England claim Sevens triumph over New Zealand

England won a dramatic final against New Zealand in Wellington with Ben Gollings kicking the winning drop goal on the stroke of full-time.

England claim Sevens triumph over New Zealand

England won a dramatic final against New Zealand in Wellington with Ben Gollings kicking the winning drop goal on the stroke of full-time.

England, who were in only their second final in the New Zealand capital, were trailing 17-5 at half-time but fought their way back with tries to Robert Vickerman and one at the death by Isoa Damudamu to deny New Zealand their fifth crown on home soil.

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