Top of the tree: England with the trophy

ENGLAND’S men were crowned World Deaf Rugby Sevens champions after a stunning 45-5 demolition of Australia in Tokyo, while the women’s side completed a successful tournament by claiming silver.
Captained by Westcliff ’s Matt Barrell, England produced a dominant campaign to dethrone two-time defending champions Wales and secure the world title in the third edition of the competition. England swept aside South Africa 36-0 in the quarter-finals before overcoming Wales 19-12 in a fiercely contested semi-final, ending their r...