The Olympics meets Mardi Gras
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The Olympics meets Mardi Gras

Updated 1335 GMT (2135 HKT) January 27, 2014
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South Africa beat New Zealand 14-7 to win a second successive U.S. sevens title in Las Vegs. The victory took Neil Powell's team top of the Rugby Sevens World Series standings. Ethan Miller/Getty Images
The South Africans set a record with their U.S. success, conceding only 14 points in their six matches. Ethan Miller/Getty Images
U.S. star Carlin Isles scored a superb try on Friday on the first day in Las Vegas, though the Americans lost 19-12 to Argentina before being beaten 14-12 by France. Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
An American sporting event wouldn't be the same withouth cheerleading cheerleaders. Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Image
Rugby fans often favour fancy dress to show support for their team. Here England fans sport a knightly look for their team in Las Vegas. Ethan Miller/Getty Images