Carlin Isles scored the first try for the US against new Zealand. Photo GettyThe All Blacks Sevens have been beaten 17-0 by the United States in the quarterfinals of the Canadian leg of the world sevens series in Vancouver. Last week's Las Vegas Sevens winners, the US will meet the winner of the England-Kenya quarterfinal in the semis, while New Zealand will face the loser in the play-off for fifth. New Zealand had earlier beaten Scotland and Russia in contrasting matches, battling to defeat the Scots 31-26 before dissecting Russia 31-5 and going on to account for South Africa 33-14. The All Blacks Sevens are currently second in the standings, 10 points behind South Africa, heading into the sixth round of the series.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 11, 2018 21:22 UTC