By Zane Miller
On Monday, August 8th, 2016, Australia defeated New Zealand 24-17 to win the first gold medal in Olympic women’s rugby history. It was the first gold medal for Australia in Olympic women’s rugby. New Zealand took their first silver medal, as Canada took their first bronze with a 33-10 victory over Great Britain. The tournament was held in Brazil, with Rio de Janeiro as the host city.
Portia Woodman of Australia scored the most tries in the tournament with 10.
2016 Final Standings (W-L-T format)
1. Australia (2-0-1, 1.000) (Gold)
2. New Zealand (3-0, 1.000) (Silver)
3. Canada (2-1, .667) (Bronze)
4. Great Britain (3-0, 1.000)
5. United States (1-1-1, .500)
6. France (2-1, .667)
7. Spain (1-2, .333)
8. Fiji (2-1, .667)
9. Brazil (1-2, .333)
10. Japan (0-3, .000)
11. Kenya (0-3, .000)
12. Colombia (0-3, .000)
Game Results
Medalists final game starting lineups
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