All the main contenders advanced to the Cup quarterfinals, after two days of pool matches at the Sevens World  Cup in Dubai came to an exciting conclusion on Friday.

Argentina, Fiji, South Africa, England, Samoa and New Zealand have all qualified for the Cup quarterfinals.

While there were some close matches, but none of the top teams lost in the first two days and now the real games begin.

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Day Two: Friday, March 6 - fixtures:
(Kick-off is local time v GMT plus 4 hours)

Pool A:
(New Zealand, Tonga, Arabian Gulf, Italy)

A Waqaseduadua double in the opening minutes of the second half opened the game up for New Zealand against Arabian Gulf, following the Gulf's magnificent effort in the first half. New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens will be happier with the second stanza which included five tries and keeping the home side scoreless.

Tonga kept their 100% record with a comprehensive display in the second half against Italy. The Italians definitely improved over that seven minutes and Michele Sepe will be pleased with his two tries.

A converted try on the siren gave Italy a two-point win over the host nation, Arabian Gulf, in a see-sawing affair.  Trailing 5-12 at the break the Gulf's captain Steve Cooper charged through before offloading for Marcus Smith to cross beside the posts and square the ledger. The host nation maintained the pressure allowing Chris Gregory to score in the corner to break the deadlock and the Gulf looked to be on their way to their first win before Kristopher Shaun Burton's five-pointer.

Gordon Tietjens will be pleased, his team win against Tonga to top Pool A. Tomasi Cama and Lote Raikabula with well taken second half tries sealed it for New Zealand. Tonga payed the price for some poor defence, despite Sione Fonua getting a late consolation try.

Results:
Match 13: New Zealand 41-5 Arabian Gulf
Match 20: Tonga 31-10 Italy
Match 28: Arabian Gulf 17-19 Italy
Match 36: New Zealand 24-7 Tonga

Pool B:
(Fiji, France, United States, Georgia)

A four tries to two victory for the Fijians against America, despite being pushed all the way by Al Caravelli's men, kept the Pavific Islanders on track. However, Fiji coach Iliesa Tanivula will be looking for the defending champions to step it up a gear from here on in.

The French proved too strong for Georgia, and despite losing hat trick hero, Ferreres to the 'sin bin', the French scored a superb try after some patient possession rugby. Julien Malzieu did what he does best and finished off a flowing effort.

After two disappointing losses, the United States proved too strong for Georgia, running in five tries to one. Kevin Swiryn controlled proceedings well for his side, proving elusive with ball in hand. Georgia's Georgi Shkinin scored a late consolation try to get his side on the score sheet.

Pace and power made the difference for Fiji against the dangerous French, Jone Daunivucu caps off a splendid Fijian performance with a late try. The French will be disappointed with their performance, they played with pace but lacked the quality of Fiji, in their final pool game.

Results:
Match 18: Fiji 26-12 US 
Match 24: France 33-0 Georgia 
Match 30: US 33-5 Georgia
Match 33: Fiji 38-5 France

Pool C:
(South Africa, Scotland, Canada, Japan)

After trailing 0-10 at the break, Canada started the second half brightly with clever play from Phillip Mack opening up the South Africa defence, but a fumble near the line denied them a try. After controlling possession for several minutes Canada were finally rewarded with a converted try in the corner to Canada's Neil Meechan to reduce the margin to three. A last gasp try attempt by Canada was recalled after a forward pass, before Renfred Dazel put the result beyond doubt for Paul Treu's men, racing the length of the field to score.

A clear win in the end for Scotland against Japan, Colin Gregor with the try of the second half as he chip and chased to score. The Japanese snatched a try with Captain Takashi Suzuki touching down, but the Scottish will be pleased to see off a dangerous Japan outfit.

Canada's Van der Merwe dominated the match with a hat-trick in his side's four tries to two victory over Japan.  Canada played an expansive game which tested Japan's defence time and again. A late try to Alisi Tupuailei Japan's only joy.

Despite a comeback from the Scots, South Africa grabbed the win in the dying seconds. Captain Mpho Mbiyozo scored in the corner and secured South African's place in the Cup quarterfinals.

Results:
Match 16: South Africa 15-7 Canada 
Match 22: Scotland 31-10 Japan
Match 26: Canada 22-12 Japan
Match 32: South Africa 19-14 Scotland

Pool D:
(Samoa, Australia, Portugal, Ireland)

Samoa continued their dominant play in the second stanza with Lui crossing for his second try of the match and fourth in RWC Sevens. A great defensive effort by Rudolf Moors men was spoiled by a last minute solo effort by Portugal's Goncalo Foro, finishing the match on a bright note.

That has to be the come back of the tournament, Ireland squeezing home just with the last play of the match. Gary Brown is the hero as he gets the winning try to snatch it for Ireland. Wow what an upset, the stadium is buzzing, the Aussies will be disappointed, but that is Sevens at its best.

A strong second half performance by Portugal, which included two unanswered tries, gave them the upper hand over Ireland, who could not back up after their big win over Australia. the win came on the back of a strong display from try-scorer Aderito Esteves.  David Mateus also scored for Portugal in the second stanza as Ireland ran out of steam.

Tries from Captain Ofisa Treviranus and Morgan Salesa ensure Samoa make it a full set of win's, in Pool D. The Samoan's took the chances offered to them as the Aussies pushed forward in the second half. Coach Rudi Moors looks delighted for his squad, they book their place in the Cup last eight.

Results:
Match 15: Samoa 20-7 Portugal
Match 23: Australia 21-24 Ireland 
Match 29: Portugal 17-5 Ireland
Match 34: Samoa 19-0 Australia

Pool E:
(England, Kenya, Tunisia, Hong Kong)

A classy Cherrada flick pass to Abess Kherfani for Tunisia's second try was the highlight of the second half in which they outscored England three tries to one. England coach Ben Ryan has some work to do before their next match against Kenya.

A brilliant display of running Sevens rugby from the Kenyans, has led to dancing in the stands and on the pitch. Hong Kong worked hard in defence, but Kenya showed they are a force to be reckoned with. Lavin Asego, Collins Injera and Horace Otieno all with tries for Kenya.

A great comeback from Tunisia after trailing 14-0 at the break. Two quick tries to Tunisia's Amor Mezgar, matching Keith Robertson's first half effort for Hong Kong, brought them right back into the game after Hong Kong's defence was caught napping. Khaled Zegden returned from the sin-bin to post the winning try for Tunisia and record their first win of the tournament.

A brilliant display from England and they have seen off Kenya. Isoa Damu with two brilliantly taken tries, sealing England's place at the top of Pool E. They move into the Cup quarter finals, for Kenya they have to wait and see.

Results:
Match 14: England 26-24Tunisia
Match 19: Kenya 43-7 Hong Kong 
Match 27: Tunisia 17-14 Hong Kong
Match 35: England 26-7 Kenya

Pool F:
(Argentina, Wales, Zimbabwe, Uruguay)

A very impressive six tries to one performance by Argentina will have fellow quarter final aspirants looking over their shoulders. Haracio San Martin and Martin Bustos Moyano, who both scored doubles, troubled the Zimbabwe defence with every touch. Gerald Sibanda was solid for Zimbabwe scoring their only try.

Despite an improved performance from Uraguay with far more possession, the Welsh secured an excellent victory on pitch one. Richie Pugh and James Merriman made it five tries for the Welsh, to put them in contention in Pool F with just Argentina left to face later on today.

A spirited fightback by Uruguay in the second half with tries to Francisco Bulanti, Ignacio Conti and Nicolas Morales but a second half try to Wensley Mbanje ensured it wasn't enough to bridge the gap.

Argentina top Pool F, a try in each half has got them there against the battling Welsh. Wales can hold their heads high, as they now have a nervous wait to see if they can get a Cup quarter final spot as one of the two best runners-up.

Results:
Match 17: Argentina 40-5 Zimbabwe
Match 21: Wales 27-0 Uruguay 
Match 25: Zimbabwe 28-24 Uruguay
Match 31: Argentina 12-5 Wales

Women:

Fixtures/results:
Match 1: Australia 50-12 China
Match 2: Netherlands 17-14 France
Match 3: Canada 52-7 Thailand
Match 4: Brazil 0-19 Spain
Match 5: New Zealand 50-0 Uganda
Match 6: South Africa 17-5 Italy
Match 7: England 17-0 United States
Match 8: Japan 10-31 Russia
Match 9: Australia 10-14 France
Match 10: Netherlands 12-31 China
Match 11: Brazil 12-10 Thailand
Match 12: Canada 0-12 Spain
Match 13: New Zealand 45-0 Italy
Match 14: South Africa 26-0 Uganda
Match 15: England 29-0 Russia
Match 16: Japan 0-38 United States
Match 17: Australia 36-0 Netherlands
Match 18: France 19-5 China
Match 19: Spain 19-12 Thailand
Match 20: Canada 38-0 Brazil
Match 21: Italy 12-7 Uganda
Match 22: New Zealand 25-0 South Africa
Match 23: Russia 0-12 United States
Match 24: England 47-0 Japan

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