Heartbreak in Spain as Black Ferns Sevens Fall to Australia

The Black Ferns Sevens' 30-match, five-tournament winning streak is over after a dramatic 28-26 semi-final defeat to Australia at the Valladolid Sevens in Spain.

Heartbreak in Spain as Black Ferns Sevens Fall to Australia. The Black Ferns Sevens' 30-match, five-tournament winning streak is over after a dramatic 28-26 semi-final defeat to Australia at the Valladolid Sevens in Spain. In eerily similar fashion to the Madrid Sevens two years ago, the Black Ferns blew a 12-point lead with two minutes remaining. Ahead 26-14, Faith Nathan pulled a try back for Australia after a heroic run by Isabella Nasser. Australia then secured a lineout and, from halfway with 20 seconds left on the clock, Kaitlin Shave busted clear and scored under the posts. Tia Hinds converted and Australia prevailed 28-26. “I just saw the ball come out and I was just like, I need to catch this. I thought it was a bit hot so I was like, I’ve just got to catch and brace myself,” Shave said afterwards. “Once I knew I was free I had a...