beat neighbor New Zealand 14-5 in the semis, with Shannon Parry scoring one of her side's two tries. Tim Walsh's team now goes into August's Rio Olympics on a high and in pole position to secure a gold medal.
Australia beat neighbor New Zealand 14-5 in the semis, with Shannon Parry scoring one of her side's two tries. Tim Walsh's team now goes into August's Rio Olympics on a high and in pole position to secure a gold medal.
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New Zealand had progressed thanks to a hard-fought 19-12 victory over France in the quarterfinals, with Camille Grassineau pictured scoring for the host nation. New Zealand's Portia Woodman ended as the series' top try scorer with 24 after scoring two trebles in Clermont -- including all three her team scored in this match.
New Zealand had progressed thanks to a hard-fought 19-12 victory over France in the quarterfinals, with Camille Grassineau pictured scoring for the host nation. New Zealand's Portia Woodman ended as the series' top try scorer with 24 after scoring two trebles in Clermont -- including all three her team scored in this match.
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In Sunday's first semifinal, Canada overcame England 31-10, with Karen Paquin (pictured) scoring once and Ghislaine Landry bagging a hat-trick.
In Sunday's first semifinal, Canada overcame England 31-10, with Karen Paquin (pictured) scoring once and Ghislaine Landry bagging a hat-trick.
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The Canadians then celebrated after beating Australia 29-19 to lift the cup, with Landry crossing again for her 19th try of the series and also adding a vital penalty drop-goal after returning from the sin bin. Landry was the series' overall leading points scorer on 158.
The Canadians then celebrated after beating Australia 29-19 to lift the cup, with Landry crossing again for her 19th try of the series and also adding a vital penalty drop-goal after returning from the sin bin. Landry was the series' overall leading points scorer on 158.
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England finished the tournament fourth after losing 22-5 to New Zealand in the playoff, and fourth overall behind the second-placed Kiwis and Canada.
England finished the tournament fourth after losing 22-5 to New Zealand in the playoff, and fourth overall behind the second-placed Kiwis and Canada.
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