Australia Win Bowl at London Sevens

Australia has claimed the Bowl title at the London Sevens after defeating Wales 19-12 on Sunday (Monday AEST).

After a tough opening day the Australians responded in positive fashion in the Bowl Final and led by two tries to one at the break, with Peter Owens and Willy Bishop scoring either side of Aled Brew's effort.

Queensland Red Caleb Brown secured the title when he scored in the second half to stretch the Aussies lead to 19-7.

Rhodri McAtee pulled one back for the Welsh with a couple of minutes to play but Australia held on and claim two points in the IRB Sevens World Series in the process.

Earlier in the day Bill Millard’s men shut out a strong Kenyan outfit 17-0 in the Bowl quarter final and then proved too strong for France in the semis, 21-7.

Meanwhile, Samoa has beaten Pacific rivals Fiji, 19-14, in the Cup Final to claim their first title of the season.

New Zealand’s shock quarter final exit at the hands of England was still enough for them to claim their eighth iRB Sevens World Series. New Zealand now have 134 points from seven events, 36 clear of South Africa on 98, who lead the race for second place from Fiji (90) and Samoa (88), with only one tournament remaining. 

Day 2 Results

Bowl Quarter Final

Australia 17 defeated Kenya 0

Bowl Semi Final

Australia 21 defeated France 7

Bowl Final

Australia 19 defeated Wales 12

Full tournament results at www.irbsevens.com