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The Australian Women's Sevens team have qualified for their third straight Cup quarter-final, topping Pool A during the inaugural Malaga Sevens in Spain. The Australian Women defeated Belgium, Ireland and Spain to keep their unbeaten streak.
At the same time, The Australian Men's team have also qualified for their Cup quarter-final. Seeing mixed results in Pool B, the Aussies had a convincing victory over Japan after drawing with Germany and falling to Ireland.
Australian Women 40 defeated Belgium 5
The Aussie Women's Sevens have opened their Malaga campaign in style with a convincing 35 point victory over Belgium. Dominique Du Toit crossed for the opening two tries for the Australian's before Charlotte Caslick extended the lead at halftime.
Demi Hayes crossed for her first try of the year, coming out of the blocks during the second half. Hayes was shortly followed by Maddison Levi and then Tia Hinds on the stroke of full time. The Aussie Women's Sevens will next face Ireland on Saturday morning.
Australian Men 12 drew with Germany 12
The Australian Men's Sevens have drawn with Germany 12-12 in their opening match of the Malaga Leg of the Spain World Series. Both teams were scoreless at halftime however, debutant Nathan Lawson opened the scorecard early in the second half before Germany struck back.
Eager to extend the lead, Lawson crossed again for his second try in the dying moments of the match. However, Germany would have the final say, drawing with the Aussies for their first match together since 2008.
Saturday 22 JanuaryAustralian Men 42 defeated Japan 0
The Aussie Men's 7s have sprung back during their second Pool B match to claim a convincing 42 point win over Japan. Australia scored six tries, with Corey Toole crossing for a double in the first half, followed by Josh Turner and Dietrich Roache to give the side a 28-0 lead at halftime.
Maurice Longbottom made his long-awaited return to the scorecard moments into the second half, followed by Nathan Lawson cross for the final try, adding to Australia's convincing victory.
Australian Women 17 defeated Ireland 12
The Women's team continued their unbeaten run against Ireland, defeating the side 17 v 12 in a narrow victory in Malaga. While Ireland struck first, Madison Ashby would quickly retaliate for the Australian's, levelling the scores at halftime.
Quick out of the blocks, Ireland crossed again. However true to form, Ashby found the line again before a barnstorming run from Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea secured the win for the Aussie girls 17 - 12.
Australian Women 20 defeated Spain 0
The Aussie Women were able to extend their unbeaten run in their final game of the pool rounds against Spain. Maddison Levi dominated in the first half, using her speed and strength to score two quick tries. Charlotte Caslick finished the first half with a try of her own following an offload from teammate Lily Dick.
It was all defence in the second half, with Spain having a resurgence looking dangerous with ball in hand. However, Australia was able to hold out, with Demi Hayes scoring the only try of the half in the final minutes finishing the match 20-0 and again topping Pool A.
The Aussie Women will next face Canada at 1:59am AEDT.
Australian Men 5 defeated by Ireland 10
The Irish struck first in the match, with Australia unable to penetrate the sides defences before a barnstorming run from Chris Kuridrani placed Maurice Longbottom in an opportune scoring position to level the score at halftime.
As a tough back and forth ensued in the second half, it would prove to be Irelands night, crossing on the stroke of full time to break the deadlock and secure pole position in Pool B. The Aussies will face the first ranked team in Pool C at 5:35am AEDT in the Cup Quarter Final.
Sunday 23 JanuaryCup Quarter Final - Australian Women v Canada, 1:59am AEDT
Cup Quarter Final - Australian Men v 1st Place Pool C, 5:35am AEDT