South Africa beats Fiji to win rugby sevens world series. New Zealand wins women's title

South Africa won the 2026 men's World Rugby sevens series, holding out against a late rally from Fiji on Sunday to win the final at the last tournament of the regular season. Fiji and South Africa were tied atop the season standings heading into the New York Sevens, making the final also a series decider. Fiji rallied with a try to Terio Veilawa to cut the margin to 10-7 with two minutes remaining. HARRISON, New Jersey (AP) — South Africa won the 2026 men's World Rugby sevens series, holding out against a late rally from Fiji on Sunday to win the final at the last tournament of the regular season. Fiji and South Africa were tied atop the season... [2206 chars]