![New Zealand sink Dupont, France at Vancouver Sevens](https://www.berlinertageblatt.de/media/shared/articles/9e/de/92/New-Zealand-sink-Dupont--France-at--187790.jpg)
-
Sabalenka dedicates US Open to family 'who never gave up' on dream
-
Venezuela takes diplomatic jab at Brazil in spat over election
-
Multiple people shot along highway in US state of Kentucky
-
'Super proud' Sabalenka downs Pegula to win US Open thriller
-
In Papua New Guinea, Pope holds mass 'at the edge of the world'
-
Hewett stays positive for wheelchair tennis despite agonising defeat
-
Three things on US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka
-
Sabalenka downs Pegula to win US Open thriller
-
USA men land Paralympic basketball three-peat, Jiang takes 7th swim gold
-
USA slump to first home defeat against Canada in 67 years
-
Argentina hand Australia record 67-27 loss in Rugby Championship
-
England impress on Carsley bow, Germany, Dutch hit five
-
AFP photographer wins top prize for Gaza coverage
-
No Love for Packers for three weeks after ligament sprain: reports
-
Pedro Almodovar: chronicler of modern Spain crowned in Venice
-
Almodovar wins top Venice prize for end-of-life film
-
Trump sounds dark tone at rally, Harris 'ready' for debate
-
Wirtz and Musiala dazzle to kick-start new Germany era
-
Chinese teenager takes 7th gold of Paris Paralympics
-
England interim boss Carsley 'respects' divided opinions over anthem
-
Neuville moves to the front in the Acropolis Rally
-
Garfield, Pugh charm Toronto in new romance 'We Live in Time'
-
21 boys confirmed dead in Kenya school inferno
-
Over 100,000 protest in France against new prime minister
-
Golden 30 minutes takes China to swimming Paralympics swimming domination
-
Green leads Australia to T20 series sweep of Scotland
-
Nigeria, Cameroon win afer chaotic AFCON build-ups
-
Nicole Kidman: A-lister, cinematic chameleon, wins in Venice
-
'I had to prove myself', says Kolisi after win against All Blacks
-
Almodovar wins top prize at Venice film festival
-
Grealish savours England redemption after 'worst summer'
-
Carsley makes flying start as England interim boss in win over Ireland
-
Springboks close on Rugby Championship with storming win over All Blacks
-
Sri Lanka's De Silva and Kamindu Mendis defy England in third Test
-
Farrell's Racing lose on opening day of Top 14
-
Ireland and UK to 'reset' relations as Starmer visits Dublin
-
Dunbar takes second Vuelta stage as Roglic closes in on victory
-
Fritz eyes US Open glory to end 21 years of American hurt
-
Thousands protest in France against new prime minister
-
Death toll from Kenya school blaze rises to 21
-
Brazil's right rallies for 'freedom' after X suspended
-
Trump to hold rally in swing state, Harris preps for debate
-
Stone at the double as Sri Lanka collapse against England in third Test
-
French tennis player takes legal action over online abuse
-
Italy backs Kyiv's 'legitimate defence' as Zelensky presses allies
-
The Body Shop rescued from administration after deal
-
Martin roars to victory in San Marino sprint, extends MotoGP lead
-
Smoke and screams: The horror of Kenya's school dorm inferno
-
MotoGP leader Martin roars to victory in San Marino sprint
-
Ireland and UK to 'reset' relations as Starmer begins Dublin visit
![New Zealand sink Dupont, France at Vancouver Sevens](https://www.berlinertageblatt.de/media/shared/articles/9e/de/92/New-Zealand-sink-Dupont--France-at--187790.jpg)
New Zealand sink Dupont, France at Vancouver Sevens
Antoine Dupont's first tournament with France's seven-a-side squad ended in disappointment at the Canada Sevens on Sunday with Les Bleus losing 28-26 to New Zealand in the semi-finals.
Dupont, whose last-gasp try fired France into the last four on Saturday in a quarter-final win over Ireland, came on as a second-half replacement against the skilful Kiwi lineup at Vancouver's BC Place.
But the 15-a-side superstar, who opted to skip the Six Nations in order to focus on sevens with an eye on this year's Paris Olympics, was unable to produce a repeat of Saturday's heroics.
New Zealand, champions of the tournament in 2016 and 2020, took control of the semi-final after early tries from Cody Vai and a superb individual effort from Akuila Rokolisoa to lead 14-5 at half-time.
Jordan Sepho hit back early in the second half to cut the lead to 14-12, but Rokolisoa and Scott Curry scored in quick succession to stretch New Zealand's lead to 28-12.
France scored late tries from Rayan Rebbadj and Joseph Jefferson Lee to give the scoreline a more respectable look but it was too little too late.
New Zealand will face holders Argentina in the final later Sunday.
The Pumas, aiming for a third straight victory in the tournament -- the fourth stop on World Rugby's eight-tournament SVNS Series circuit -- cruised into the final with a 35-19 drubbing of the United States in their semi-final.
K.Thomson--BTB