New Zealand Retain Women's Rugby Sevens Olympic Crown with Thrilling Victory Over Canada

 

New Zealand Retain Women's Rugby Sevens Olympic Crown with Thrilling Victory Over Canada

New Zealand's women's rugby sevens team successfully defended their Olympic title with a hard-fought 19-12 victory over Canada. The Black Ferns showcased their resilience and skill, coming from behind to secure the gold medal.

Canada took a surprising lead into halftime, 12-7, but the reigning champions demonstrated their pedigree in the second half. Michaela Blyde and Stacey Waaka scored crucial tries to overturn the deficit and secure New Zealand's place at the top of the podium once again. This triumph marks the Black Ferns' third Olympic rugby sevens medal, adding to their silver from Rio 2016 and gold from Tokyo 2020.

The USA claimed their first Olympic rugby sevens medal by winning bronze in a dramatic match against Australia. With Australia on the verge of victory, Alex Sedrick's stunning breakaway try leveled the scores. Sedrick then sealed the game with a conversion, securing a 14-12 victory for the Americans.

Great Britain, after being eliminated by the USA in the quarter-finals, finished the tournament on a high note. They defeated Ireland 28-12 to secure seventh place, leaving the Irish in eighth.

This Olympic rugby sevens tournament has been a showcase of thrilling matches and incredible athleticism, with New Zealand's victory underscoring their dominance in the sport. Fans around the world will surely remember the excitement and drama of this year's competition.

Final Standings:

1. Gold: New Zealand
2. Silver: Canada
3. Bronze: USA
4. 4th Place: Australia
5. 5th Place: France
6. 6th Place: Fiji
7. 7th Place: Great Britain
8. 8th Place: Ireland

New Zealand's continued success in women's rugby sevens highlights their position as a powerhouse in the sport, and their victory at the Olympics cements their legacy as one of the greatest teams in rugby history.