World Deaf Rugby Sevens finals: England men, Australia women win titles
England’s men beat Australia 45–5 in Tokyo, while Australia’s women defeated England 31–14. Fiji’s men beat Wales 25–7 for bronze, and Wales’s women beat Fiji 32–12.
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England’s men and Australia’s women won their first World Deaf Rugby Sevens titles in Tokyo. Wales’s men won the inaugural title in Australia in 2018, beating England 21–15, and retained it in Córdoba in 2023 by beating Australia 20–5. Wales’s women won the inaugural title in Argentina in 2023, defeating England 32–0.
England’s men beat Australia 45–5 in the final, while Australia’s women defeated England 31–14. The finals were scheduled for 3 November at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo.
Wales takes one bronze
Both Welsh title defenses ended against England in the semi-finals. The men had been seeking a third consecutive championship.
| Competition | Stage | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Semi-final | England 19–12 Wales |
| Women | Semi-final | England 25–12 Wales |
| Men | Bronze match | Fiji 25–7 Wales |
| Women | Bronze match | Wales 32–12 Fiji |
Fiji’s men finished third and Wales fourth. In the women’s competition, Wales took bronze and Fiji finished fourth.
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