Posted by Nationwide Newsnet | 31 Jul, 2024
New Zealand retained their women’s rugby sevens Olympic crown with a 19-12 win against Canada.
Canada led 12-7 at half-time but the reigning champions fought back with tries from Michaela Blyde and Stacey Waaka.
It is the Black Ferns’ third rugby sevens Olympic medal after also securing silver at Rio 2016.
The USA took bronze – their first Olympic rugby sevens medal – by beating Australia 14-12.