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TOWNSVILLE, Australia (AP) — New Zealand dominated the Australian women's side to hand the Rio Olympic gold medalists a 34-5 defeat at the Oceania Sevens rugby tournament on Saturday. The New Zealand women turned back early Australian pressure and then turned its game over to a strong offensive attack, taking an early 22-0 lead.
Loading The Waratahs will have competition for the top coaching talent in Australia after Rebels coach Dave Wessels stood down. Wessels, who was off contract at the end of this year, told Rebels players of his decision on Friday morning. Dave Wessels has stepped down at the Rebels after a disappointing Super Rugby AU campaign. Credit:Melbourne Rebels The Herald reported last week that unless the Rebels made a Super Rugby AU final, Wessels’ position was in serious jeopardy, with the board agitating for change. The Rebels beat the Waratahs in their final match of the season – to give Wesse...