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All Black magic as New Zealand retain World Cup Sevens crown

All Black magic as New Zealand retain World Cup Sevens crown

New Zealand became the first team in history to win back-to-back World Cup Sevens crowns here Sunday, defeating England 33-12 in the final at AT&T Park.

The New Zealanders, who had won the last tournament in 2013 in Moscow, had too much class for England on their way to a deserved win, outscoring their opponents by five tries to two.

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