The Black Ferns Sevens are back on top of the sevens world, claiming their fifth series title in France this morning.Despite going down 10-26 to USA in the final of the Biarritz Sevens in France, their overall results were more than enough for the Black Ferns Sevens to claim the 2018/2019 overall series crown.
Progressing through pool play undefeated with wins against Scotland, Russia and England, the Black Ferns Sevens set up a quarterfinal against China.
Forced to play with 11 players on day two after Dhys Faleafaga was ruled out with concussion, they produced a clinical 36-0 win to advance.
The quarterfinal victory clinched the series title, ensuring no team could surpass the Black Ferns Sevens' overall points tally regardless of the day's outcome.
The Black Ferns Sevens faced Canada in the semifinals, running away 21-12 victors.