Rugby 7

Monday, June 8, 2026, 6:40 am

Australia celebrates winning the tournament.

In short:

Australia beat New Zealand 26-19 in the final.

Maddison Levi scored two tries for Australia.

Australia won two of three World Championship tournaments.

Maddison Levi scored two tries despite a knee injury.

Australia beat New Zealand 26-19 to win the title.

New Zealand won the first tournament, then Australia won two.

Levi was injured, but played well in the semis and final.

Levi and others helped Australia win its third title in five years.

Levi also stopped a New Zealand try.

Maddison Levi was a star in the final.

It's surreal, said Levi.

The team helped me, and we had a consistent season.

We beat a great New Zealand team.

Beating them is always tough.

Kaitlin Shave is a young athlete with much experience.

Levi's sister and co-captain also did well.

Australia reached the final by beating the USA.

Our big players stepped up, said the coach.

Champions are team players, not just stars.

South Africa won the men's title, despite losing in the semis.

The Australian men ended up fifth.

AAP

Monday, June 8, 2026, 6:40 am

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