The Australians came into the second day of the competition knowing a win over Spain in their quarter-final would be enough to lift the overall crown for the first time in their history.

In truth, they never looked in danger of losing as they surged to a comfortable 35-0 triumph against their European opponents, with Emilee Cherry scoring two of her side’s five tries.

The result ensured Australia earned an historic success as they are the first team - male or female - from the country to win the overall prize and ended New Zealand’s stranglehold on the Series crown.

New Zealand had won all three editions of the Series since it began in 2012 but had to settle for second this time around, ending 14 points adrift of their arch-rivals’ total of 94.

Canada’s surprise 29-19 win in a high-scoring clash with the overall champions saw them take third on 74 points.

Australia had been the top-performing nation throughout the year and reigned supreme in four of the five events, with England’s victory in Langford in Canada last month the only blotch on their record.

Head coach Tim Walsh praised his players for their efforts during the season and hopes their Series win has laid down a marker ahead of rugby sevens’ debut at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

“It's been the product of three years of hard work which has culminated in this World Series win,” he said.

“It's really valuable for us as we prepare for Rio.

“I'm really proud of the team and we're so grateful for the support we have had from friends and family all over the world.

"Were we nervous going into the game?

“Nothing really phases this group - they're a class bunch of players and as the sport grows and grows the pressure on them will only grow.

“I really think we can handle the pressure."

Having battled past New Zealand 14-5 in a close-knit semi-final, Australia were expected to go out with a bang but came up against a spirited Canadian side who proved too strong on the day.

Canada, who beat England in the last four, raced into a 26-7 lead at the break and managed to hold off an Australian fightback in the second half to secure their first event success of the season.

New Zealand ousted England 22-5 to earn third place at the Stade Gabriel Montpied, while France delivered silverware for the home crowd by winning the plate thanks to a 22-19 triumph against the United States.

Russia won the bowl with a 24-5 win against Ireland and Kenya earned their first victory of the Series to lift the shield, courtesy of a 12-5 scoreline in their favour against Japan.