Mahina Paul of New Zealand scores a try at the Dubai Sevens 2023 Photo: PHOTOSPORT
The Black Ferns Sevens have finished second and the All Black Sevens third at the opening round of the World Series in Dubai.
The women were beaten 26-19 by Australia in their final, while the men beat Fiji 17-12 in the third place play-off.
South Africa beat Argentina 12-7 in the men's final.
It was the Australian women's fourth straight Dubai title while their victory ended New Zealand's 41-match winning streak.
Kelly Brazier became the third Black Fern to score 100 tries, touching down in their 26-14 quarter-final win over Brazil.
The Ferns beat Canada 21-19 in the semi-finals and the All Blacks lost 21-19 to Argentina.
The second round is in Cape Town next weekend.
