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New Zealand won both men’s and women’s finals at the Dubai SVNS, ending Australia’s five-year women’s title streak.
New Zealand swept both finals at the Dubai SVNS opening event, defeating Australia 29-14 in the women’s and 26-22 in the men’s.
The women’s win ended Australia’s five-year title streak, with New Zealand building a 17-0 halftime lead fueled by tries from Stacey Waaka, Kelsey Teneti, and Jorja Miller, who scored twice.
Australia’s Heidi Dennis scored twice in the second half, but New Zealand’s defense and a late try by Miller secured the victory.
In the men’s final, New Zealand overcame an early injury to Maurice Longbottom and a comeback led by Will Cartwright and Harry Wilson, with Jayden Keelan’s try sealing the win.
The results marked New Zealand’s first double at a single World Series event and a strong start to the 2025-26 season.
Nueva Zelanda ganó las finales masculinas y femeninas en el SVNS de Dubái, poniendo fin a la racha de cinco años de Australia en el título femenino.