Aussie men's sevens team in form

The Australian men's sevens team have shown some good form ahead of next month's crucial 2016 Regional Olympic qualifier with a win at the Central Coast Sevens.

In a tournament featuring the national side from New Zealand and strong club sides from Fiji, Canada and the USA, the Thunderbolts swept all before them to claim the title.

After an undefeated first day, the Thunderbolts beat Yamacia 12-7 in the quarter-final before seeing off Wellington 33-7 in the semi-final.

In the final an electric Henry Hutchison led the way with a man-of-the-match display while Tom Cusack was a standout in the forwards as Australia defeated Tabadama 31-21.

The women's team, with a squad boasting 116 World Series caps, began finals day with a win over the Greater Sydney Rams (36-0) and followed that with a 31-7 effort against defending Central Coast Sevens champions the Canada Maple Leafs.

They won the final against New Zealand Development 31-14.

The Pearls have already qualified for Rio while the Thunderbolts are looking to win the eight-team Oceania tournament in Auckland next month to book a ticket to Brazil.

If they fail in New Zealand, the Australian men will be left with a final cut-throat assignment - winning a 12-nation qualifier next year.