Samoa has just taken Dubai Rugby Sevens 2012 in a stunning win over the favorite picked team, the famous and notorious All Blacks who have a great run in Dubai Rugby Sevens history. There were several other surprises at Dubai with Portugal pacing to keep with top IRB rankers of England, and South Africa, taking out England who were thought to be a contender in the finals. The title of "Giant Slayers" for Portugal is still a long way in waiting, but did take some attention at their stunning wins, but lost to the All Blacks 28-7. Samoa beat France, Wales, South Africa, and Portugal 24-19, and continued to meet with their neighboring Pacific Island Team, The All Blacks in the final. At the final Samoa beat All Blacks 26-15 to win Dubai Rugby Sevens 2012, but at the same time Pacific Island neighboring champions Fiji is tied right now with Samoa in the IRB Seven Series.