Champions: Samoa
A try after just ten seconds by Paul Perez inspired Samoa to a stunning 26 -15 victory over New Zealand in the Cup final of the Dubai Sevens.
Samoa, who are always a good outside rugby bet, reached the final after beating last year's runners-up France 12-5 in the first Cup semi-final thanks to tries from Reupena Levasa and Robert Lilomaiava.
New Zealand, who went into the tournament as the favourite with bookmakers like Paddy Power, overcame Kenya 27-7 in the second semi-final, Scott Curry and Tim Mikkelson both crossing twice.
Kenya finished third after beating France in the third place-play off thanks to Collins Injera's sixth try of the tournament.
Cup final:
Samoa 26-17 New Zealand
Cup semi-finals:
France 5-12 Samoa
Kenya 7-27 New Zealand
Plate
Wales beat Canada 21-14 to win the Plate at the Dubai Sevens. James Davies scored twice in the victory on the same ground they won the Rugby World Cup Sevens in 2009.
In their semi final Rhys Jones scored 17 points through a hat trick of tries and a conversion, as the Red Dragons beat the champions from the Gold Coast, Fiji, 27-5.
In the other semi final Canada picked themselves up after their 19-7 Cup semi final loss to Kenya and inspired by two tries from Nathan Hirayama, they defeated Portugal 28-12.
Bowl
Argentina impressed on day two, going unbeaten to lift the Bowl title and defeating England, Scotland and South Africa in the process.
Matias Moroni scored twice the final to give them a 14-0 lead, but were made to work hard by Paul Treu's side who had chances to win the match, eventually losing 14-10.
South Africa reached the Bowl final by beating USA 22-14 thanks to two tries from Cornal Hendricks before Argentina beat 2010 and 2011 Dubai champions England 24-14 to book their place.
Shield
England's Marcus Watson scored two tries to end England's disappointing Dubai campaign by beating Spain 26-5 in the Shield final.
Having lost to the same side in the Bowl final in Australia, this was some consolation for Ben Ryan's side who gain three Series points.
In the Shield semi final Spain defeated Russia in an entertaining affair 26-24, thanks to a late try to Jaike Carter.
The second semi final saw heavyweights England face Australia and spearheaded by a hat-trick by speedster Dan Norton the defending champions gave their fans something to cheer about with 40-12 victory.
Results:
Spain 26-24 Russia SF Shield
Australia 12-40 England SF Shield
England 25-3 Spain Sheld Final
USA 14-22 South Africa SF Bowl
Scotland 5-12 Argentina SF Bowl
Argentina 14-10 South Africa Bowl Final
Fiji 5-27 Wales SF Plate
Canada 28-12 Portugal SF Plate
Wales 21-14 Canada Plate Final
Spain 12-14 United States QF Bowl
South Africa 25-12 Russia QF Bowl
Australia 14-29 Scotland QF Bowl
Argentina 24-14 England QF Bowl
Fiji 5-8 France QF Cup
Samoa 19-7 Wales QF Cup
Canada 7-19 Kenya QF Cup
New Zealand 28-7 Portugal QF Cup
With thanks to the IRB
Comments
ChiefDC says...
Kenya is awesome!
Posted 09:51 01st December 2012