Australia in tears of joy after clinching first Olympic gold in women’s rugby sevens
Women’s rugby sevens goes to script as world champions Australia overpower New Zealand to take gold
Ellia Green scores the pivotal try for Australia early in the second half (Photo: Getty Images/Jamie Squire)
World champions Australia completely overpowered their continental neighbours in the early minutes of the second half to take gold at the Deodoro Stadium, winning 24-17.
The All Blacks could not match the women in yellow for aggression, strength or speed.
The Aussies had only a slight lead at the break but never looked like relinquishing it. Ellia Green's try a few minutes into the second half was the one that killed the game off, though Charlotte Caslick soon followed, taking them 17 points clear.
Kayla McAlister impressed with two tries, although it wasn't enough (Photo: Getty Images/Jamie Squire)
A late surging try from Portia Woodman made the score respectable again for the All Blacks. It also showed them what could have been if only they were more direct in attack.
Australian rugby has been going through somewhat of a drought recently. Here’s something for them to finally smile about.
