The concrete jungle just got a taste of rugby magic! New York City hosted its first-ever World Rugby Sevens Series event this weekend, and what a spectacular introduction it was for American sports fans.
In a nail-biting men’s final that had crowds on their feet, South Africa’s Blitzboks squeezed past Fiji 10-7 in a defensive masterclass. The victory puts the Springbok Sevens in prime position heading into the series championship – proving once again why they’re considered the gold standard in sevens rugby.
The women’s championship was equally electric, with New Zealand’s Black Ferns outlasting Australia in a breathtaking 22-21 thriller. Every point mattered as these trans-Tasman rivals traded blows in what many are calling an instant classic.
For American rugby enthusiasts, this NYC stop represents more than just great entertainment – it’s validation that the U.S. market is ready for world-class rugby. The passionate crowds and electric atmosphere prove that sevens rugby can captivate American audiences just like it does across the globe.
This inaugural New York Sevens sets the bar high for future American stops on the world circuit.
Original story via Americas Rugby News. Read more