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Black Ferns Sevens dismantle US side to reach final of Sydney Sevens

February 3, 2019
New Zealand's Stacey Waaka celebrates a try scored by Gayle Broughton during the Day 1 of the Women's Fast Four Tournament 2019, FMG Stadium Waikato,Hamilton, Saturday 26th January 2019. Copyright Photo: Raghavan Venugopal / © www.Photosport.nz 2019

New Zealand's Stacey Waaka celebrates a try scored by Gayle Broughton during the Day 1 of the Women's Fast Four Tournament 2019 in Hamilton. (Source: Photosport)

The Black Ferns Sevens have breezed into the final of the Sydney Sevens with a 29-5 win over the US this morning.

Michaela Blyde opening the scoring, finishing off a long passage of play after being put in the clear by Niall Williams.

The Kiwi Ferns Sevens looked sharp with Ruby Tui, Gayle Broughton, Shakira Baker, and Kat Whata-Simpkins also crossing in the five-tries-to-one demolition.

The US women’s side scored a late consolation try through Lauren Doyle.

The Black Ferns Sevens will face Australia in the final tonight after the hosts beat Ireland 24-12.

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